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The field of psychology allows those that want to help to do so with applicable knowledge Many find satisfaction in helping others which makes psychology degrees very popular Getting into schools and programs can be very completive so is vital to remain knowledgeable about the requirements Psychiatrists specialize within the medical field and focus more on the biological side of psychology Kramer G P Bernstein D A Phares 2009 p 7 Psychiatrists have the option to specialize in children and adolescents 18 and under but do also have the ability to treat adults of all ages as well Some offer psychotherapy They can also prescribe medication do research work in administration teach order or conduct medical tests They also have the ability to admit patients to hospitals prescribe medications and recommend therapy The problems they initially deal with are psychological problems Kramer G P Bernstein D A Phares 2009 p 7 A minimum of a doctoral degree of either Doctor of Medicine MD program or a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine DO program is required to become a psychiatrist Board Examinations 2018 Students earning the Doctor of Medicine degree take the U S Medical Licensing Examination or USMLE to become licensed Students earning the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree take the COMLEX to become licensed Board Examinations 2018
