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Hello!

Today I'm going to find 

out about the life of a 

psychiatrist, what they 

do, and how they 

contribute to helping 

others!

I am just like any other doctor, except I help 

to treat sicknesses of the mind, rather than the 

body.

To become a 

psychiatrist, I had to 

get my doctoral 

degree from a school 

of medicine. In 

addition to this,I had 

to complete a four-

year residency with 

at least three years 

specifically in the 

practice of 

psychiatry.

Every year I spend as

a psychiatrist, I make

about $182,660. That's

$87.82 an hour.

I receive health 

insurance for medical, 

dental, vision, life, and 

disability.

I also get vacation 

time and some days 

off for when I'm sick!

I like my job because I enjoy providing an important 

service to those who need it using my own knowledge 

and abilities! I am fulfilled every day I come into my 

office, because I know it's another day that I'm going to 

live right by helping my fellow man while making a 

comfortable living. 

Allow me to tell you about my day on the 

job! A typical day at work for me is simple. 

At 8:15 I settle into my office and check my 

email. At nine, the staff has a team meeting. 

Today we are discussing clinical trials for a new 

treatment! I am then going to meet a new 

patient. At twelve PM I eat lunch. Finally I 

meet another new patient, do some 

paperwork, and head home. 

My job as a psychiatrist is important, because I 

help treat and cure mental disorders that 

would otherwise hinder people in their daily 

lives. 

One Surprising Fun Fact about psychiatrists is 

that over 30% of psychiatrists in the USA are 

graduates of foreign medical schools.

I have a fun fact of my own! Did you know 

that ADHD wasn't voted into existence by the 

American Psychiatric Association (APA) until 

1987!?

Wow, no I didn't! I'm glad you 

learned so much today. Thanks, 

for visiting me and showing 

interest in the profession of 

psychiatry!

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