Career questions tagged pre-med
Pre-Med is a term used for undergraduate college students who are on track to go to medical school. Popular medical doctor careers include a pediatrician, surgeon, and anesthesiologist. Please read below to find out more. Read more Show less
Is optics and optical engineering important to study for ophthalmology?
My college offers both optics and optical engineering as majors and these focus on quantum optics, nanophotonics, optoelectronics, and more. Since these emphasize more on light's interactions with lenses and engineering the devices possibly used in medical exams, I was unsure if I should involve myself in these classes. I hope to become an eye surgeon, not an optometrist but does anyone have some advice?
Why is the med-school ride necessary for ophthalmology?
I am a sophomore on a pre-med track at university and the uncertainty of med school scares me. I am certain of my desire for ophthalmology, but I worry that many years spent in med school will not be years spent learning about the eyes. Is there any advice to calm doubts and fears of being unsuccessful even after all the years' investments?
What steps can I take as a current sophomore in high school to get into medical school and pursue a career in medicine with as little debt as possible?
I would like to graduate med school with as little debt as possible. I currently plan on being a pediatrician, but I am open to learning and exploring different careers related to medicine, biology, chemistry, and science.
What extracurriculars do I need to get into medical school?
I am a college sophomore on the pre-med track.
if you are going to college to be a RN in an emergency room where should i start, what branch?
im graduating high school in June and im going to nursing school but i dont have anyone to guide me as theres nobody that works in healthcare in my family. ive reached out to a few nurses.
What college should I attend if I want to become an acupuncturist?
Hello! What colleges should I consider if I want to become an acupuncturist? What should I study for undergrad? I live in NY and I can't really find any colleges in the NE region of the US for acupuncture.
what would be 1 thing you would tell someone whos new to being in the medical field that you would want them to know?
my name is Skylar, I'm a sophomore in high school, I've been recently looking into physical therapy a lot but I'm stuck between whether it's a right fit for me. I love sports and learning about the body, I always am doing something athletic.
Is it possible to pursue a job in healthcare with a Bachelor's in Biochemistry??
I'll be attending college later this year and I'm majoring under Medicinal Biochemistry, as well as trying to become part of the Pre-Med program the university offers. I'm aiming to become a Nurse or Nurse Practitioner and I'm wondering more about the steps I should take after earning my degree.
Public Health or Biochemistry?
I'm an incoming college freshman, and I'm debating whether I should major in public health or biochemistry as a pre-med student. What are the advantages and disadvantages of both majors in preparation for medical school and other healthcare careers or graduate school paths?
As pre-med student, is it more beneficial to attend a cheap, less prestigious university or a more expensive university with a better pre-med program?
At one institution, I received a full-tuition scholarship, and it's close enough that I can live at home. However, it has limited pre-med opportunities outside of the curriculum. At the other institution, I received zero financial aid but was accepted to a prestigious honors pre-med program with multiple benefits (guaranteed freshman research positions, smaller classes, capstone program, etc.). I'm majoring in biochemistry in both, with plans to go to medical school to become a maternal-fetal medicine specialist. Is it more worthwhile to avoid debt at a smaller school with fewer pre-med opportunities, or invest in a school with abundant opportunities?
How to get a pre-med internship with little to no experience?
Hello, my name is Valerie, I am currently a first-year Biology student at the University of South Florida. As a pre-med student, I have been on the lookout for an internship or job, it has been very hard searching for something related to the field of healthcare or medicine, and I would like some advice.
Hey there! I am currently at a crossroads regarding what classes to take next year as a junior. I'm stuck between regular physics and AP Environmental Science. I took honors chemistry and honors Algebra 2 this year but was not the best at them. I plan on going onto the pre-med field, and I would like to take AP Biology my senior year. Any recommendations for what I should do?
-Taking honors chem right now -Took honors biology freshman year -Plan on taking AP Bio senior year
What should I do the summer after high school as an incoming pre-med freshman?
As someone who is planning to pursue neuroscience on the pre-med track, what are some things I should do in the summer after I graduate high school? I was thinking of getting a certificate so I can work and have clinical experience during my first year in college. #CV23