Psychiatry 101
This is the basic college degree required to apply for medical school.
Bachelor's Degree
What is Psychiatry?
A field of medicine that focuses on the treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
This is the average amount of time required to become a psychiatrist?
12 years
What is the average salary of a psychiatrist in Florida?
$230,000
What do you need to do before earning board certification?
A four-year residency program in psychiatry.
How many hours does an average Psychiatrist work each week?
48 hours
What are the two degrees you can earn to obtain a doctorate's degree in Psychiatry?
-MD Degree (Doctorate of Medicine)
-DO Degree (Doctor of osteopathy)
What are Psychiatrist responsible for?
-conducting psychiatric examinations
-guiding patients through behavioral therapy.
-discussing symptoms with patients to make a diagnosis
-prescribing medications repair chemical imbalances in the patient's brain.