Career questions tagged medical-school
Medical school is where doctors receive their education. Popular medical doctor careers include a pediatrician, surgeon, and anesthesiologist. Please read below to find out more. Read more Show less
Medical school time?
How can I spend the least amount of time in school but while wanting to become an immunologist
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 if they don't let me into medical school because I didn't take any medical-related classes in high school?
What if I wanted to apply to med school and didn't take any medical related classes in high school, would that stop me from being accepted? What should I do if it does stop me? Because I'm a junior in high school and I'm kinda worried about my future.
What should I learn about people now in high school to help me succeed in the field of surgery later in life?
Should I learn to always let people be right, or should I learn to listen to their opinions even if I don't agree with it?
Can any professional MedTechs answer the following questions for my curiosity?
How much do people in this field usually make? Do people in this field start working right after college? Where do Medtechs work? Schedules of MedTechs What education is required to become a Medtech?
What should I start doing freshman year to prepare to major in nursing and go to med school?
Would it be too much to have a side gig of playing in a band if nursing is my job? I am a freshman and am starting to plan for college and want to know if I need to do anything specifically for nursing and med school.
How is the Work/life balance as an Radiologist?
I am a rising Junior in college, and I am still deciding whether to attend medical school or PA school. I have always seen myself becoming a Dr. one day, but I was recently introduced to the PA side and how flexible it can be.
What exactly makes a person choose their “forever career?”
What exactly makes a person choose their “forever career?” Going into the medical field, once you start, you can leave, but it’s costly. How do we avoid that?
What is the best path to take for a student interested in genetics and becoming a medical geneticist?
10th grade student athlete who has been interested in genetics since 7th grade. I want to go to college and med school to become a medical geneticist and also find the right path for me that will allow me to express all my hobbies and interests while also being able to pursue a family in the future.
how many opportunities and gaps in healthcare because i mission is to launch telerehabilitation ,digital health and online treatment in pakistan and then over the world ?
What skills should I focus on developing to successfully build and scale a digital healthcare startup?
will having a BA in psychology instead of a BS affect my career of trying to be a psychiatrist
my career goal is to be a psychiatrist but i just realized my major says BA in psychology instead of BS in psychology. will that affect my career or anything with getting into med school?
Studying medicine in Italy
Hi everyone, Some of you may have seen my previous questions over the past few years. I genuinely appreciate all the advice I received. At the time, I was exploring different pathways into medicine and trying to understand what options were realistic for me. After doing a lot more research and reflecting on the advice I was given, I've decided to pursue Medicine in Italy. My current plan is to prepare for the IMAT in 2027. I'm hoping to connect with someone—especially a Nigerian or another non-EU student—who has successfully gone through this process and would be willing to guide me. I would really appreciate advice on questions such as: - How did you decide which Italian medical school to apply to? - What scholarships did you apply for, and which ones are most realistic for non-EU students? - What documents should I start preparing now so I don't miss any important deadlines? - What timeline did you follow, from IMAT preparation to university application, pre-enrolment, visa, and arrival in Italy? - Looking back, is there anything you wish you had known before you started? I'm trying to prepare as early as possible so that I don't overlook any important steps. Any guidance, resources, or personal experiences would mean a lot to me. Thank you so much!
What healthcare pathway should I decide to major in?
I'm going into my Junior year of high school, and although I know I still have some time before applying to college, I was wondering if there was a way that could narrow down some of my options. Some options that I'm considering are - emergency medical paramedic - emergency medical technician (emt) - labor and delivery nurse - physicians assistant - surgical first assistant - neurosurgeon (or assistant) - sports medic I don't get really nauseous at seeing blood, or anything like that. I honestly just don't know that much about each of those careers. I've done some research already, but it would be helpful if there's any first-hand experience of those careers that you guys could share with me, or if there were any classes that you think would be extremely important for me to take during my Senior year.
How to manage studies for PG in MBBS and work during an internship?
I'm a medical student in my last year. From several people, I heard that internship is all about doing extrawork like a labour non-stop and you can't eat, rest or take a break.
