Career questions tagged hospital-and-health-care
I'm currently in high school and interested in becoming a cardiologist. I'd love to hear from doctors and medical professionals about their experiences getting through medical school. What were the most challenging parts of medical school, how did you manage the workload, and what advice would you give a high school student who wants to prepare for a future career in cardiology?
I'm in high school interested in cardiology
Liver Cancer in Vietnam?
I'm Shiloh, an 8th grader who's doing a research project about a country from Southeast Asia, and I chose Vietnam. We needed to study a public health issue there, and mine is liver cancer. I made questions to ask for people related in this field and has seen the impact in Vietnam or globally. To anyone is interested in answering, I would be glad! - What should the government and society improve in order to prevent liver cancer before the disease develops? - Where are the areas in Vietnam with the highest rate of liver cancer? - Which groups of people are most vulnerable to developing liver cancer? - When did liver cancer start becoming a major public health issue in Vietnam? - What factors contribute to the high prevalence of liver cancer in these areas and among these populations? - How is the Vietnamese government preparing to address and prevent this issue in the future? - Why do hepatitis B and C remain major risk factors for liver cancer in Vietnam, even though hepatitis B can be prevented through vaccination? - To what extent do social and environmental conditions affect people's risk of developing liver cancer?
I want to become either a flight nurse or a flight medic. What are the best ways to get to this pathway?
I have been bouncing between a nursing degree or a paramedic degree, but cannot figure out which path would be better
What university courses do I need to pursue a Medicine career?
I am a year 10 high school student hoping to pursue a career in medicine. I'm unsure what courses to do, since I have heard differnt courses to study and do not know the difference in the outcome. I am instrested in working clinically and in paediatrics.
How do I pave a pathway to becoming a Obstetrician? Is it possible for me to get my bachelors in nursing while getting my pre-med requisites? What are the steps to becoming a Obstetrician?
I am a junior in high school who is also planning to graduate high school with a LPN and I want to further my education to become/work as a BSN RN while studying to become a Obstetrician but I don't understand how to become a Obstetrician or the steps to become one. Some tips would really help me.
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.
How can I cold email professor for research opportunities?
Hi! I’m a junior in high school based in Chicago and want to start researching about medical related topic (neuro disorder, anything!) and was wondering if anyone have any tips! Recently I emailed Chanlab at northwestern but would like some more recommendations like if there’s any lab that accept high school student. Hospital volunteers would be great too if anyone have any information! Thank you
How can I start volunteering at a Hospital or shadow a physician with not much resource around me. I would appreciate any advice!?
How can I start volunteering at a Hospital / clinical etc or shadow a physician with not much resource around me. I would appreciate any advice!
What advice would you give to someone returning to school after five years to pursue a Master of Health Administration (MHA) program? #Spring26
I have a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies and five years of experience as an administrative assistant at UCLA Health. #Spring26
How can I get involved with the local community at college?
I'm an incoming Freshman at the University of Pennsylvania, and I'm very interested in Public Health. I would love to make an impact on the surrounding community and improve health equity.
As a nurse or any healthcare professional, is it bittersweet when patients you've built good relationships with get better and leave, knowing you probably won't ever see them again? If so, how do you deal with it?
On a hospital tour with my high school's health science department, one of the nurses leading the tour said it was bittersweet to watch patients go. Is this something I should be concerned about experiencing as an aspiring nurse?
How can an undergraduate student prepare for a career in regulatory affairs, more specifically in the healthcare sector?
Hello, my name is Imani and I am a 19 year old college sophomore majoring in Public Affairs. Outside of my academics I like baking especially the specific order of operations needed to follow a recipe actually connects pretty well to my interest in surveying and auditing. I wanted to ask a few questions for anyone in regulatory affairs (specifically healthcare like quality assurance, or internal auditing and survey readiness for hospital/clinical accreditation.) The first question I have is are there specific classes or skills I should learn while still in school to prepare for entry level jobs in regulatory affairs? The second is do companies usually offer undergraduate internships focused on specifically medical regulatory affairs? And if so, what kind of roles should I look for? My last two questions are for any necessary credentials is it possible or smart to study for any of them while still in undergrad, or do I need post grad work/school experience first? And If you could go back to your sophomore year of college already knowing you wanted to go into healthcare regulatory affairs, what is the one thing you would have done? The reason I am asking these questions is to help me identify my academic goals, and to make sure I am targeting the correct professional standards of regulatory affairs.
Is being a doctor a hard job compared to being a nurse?
I don't know which one I want to do.
How does it feel like to be a NICU nurse What are the good and bad parts of this job and how do you handle the bad parts of the job.?
