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Karlie
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What are good specialties in the medical industry to look into?
I'm looking for suggestions about a specialty in the medical industry with high earnings. I'm interested in knowing the schooling required and the day to day outlook of having this job. Along with that what the difficulties of going through this process looks like.
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James Hanson
Pediatric Intensive Care Physician; Consultant
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James’s Answer
"The medical field" includes just about every job you can name. Hospitals and clinics require architects, engineers, accountants, security teams, supply chain experts, human resource professionals... in addition to the physicians, nurses, therapists, scrub techs, radiology technologists, hospital administrators, etc. you would think of.
Please be careful about worrying too much about "lucrative" jobs. You will be a happier person if you do a job you enjoy and which gives you a sense of pride and accomplishment. Physicians and hospital administrators make the most unless you go into medical technology and invent something really special (or if you become a CEO of an insurance, pharmaceutical, or similar company that makes money at the expense of patients, rather than helping patients).
Spend some time asking yourself what, other than money makes you feel fulfilled. Work with a career counselor at your school. Go and see the actual work of the various roles by asking for shadowing opportunities at local hospitals and clinics.
Please be careful about worrying too much about "lucrative" jobs. You will be a happier person if you do a job you enjoy and which gives you a sense of pride and accomplishment. Physicians and hospital administrators make the most unless you go into medical technology and invent something really special (or if you become a CEO of an insurance, pharmaceutical, or similar company that makes money at the expense of patients, rather than helping patients).
Spend some time asking yourself what, other than money makes you feel fulfilled. Work with a career counselor at your school. Go and see the actual work of the various roles by asking for shadowing opportunities at local hospitals and clinics.
Thank you!
Karlie
Alex Morgan
Nurse Anesthesiologist
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Blackfoot, Idaho
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Alex ’s Answer
Karlie,
Like Yisel said, the medical field is FULL of amazing opportunities. It really depends on what interests you most. I would start talking to individuals in the medical field and even try doing some job shadowing to help with the decision process. Kudos to you for already doing that via this platform!
I can give you my personal experience and opinion though! I am a Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and I Love it! It is a great profession, high demand, various types of anesthesia practice opportunities around the country, great pay, and exciting job.
My day to day is putting people to sleep for various kinds of surgeries. I also do epidurals/spinals for laboring mothers, peripheral nerve blocks. CRNA is the peak of nursing practice.
Schooling is long and demanding but very rewarding! You have to get a nursing degree, work for 2 years in an ICU and then do a 3 year anesthesia program.
As a CRNA you have a lot of responsibilities that rest on you to keep patients safe. Most of the time things run smoothly but when things take a turn for the worse you are the go to person to fix the situation. This can be very stressful so anesthesia is not for the faint of heart. If you can handle the stress, CRNA is an amazing career and can be very rewarding.
Like Yisel said, the medical field is FULL of amazing opportunities. It really depends on what interests you most. I would start talking to individuals in the medical field and even try doing some job shadowing to help with the decision process. Kudos to you for already doing that via this platform!
I can give you my personal experience and opinion though! I am a Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and I Love it! It is a great profession, high demand, various types of anesthesia practice opportunities around the country, great pay, and exciting job.
My day to day is putting people to sleep for various kinds of surgeries. I also do epidurals/spinals for laboring mothers, peripheral nerve blocks. CRNA is the peak of nursing practice.
Schooling is long and demanding but very rewarding! You have to get a nursing degree, work for 2 years in an ICU and then do a 3 year anesthesia program.
As a CRNA you have a lot of responsibilities that rest on you to keep patients safe. Most of the time things run smoothly but when things take a turn for the worse you are the go to person to fix the situation. This can be very stressful so anesthesia is not for the faint of heart. If you can handle the stress, CRNA is an amazing career and can be very rewarding.
Thank you for sharing your perspective.
Karlie
Godfrey Magawe
Clinical officer nephrology
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Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
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Godfrey’s Answer
Good concern
Basically all specialities are good.however it all depends on once interest.
There are guys who like surgery and would go for that,others like dealing with children and would go for pediatrics,others imaging and machines would love to do radiology,so all that it requires is your area of interest and passion so that you don't end up doing something you don't envy doing
Basically all specialities are good.however it all depends on once interest.
There are guys who like surgery and would go for that,others like dealing with children and would go for pediatrics,others imaging and machines would love to do radiology,so all that it requires is your area of interest and passion so that you don't end up doing something you don't envy doing
Yisel Andujar
Pharmacy / Fulfillment
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Vineland, New Jersey
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Yisel’s Answer
Karlie, the medical field offers many exciting and high-earning career paths. You can choose to be a doctor, anesthesiologist, pharmacist, optometrist, and more. Each job requires different schooling, so think about what you enjoy and see yourself doing. Try writing down what interests you in the medical industry. Maybe you're drawn to AI or the stem cell sector. The options are endless. Every profession has its challenges, but these challenges lead to breakthroughs. I hope this inspires you!
Thank you!
Karlie