What do psychiatrist's make?
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Well people.\n\nNo, seriously:\n According to MGMA's Physician Compensation and Production Survey: 2001 Report Based on 2000 Data, psychiatrists are among the lowest paid non-primary specialists, earning just a little more than do primary care physicians. The national median annual income for a general psychiatrist was $152,000 in 2000, compared with $149,000 for internists. The 25th and 75th percentiles for psychiatrists were $130,000 and $175,000 in 2000, respectively. The former was $4,000 higher --and the latter $4,000 lower -- than internist levels.\n\nChild psychiatry pays more; it had an MGMA national median income in 2000 of $168,000.
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It varies.  What specialty?  What subspecialty?  What region of the country?  How much do they work ? (part-time, full-time, or double that?) How much experience do they have?  How much ancillary staff do they have to pay?  What is their malpractice premium?\n\nFew doctors are in it for the money.  There are MUCH easier ways to get rich.
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Pre-med (4- years, bachelors degree), four years of med-school, then however long for internship/residencies, etc. (I don't know how long residencies are for psychiatry).
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Technically, only a psychiatrist (with an MD) can prescribe medication.  However, there are some exceptions to this rule. \nIn some states (like New Mexico and Louisiana, I think), psychologists can receive additional training to have prescription privileges. This was enacted to address the shortage of psychiatrists in rural and under-served areas.
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According to the most recent (2003) APA salary survey, clinical psychologists make about $75,000 per year. Research psychologists make between $78,000 and $95,000 per year. School psychologists make an average of $78,000.\nIndustrial-organizational psychologists make an average of $130,059 (this number is misleading..there were a lot of outliers).\n\nTo become a psychologist, you need to complete 4 years of undergraduate studies, 4 years of graduate school (with practicum experience), 1 year of predoctoral internship, a dissertation, and 1 year of postdoctoral work.
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A psychiatrist is a medical doctor. A psychologist may hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) and be called "doctor"; but, is not a medical doctor (M.D.). A psychologist primarily aids his patients by counseling and psychotherapy. A psychiatrist may also perform psychotherapy; but, in addition, can prescribe medications. Cases of serious mental illnes are treated by psychiatrists.
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very huge topic..narrow it down some Maybe to business field, medical field, amount of years in schools, cost-not just of education but what it will cost in the future...ie) doctors pay HIGH liability ins. They make a lot of money but by the time they take the ins out and the cuts in medicare/etc..do they really make a lot...Teaching...which grades...why.
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It really depends on which psychiatrist you end up going to. Some are condescending and make the problem worse, but others genuinely care and have the skills to help you. If you're serious about seeking treatment, I think having a psychiatrist can be really beneficial, but do choose one carefully. Research; find out who has the best reputation in your area & is affordable to you. $100 an hour IS absolutely ridiculous, but it can be a very small price to pay to gain back a life w/out the bulimia. Remember- a psychiatrist can only supply you w/ the stepping stones to recover; you have to be the one that puts them into place.\n\nStay strong.
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Schooling. A psychiatrist is an M.D., first through 4-year college, then medical school, specializing in psychiatry. He can prescribe prescription drugs. A Psychologist is also schooled but without the medical license, can't prescribe drugs.\n\nThat's about it!
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Well it does depend! (Sorry 'bout that). There are many different doctors in many different fields. Oncology docs make around 100,000 a year and a heart doc makes around one million a year. Family docs make around 70.000 to 80.000.
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An anethsiologist is a medical doctor and they make alot of money, not sure the exact number, but they are the highest paid doctors.
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social work, psychology, medical doctors, school counselor (make less but have summers off), teacher, hotel industry, travel industry.\n\nAll of them help people.  The money is good for all.  The perks in hotel and travel out weigh the lower income than an MD.  Remember, doctor's are in debt several years--have to pay off their med school loans, and as an intern you are working and learning at the same time, long hrs and little or no pay.  \n\nI tell you this so you are aware, and evaluate all aspects, the perks of free hotel, free flights, summers off, and long hours for all of the above, so pay rate is not the only important thing
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It is a psychiatrist, and at 13 you are old enough to pick up a dictionary.  I do not know how much a psychiatrist makes but it is a doctoral degree, so plan on going to school for at least 8 years.  A good website for any career that a student is considering is www.princetonreview.com.  Sign up for a free account and the website will tell you how much a someone in that career makes at one year, five years, and ten years.  It will describe the job and it will give a list of colleges that offer related majors.\n\nI just realized the description that you gave sounds like a psychologist, not a psychiatrist.  A psychologist counsels people through their problems.  A psychiatrist's main job is to prescribe medication for the mentally ill.  The psychiatrist gives the patient the meds and he or she is sent to a separate psychologist for counseling.
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This might be a better question for your psychiatrist.
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To work as a psychiatrist, you must:\n\ncomplete a bachelor's degree\ngraduate from medical school\ncomplete an internship\npass a state licensing exam\ncomplete a three-year residency program in psychiatry\npass additional exams to become board certified\nhave strong interpersonal skills; and\nbe self-motivated.\n\nFormal Education\nTo become a licensed doctor, you must complete medical school. Medical schools grant a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree or a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.M.) degree. You spend the first two years of medical school in classrooms and labs. You study anatomy, biochemistry, and different medicines. You also learn how to take a medical history, examine patients, and make a diagnosis. During the next two years, you work in hospitals and clinics under the supervision of physicians.\n\nYou usually need a bachelor's degree to get into medical school. While you do not need to be a pre-medicine or science major, these programs are good preparation. If you earn a liberal arts degree, be sure to take courses in physics, biology, and chemistry.\n\nOn-the-job Training\nWhile in medical school, you spend two years working as an intern in a hospital or clinic. As an intern, you rotate through internal medicine, family medicine, obstetrics, oncology, and other hospital departments.\n\nAfter medical school, you complete a residency program in a specialty of medicine. Depending on your specialty, your residency lasts from three to five years. Residents usually work in hospitals. After your residency, you take additional exams to become board certified.
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talk to a psychiatrist
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Well my mother is a phsycian. It really depends on a wide range of things. If you have your own practice, work for someone else, or a mix of both. It also depends on their speciality and level of skill. Physicians with a few years of experience can expect to start out at around $150,000 per year. The more specialized the doctor is the more money they make. Another large factor is location. In private practice it depends on how large the practice is and how many patients are seen and can be significantly more than the 150K. Doctors earn their money though. They work long hours, work hard, and put up with a lot of stress. Who would want to have to worry about saving lives every day. With a person's life on your shoulders, this causes a huge amount of stress.