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Hayden
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How did you succeed in completing difficult science courses? Are there certain ways of studying that help you understand the material better or help it become more memorable? #Spring25
I want to become a medical professional but I am undecided on a certain profession. I am in 12th grade at FIHS. I like to learn about the human body so I would maybe prefer an Anatomy profession
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Sneha Deb
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Hey Hayden! Succeeding in difficult science courses takes patience, practice, and finding study methods that actually work for how you learn. What helped me most was breaking complex topics into smaller pieces and using visuals like diagrams, flashcards, or drawing things out to really understand how the body works. Studying a little each day instead of cramming helped me remember more over time, and teaching the material out loud, even just to myself, made it stick. Since you enjoy learning about the human body, you’re already on the right path toward something like anatomy, physical therapy, or even surgery. Good luck!
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Hello Hayden, let's address your two questions: studying techniques and choosing a profession in the medical field.
For studying, Sneha shared some great ideas. Let me simplify them: We learn through five main pathways—visual, hand-eye coordination, auditory, verbal, and tactile. Each pathway uses different parts of the brain, so using multiple pathways can make it easier to remember information. For example, teaching others in a study group combines these methods. Visualizing can also help; if you want to remember a name like Chuck, imagine a truck and think, "Chuck drives a truck."
Now, about choosing a medical career, consider factors like time, money, and your comfort with blood and communication skills. These can guide your choice. For instance, if you don't want to touch people, fields like psychiatry or psychology might suit you. Becoming an M.D. takes 8 years or more, while a physical therapy degree takes about 4 years, nursing also 4 years, and a chiropractic degree takes 6-8 years. Technical degrees, like an X-ray tech, can take just 2 years.
A good way to decide is by visiting different medical offices. I once visited a vet's office and a dentist's office to see if those careers were right for me. Explain that you are a college student exploring career options, and most professionals will be happy to help. Remember, it’s your life, so choose a path that makes you happy. Good luck!
For studying, Sneha shared some great ideas. Let me simplify them: We learn through five main pathways—visual, hand-eye coordination, auditory, verbal, and tactile. Each pathway uses different parts of the brain, so using multiple pathways can make it easier to remember information. For example, teaching others in a study group combines these methods. Visualizing can also help; if you want to remember a name like Chuck, imagine a truck and think, "Chuck drives a truck."
Now, about choosing a medical career, consider factors like time, money, and your comfort with blood and communication skills. These can guide your choice. For instance, if you don't want to touch people, fields like psychiatry or psychology might suit you. Becoming an M.D. takes 8 years or more, while a physical therapy degree takes about 4 years, nursing also 4 years, and a chiropractic degree takes 6-8 years. Technical degrees, like an X-ray tech, can take just 2 years.
A good way to decide is by visiting different medical offices. I once visited a vet's office and a dentist's office to see if those careers were right for me. Explain that you are a college student exploring career options, and most professionals will be happy to help. Remember, it’s your life, so choose a path that makes you happy. Good luck!