my career clusters

My Career ClustersBy: Jacquelyn Haft

Mr. Como’s Career Planning Class

Career Cluster: Health and Science

Sports Medicine Physicians

Overview: Sports Medicine Physicians diagnose, treat, and help prevent injuries that occur during sporting

events, athletic training, and physical activities.

Skills:• Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and

paragraphs in work related documents• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are

saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

• Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one

• Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action

• Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively• Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information

for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making• Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and

reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions

• Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do

• Instructing — Teaching others how to do something

Tasks:• Diagnose or treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system• Order and interpret the results of laboratory tests and diagnostic

imaging procedures• Advise against injured athletes returning to games or competition if

resuming activity could lead to further injury• Record athletes' medical care information and maintain medical

records• Record athletes' medical histories and perform physical examinations• Examine and evaluate athletes prior to participation in sports

activities to determine level of physical fitness or predisposition to injuries

• Coordinate sports care activities with other experts including specialty physicians and surgeons, athletic trainers, physical therapists, or coaches

• Provide education and counseling on illness and injury prevention• Participate in continuing education activities to improve and maintain

knowledge and skills• Advise athletes, trainers, or coaches to alter or cease sports practices

that are potentially harmful

Majors:

• Adolescent Medicine Residency Program

• Aerospace Medicine Residency Program

• Allergy and Immunology Residency Program

• Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine Residency Program

• Cardiovascular Disease Residency Program

• Chemical Pathology Residency Program

• Child Abuse Pediatrics Residency Program

• Child Neurology Residency Program • Clinical Biochemical Genetics

Residency Program • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Residency Program • Clinical Cytogenetics Residency

Program • Clinical Genetics Residency

Program • Clinical Molecular Genetics

Residency Program • Clinical Neurophysiology Residency

Program • Critical Care Medicine Residency

Program • Cytopathology Residency Program • Dermatology Residency Program • Dermatopathology Residency

Program • Developmental-Behavioral

Pediatrics Residency Program • Diagnostic Radiologic Physics

Residency Program • Diagnostic Radiology Residency

Program • Emergency Medicine Residency

Program • Endocrinology, Diabetes and

Metabolism Residency Program • Forensic Pathology Residency

Program • Gastroenterology Residency

Program • Geriatric Medicine Residency

Program • Gynecologic Oncology Residency

Program

Schools:

Education:Doctoral or professional degree

• Stony Brook University• University of Buffalo • University of Florida• University of South Carolina –

Columbia• University of Virginia – Main

Campus • West Virginia University • University of South Florida –

Main Campus• University of North Carolina at

Chapel Hill • University of Washington –

Seattle Campus• University of Arizona • University of California – Davis

• University of California – Irvine • University of California – Los

Angeles • University of California – San

Diego • University of Cincinnati – Main

Campus• University of Colorado Denver • University of Connecticut • Florida State university • Ohio State University – Main

Campus • Ohio University – Main Campus • Michigan State University

Related Careers• Chiropractors• Dentists, General• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons• Orthodontists• Prosthodontists• Dentists, All Other Specialists• Dietitians and Nutritionists• Optometrists• Pharmacists• Anesthesiologists• Family and General Practitioners• Internists, General• Obstetricians and Gynecologists• Pediatricians, General• Psychiatrists• Surgeons• Physicians and Surgeons, All

Other

• Allergists and Immunologists• Dermatologists• Hospitalists• Neurologists• Nuclear Medicine Physicians• Ophthalmologists• Pathologists• Physical Medicine and

Rehabilitation Physicians• Preventive Medicine Physicians• Radiologists• Urologists• Physician Assistants• Anesthesiologist Assistants• Podiatrists

Wages:• Median Annual Wage: $180,870 • Median Hourly Wage:

$86.96

I feel that this occupation is a good fit for me. I really enjoy helping people and sports, and this job combines my love for both. As an athlete, I know how important the doctor is to a recovery from an injury. I broke my shin and stretched out my MCL in soccer, and I was wrongfully diagnosed at first. This mistake added to

my necessary recovery time a whole lot. This extended period of time I was out also took away form time on

the field I could have been improving. I don’t want that to happen to anyone else because ever minute on the

field out there playing counts. There needs to be people in this field who care about the players and not

just about getting a pay check. I want to be one of those people.

