Career questions tagged premed
What school has the best nursing programs and premed programs on the East Coast?
I'm interested in healthcare and I'd like to look into more colleges on the upper east coast that have good nursing and premed programs. Any recomendations?
Which major should I choose for undergrad if I want to become a surgeon?
Should I go for pre-med or just biology/chemistry degrees? What are the steps it takes to become a surgeon? Is it the same as being a regular physician? Furthermore, are there things I'm supposed to be doing in undergrad if I want to become a surgeon? Thank you for answering my questions!
If I do not have a great history in mathematics is a physician's assistant a viable option for me?
I have not historically been interested or successful in the field of mathematics, but a career in dermatology interests me. I do not want to invest to be a dermatologist but to assist.
How do you make yourself stand out for shadow opportunities with doctors?
I have started looking into shadowing with doctors but I am unsure where to start. I am premed and want to shadow with some of the pediatricians in my community, but I know that it is definitely a competitive process.
What do I need to do as a pre-med student to ensure that I get into top medical schools in the country How should I study for the MCAT? Do you know if there is any specific internships I need to look into??
I'm going to be a freshman in University this fall planning to major in Biology on the pre-med track.
How should I prepare my self in highschool for working in the medical field ?
I'll be a sophomore in highschool in August
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 is it like working in medicine?
Hi, to any doctor reading this, I am a rising high school senior and I might be interested in medicine. I like STEM in general, and I believe I have the brains and work ethic to thrive as a doctor. I understand that perusing the path to becoming a physician is long and challenging and takes a lot of sacrificing in the short term for long term gratification and I am fine with that, but I want to understand the lifestyle that comes with being a doctor. Please answer as many of the following questions as you are comfortable with answering, and if you have any extra insight you would like to share, feel free to do so! 1. How was your quality of life / social life during medical school, residency, and fellowship (if applicable)? 2. What type of people, or what type of characteristics/personality traits, tend to be the best fit for medicine? 3. What type of person would you recommend not peruse medicine? 4. How is your life now as a practicing physician? A. Do you have any free time/ energy for hobbies or personal projects unrelated to work? B. How is the quality of your social life outside of work? C. How many hours a day do you work? From what time to what time? D. How is it like being in a relationship/ having a family as a physician with your lifestyle assuming you work so many hours? 5. A lot of people online warn about the amount of student loan debt you accumulate on your way to becoming a doctor, as someone who is now dealing with that debt while earning a physician's salary, how big of an impact does it actually affect your lifestyle? I feel like if you are financially responsible and you set a plan to paying that debt off and you stick to it, it shouldn't be that bad when you are bringing such a good amount each month, what are your thoughts? (This is more directed for doctors within the U.S or any other country that has similar salaries to U.S physicians) 6. From the novelty aspect of your work, how stimulating is being a doctor? Does it become to feel just like a routine, or does every day feel new? 7. Anything else that you want to share about being a physician or any advice on how to know for sure that medicine is the right choice for me
What is the best way to prepare for college?
I am currently in high school my junior year.
As a physiatrist how do you not get physically connected to your patients/ dealing with a patient dying?
Aisha, age 19
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.