Career questions tagged medical
What is it like to be a forensic nurse What were the college classes like? ?
I'm interested in becoming a forensic nurse so I can help people and for my own personal reasons, yet I see people who are in med schools and the workload seems to be too much. Though I will say I'm good with organization and managing stress, I worry it may be too much. If I do take this path, what would I be in for?
What can you tell me about Nuclear Medical Technology?
Hello! I'm on a journey to find a new career path. I decided to get into medical imaging. There are so many options; Sonography, Nuclear Medical Technology, etc. and I'm unsure what would be best for me. I originally started looking into a Digital Medical Imaging program and with further research, I found Nuclear Medical Technology. I am really interested in Nuclear Medical Technology but the one thing that is holding me back is the injecting part and the risk of exposure to radiation. How concerned should I be?
What are some hardships as well as skills required in radiation therapy?
Hi, I'm a high school students interested in the medical field and I was wondering what are the various daily aspects included in radiation therapy? For instance, what skills do you use the most (applied mathematics and sciences)? Is the job emotionally taxing? What does daily life look like?
Which healthcare setting is it better to work in?
Which healthcare setting is it better to work in an urgent care setting, hospital setting or doctors office setting as a Certified Medical Assistant here in Alaska?
What high school courses would be helpful if I want to pursue a career in neurology?
I have a 3.5 GPA, and I am open to any courses but I am having trouble picking what classes would be beneficial to this career path.
I have to take fine arts at my school, but which should I choose if I want to be a doctor? Does it matter at all?
My school has a fine arts requirement to graduate. I would like to become a doctor and am not very interested in art. What genre of classes are best for my situation? My school offers choir, band, orchestra, theatre arts, visual arts, dance, technical theatre, and art history at various levels and subgenres. Does it even matter that much and should I choose any of them? This is high school, by the way!
Is multivariable calculus or linear algebra better for someone who would like to become a doctor?
I'm taking calculus BC (high school), and unsure of whether to go into multivariable calculus or linear algebra next. I would like to become a doctor, as a surgeon specializing in orthopedics.
Is kinesiology or child development better for a high school student looking into medicine?
I'm selecting my 9th grade classes. I have no idea if other schools do this, but we have to create a "career plan" and select classes for all four years of high school. Between the classes of kinesiology (my high school's course catalog defines it as studying the effects of exercise on the body and studying skeletal, muscular, and neural movements) and child development (working with and talking to young children, earning CPR and first aid qualifications along the way), which is better if I would like to become a premed student in college? I specifically am interested in orthopedics or becoming a surgeon.
I am in the 10th grade, I'm majoring in the medical professions field in high school.
I am in the 10th grade, I'm majoring in the medical professions field in highschool, I'm at a 2.6 GPA, taking 3 AP classes and 1 honor class. What is some advice you could give me to improve my GPA? In the future, I strive to be a neurosurgeon but I'm afraid my grades are going to prevent me from becoming a neurosurgeon and entering a good college, I also want to join the Navy while studying my major, so any suggestions to set my life up for success (such as what classes and majors should I study) and to improve my grades?
What personality do I need to become a kids doctor?
What skills do I also need to have to become a kids doctor?
What are the pros and cons about being an Athletic Trainer? What does your schedule look like on a daily basis? What are you doing in the mornings if your shift is more towards the afternoon? Are there any moments of hesitation? What is something that a lot of people don't know about being an Athletic Trainer ?
We are doing a Career Research project and I am needing to ask a few questions from people within this career. I hope you all will be able to help me. Thank You!
Where is it possible to shadow an anesthesiologist in Columbus, Ohio, as a 15-year-old?
Where is it possible to shadow an anesthesiologist in Columbus, Ohio, as a 15-year-old? I have been looking at places; however, it does not seem like there are any opportunities near me in Columbus. If someone is willing to help me, it would be greatly appreciated!
What made you want to be a part of the medical community??
What sparked your interest in your specific field?
Would It be better to become a regular doctor or a pediatrician?
I am in the 8th grade and I am just beginning to explore my future career. I am interested in sports and helping others along with kids.
What are some things I need to be doing as a sophomore in high school if I want to pursue a career in the medical field?
I am currently 15 years old and a sophomore in high school. I take all the highest-level classes I can, including one AP and three honors, and I finished last year ranked #5 in my class with a 102% average. I'm a part of many clubs at school, including the Red Cross Club, the Community Service Club, the SADD/SAVE Promise Club, the Newspaper Club, the Drama Club, and our school's P.R.I.D.E Team. I also do community theatre outside of school. I'm looking to start volunteering at a local hospital soon, but besides that, what else should I be doing?
How can you figure out what path to take when getting into the medical field?
As someone who wants to get into the medical field, I am still unsure on what career path to take. How would I know what path I should take in such as big field? I am personally interested in dermatology, however, I am unsure if I want to go through med school.
as a highschool student i wanna major in the medical field i want to know what i need to do now to accomplish that goal of mine. i wanna know what collages have a good course for me ?
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How do I connect my business right now with my future?
I want to start a social enterprise, how and where do I start? I already have the basics down, business deals and supplies but I am confused on what do actually do. I want to connect this social enterprise with my medical studies since that is what I want to do when I grow up, but I just don't know now what to really do. My social enterprise donates half of its profit to medical research facilities, but that is all, what else can I do with this business to make it connect with my future regarding medicine?
Should I let my lifestyle goals dictate my choice of healthcare career?
For example, I want to go into surgery, but I'm worried I won't have enough time to commit to my family. I am also interested in pulmonary medicine, but I'm not sure if I will like it as much.
I am in the 9th grade and I have been exploring my future career which is travel nursing I was wondering what are some helpful next steps i can do in the near future?
I am in the 9th grade and I have been exploring my future career which is travel nursing I was wondering what are some helpful next steps i can do in the near future
What style should I take notes for medical admin?
Do I have to get used to writing in a certain style or be made to take notes in a certain way?
What makes medical advocacy a good career?
What is the thing you enjoy most about being a medical advocacy lawyer? What makes you enjoy being able to get justice for people who experience inequality with a medical professional.
What do you need to do to become an Oncologist?
How many years of schooling are necessary to become a medical oncologist? Are there any extracurriculars/classes that I should be taking to prepare myself? What undergraduate major should I look into?