List of Careers in Medicine

A lot of people study hard in the field of medicine and science, finally completing that threshold of constant studying and practical work, to make it in the real world. They're looking out for challenging jobs, which require them to put themselves out there. They're also of service to the injured and sick, helping them cope with a myriad of diseases and accidents, not just with humans, but animals too. Here you'll find the list of careers in medicine, that you can look into.

Careers in Sports Medicine
Everything to do with athletes is what sports medicine is all about. People in this field, help players to build on physical performance, track their health and treat ailments. Injuries related to sports are also their specialty along with managing the prevention of diseases and accidents. Going after a sports medicine career, qualifies as one of the best careers in medicine that one could hope to get into.

• Ergonomic researcher
• Athletic trainer
• Orthopedics
• Sports physician
• Personal trainer
• Exercise physiologist
• Chiropractic
• Kinesiology
• Group exercise instructor
• Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation specialist
• Occupational therapy / physiologist
• Sports physician
• Biomechanist
• Employee fitness director

Careers in Alternative Medicine
This kind of medicine field, doesn't fit in with conventional medicine practices. It is more culture based than scientific, with old traditional means with an organic approach to treatment. Alternative medicine / natural medicine avenues deal with yoga, ayurveda, Chinese medicine, herbalism, meditation, reiki, aromatherapy, hypnosis and so on. These are some of the best careers in medicine, that are largely pursued today because of the known benefits of alternative medicine.

• Massage therapist
• Nutritionist
• Yoga teacher
• Homeopathy practitioner
• Acupuncturist
• Reiki trainer
• Reflexology specialist
• Holistic medicine
• Naturopathic medicine
• Nurse-midwife

Careers in Veterinary Medicine
A job in veterinary medicine is a nice way to be of help to pets and animals, with injuries and pet health related problems. One needs to be well aware of medicines and an animal's diet or have knowledge in dealing with animals in order to be of service to them. He/she must also be certified to work as a vet, to do well in whichever he/she specializes in. Careers in veterinary medicine are lucrative, if one secures a certification of a postgraduate education in environmental medicine, laboratory animal medicine, toxicology, diagnostic pathology, molecular biology, immunology and other kinds of specialties.

• Veterinarian
• Veterinary assistant
• Groomer
• Veterinary technician
• Animal trainer
• Avian veterinarian

Careers in Nuclear Medicine
Those who enter the field of nuclear medicine, deal with radioactive decay, which is the study of unstable atoms, where the nucleus loses its energy, thus emitting radiation. You require a two year associate program certificate, along with a four-year bachelors degree, with a 1 year post bachelor laureate certification program, in order to avail some of these best known careers in medicine.

• Nuclear physicians
• Nuclear technologist
• Nuclear pharmacist
• Nuclear scientist
• Chief technologist
• Senior staff technologist
• Team leader / supervisor
• Research technologist
• Industry sales representative
• Hospital administrator
• Technology program educator

Other Careers in Medicine
Here's a list of the best careers in medicine covering all arenas with respect to this field, that one can pursue.

Medical Careers
Allergist / Immunologist	Acupuncture
Adolescent Medicine	Aerospace Medicine
Cardiac Electrophysiology	Anesthesiology (anesthesiologist job description)
Audiologist (audiologist salary range)	Bariatrician
Clinical Laboratory	Gastroenterology
Cardio Thoracic Surgeon	Endocrinology
Addiction Medicine	Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Cardiovascular Surgeon	Urologist
General Practice	Cardiologist
Immunologist	Cosmetic Surgery
Critical Care Medicine	Cytopathology
Clinical Pathologist	Rheumatology
Dermatology	Family Practice
Colon / Rectal Surgeon	Neurologist
Dermatopathology	Diabetes Speciality
Orthopedics	Diagnostic Radiology
Dentist	General Surgery
Emergency Medical Technician	Ophthalmologist
Emergency Medical Doctor	Genetics
Medical Toxicology	Head and Neck Surgery
Nephrology	Hepatology
Legal Medicine	Geriatrics
Hematology Oncologist	Medical Oncology
Gynecology Oncologist	Neurosurgery
Hand Surgeon	Holistic Medicine Hospitalist
Immunology	Infectious Disease
Optometrist	Internal Medicine
Nuclear Cardiology	Interventional Cardiology
Neonatology	Neurology
Nuclear Medicine	Neuroradiology
Psychiatrist	Oncologist
Nephrologist	Pediatrician
Psychologists	Otolaryngology specialist

Everyone knows the value of textbook knowledge, and they're getting it done pronto from known universities, or programs that are good enough to help them build upon a certain specialty. I hope that this list of careers in medicine has your future job profile mentioned here, or spurs you on to take an interest in medicine. Good luck!