Career Questions tagged Medicine

For the people in pre-med... what is the best schools to apply to?
I want to go into neurosurgery so I want a good pre med program but also not have to pay a million dollars for it.

Certs for instructional designer with a concentration in health??
What types of certs do you need to become an instructional designer with a concentration in health?

What professional organizations are best to join for dentistry? And what professional organizations are best to join for cardiac surgeon?
I'm interested in dentistry and also cardiac surgeries, I would like to know what organizations are the best for me and I need some advices.

Is it possible to go into nursing but transfer to something else if i realize that’s not what i want?
i’m not totally set on nursing and would like to know if there’s a way out.

How did you go about becoming a LVN?
Throughout my life, I've been around people who are nurses. As a little child, it made me fascinated with nursing and being a doctor. Helping people is my thing. When people are in need I like to volunteer to help individuals.

What things should I do as a junior be have a good transcript or university application?
I am a 10th student right now, but I will go to the 11th-grade school year, next year. However I want to plan my junior year, I think it's the most important year in high school.

The next question I would ask is what kind of stuff comes with your pharmacy tech scrubs?
The next question I would ask is what kind of stuff comes with your pharmacy tech scrubs?

How hard/easy are Indian medical colleges (MBBS) when I graduated from high school (12th) in the U.S??
I am going to complete my 12th grade in the US next year. I am considering going to India for medicine as it is much cheaper and shorter.
In a general sense how well would I be able to do in Indian Medical colleges.
I studied in India until my 8th grade and then came to the U.S. from 9th-12th.

What is the average pay for a nurse practitioner in San Jose?
I'm looking into the salary and need a little help.

What are the differences with being a clinical-therapist, therapist, and psychologist?
Are there differences between these? Or are they different ways to refer to the same thing? Can you apply for these jobs all with the same degree?

are there any medical assistants willing to do informational interviews??
i am a student at job corps and i start taking my medical trade next week.

What would be a good reason to think about becoming a psychologist?
I'm a very gentle person and i am also very patient but what is really benefiting me other than helping people and getting paid.

Is there anything I need to be aware of before studying medicine?
Is there any specific information I need to master to really get the subject?

How can I be sure that I want to pursue a career in the medical field or something related to that as a current sophomore high school student?
I have an interest in sciences like biology and psychology and math is one of my favorite subjects, but I'm not sure if I want to go with this as my future path.

Is there an option of being a microbiologist without working in the clinical area?
I have a bachelor's degree in agronomy, but my biggest dream is to become a microbiologist. The issue is that I wouldn´t say I like the hospital environment or being around clinical samples. So, my doubt is there other areas of microbiology that I can study and work on without being in the...

What careers involve working with plants?
Working with maybe community or rehabilitation of indigenous plants.

What classes do I have to take in college to become a Pharmacist ?
What are some goals I should have for myself if I want to be a pharmacist?
What are some good colleges I can attend in Oregon to become a Pharmacist?
What could be helpful to know when going into this career?


What type of degrees do you need to become something in the medical field?
I'm exploring my options

how can i become a registered nurses?
i want to know how to become a registered nurses and how long will it take

why is being a CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) important?
I'm in 12th grade and I'm interested in becoming a nurse or medical assistant.



Is community college bad to have for nursing degree?
I would like to know if CC is bad to go to for nursing or if a 4 year is where I should be.

Is it detrimental to my career if I get my nursing degree through a community college?
I am interested in getting a bachelors in Nursing (specialized with oncology) then head in to either be an oncologist or research Breast cancer cells with stem cell transplants.

Why did you choose the career path of a OBGYN #CV23 ?
With the long amount of years that it takes why choose to become a obgyn besides a PA or nurse that is less years. #CV23

What does a typical day look like for a physical therapist?
I am potentially interested in becoming a physical therapist after college, and I was wondering what the average workday looks like.

What majors are included in becoming a veterinarian. Or doctor, or bioengineering, or seismology?
I'm interested in learning about many science & medical fields!

What do veterinary studies look like in college? How difficult are they, how many years, and what would my career path look like?
I've wanted to be a veterinarian since I was little but got scared of the difficulty in college. I'm still very very curious and interested if I should focus on it again.

Routes In The Medical Field
What different routes can you take to become a plastic surgeon?