Career Questions tagged Psychiatrist


If I wanted to be a psychiatrist, what kind of things would I have to do right now in school?
I'm currently a freshman in high school in all honors classes, I have good grades (high honors), I'm in the drama club at school, I participate in theatre outside of school, and I also take dance classes. Is there anything else I should be doing right now to ensure I'll get into college for a...

Psychiatrist?
I would like a career with a high paying major. Would being a psychiatrist occur in that goal?

Difficulties becoming a psychiatrist...?
What difficulties might one face in trying to become a psychiatrist? How might they overcome them?

Sub-fields of Psychiatry...
While researching the career field, I found out that there are sub-fields of psychiatry. I am aware of the following: - Addiction Psychiatry - Geriatric Psychiatry - Pediatric Psychiatry - Neuropsychiatry What do these sub-fields mean? Are there other sub-fields I should be aware of? How does...

Psychiatrist career ladder...
What are the steps ( in chronological order) to becoming a psychiatrist? I understand that one must achieve a bachelor's degree, go to med-school, and complete a residency, but I am not sure what order these steps should be taken in.

Psychiatry and IT...
Do psychiatrists use IT skills at all? If so, what specific skills might be necessary? Are there any certifications that might be useful for the career path?

A few questions about becoming a psychiatrist...
What are some of the challenges a new employee might face as a psychiatrist? What were some challenges you had to face during your initial weeks at the company and how did you overcome them?
What are the parts of the job that are not commonly talked about or considered taboo?

What can make a resume Interesting or Impressive to become a Psychiatrist?
What can I do to impress my Psychiatrist interviewer with my resume?

What is the career ladder for the psychiatrist position?
In order to start my career ladder for psychiatrist what do I have to start out first like Vocational Training or Medical school or Foundation Training?

What is the typical day to be a psychiatrist?
When working as a psychiatrist what is the normal routine that you have to do to start off your day? What is the major typical day of being a psychiatrist?

What kind of work do you do as a psychiatrist?
I am very curious of what is a typical day for you? How does your day start for you? What kind of hands on work do you do? Are you usually in a office type setting just talking ? Is there anything you didn't expect when you started working ?

What are the parts of your job that's not commonly talked about or known?
My name is Bernae, I am a 17 year old in the eleventh grade.
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I'm planning to study BA psychology. Is it possible to be a psychiatrist tho and how many years would it take considering I need to take an extra year of science? (Canada)
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Best extracurriculars for Psychology major?
I am in a community college studying psychology and want to apply to many great schools by the time I transfer! I am interested in getting my masters to become a clinical psychologist or educational counselor after undergrad. However, during the time I am in community college now, I want to...

What is something you wish you would've known before becoming a psychiatrist?
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I want to be a psychiatrist. Is it worth all of the schooling?
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I am in 10th grade, thinking about becoming a psychiatrist. What are the pros and cons of being a psychiatrist?
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I want to become a psychiatrist. What courses should I take in High school to prepare me for my future?
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I am in 10th grade and I am thinking of becoming a psychiatrist. What is the average day in the life of being a psychiatrist and what tasks are involved on a daily basis?
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benefits of being a psychiatrist.
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what life, moral, and financial benefits would this job give me?

Do you feel that a psychology major is "worth it"?
#psychology #psychiatrist I would love to attend college studying a psychology major, but just about every teacher I speak to tells me that it takes very long to obtain a degree, and the right amount of education to get a job.

What are the benefits of a forensic psychiatrist working for the FBI
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Does working as a Psychologist or any other job in the field ever get boring/tiring?
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How long will it take me to finish school to become a Psychiatrist?
How much college and training does it take to become a Psychiatrist?
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Psychology or Pre-med for Psychiatry?
I want to be a Psychiatric. Do I major in Psychology or Pre-med?
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How much expenses do the doctors have to pay?
I know doctors make a good amount of money but how much do they have to pay via taxes, college, and other fees if there are any? Also, since there are many fields in medicine, is it possible to become a doctor in two professions at once? Like being a psychiatrist and a dermatologist? #medicine...

What's the daily schedule of a psychiatrist?
I love Psychology and it's always been my dream to go into psychiatry due to the lack of doctors in the mental health field. But I'm curious about the various types of psychiatrists and what their day is filled with. #mental-health #psychiatrist #mental-illness #forensic-psychiatrist

Working in the medical field
How does working with patients affect your personal lives? For a long time I wanted to be a psychiatric nurse but I can imagine it is hard to shut off emotional connection to patients in the work place. #doctor #psychology #nurse #psychologist #psychiatrist

In which stream i should select in higher studies to become a Psychiatrist?
I want to become a Psychiatrist. But, I couldn't know to select my stream in higher studies. Please tell me which stream could i select? #psychiatrist