Career Questions tagged Doctor

How much do doctors typically make in a year?
I'd like to know more about their salary!

Is it worth being a doctor, or is it good to be a doctor?
I want to be a doctor, But It sounds like a long time journey. so many people are telling me don't become a doctor because it takes so much time. but being a doctor is my dream. #CV23

How hard/easy are Indian medical colleges (MBBS) when I graduated from high school (12th) in the U.S??
I am going to complete my 12th grade in the US next year. I am considering going to India for medicine as it is much cheaper and shorter.
In a general sense how well would I be able to do in Indian Medical colleges.
I studied in India until my 8th grade and then came to the U.S. from 9th-12th.

are there any medical assistants willing to do informational interviews??
i am a student at job corps and i start taking my medical trade next week.

What would be a good reason to think about becoming a psychologist?
I'm a very gentle person and i am also very patient but what is really benefiting me other than helping people and getting paid.

What courses in college do you need to take to get into medical school?
I am a cognitive-science freshman in community college, interested in becoming a medical researcher into learning disorders among children.


Why did you choose the career path of a OBGYN #CV23 ?
With the long amount of years that it takes why choose to become a obgyn besides a PA or nurse that is less years. #CV23

What majors are included in becoming a veterinarian. Or doctor, or bioengineering, or seismology?
I'm interested in learning about many science & medical fields!

Routes In The Medical Field
What different routes can you take to become a plastic surgeon?

What’s the difference between being a Cardiologist and an surgeon?which one is harder??
I wanna know the difference between them. I wanna see what I would face if I choose to pursue either one of them

How hard is it to be a Cardiologist ?
I’m just exploring options in the medical field. Being a cardiologist is one of the careers I want to pursue.

What GPA do I need to get into a good medical school??
What GPA do I need to get into a good premed school? I really am interested in being a neurosurgeon but am unsure what college to go to and how long?

What GPA do I need in undergrad to be considered for medical school?
This is part of our professionals series


If math and sciences are not always your strong suit, is it still possible to go into the medical field?
To be more specific, after nursing, I would like to go farther and become a neonatal nurse practitioner. Would this career be possible not being great at math and some sciences? Or would there be a better option for me that you would recommend?

Is medical school very vigorous learning?
I've been thinking about going into medical school to become a doctor, and I was wondering just how tough the classes will be. How much homework do you usually get as a medical student? How many classes should I take daily? I am currently a Sophomore in high school, so I still have time to...

What was the first step you took to begin your career?
Was starting your career stressfull? Were there bumps in the road? If so how did you overcome them?

How much school is required to become a PCP (Primary Care Provider)?
I am interested in the medical field but I am a little pushed away by the amount of schooling.

What courses and activities can students engage in when attending High School that will help prepare them for the medical / health care field?
This question is part of our professionals series

How many years in total does it take to become a doctor? I want to be a family medicine.
I want to be a family medicine doctor, how many years in total does it take to become a doctor? I want to go to VCU university.

How can I decide exactly what kind of doctor I want to be?
I'm considering jobs such as cardiology, neurology, etc. but I can't figure out exactly what I want to be. How can I fix that?

Would it be possible to balance med school and reptiles?
I have 2 reptiles as of right now, but I’m not sure if i can keep them and balance med school.

Should I go into the beauty industry or medical field?
Ever since I was a kid i dreamed on becoming a doctor or a pediatrician. I like helping people and being around kids. Lately I've been really interested on becoming a cosmetologist/ esthetician and have my own business giving beauty treatment, doing lashes, all that kind of stuff but i don't...

What are the steps to become a pediatrician? And how many years? #CV23
I’ve always wanted to become a pediatrician because, I love helping people and I’m good at working with kids. But, before pursing a career in the medical field I want to know the steps and, how many years will it take from now?

How can I become the best doctor I can?
I have always liked medicine and science. I plan on going to medical school and then attend in nurses apprentice to get experience in the medical field.

How can i become the best nurse i can be?
i want to be a Tamra Nurse. I plan on after high school to going to nursing school. i want to get my doctorate in nursing. After i achieve that i plan on traveling the world.

I'm in 10th grade and have to think what I want to do in the future, what could be my options?
purchase line hs, into medicine and science, somewhat good at math,

What are some good majors in college if you wanna become a pediatrician?
I'm a sophomore rn and I wanna become a pediatrician.

What kind of patients will i deal with as a nurse ?
I am curious about what kind of patients I will encounter as a nurse. I'm wondering if its like previous experience where some patients are rude and others arent. how are nurses treated and if there are good and bad days