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SurgeonsCareer Cluster: Health and Science

Overview: Surgeons are physicians who treat diseases, injuries, and deformities by

invasive, minimally-invasive, or non-invasive surgical methods, such as using instruments, appliances, or by manual

manipulation.

Skills:• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are


• Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions



• Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents

• Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively• Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information

for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making• Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other

individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action

• Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems• Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and

understanding why they react as they do

Tasks:• Follow established surgical techniques during the operation

• Examine patient to obtain information on medical condition and surgical risk

• Operate on patients to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, or improve or restore patients' functions

• Analyze patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and to determine best procedure

• Prescribe preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures, such as sedatives, diets, antibiotics, and preparation and treatment of the patient's operative area

• Diagnose bodily disorders and orthopedic conditions and provide treatments, such as medicines and surgeries, in clinics, hospital wards, and operating rooms

• Provide consultation and surgical assistance to other physicians and surgeons

• Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents, and other medical staff

• Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioners when necessary

• Prepare case histories

Majors:

• Colon and Rectal Surgery Residency Program

• Congenital Cardiac Surgery Residency Program

• General Surgery Residency Program

• Neurological Surgery Residency Program

• Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine Residency Program

• Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program

• Pediatric Orthopedics Residency Program

• Pediatric Surgery Residency Program

• Plastic Surgery Residency Program

• Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck Residency Program

• Surgery of the Head Residency Program

• Surgical Critical Care Residency Program

• Thoracic Surgery Residency Program

• Vascular Surgery Residency Program

Education:Doctoral or Professional Degree

Wages:• Median Annual Wage: $225,390• Median Hourly Wage: $108.36

Related Careers• Chiropractor

• Dentists, General • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon • Orthodontist• Prosthodontist• Dentist, All Other Specialist • Dietitians and Nutritionist• Optometrist • Pharmacist • Anesthesiologist • Family and General Practitioner • Internists, General • Obstetricians and Gynecologist • Pediatricians, General • Physiatrist • Physicians and Surgeons, All

Other

• Allergist and Immunologist • Dermatologist • Hospitalist • Neurologist • Nuclear Medicine Physicians • Ophthalmologist • Pathologist • Physical Medicine and

Rehabilitation Physicians • Preventive Medicine Physician • Radiologist • Sports Medicine Physician • Urologist • Physicians Assistant • Anesthesiologist Assistant • Podiatrist

ReactionThis job seems like a pretty good fit for me. I enjoy helping people and I am pretty good with blood. I love hands on work and figuring out problems. I

would look at surgery as a giant puzzle with a huge reward at the end and a lot of risks, and I love that. Surgery can be a lot of responsibility; I think I could be able to handle it. I work well under pressure as

well.

MathematiciansCareer Cluster: Human Services

Overview: Mathematicians conduct research in fundamental mathematics

or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in various fields using mathematical

methods.

Skills:

• Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems• Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and

reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions


• Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents

• Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making

• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

• Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience


• Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things

• Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems

Tasks:

• Develop computational methods for solving problems that occur in areas of science and engineering or that come from applications in business or industry

• Apply mathematical theories and techniques to the solution of practical problems in business, engineering, the sciences, or other fields

• Develop mathematical or statistical models of phenomena to be used for analysis or for computational simulation

• Assemble sets of assumptions and explore the consequences of each set

• Maintain knowledge in the field by reading professional journals, talking with other mathematicians, and attending professional conferences

• Address the relationships of quantities, magnitudes, and forms through the use of numbers and symbols

• Disseminate research by writing reports, publishing papers, or presenting at professional conferences

• Perform computations and apply methods of numerical analysis to data• Develop new principles and new relationships between existing

mathematical principles to advance mathematical science• Design, analyze, and decipher encryption systems designed to

transmit military, political, financial, or law-enforcement-related information in code

Majors:• Algebra and Number Theory

• Analysis and Functional Analysis

• Applied Mathematics, General

• Applied Mathematics, Other • Computational and Applies

Mathematics • Computational Mathematics • Financial Mathematics • Financial Mathematics • Geometry/Geometric

Analysis • Logic • Mathematical Biology • Mathematical Statistics and

Probability • Mathematics and Statistics,

Other • Mathematics and Statistics • Mathematics, General • Mathematics, Other • Topology and Foundations

Education:Schools:

