Eastern Medicine Doctor

Eastern Medicine Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities : Oriental medicine practitioners use forms of acupuncture and treatment through the Chinese concept of “qi,” which means energy.Practitioners must be able to evaluate a patient’s symptoms and identify what organs or tissues are causing the ailment, and come up with a customized plan that incorporates oriental herbs and practices into a treatment.

Salary: median: $46,536 (2014)

Education: Education requirements vary from state to state but most practitioners earn a Bachelor’s degree in biology or another medical related field, then go on to fill state requirements for practicing oriental medicine. Most states require students to work as an intern or apprentice for a specific number of hours in order to qualify for certification, and then have them take an examination to become certified through the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

Reflection: It is a interesting career because unlike a regular doctor a Eastern Medicine doctors help their patients achieve more than to overcome their illness. These doctors can help their patients achieve balance and wellness in their everyday lives.