Psychiatrists

There is no way to obtain direct experience in high school, but it's a good idea to take as many health, psychology, and science classes as possible and participate in science and health clubs. During your medical training, you will gain experience by completing a residency in internal medicine (or pediatrics) and psychiatry. 

To complete the required studies and training, students need outstanding mental ability and perseverance. Psychiatrists must be emotionally stable so they can deal with their patients objectively. Psychiatrists must be perceptive, able to listen well, and able to work well with others. They must also be dedicated to a lifetime of learning, as new therapeutic techniques and medications are constantly being developed.