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
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 do I acquire a internship?
I am a 14 year old high school freshman wanting to pursue medicine, I've been planning to apply to a internship to shadow a psychiatrist in my area my Junior year of high school, but I don't how to write a good resume or if my current enrollment classes will prepare me for to shadow a physician. Is there any resume help or class advice to prepare me?
How do you earn money while being in med school?
I am a senior in hs, and will be pursuing a biology bs/ pre med degree in college and after that want to get into a good med school, but since med school is quite expensive and I will certainly have to take student loans, how do i earn any good money in med school? For most other majors, you can do jobs after your undergraduate degree and get a better job if you get a master’s degree, which is usually completed in a maximum 6 years, but for med school i will be unemployed for a whopping 8 years! How do i earn money in that time to take care of my finances??
What should I do if I have two different passions I heard that to get into competitive colleges you needed to show a spike on your resume like a specific passion you pursued. The issue is I have two science/biology and creative writing. I have always wanted to go to NYU, or Vanderbilt but both of those are competitive schools and I’m not sure how to connect these two passions? ?
I want to do pre med in college
What are extracurricular activities, how would that factor into my college application?
I’m lost on what extracurricular activities are, but I’ve done some research and it talks about volunteering? My aspiration is med school, and I want a great profile for the top universities for my biochemistry undergrad. I have also enrolled in multiple competitions for research and projects involving STEM. What can I do?
What are the requirements to get into medical school and how long it would take to meet those requirements and how long medical school would take. I want to do plastic surgery. ?
I am 15 and in 9th grade and I would like to go to the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. I live in Missouri now.
How do I know if pursuing medical school is right for me?
I’m a sophomore in high school, and I’m beginning dual enrollment classes. I’m trying to figure out what I’d like to do in the future so I can gear my electives towards that. I have an interest in medicine, specifically surgery, and I think I could be good in it, but I’m just not sure if I’m ready for the commitment.
Is multivariable calculus or linear algebra better for someone who would like to become a doctor?
I'm taking calculus BC (high school), and unsure of whether to go into multivariable calculus or linear algebra next. I would like to become a doctor, as a surgeon specializing in orthopedics.
Why did you choose a career in the Health field?
What inspired you to help others?
What is a day like in the medical field ?
I am interested. in exploring this area and I'm wondering what its like in your case.
What free virtual programs can I take as a high school student who is interested in Nursing.?
I am a current junior and I want to make myself stand out in my college applications! I already looked into job shadowing and I was wondering if people could help me find programs in NJ or any program that is virtual that is within the realm of medicine! Thank you!
What are the requirements for med school other that undergrad courses and how many hours of volunteering do I need to complete volunteer hours. Thank you!
I would like to become a surgeon currently an undergrad.
