Among many jobs, being a Navy doctor is one of the most rewarding! This work allows highly trained doctors to help our soldiers and those less fortunate at home and abroad. I chose this topic because it is what interests me as a future career. A doctor is defined as a person qualified to practice medicine, and, I realize, it is a very broad definition, but its history is very rich. The practice of being a doctor can be traced back to ancient civilizations. The first known physician was Hippocrates of ancient Greece, who lived two thousand five hundred years ago, but some of his methods still influence modern practices. Subsequently, other great civilizations followed suit by developing medical theories from diagnosis to treatments. Unfortunately the Middle Ages saw little to no new theories or interest in medical practices, but renewed interest during the Renaissance created many necessary discoveries for vaccines, treatments, and diagnostic techniques. Human knowledge is constantly increasing in today's modern world, making important discoveries in areas that have plagued humans. ("Doctors.") The education needed for this career changes depending on the specialty you choose, but for the Navy it is more specific. The U.S. Navy requires that its physicians have graduated from an eligible medical school accredited by the AMA or AOA and have completed one year of graduate-level education. In the civilian world you must obtain a bachelor's degree as well as a medical degree from an accredited college or university. However, these are only basic requirements, a student can further their education in the field of doctors up to eleven to fifteen years, and many receive education every couple so often to stay current. In most… middle of the paper… traders are usually able to keep it as a permanent income to support their family except on rare occasions, so the chances of losing their job are very slim. With an ever-growing population, especially among the elderly, more and more doctors are needed to combat new illnesses, injuries, etc., keeping this job in high demand and with high job security. Additionally, with the Navy there is a need to help other nations when asked, and the shift from hospitals to outpatient centers could mean that doctors will soon be paid as employees. (“Doctors.”) In summary, a naval doctor cares for anyone who needs his help and works with national and international relief organizations. They also get high pay, great health benefits, and a job that's meant to last. All in all, this career has a rich and deeply rooted history that continues to make new discoveries every day.