Students Success Statement

Students Success Statement
"Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise."
Benjamin Franklin

Oriental Medicine Doctor

                   Oriental Medicine Doctor

Duties and Responsibities: Preference is given to applicants who demonstrate strong clinical reasoning skills and motivation to advance their career and the profession of Oriental medicine through specialization, classical studies, translation, and research. Individuals with a strong academic and professional background and those who have demonstrated evidence of exceptional potential to make a contribution to the field of acupuncture and Oriental medicine are encouraged to apply. Pacific College values creativity, scholarship, and an independent spirit in the discovery and application of new knowledge.

Salary: $150,000

Education: The Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) degree program offers clinically focused postgraduate study leading to a clinical doctoral degree. A DAOM degree represents the highest formal educational credential for acupuncturists in the United States.

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement
"A wise man ought to realize that health is his most valuable possession"
Hippocrates

Sports Medicine Doctor

                   Sports Medicine Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities: Sports doctors are medical professionals whose specialty is the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of injuries from athletic activities. These doctors generally focus on joint, bone and muscle health, although they also offer more generalized medical care as well to the people with whom they work. Sports medicine prepares these doctors for work either in a traditional hospital or clinic setting, or in sporting events at both the professional and college levels. No matter where they choose to work, sports doctors enjoy the deep gratification of helping active people recover from sports-related injuries and return to the lifestyles they love.

Salary: A median annual salary of $151,571 as of May 2014

Education: Becoming a sports medicine physician requires completing a four-year pre-medical degree at an accredited college, plus an additional four years of medical school. After these educational requirements are met, sports medicine physicians must complete a medical residency and fellowship before continuing on to obtain a state license. Education and training required to become a sports medicine physician should take about 15 years in total. There is a step-by-step educational process required to obtain a sports medicine license in the United States.

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement
"courage is being scared to death and doing the right thing anyways"
Chae Richardson

Wellness Professional

                Wellness Profession

Duties and Responsibilities: Wellness specialists work for schools, local governments, companies or other organizations to suggest, support and train people on their health and fitness goals. The types of concerns are as varied as weight and diabetes prevention and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. A specialist often consults with people directly on lifestyle, eating and exercise habits and may direct an individual to a doctor for any serious health concerns.

Salary: $69,000

Education: The National Wellness Institute's Certified Wellness Practitioner (CWP) designation symbolizes an individual's strong academic preparation, professional competency in wellness programming, and commitment to continuing education, scholarship and professional development. The NWI Council on Wellness Accreditation and Education periodically reviews national standards to ensure the CWP designation reflects high-quality health promotion and wellness preparation.

Students Success Statement

Students Success Statement
"I would prefer even to fail with HONOR than win by cheating"
                            Sophocles