Career questions tagged medicine
What are some tips for med school?
What are the key things medical schools are looking for when looking at applicants? I'm curious what stands out.
When is the best time to take the MCAT ?
About to be a college undergraduate freshman, major choice- biology
Healthcare Career Question
I am currently a senior in high school and am debating if I should go into pre-med or work towards a PA degree. How do people decide what healthcare profession best fits them? I have heard of shadowing different doctors, but what if you feel like anything would be a good fit?
What are some struggles you had to overcome when you first started your career?
I am a freshman at Hopewell High School, I want to get into medical science to study and become a Pediatrician.
what are some volunteering and internship opportunity for students that is interested in the Medical field and are willing to sign up?
I am a senior with a strong interest in the medical field, currently seeking volunteer and internship opportunities in healthcare to gain hands-on experience and deepen my understanding of the profession.
What is the most fulfilling aspect of working as a pharmacist?
I am considering pursuing a career in hospital pharmacy and want to know what makes the job worth it. What is the most gratifying or rewarding characteristic of this career?
What is the best advice you can give to an aspiring radiologist?
I am a high school senior looking to become a radiologist when I am older. I enjoy science and medicine, but I am also interested in finance and engineering.
What is the typical pathway for one to become an ER doctor?
Hello! My name is Simone. I am a high school student who is aspiring to be an ER doctor and am curious about the steps that I can take to advance myself towards the future. Thank you for your time!
How is it possible to get clinical hours to be able to apply to Physician Assistant graduate school if I have no experience How do I start off? ?
What is the next stop for me to become successful and reach my end goal of being a Physician Assistant?
How does one go about getting volunteer and clinical hours especially since professionals don't want to give opportunities to you? #Spring25?
I am a sophomore in college going in to my junior year.
For women in male dominated fields, have you ever deterred from following your choice career path because it wasn't safe or inclusive?
Hi! I am a high school senior who is a nationally ranked powerlifter! My biggest career motivation is helping others, and I want to work to be a firefighter or paramedic! I am going to college at Montana State University this fall and majoring in kinesiology/nutrition.
What is the best way to become a certified MA or Phlebotomist for pre-health undergraduate students ?
I am an undergraduate student that is Pre-PA. There are a lot of parts to pre-PA including prerequsites and Paid patient care experience. The most common way to get those PCE's is to work as a MA. Is it worth it to pay for a $3,000 program or can I get certified by a doctor? Is there a better and more worth it option? #Spring25
Unique career options in Health/Medicine that aren't a Doctor or PT?
I am currently majoring in Exercise Physiology and I am also getting my EMT certificate right now. I am really enjoying my EMT class, but am wondering what I can do with both an EMT certificate and an Exercise Physiology undergraduate degree after I graduate. Will I need to go and get a graduate degree or above to have a substantial job after college that includes my love of health and medicine?
High School freshman volunteering/shadowing opportunities in healthcare/bio medical field?
Hi, I'm a freshman in High School interested in bio medical field. I'm 14 yr old. I would like to volunteer/shadow in my summer time but I see the min age requirement is 16 yrs almost at all places. Can I get guidance on how to utilize my summer time, are there online volunteering/shadowing opportunities, how to approach to request for in-person shadowing? Please help me here. Thanks
we should do medicine or aero space engineering
should i do aerospace engineering or medicine .
I just want to ask if I really choose medical profession then will it required all my time? and i will be unable to do extracurricular activities?
like i heard that the people who choose medical they can't enjoy their life like they can't go on parties o birthdays they can't visit their friends all they need is to compromises
How do I get in touch with orthopedic physicians and physician's assistants for internships and shadowing opportunities?
I am a high school senior in South Jersey, who is moving to Miami for college. I am looking for any shadowing opportunities or internships available in New Jersey for this summer, or in Miami after the summer.
What ways can one truly shine or stand out with Medical school applications, asides from a High MCAT score or a strong undergrad academic resume?
I'm an incoming first generation pre-med undergrad student and possibly future medical student, who lacks a lot of knowledge in the process of pursuing being a doctor, i would like to know any advice or tips for the next stage.
When a person is 57 years old and they want to change careers, is this possible #Spring25?
