The document discusses career options in the medical field based on Holland Code personality assessments. It describes the roles of medical examiner and anesthesiologist. A medical examiner performs autopsies to determine causes of death and works with law enforcement. An anesthesiologist administers anesthesia during surgeries and manages patients' vital signs. Both require extensive education and experience. Potential employers for related roles are also listed.

1. Career Planning Exploration:
Anesthesiologist
Medical Examiner (Coroner)
By Samantha Dance

2. Holland Code
I: Investigative- annalistic, observant towards tasks.
I feel that I am an investigative person. I am a very detailed oriented
person and like to observe.
C: Conventional- numbers, data, mathematics.
I feel that I am a conventional person. I like working with numbers and
my second favorite subject is math.
E: Enterprising- persuasion for economics. (money related)
I feel that I am an enterprising person. This has to do with math and
working with numbers. I actually might be interested in this area.

3. Holland Code Cont…
Job Environment: Medical Area
The Holland Code reflects my personality because I am a
very observant and social person. I like to observe every
detail and look things over.
To be a medical examiner, in my opinion, I think that you
have to be ICE on the Holland Code. You would have to
be mathematically knowledgeable and capable to
complete any detailed oriented task.

4. Medical Examiner
A medical examiner is a licensed, surgical doctor that
performs autopsies on humans that died of natural
causes or died from criminal harm.
 Work along side the police, criminal investigators, and
forensic scientists.
 Determine the cause(s) of death.
 Fill out death certificates and paperwork for the
authorities.
 Collects evidence from the cadaver (if even found).

5. Medical Examiner: Earnings, Hours, Outlook.
Hours: An average of 10-12 hour work days.
-You will be on call, just incase any criminal death
happens.
Earnings: Between the amounts of $105,000-$500,000.
Outlook: 2008- 306,300 employed in investigative field.
By 2018, 327,200 will be employed (7% increase)

6. Medical Examiner: Skills, Knowledge, Schooling.
Skills: Speaking, Active Listening, Science, Reading,
Active Learning,
Knowledge/Education:
-4 years of college majoring in biochemistry or forensics.
-4 years of medical school to earn a M.D. or D.O. degree.
-4 to 5 years of training.
-1 year of internships and residency
-Lastly, getting a verified certificate after you pass the
pathology exam.

7. Anesthesiologist
An anesthesiologist is a medical specialist who specializes
in administering anesthetics to patients before they
undergo surgical procedures.
 Work along side surgeons.
 Relieve pain after the surgery in the recovery room.
 Check pulse, heart rate, and breathing during surgery.

8. Anesthesiologist: Earnings, Hours, Outlook.
Hours: One third of this occupation works an average of 60
hours weekly.
Earnings: Between the amounts of $195,400 to $290,000.
Outlook: 2008- 661,400 employed in physicians and
surgeons.
By 2018, 805,500 will be employed. (22%
increase)

9. Anesthesiologist CONT…
Skills: Reading Comprehension, Operation Monitoring,
Science, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking.
Knowledge/Education:
-4 year college degree majoring in organic chemistry,
physics, and biology.
-2 year medical degree specializing in anesthesia.
-Internships and job shadowing in the operation rooms.

10. Who Will Hire Me?
Pathologist Assistant
Company: MSKCC
Location: New York City, NY 10065
Job Status/Type: Full Time Employee
Industry: Healthcare Services
Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)
Reference Code: 1170MN30
OR/Surgical Technician
Company: WestMed Medical Group
Location: Rye, NY 10580
Industries: Healthcare Services
Job Type: Full Time Employee
Years of Experience: 2+ to 5 Years
Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Reference Code: OR Tech