Career questions tagged physician
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!
what should I do in high school to get into a good college for biology?
I want to shadow a physician but I don’t know how to start or where to look. What extracurriculars should I get into? I want to stand out
How to prepare for Physician Assistant (PA) school?
I'm a 2nd year college student and recently decided to pursue a PA path. how can I prepare for applications? - extracurriculars - programs - shadowing - volunteer opportunities I was especially worried about all the direct patient experience I need since I don't know where to start and every opportunity seems to need an additional certificate Thank you in advance!
As a high school student who wants to be a physician assistant what are some good volunteer opporutunities?
I'm looking for volunteer opportunities that will help me become a physician assistant!
what career do you guys think I can pursue in life ?
i love skiing and playing soccer, I'm smart and can hack few things too..
How to become a Medical Examiner?
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What Is the most challenging part of becoming a PA (Physician Assistant) And what is a good way to prepare for these challenges? #Spring24 ?
Additional Information about me is I'm really passionate about healthcare. And I enjoy it because I'm helping other people, feel like their best self. At the moment I am working on obtaining my CNA license. And plan on going to college to become a PA this really interested me because not only do I get to spend time with patients, but I also have the chance to learn about so many different aspects of healthcare to treat patients.
How long does it take to become a surgical physician assistant? Will there be additional years after PA school because of extra training for surgery?
Is there extra training additional to the 2 years of PA school.
Is it worth it to pursue a career as a physician?
I'm a graduating senior in high school and I will be attending university this fall to major in Biology with an emphasis in pre-medicine. I've wanted to be a doctor my whole life. I lean towards primary care, and although I know that rotations are the key to knowing which specialty is best, as of right now I think I'd like to do med-peds. The problem is that I have heard so many negatives about being a physician. Between insurance problems, the potential for being sued, and political elements within healthcare, I wonder how doctors even have the time to care for their patients. And I've heard that they don't; rather, they have a specific amount of time they can spend with each patient, and the healthcare system is really mostly about making a profit. Current physicians-- is this true? Or are these just over exaggerations? I absolutely love science, and what I really want out of a career is the capability to truly help and serve people. I don't care about the salary as long as I have enough money to not worry about how I'm going to pay for necessities. I also want to travel the world, and I've always loved the idea of working internationally in underserved communities. Physicians, are you glad you stuck with it and became a doctor? Is residency really as awful as people say? Are the first two years of medical school completely memorization, or is it a combination of memorization and critical thinking? I really appreciate any insight and answers you have to my questions.
how difficult is taking career pathway?
how hard is it to become a physician and how long will it take me because I am 16 years and in 10th grade
Pros and cons for Physician Assistant as a job?
I don't think I have the drive to pursue an actual PhD so I looked into alternatives and PA happens to be one of them. Any pros and cons I should be aware of?
What are some steps I can take as a highschool student to prepare myself for a possible psychology degree?
I'm almost sure that I'll take psych and be a PA but I know that its very selective and rigorous.
How different is medical school for dermatologists than for physicians?
I am in the 10th grade and I wanted to know the difference in experiences of residency and medical school for aspiring dermatologists than for physicians that would work in a hospital.
Do have any advice that can help me get better at my responsibility to be a good Anesthesiologist?
How can i get better at my responsibility skills.