Hello. I am a 57 year old female who has been a social worker since 1992. I have worked with people from many cultures, economic status’, across all ages, and with a broad spectrum of life challenges. I have professional experience working with children and adults who were mentally ill, chemically addicted (and a combination of both illnesses), neurodivergent, criminal offenders who were under probation supervision (as a Probation Officer for 17 years), physical illnesses, suicidal, homicidal, and self harmers. I have found that the majority of people were traumatized by childhood abuse/neglect, domestic violence, community violence, significant losses, systemic racism and/or homophobia, parental addiction/mental illness and/or incarceration, poverty, homelessness, veterans with PTSD, and the list goes on. During my career as a law enforcement officer, I realized that first responders overall, had been traumatized at some point(s) in their careers. First responders were extremely reluctant to acknowledge and seek treatment, unless they were surrounded by their peers with similar experiences. Only when they were in peer support groups and/or specialized therapeutic services, were they willing to break their silence and the stigma surrounding the effects their trauma had on their lives and careers. I then began to educate myself in specialized law enforcement peer support and critical incident stress management trainings. I also encouraged my law enforcement colleagues to consider utilizing peer support, crisis lines run by and for law enforcement, and/or specialized therapy. I have been very successful in my lengthy career, however I too have had lifelong trauma, whether it be as a child, as a young college student, and throughout my career. As a result, I am burned out. Although I have been in treatment for the majority of my life, trauma has led to early retirement from Probation and a subsequent job loss. This was followed by major back surgery 3 1/2 months ago. Today I find myself unemployed, reliant on a small pension, and was recently granted federal Medicaid and SNAP (formerly referred to as food stamps) benefits. I have not even been able to pay rent since December. One benefit of my time as an unemployed person since September 2024, is that I have had a lot of time to consider what I want to do with the rest of my career. I have realized that I have always wanted to work in emergency medicine and, as a result, I have applied to the community college that I am an alumni of and I am seeking to become a critical care nurse. Therefore, my question is, is it possible for me, at my age, to successfully complete the college requirements in order to become a critical care nurse? Thank you for considering this long description of my career and the reasons why I would like to pivot in another direction. Respectfully submitted, Kimberly A. Huber, MSW ,
How much farther should I go in my career?
I’m starting school this August to earn my associates degree in applied sciences with a medical assistant pathway and I want to go farther than this in my medical career. Once I earn my medical assistant certification, I’m not sure if I should keep going and become an LPN, an RN, or maybe something even more. I grew up with my mom being a CNA and want to go further than this, I’m just not sure what I want to commit to. Any advice?
How can I balance the intense academic demands of molecular biology and my pre-med journey with opportunities in meaningful research, clinical experience, and self care—without losing my sight on why I am pursuing pre-med?
I will be attending the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign molecular/cellular biology program in Fall 2025. I plan to attend medical school after my undergraduate education.
What is the best and worst part about being a life flight nurse/dr?
I am a sophomore in high school who would love to work in the medical field. I absolutely love helping people and I want my job to be adrenaline rushing and different. I want something that's not just a little illness and cough but something where I can really help someone. I know It definitely isn't an easy job but is it worth it? Do the pros out weigh the cons?
What does the daily life of a physical therapist assistant look like?
I am a sophomore in high school and would love to learn how to help citizens that get injured and help them with physical therapy so they can heal better.
Why is there so many different types of Pediatrics?
I am a sophomore in high school researching Pediatrician. When I was researching, I discovered there are many different types. Is there a reason why to seperate?
How many years does it take to be a Pediatrician?
I am a sophomore in high school trying to study a Pediatrician for a career project. I know there is many different years varying but it always says something different. I don't know if you need a certain speciality when going into it for the first time as a freshman in college.
Is it easy to support a family while being a physical therapist assistant?
If I am planning to become a physical therapist assistant, is it easy to support a family? Are there any other degrees that would increase my income? If there is, would it be worth it to go to school for longer than I need to?
What is a typical workday like for an ultrasound tech? What are the most challenging most rewarding parts of this job? When considering your family, do you feel you are able to support them with this job?
I am a high school student interested in this career. I want to learn more information to confirm this is the path I want to take in my future.