7th grade Career TIPS
Does anyone have anything recommended that helped them a lot that I should do or join for my passion, neurosurgery? Anything else that can impress the Medical admission officers? I'm planning to graduate College at the ends of Highschool with a Bachelor's Degree of neuroscience by doing College Credits in 7th grade. I'm in 7th grade as of right now. I also recently took a test called the NNAT3, and scored a 143, planning to join MENSA. Thank you! #medical doctor #doctor #neuroscience #neurologist #neurosurgeon #neurosurgery #biomedical #medical-education #accounting #finance #nurse #registered-nurse #nursing-education #pediatric-nursing #nursing #nurse-practitioner #surgeon #oral-surgery #neurosurgery #general-surgery #teacher #teacher-training #highschoolsenior #highschool-advice #middleschool #middleschoolstudent #giftedandtalented
what can i put for my aplicate in my scholarship?
what can i put for my aplicate in my scholarship? if i a want to be a doctor
How hard was it to become an Anesthesiologist?
I am 15, and planning on graduating high school a year early. I am in 10th grade right now, and planning on doing summer school and another semester in order to graduate a year early. My goal in life is to become an anesthesiologist, and I have some questions for people who have reached that goal. What helped you get to that point? How long did it take? What was your major, and minor/s? What tips do you have for me to help me get to that point. What was your weighted GPA for high school? Is it more difficult than you thought it would be, or is it easier than you thought, and if you could, would you pick a different career choice? That's it! Thanks:)
Why is becoming a registered nurse better than becoming a CNA ?
I am currently a junior is highschool
What was the hardest part about preparing for medical school, and how did you achieve it Was money ever an issue, and if so, how did you go about handling it? Have you ever once in your career considered that it may have not been worth it? ?
I am a senior in high school, who is about to head to a university to finish my pre-requisites. I am really curious if there are any specific tips you recommend as I prepare to go into medical school, and what would should I expect going in.
What kinds of clinical experience opportunities should I look for if I plan to apply to medical school? #Spring26
I am a senior in high school and I've already done an internship at a private practice for over 300 hours and I've done volunteering at my local hospital since my freshman year. I am interested in doing some kind of research/other internships at during my undergrad years. Is that enough? What will help me stand out among other medical school applicants?
I am a freshman in University pursuing a Neuroscience degree. My question is for those with master degrees, medical doctor degrees, or Phd's. What is the best way to decide which post graduate path to take How do you decide between Phd, Masters, or MD? What are the differences and important things to know about each path? #Spring26?
I am super interested in research but I also want to help people directly or indirectly in the future. #Spring26
How and when should I start studying for the MCAT? #Spring26
I start college in the fall and will be majoring in pre-med to later specialize in forensic medicine. I want to know when I should start studying for the MCAT, to maximize my ability to get a good score when the time comes for me to transition to medical school. I would also appreciate some tips on how to study for it, because I am not very good at studying.
How should I set myself up to go to a successful medical school?
Hello! I'm a Senior in high school who will be attending University of Connecticut in the fall. I'm majoring in molecular and cellular biology. What steps should I take that ABSOLUTELY CRUCIAL to being successful in college, and how will these steps help me?
What is the best way to approach my frosh year of college, when I'm a pre-med major #Spring26?
I know that I need to be a strong student. But what else is a good way to start my college experience to set me up for med-school?
How can I, if possible, ease the path to becoming an MD from Pre-Med all the way to completing Residency??
I am an incoming freshman in college and am already thinking about how I am going to be drained mentally in this path and need some advice about how it will be.
What are some of the challenges I can expect as a Black woman in medical school?
I plan to become a surgeon, specifically a plastic surgeon. I would like to know more about what challenges I can expect as a black woman becoming a surgeon. I've read that less than 3% of surgeons are black women so there must be many systemic challenges that are keeping those numbers low.
How do Biomedical Research paths compare to Medical School in terms of long-term intellectual challenges and growth #Spring26 ?
I am a high senior and I intend to major in Biomedical Sciences on a Pre- Med track. I'm exploring whether to stay on a pre-med track or focus on research and innovation. For those who chose a non-MD scientific path, what was the hardest "mindset shift" you had to make? Do you feel that your field offers a stepper learning curve and more growth opportunities than clinical practice.
What is the biggest challenge a non stem major might face applying to medical school post graduation from college?
I am thinking of taking only pre-requisite courses to apply to medical school and major in a non-stem area. I’m wondering if I will face any challenges to the medical school curriculum if I follow this path.
How am I supposed to get a job in healthcare with no experience if all the jobs out there say "must have experience"?
I’m a second-year biochemistry student on the pre-med track, and I’m trying to build strong clinical experience. I recently got my phlebotomy certification, but I’m having trouble finding positions without prior experience. What are the best strategies to break into clinical roles (like phlebotomy, MA, or lab assisting) when you’re just starting out, and what should I focus on to stand out to employers?