Career Overview
Entry Level Education
Professional or Doctoral degree
Patient Interaction
Very High
Body Fluid Interaction
Moderate
Salary
$130,490
Job Growth
14.90%
Job Description:
Physicians who diagnose, treat, and help prevent disorders of the mind.
What Psychiatrist Do:
A medical doctor who specializes in mental health, including substance use disorders. Psychiatrists are qualified to assess both the mental and physical aspects of psychological problems.
How to Become One:
After completing a four year bachelor's degree, students then take four years of graduate education leading to a degree in medicine (M.D.) or osteopathy (D.O.). After receiving a medical degree, students must complete four more years in a clinical psychiatry residency.