A career in medicine isn’t always about being a physician or a registered nurse, as my young friend recently found out. As a kid, she always aspired to wear scrubs and be a doctor, and we were sure she would be one day, because while other girls played dress-up and dolls, she was content treating her imaginary patients with a stethoscope dangling around her neck.Now a young lady, she isn’t too keen on laboring away in med school, even though she hasn’t given up her hopes of a career in medicine. 
Promising Career Prospects in Medicine
Occupational Therapist
Occupational therapists work closely with patients who are ill or face emotional and developmental issues that inhibit their ability to carry out their daily routine, including simple tasks such as bathing and eating. They may work in their own office or in hospitals, educational institutes, and rehab centers. Typically, an occupational therapist in Canada would earn a median hourly wage of $34.97. A list of colleges providing occupational therapy programs in Canada can be found at Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.
Medical Transcriptionist
A career that’s not so glamorous, but remains indispensable to the healthcare industry! Medical transcriptionists transcribe audio files recorded by doctors into documents that go on to become the patients’ medical records. These records are accessed by doctors, nurses, and used to settle claims and reimbursements. Once you have gained enough experience, this career allows you to work remotely, so that’s a bonus! Many schools such as CareerStep Canada offer medical transcription training programs that can be completed online in as little as 4 months and help you launch your career in medicine sooner than later. The pay isn’t bad either. In Canada, a medical transcriptionist earns a median hourly wage of $21.
Chiropractor
These healthcare professionals work primarily with patients afflicted with musculoskeletal disorders such as neck or back pain and posture problems; providing diagnosis and treatment to reduce pain and increase mobility. Chiropractors often employ a variety of holistic techniques to treat patients taking into consideration factors such as patients’ social and emotional conditions. The Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and Universite du Quebec a Trois-Rivieres are institutes offering chiropractic programs in Canada. These professionals earn a decent median wage of $46,891 per year.
Pathologist
Now this is for those who don’t mind spending a majority of their waking hours testing a variety of bodily fluids! Jokes aside, these people work in hospitals, laboratories, and even government agencies examining blood, tissue, and cell samples collected through autopsies, needle aspirations, or surgeries to pinpoint the cause of diseases.To know which college in your area offers programs in pathology, look up CanadianUniversities.net. The pay scale for these professionals is $164,551, and that’s good!
Radiologic Technologist
These people make a living by working with imaging equipment such as CT and MRI scanners to reveal bodily images to assist physicians diagnose and treat various health conditions. Radiologic technologists are often employed with hospitals, doctors’ offices, and medical laboratories. Once again, CanadianUniversities.net reveals where you can find colleges offering these programs. Typically, they earn up to $31.50 per hour. There are more careers in medicine than you can possibly think about. Pharmaceutical sales rep, kinesiologist, microbiologist, rehab specialist, forensic scientist, the list is endless. (Bet you didn’t realize these are actual careers!) Give yourself time to think about where your passions lie and what kind of work environment will suit your personality. Careers in medicine are all about helping others in need, and if you have decided to make it your true calling, you can carve a niche for yourself no matter what, whether you’re a social butterfly or are more productive working quietly by yourself! Good luck! *All wage and salary figures sourced from www.jobbank.gc.ca