Hello! I am a 8th grade student at Crane Middle School. I am interested in this because I enjoy learning about science and I’ve always wanted a job where I can help people through hard times. I think I would like this job because I would like helping parents when they need it and helping the babies get through hard times. I was wondering how many years of school it took you to get your degree? What is the main things you do in this job for example the tasks you need to do most days in this career? Is it hard to take care of the parents and help them with their children at the same time? Is this job good for people even if they get annoyed or overwhelmed easily? How do you stay calm and supportive when you have to give parents difficult news about their baby?
What are some ways I can put my Health Science degree to use?
I am a Health Science major at Georgia Southern University in my second year. Since Health Science alone is pretty broad, I'm trying to explore different career paths. I'm honestly bit sure what all is out there. If you work in health science, what is your specific career and what is one thing you wish you knew before you started?
What are some important things to know for becoming an x-ray/heath technician in the future ?
I am in currently in junior high, and i am trying to find the right career for me.
How can I prepare myself for a career in radiography when I’m worried about whether I’ll actually find a job in the field? #Fall25
How can I prepare myself for a career in radiography when I’m worried about whether I’ll actually find a job in the field? I’m also nervous about how hard the transition to college-level science and math classes will be what should I expect?
How do you manage a life outside of healthcare What are some tips and tricks you have managed to learn throughout a life in healthcare??
I am a senior in high school and want to pursue a career in healthcare!
Does having a job in healthcare while going through nursing school lead to burnout?
For some context, I've been a certified EMT for 3 years and I'm in my first semester of nursing school now. I left my EMT job for what I'll call a "tangentially-healthcare- related" job recently to work with my new schedule for nursing school. But I feel like I really don't like this new job. I feel like I'm losing skills, I haven't had a patient contact in a couple months, and I feel like I don't do anything; on top of the stress of working full-time while going to school nearly full-time. Do you think looking at PCT jobs at a hospital or clinic in the meantime is a good idea? I don't want to burn out from school or my job, but I don't think what I'm doing right now is good. Thank you for your opinions!
I am an undecided student but I want to major in Radiology. How can I get started ?
I’m a student at Winona state Univeristy, and my major is undecided. I’ve always wanted to work in the medical field, and I was interested in Radiology. I want to be a radiology technician and i’m wondering if it’s worth getting a bachelors degree for it. Are there any pros & cons? What classes are recommended? Please let me know.
How can a high schooler get clinical experience ?
How should I contacting doctors/clinics I'm unfamiliar with for a shadowing opportunity, volunteering, etc. Are there any other ways I can get experience? Hospitals and clinics in my area don't usually allow high school shadowing, volunteering at hospitals is also hard to get because of the number of applicants.
What kind of experience would I get to be a nurse?
im in middle school and i wanna be a nurse when i grow up because i get to help people who are hurt or who come in the hospital when needed. People come in the hospital for emergencies when they get hurt or really sick.
What are the most important skills healthcare clinic staff need to provide quality patient care?
I am a middle schoolerwanting to work in the healthcare clinic, I am looking forward to being a nurse. But I’ve been wondering if it’s going to be really hard are there any worst parts about being a nurse? How long would I need to be in school to be able to work as a nurse? Do they get really good pay? How do I make sure the patients feel well? If there are any retired or working nurses that can answer this question that I ask?
What are the good and bad parts of being a nurse?
I’m 7th grader at Crane middle school in Yuma Arizona and I’m planning on becoming a nurse. I’m wondering what are the highs and lows of being a nurse so I can see if I really want to be a nurse.
what websites have free LPN classes online for NC?
I'm 25, i want to be an LPN but i have no idea of where to start! i know that i have to do my hands on as well but i just need help. i've searched everywhere. or how can i get help to pay for the classes in-person.
HBCU, College vs. Medical school, OB/GYN HELP!?
Hi! I live in a random city on the edge of Pennsylvania. I want to know how I could possibly get into an HBCU. Another thing is, I want to know which one i should apply to for the major I’m interested in. That’s also another thing, how do I become an OB/GYN? What do I have to do? What classes do I have to take? Can I get a head start while in high school? Please help!
Do CRNA's really make as much as Google says they do?
I'm in a financial position where I need to aspire to get a job that pays 150k+. Google says that CRNA's fit that criteria, but I'm skeptical.
How do I know if I have the stomach to be an RN/work in critical care?
I consider myself a person with strong tolerance to the sort of unsightly things you find in hospitals, but I know the ICU can be a place that tests anyone. What if I fully dedicate myself to becoming a nurse, only to realize I can't handle the gore?
Why should I stick to the medical field??
Why does it make sense—or not—for someone like me, who’s stronger in English and history and not really into math, to pursue a career in healthcare, specifically dermatology, even though science isn’t my strongest subject (but not my worst either)? How can I figure out if I’m making the right choice by going down the MD path, or if becoming a PA might be a better option for me?