Doctoral or Professional Degree Master’s DegreeBachelor’s Degree

• Arizona State University • California State University – Long

Beach• California State University – Los

Angeles • California State University –

Northridge • California State University –

Sacramento • Central Michigan University • Colorado State University – Fort

Collins • East Carolina University • Eastern Michigan University • Florida Atlantic University • Florida International University • Florida State University • George Mason University • Kent State University at Kent • Michigan State University

• Mississippi State University • North Carolina State University at

Raleigh • Northern Arizona University • Ohio State University – Main

Campus • Ohio University – Main Campus • Oregon State University • Pennsylvania State University –

Main Campus • San Diego Sate University • San Francisco State University • San Jose State University • Stony Brook University • University of Buffalo • University of Akron Main Campus • University of Arizona • University of Delaware • University of Colorado Denver

Related Careers

Wages:

• Actuaries • Operations Research Analysts

• Statisticians • Biostatisticians

• Clinical Data Managers • Mathematical Technicians

• Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other

• Median Annual Wage: $100,260 • Median Hourly Wage: $48.20

ReactionI think that this career is a good fit for me. I love math so much. I am probably the biggest math nerd you will ever meet. I love to use math and solve problems. I not only love math, but I am

really very good at it as well. In this occupation I would be able to do something I love. I would be able to go into work and love what I do and be

passionate about it.

Mathematical Science Teachers

Career Clusters: Health ServicesOverview: Mathematical Science

Teachers teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application

of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving

specific problems and situations. Includes both teachers primarily

engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research

Skills:

• Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the

strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

• Instructing — Teaching others how to do something• Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences

and paragraphs in work related documents• Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively• Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for

the needs of the audience• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are


• Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things

• Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making

• Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions

Tasks:• Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work

to others• Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate

students on topics such as linear algebra, differential equations, and discrete mathematics

• Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

• Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts

• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required

records• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist

students• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course

materials and methods of instruction• Keep abreast of developments and technological advances in the

mathematical field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences

• Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues

Majors:• Algebra and Number Theory

• Analysis and Functional Analysis

• Applied Mathematics, General

• Applied Mathematics, Other • Business Statistics • Computational and Applied

Mathematics • Financial Mathematics • Geometry/Geometric Analysis • Logic • Mathematical Biology

• Mathematical Statistics and Probability

• Mathematics and Statistics, Other

• Mathematics and Statistics • Mathematics Teacher

Education • Mathematics, General • Mathematics, Other • Statistics, General • Statistics, Other • Topology and Foundations

Education:Schools:

Doctoral or Professional DegreeMaster’s Degree

• Arizona State University • Auburn State University • University of Buffalo • Stony Brook University• St. Petersburg College • The University of Alabama • Towson University • Troy University • University of Arizona • University of California – Berkeley • Washington State University • West Virginia University • University of Oregon • University of Pittsburg – Pittsburg

Campus • University of South Carolina –

Columbia • University of Toledo • University of Virginia – Main

campus • University of Washington –

Seattle Campus • University of Massachusetts

Amherst• University of Michigan – Ann

Arbor • University of New Mexico – Main

Campus • University of North Carolina at

Chapel Hill • University of North Carolina at

Charlotte• University of Hawaii at Manoa • University of Illinois at Chicago • University of Maryland – College

Park • University of Central Florida • University of Connecticut

Related Careers

Wages:• Median Annual Wage: $73,480 • Median Hourly Wage: $35.33

• Business Teachers• Computer Science Teachers• Architecture Teachers• Engineering Teacher• Agricultural Sciences Teachers• Biological Science Teachers• Forest Conservation Science

Teachers• Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and

Space Sciences Teachers • Chemistry Teachers • Environmental Sciences Teachers • Physics Teachers • Anthropology and Archeology

Teachers • Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies

Teachers • Economics Teachers • Geography Teachers • Political Science Teachers • Psychology Teachers • Sociology Teachers • Social Sciences Teachers, All

Other • Health Specialties Teachers • Nursing Instructors and Teachers • Library Science Teachers

ReactionI feel that this occupation would be a good fit

for me. I love math, and I love being with people. I know lots of kids don’t like math. As a

math teacher, I would try to change that. I would try to make math fun for them because

once something is fun, it becomes easier to do. Once it is easier to do, it’s more fun. If I

couldn’t get the students to like math, I would hopefully be able to help them and make it easier for them, so they would be able to do

well.