Career questions tagged medical-education
What is the best way to get experience in the medical field?
I have a medical assistant certificate, but I haven't been able to gain experience with it. I want to gain experience while continuing my studies. #Fall25
Any tips from anesthesiologists?
I’ve settled on being an anesthesiologist, I really like medical stuff and I find it all so interesting and I love hospitals. Does anyone have any tips or recommendations I’m gonna go to Oregon state university
How to become a CNA as a 17 year old in dallas tx?
im a 17 year old girl who wants to become a neonatal nurse practitioner, and to start my career i want to enter the medical field and get my hands on experience asap.
Can I dream to be a surgeon even though I am really bad at drawing ?
I am currently a physiology student but I plan on getting my M.D when I'm done with this degree
What are the cons of being an orthopedic surgeon? What difficulties might one encounter on their journey to becoming one?
8th Grader looking into career for future..
How to keep a steady hand during surgeries. #Spring25?
What type of exercises are there or ways to practice getting and keeping a steady hand during surgeries. #Spring25
How do medical schools look at application? Is it simply based on stats or is it more so who you are as a person?
I'm an upcoming applicant to medical school and would really appreciate any advice.
What is the work life balance like for a medical pathologist? Also, what classes would you reccomend to take as an undergraduate in order to better my chances of getting into a pathology school? #spring25
#spring25 What is the work life balance like for a medical pathologist? Also, what classes would you reccomend to take as an undergraduate in order to better my chances of getting into a pathology school?
How do you treat a patient in a healthcare facility who wants to do everything by themselves and resist your help? Especially if they're older and don't believe in your skill. I might get in trouble if I just have another clinician treat them if I'm assigned to. #Spring25
I'm studying to be an Occupational Therapy Assistant, and I need to be better at finding solutions to helping people who don't want help.
What was your studying strategy in passing the ARRT exam? Have you known anyone who returned to school to retest and pass? #Spring25
I took the exam three times and have decided to return to school to regain eligibility for the ARRT exam.
Nurse anesthetist career pathway?
To become a nurse anesthetist, am I only required to attend a graduate school and obtain my master's degree or has it changed to now requiring a doctorate? Thank you!
What are the best strategies to retain complex medical information?
What are the best strategies to retain complex medical information?
How do I find medical related opportunities for High School?
I know I need to have a lot of different things on my application in order to stand out in the application process. I know that there is also a requirement for research to apply to most schools as well as a requirement for having leadership opportunities. Where and how can I achieve all of these while trying to maintain good grades in both high school and in the future college?
How do you find good work-life balance during residency?
(for medical residency)
Tell me more about MLT/CLT?
What’s the best educational path to land a job in this field? How long does the education process take? Are there career growth opportunities? What are the Pros and Cons of this career? Do you make livable income or you live from paycheck to paycheck? Is this a fulfilling job, or is it very routine and monotonous? Is there anything we should know before considering this career path? Thanks in advance!
How do I become a medical researcher/scientist?
Hello, I’m currently a sophmore in high school who’s mentally suffering from searching about medical researcher’s career path . I’m really considering becoming one, but since the internet’s so diverse, I can’t really know which one’s right or wrong. I didn’t have much time to talk with my school counselor either. Everything’s such a blur and I have no idea where to start. Could someone at least briefly explain the path of becoming a medical researcher, please? Thank you!
What motivated you to pursue a career in cardiology?
I am looking for a current cardiologist background, their motivation and passion for this career. I need a simple answer. Thank you :)
How can medical administration benefit my lifestyle?
I am a high school graduate, I don't want to further my education (for now). I just want to get a better job that can help me with bills.
what do medical students do? why should you become a medical student? how can you become one?
what are three important things i should know about being a clinical medical asst? what does a typical day look like working CMA or OBGYN?
How do you know if you would be a good surgeon ?
I’m a very good hands on learner and have a deep interest in anatomy and other subjects but struggled when it comes to math and some sciences does that mean I would get bad grades for pre med and med school or should I go for med school?
What is a typical day in the life of a cardiac surgeon? How often do you interact with patients and other staff, how do you prep for surgery, etc?
I'm a high school sophomore doing career research and I'm thinking about becoming a cardiovascular surgeon. I've always been interested in healthcare and becoming a surgeon so I'd love some input.
How do you maintain work/life balance as a cardiac surgeon?
I am asking this question for my school project. please give me the right detail.
What should I do to best prepare myself for college and later medical school as a sophomore in high school. ?
I am currently a sophomore in high school and I have a very deep aspiration to become a Neonatologist , and I am looking on the best advice to set myself up well for that path.
I want to be a 7th Grade Math Teacher for 5 years. Then I want to work to be a Medical Assistant after being a teacher for 5 years.
I aspire to pursue two fulfilling careers: being a 7th grade math teacher and a Medical Assistant. How can I balance the education and training required for both jobs, successfully working in each field during my lifetime, and feel accomplished in these roles by the time I retire?
What are some good college courses I can take if I want to look into Radiology?
I am interested in going into Pre-Medicine.
what should I do in high school to get into a good college for biology?
I want to shadow a physician but I don’t know how to start or where to look. What extracurriculars should I get into? I want to stand out
What 3 subjects do I choose in high school in order to get into medical school school?
I'm in 9th grade and will have subject choices in like a week and I don't know what subjects to take since our school offers history, geo , life , physics ,CAT, accounting, business and Math ( we have to choose between mathematics and math literacy) . But we can only pick three subjects except math since it's compulsory.And I want to become a cardiologist Doctor who specializes in the heart).
What is advanced training like?
I'm Planning on going to Sacramento City College to pursue advanced training but I'm not sure what things then will have me do and what the structure would be/look like.
