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By this point, you have likely realized that the study of Human Physiology extends far beyond theory taught within the classroom into a substantial array of real-life applications. Throughout this resource, concepts were consistently related to their real-world applications in order to bring the content to life and promote an enhanced understanding. The study of Human Physiology provides strong contributions to science-based occupations such as research positions and several healthcare professions. Individuals who pursue careers in such fields are afforded the opportunity to experience the direct application of physiology to their experimental or clinical settings. To explore the relationship between several occupations and human physiology, consider the career of a….
Cardiologist: A doctor who specializes in treating diseases of the cardiovascular system — mainly the heart and blood vessels. To become a cardiologist, a physician must attend four years of medical school and an additional six to eight years of internal medicine and specialized cardiology training. There are several specializations a cardiologist may pursue within their field, such as; interventional, non-interventional, or electrophysiology. Depending on their domain, a Cardiologist may be required to read ECGs, x-rays, and biopsies or perform angioplasties, mitral valve repairs, and ablations.
Endocrinologist: An endocrinologist is a medical doctor that specializes their work on the glands in the body and the hormones they produce. These specialized doctors often work with hormone imbalances and dilemmas surrounding metabolism, such as diabetes. To become an endocrinologist in Canada, you would have to go to medical school first. Ince you have obtained your medical degree, you would then pursue a residency in endocrinology, which usually lasts two years.
Ophthalmologist: A medical professional who specializes in ocular health that can diagnose and treat disorders of the eyes. Ophthalmologists differ from optometrists because they are a branch of medical doctors certified to perform surgical operations in addition to routine eye check-ups. Due to their surgical abilities, ophthalmologists can treat more severe conditions such as diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration. The educational path to becoming an Ophthalmologist requires students to attend medical school followed by a specialized ophthalmology residency. This residency must be at least five years in length.
Physiological Scientist: Many different research streams involve the study of hormones, such as nutrition, metabolism, cardiac and respiratory physiology, exercise physiology, and many more! As a scientist, you would be in charge of your own research direction, and you would have the opportunity to answer some of the burning questions you and others may have. In order to become a research scientist in Canada, one usually needs to obtain a Bachelors degree, followed by a Masters (MSc) and Doctorate(Ph.D.) degree. After finishing their Ph.D., some scientists also go on to pursue one or more post-doctoral fellowships.
Neurophysiologist: There are many different programs out there to study the nervous system, not just neuroscience itself. Most graduate programs are doctoral, meaning that a Master’s degree is not necessary. These are usually considered five-year programs, with the first two years dedicated to course work and finding a research mentor. The last three years are dedicated to finding a research topic and pursuing that with a near single-mindedness. The research will usually result in a few scientific journal publications, which will make up the bulk of a doctoral dissertation. After graduating with a Ph.D., researchers will typically find specialized work called a postdoctoral fellowship within established labs. In this position, a researcher starts to develop their own career with the hopes of finding an academic placement at a research University. Other options are available if you are interested in how the nervous system works. Especially for neurophysiology, a medical degree might be more suitable so you can learn about the clinical applications of the field and work with human subjects. An academic career is not a necessity. Biotechnology firms are eager to find motivated scientists ready to tackle the tough questions. These questions include; how the nervous system works so that therapeutic chemicals can be tested on some of the most challenging disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, or spinal cord injury. Others with a medical degree and a specialization in neuroscience work directly with patients, diagnosing and treating mental disorders.
