Career Questions tagged Medical Practice

What is a good start to becoming an ultrasound tech?
Any feedback is great and how to also get into that field.

Are internships widely avaliable for students who also have a heavy courseload??
I enjoy hands on activities and feel like getting real time experience especially in the medical field would be exponentially helpful, but I don't want to overload myself with hard classes and that responsibility

Does the college I go to affect my chances of getting into Medical School?
I'm currently a sophomore, but post-high school, I plan on attending a college in the New England Region. Afterward, I aspire to attend Medical School and become a certified Pediatrician :)

What can I do with a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science
I want to get my Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science but I want to know what career options I have other than working in a hospital as a Medical Technologist. #medicaltechnology #medical-practice #medicine

What is the best way to break the news of the death of a family member to their family?
I am intending on becoming a physicians assistant and I recognize that I may be put in this situation at some point. I would like some tips for this hard topic. #medicine #working-with-children #death #physician-assistant #students-interested-in-career-as-physician-assistants #medical-practice...

Is it harder for D.O.'s to get the same respect as M.D.'s?
I've recently become interested in #osteopathic #medicine. The philosophy of treating patients as a whole instead of just symptoms appeals to me. However, I've heard that it may be hard for D.O.'s to find residencies that are not biased. I hadn't even heard of D.O.'s until a year ago,...

How hard is it to get into a nursing program/medical school?
#nursing #medical-practice #nurse #healthcare #hospital-and-healthcare

Recommendations for my major?
I'm interested in physical therapy and speech pathology, but I also love anything history related. What's something I could major in that includes both the medical field and/or history? #medical-practice #american-history

What is the best major for Medical School?
I hear a lot of people choose majors other than pre-med/biology based majors even though they plan to take the MCAT and go to medical school. I am currently thinking about being a biochemistry major or entering the engineering department and am wondering whether that will have a significant...

what is being a nurse anesthetist like and is the schooling worth it?
considering field
#medicine #college #nursing #anesthesiology #medical-practice

What are the best opportunities for a rewarding career in the medical profession working with children?
I am currently a senior in high school and am interested in the medical profession, specifically working with children. I have been admitted into college and want to know more about my future. #medical-practice

My biggest strength is patience, how can this be more effective in the medical field ?
#medical-research #medical-practice #career #medicine

If my strengths are being patient and also being a good listener what type of career would be best for me in the medical field?
My best strengths are listing and being patient, I would like to know what career in the medical field would these strengths be better for or which career they would be more useful for? #strengthsandweaknesses #medical-practice #medical-careers #medical-education #medical-field

Where are the best and more cost effective "away rotations" for a 4th year medical student specializing in pediatrics?
I will be choosing 3 or 4 locations across the country that I would like to do a 2-4 week rotation during my fourth year of medical school and would like to minimize my out of pocket expenses as well as have a quality experience. #medical-practice #clinical-rotations #medicine...

What kinds of careers exist for those passionate about both medicine and politics/law?
Hi! I am a current junior with a passion for law and medicine and am working towards an international career that involves advocacy and research. Unlike the process of becoming a doctor, the pathway to my dream profession is not as clearly defined. Now that I'm halfway through my college...


How hard is doing Pre-Med with an Engineering major (Biomedical Engineering)?
#biomedical-engineering- #premed #science-phd #medical-practice

Does getting involved in undergraduate research help students get into medical school?
I want to prepare myself for med school. #medicine #medical-practice #medical-education

How do I become involved in research opportunities outside of the classroom?
I am undecided on what major I would want to go into so I am interested in finding out if some of these career paths are viable options for me later in life. #research #college #medical-practice

What are the challenges of being a medical laboratory scientist?
This is my major. I want to learn more about this field.
#medical-practice

What sparks one's calling towards a career?
For most teenagers today, its very confusing and mentally challenging choosing a career path for one's whole future. For me, I want to go into the medical field. I am currently in my school's CNA and CMAA certification program. Just this week when I went to a nursing home for hours, the...

What jobs can I get as a medical student?
I plan on becoming a forensic pathologist, which takes a very, very long time. I'd like to know what kind of jobs I can get at certain levels of my college education. I'd like good money, so I can start paying off student loans early. Thank you! #medical-practice #student-loans...

How did you study for the exams to get into Vet School?
While i was shadowing at an animal hospital one of the veterinarians had told me that getting into Vet school is very difficult and that i would have to stick with it because many schools may turn me down.
#Vetrinarian #veterinary #medicine #medical-practice

What is the best college in Texas to get a BSN?
I want to go to the best college possible with a Bachelors of Nursing in Science.
#medical-practice #medicine #nursing #Texas

How do you choose between going to medical school and dental school?
When I was growing up I’ve always wanted to be a cardiologist. However, recently I’ve started doing a lot of research and thought that I might want to go to dental school instead. How do I decide? I don’t want to make the wrong decision and end up having regrets in the future....

How do you start your own medical practice?
After college I want to start my own #medical-practice, but I don't know where to start. Is there anything I can do to prepare while in college? #medicine #healthcare #hospital-and-health-care

what job in the medical field is best for an introvert?
my name is yadira and I am a sophomore in high school and I am an introvert but i really want to go in to the medical field. #medical-practice #medicine #introvert

What job position would be fit for a introvert person in the medical field ?
I'm in year 10 and interested in going into the medical field but I'm not really a fan of being with people for a expanded period of time so I was wondering what jobs I could do if I join the medical field.
#medical-practice #medcine #career-path #job-market

How do you know if you want to be a biomedical engineer?
I am currently in high school and am thinking about majors that I would like to study. Biomedical engineering sounds interesting, but I am not sure if that major would be the best fit for me. #medical-practice #engineering #biomedical-engineering

What steps are necessary to become an anesthesiologist?
I don’t come from a family of money or a family in the medical career. Honestly I don’t want to become an anesthesiologist for the interest but I have learned that anything I focus towards I grow to love that subject and a job like anesthesiology is something not many people will do, but I will...