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 should i look into early for medical school?
what should i look into early that is a requirement for getting into medical school in the future. 9th Grade Travis highschool
How long does it take to really get your career going after finishing vet school?
I am in community college and will be transferring to a university in two years, just curious on how long it takes to launch your career/finish school.(internship, school, advice, etc.)
What is the most difficult part about going into the medical field?
What is the hardest part of the job? I’m truly interested in a career in medicine and I’m curious about the hardest part of it.
What should I do before I apply to colleges and related programs/scholarships in order to have a competitive application that stands out?
I am getting ready to go into my senior year of high school and want to make the most out of it before I apply to colleges and related programs/scholarships. I am interested in doing biochemistry and animal sciences, considering double majoring. My long term goal is to go to vet school. I already work at a vet clinic, have lots of leadership and volunteer experience, get good grades, have shadowed veterinarians, and take many science/health classes. I have also been very involved inside and outside of school in a variety of activities. Lately I’ve tried to find more opportunities related to animals. I feel like I’m in a good place for applying to colleges but is there anything I should be doing to stand out? I want to apply for competitive programs such as Purdue’s Veterinary Scholars Program.
How do you discover the medical profession that most suited you the best?
As a college student I know I want to be in the medical field, I have kept my options open, but I haven't been able to truly explore all the careers available. I am hoping that someone who once stood in my shoes would lend me a few words of advice from their experiences. I also am curious to know what schools UC, CSU, or private schools are better suited for pre-med or medical school. Any extra information relevant to this topic would be helpful. Thank you for your time and effort, have a blessed day!
What steps would you recommend I take to prepare to enter the medical industry?
what would be some good schools or programs I could go through? what are some steps you would recommend me taking?
What are some things I should do in freshmen year to stand out to colleges?
I want to do med and I am currently a high school freshmen.
How to network and build connections in the field of Biology as an introvert or a person who is shy to approach people?
Being an international student in a new country, it is hard to form connections in the field of my choice. I wonder how I can to do this to increase my academic and job prospects in the future.
What pathways, scholarships, schools, and careers do you recommend for a student interested in helping others in either a medical or psychological way?
I am a 9th grader and a part of the medicare pathway at the Career Elevation and Technology Center. I love helping people and don't want to be around a computer the whole day. I have thought about being a pediatrician, as I love little kids, as well as a psychologist. However, I would love to know other pathways available to me
What do you need to become a dermatologist (Is it worth it)?
I'm planning on becoming a dermatologist but I want some actual advice from people who have expertise in that field.
In what way can I better my chances in medical school?
I am wondering as to how I can advance my chances to getting into med school, what internships, part time jobs, and other such work experiences can help with that?
what should i do as a sophmore in highschool to help prepare me to apply to college to major biology and pre-med and then continue to pediatric emergency medicine?
what should i do as a sophmore in highschool to help prepare me to apply to college to major biology and pre-med and then continue to pediatric emergency medicine?
What are some good majors for someone planning to go into the med field?
What are some good majors for someone planning to go into the Medical field? In 10th grade, starting college planning and I'm interested in Surgery or Anesthesiology as my career.
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