Career questions tagged medical
Medical career starting point?
How should I start my medical career? What can I do in high school to prepare me to be a doctor, nurse, or just about anyone in the medical field? Any advice is appreciated.
What is the best or easiest route to becoming a medical scientist?
9th grade, took honors bio and chem, eventually biology major
What types of nurses are there and what qualifications are needed for each of them?
I'm going into nursing and I don't know which one allows me to work for firefighting or someone who is a doctor in such. I also want to know my options for what I can become in the medical field.
What does a typical day for a medical-admin look like?
I want to know what a typical day for a medical admin looks like such as what they generally do in a day, what day-to-day responsibilities they have, do they often stay late working, etc.
What are important things I should know about being a Medical Admin?
I am trying to discover what career path I want to go down and I'm setting my mind on medical admin. I want to know if there are any important things about this job that need to know.
Do you like what you do as a Medical Admin?
My name is Jaylah I want to be a medical admin and I would love to learn more about it and hear if medical admins themselves enjoy what they do.
How does working in medicine affect your mental health?
I want to be a pediatric anesthesiologist, but I've heard a lot of people say that people with careers in healthcare have high rates of mental health issues. Should this prevent me from going into my desired career field?
What are some common mistakes that I should be aware of and avoid as I pursue a career path in the medical field?
I would like to go into the medical field in the future, and I would like to gain some more insight to better equip myself for a career related to medicine.
Is being an anesthesiologist worth it?
As a student, I find joy in swimming and reading books. I am currently in 6th grade, but soon I'll be entering 7th grade. My aspiration is to become an anesthesiologist, but I have concerns about the cost and duration of the education required to pursue this career. I'm worried that it might take me 10 years to complete college, grad school, and residency. I wonder if I'm setting my expectations too high and whether it's all worth it.
What can I do in the beginning it my undergraduate years to increase my chances of medical school admissions?
I am a rising senior in high school planning on majoring in neuroscience and later entering medical school.
What can I do to learn more about the medical field? Thank you!
Sophomore, favorite class is health science, cheerleader, hosa, and ffa
what is the best way to get to med-school?
People have told me that it's in the internships, it's in the patient contact hours you get, its in the experience... what is the best way to get in?
Should I become a Pediatrician or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and what are the key differences besides salary?
I have always wanted to go into the medical field. Recently I have been researching about pediatrics. However, I am unsure if I should pursue a doctorate or a master's in science. I am knowledgeable about the schooling length for these degrees. Additional question: what are some of the best schools for pediatric nursing/medicine located in California?
Nurses: 2. What are some tips you would give to your past self that would have helped you grow faster to get to your position?
I want to be a critical care nurse Note: this question was asked anonymously by a student
How can I make money while being in medical school?
It would be nice to make money on the side while being in school. Getting experience from it is good too
Some Dietician Questions
Hi! I want to be a dietician, so would Sports Medicine and Anatomy & Physiology be helpful for me? Hopefully, since I'm also taking Honors Pre-Calculus soon next year, until what math course is recommended for me in order to become a dietician? Thank you :)
Apply medicine or economic?
I want to become a surgery doctor in the future, but in reality, my parent want me to study something related to economics, you know like you can earn money soon after graduating. And I do not have strong background and grades, I am afraid that none of the universities will accept me.
What is medical school like?
Hey! I'm Aivee, and I'm in 9th grade. I've always wanted to be a doctor, but medical school seems so scary and intimidating in the movies and such and I just wanted to know what its really like.
How difficult is it to become a cardiovascular surgeon ?
i’ve always wanted to be in the medical field but i’ve finally chosen that i want to become a cardiovascular surgeon. I know that it’ll be a hard but how difficult?
How does residency work if you're looking to become a nurse?
I want to become a nurse practical in future years but am unaware of how the schooling works or if I even have to do a residency.
Radiation Therapists - Are you happy with your career?
For radiation therapist who have been in their career over 5 years, do you still enjoy your job? Is there a healthy work life balance? Stability in income? And would you recommend Valencia college in Orlando?
what programs are good for a LPN job or something in that category ?
hello! i'm looking for a program for a LPN job or assistant nurse without going to college.
What medical certifications can I get while in high school?
Hi, I'm a rising high school sophomore and have aspirations of going into the medical field. I was wondering about things to do over the summer and thought getting a few certifications in would be helpful. Which ones would you recommend?
Hello! My name is David and I am a current high school student. I'm conducting an interview with any professional in Genetic Counseling field for a Foundations in Health Science Class project about careers! I have created a total of 13 questions. Comment on this post, answering all 13 questions to be apart of my assignment.
1. What profession did you choose? Why? 2. How many years of college did you need to go through? 3. What jobs did you work before you landed your present professional job? 4. How can I decide if I should earn a Ph.D. in this field? 5. Were you in a college program? 6. Did you have to pivot and go back to school at a later date? 7. Did you shadow another professional in the field? 8. Did you join any school clubs related to your current profession? 9. Was there a particular subject you struggled with during your school years? 10. What skill sets did you learn or gain while pursuing your career? Please answer directly and numbered
What is Dental assistant pay?
What is the average salary for a dental assistant what can expect and what are ways I can improve pay?
What does a typical day look like for a dental assistant?
What does a typical day look like for a dental assistant both working hours and anything else that might be expected on a daily basis or even weekly and monthly?