Western Medicine Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities

Western medicine is the term used to describe the treatment of medical conditions with medications, by doctors, nurses and other conventional healthcare providers who employ methods developed according to Western medical and scientific traditions. Other names for Western medicine include traditional medicine or allopathic medicine. It differs from Eastern, or alternative, medicine, in its approach to treatment, which relies heavily upon industrially produced medications and a strict adherence to the formal scientific process. Western medicine encompasses all types of conventional medical treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and physical therapy.

Average Salary: $65,000

Educational Requirements

Field M.D’s must pass the U.S Medical Licensing Examination. Most doctors complete a residency of 3 years.