Career questions tagged physician
How can I become a CNA ( without any expensive funds) as a 17 year old who's school doesn't offer CNA classes, & with limited resources ? My local community college offers it but it cost almost 2000$, any opportunities!?
I want to become a CNA / take classes and have a license, to build up for my devotion for healthcare / nursing in the future. I truly believe this experience will give me the expertise and help me to where I want to be! I appreciate any help and advice.
How can I start volunteering at a Hospital or shadow a physician with not much resource around me. I would appreciate any advice!?
How can I start volunteering at a Hospital / clinical etc or shadow a physician with not much resource around me. I would appreciate any advice!
How can I build a career in medicine that combines scientific research and patient empathy, especially for individuals living with chronic illnesses?
My life hasn’t followed a straight line, but every challenge has shaped who I am and what I stand for. Losing my father to gun violence and living with Crohn’s disease taught me resilience early on. Instead of letting those experiences define my limits, I used them to define my purpose and deepen my empathy for others.
How do caregivers or any health providers, for example, me, as I dream of being a clinical psychologist and/or a neuropsychologist, stay calm while giving terrible news? From the perspective of our primary doctor or psychologist, with whom we build a connection with through empathy as we talk and get to know each other: how do you tell your closest patient they have a certain number of days left after a brain injury? #Spring26?
I am a sophomore in college and will be transferring to Vanderbilt University, entering as a junior, majoring in psychology with a concentration in neuroscience.
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 is the typical path to becoming a pediatric rheumatologist?
I would like to become a pediatric rheumatologist. I know I need an undergraduate degree and to take specific prerequisites. I also know I need to go to medical school and earn an MD. From there, I would go to residency. However, that is where I get more or less confused and start to not understand the entire path.
I am a senior in high school going into my undergraduate year majoring in Kinesiology. What should I minor in? Any tips to help me succeed? What are potential volunteer options for me? Anything to help me get ahead and stay on top of my stuff?
Senior in highschool going to ASU in the fall for Kinesiology.
How has the field of internal medicine physician changed since you started, and what changes do you anticipate in the future?
- 12th grade - favorite classes are chemistry and anatomy - college major is biomedical sciences
What does a day as a dermatologist look like ?
Hi! Im currently a sophmore in high school and have interest in the medical field and dermatology is something I am considering. I would like to know more about the daily life of a dermatologist to make a educated decision.
What it being a family physician in rural America like (think Wyoming or rural montana) Is there a lot of variety and wide scope of practice? Do you get burnt out? Do you enjoy it??
#family doctors #fall25 #medical #physicians #doctor #rural healthcare
Is Microbiology a good major for a Physician Assistant?
My long term goal is to become a Physician Assistant and I am wondering if Biology or Microbiology is a better major to study to prepare me to apply to graduate school to become a physician assistant.
Hi I'm planing to become a Emergency medicine physician but I have no idea were to start. What classes should I take? What ap's should I take? Also do I go into the surgery rooms and see the surgery to?
I'm a sophomore who want to become a Emergency medicine physician.
Why should I stick to the medical field??
Why does it make sense—or not—for someone like me, who’s stronger in English and history and not really into math, to pursue a career in healthcare, specifically dermatology, even though science isn’t my strongest subject (but not my worst either)? How can I figure out if I’m making the right choice by going down the MD path, or if becoming a PA might be a better option for me?
What are the highlights and challenges associated with becoming an anesthesiologist in the United States? #Spring25
What major best prepares one to become an anesthesiologist? How to navigate undergraduate education to prepare for medical school?
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?
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 made you choose the route of becoming a physician instead of pursuing any other medical career and when was your "Aha!" moment.?
I am an an 18 year old high school senior and I've wanted to be a physician/dermatologist since I was about 13. How open should I be to exploring other areas of medicine as I progress through my undergraduate major and then med school. #Spring25
Which is better, Paramedic or EMT?
Just a general question. I'm planning on becoming one of these, but I don't know which yet. Any suggestions?
How would you describe the team dynamics and communication style within the healthcare system #Spring25?
I'm a high school senior deeply interested in pursuing a career in medicine as a physician, and I know being able to collaborate with other healthcare professionals and communicate with patients is very important. What would you say are the essential factors of teamwork and communication that would help an aspiring physician? #Spring25
What was your hardest challenge in medical school, and what advice could you give to future doctors to help overcome this hardship?
I am a high school senior hoping to get admitted into medical school after college. I dream of getting into residency and specializing as a type of physician, but I am unsure what physician yet. I know medical school is very intense and content-heavy, and I wanted to know what those who have been through medical school did to overcome the most difficult part of that education. Thank you for your guidance.
What would you rate the return that you get from investing into college with this job?
I'm a 16y/o from Lewiston Idaho(I'll be leaving here when I can) and hope to increase my knowledge on the medical field in hopes to become a physician.
Are ER Doctors trained for the emotional challenges that come with the field?
Being an ER Doctor comes with a lot of challenges, i'm wondering how people deal with the mental/emotional side of these challenges. Are Doctors trained for this? or is this something people have to learn when the time comes?
What are some tips for college student who is transferring, who wants to pursue a degree in medicine?
I plan on becoming a physician assistant so I was wondering if there was a way to network to get experience in the medical field? I have done some internships in my area during the summer with Kaiser but I know that I have to volunteer at hospitals and get patient care experience for Pa school. If you have any tips you recommend I will deeply appreciate it!
Day in the life of a sports medicine physician?
What's an average day in the life like for a sports medicine physician?
What is a Pediatric Physician Assistant?
I'm currently in 12th grade wanting to be a Pediatric Doctor (Pediatrician or a Pediatric Physician Assistant)
How long does it take to be a Pediatric Physician vs Pediatrician?
I'm currently in 12th grade!
Is Pediatric Physician Assistant a good full-time job?
I'm currently in 12th grade!