Career Questions tagged Psychiatry
Do you need business experience to start a private practice?
I plan to go to medical school and become a psychiatrist with a private practice. I'd like to avoid a double major in business if I can, but I don't know how to gain business experience in any other way. #doctor #psychiatry #psychiatrist #business #doctor...
How long do I have to stay in school to be a psychiatrist? Also what should I major in?
I am asking because I get a different answer every time I ask someone. I have about two more years until I get to college but I want to know ahead of time. #medical-school #psychiatry #medical #science #hospital-and-health-care #hospitals...
Where is the best place to live as a psychiatrist?
When I get older, I want to move somewhere where there is less competition and a low cost of living? #college #career #psychology #healthcare...
If I want to become a psychiatrist, should I major in biology in college with the pre-med track or psychology with the pre-med track?
I want to become either a clinical psychologist or a psychiatrist. I know that to become a clinical psychologist you don't have to go to medical school but to become a psychiatrist you do have to attend medical school. Is it better for me to major in psychology or biology if I want to get into...
#psychiatry #medical #clinical-psychology #psychiatrists #doctor
How long does it take me to reach my doctorate degree in psychology? Is it benefical for me to get a Psy. D in psychology or a Ph. D in psychology at the end? Should I double major biology and psychology in college to give myself an edge when applying t
I am going to attend stony brook university in the coming fall to major in psychology. My career aspiration is to become a psychologist or a psychiatrist so I can help people with mental disorders. I don't know whether or not if I should double major psychology and biology or chemistry in...
How does a psychiatrist connect to more clients?
I plan to start a private practice, but of course I'll need patients to be successful. What's the best way to find them? #doctor #psychology...
Is a career in psychology likely to be successful, and if so, is there a need for it in today's medical field?
Im consudering psychology as a backup after a career in law. Woukd like to be a psychiatrist with doctorate degree if law path doesnt work out #psychiatry...
What classes should you take when aspiring to be a psychologist?
I'm considering being a psychologist. #psychology #psychiatry #social-psychology #child-psychology #moral-psychology #social-skills #family-services...
What does a psychologist do everyday?
I'm considering a career in psychology and I want to know more about it #medicine #psychology #social #psychiatry #criminal #social-skills...
How strenuous is it to balance Psychology major coursework and a social life while living on campus?
While I'm very focused on my major, I don't want to let my social life distract me from my path. #psychology...
Are there any ways to get a secure entry level job in Psychology immediately after college?
I love psychology, but I am still worried about my financial future in terms of supporting myself and earning a graduate degree at the same time. #psychology...
what are some of the problems you faced when becoming a psychiatrist?
I am thinking about being a psychiatrist but am wondering if it will change the way I live my life drastically. #psychology #medical #psychiatry #lifestyle #psychologist...
If I wanted to pursue a career in psychiatry, what type of high school internships should I participate in?
Hi, I am a sophomore from Boston Collegiate Charter School. I am really interested in being a psychiatrist but I am not sure how to get myself out there to begin networking now. My school participates in a 2-week internship as part of our graduation requirements, and I interested in securing a...
How does being a psychiatrist impact your life outside of work?
My name is Allie and I'm a sophomore in high school. I've taken many personality tests that have told me that I should follow a career path that includes psychology, psychiatry, or therapy. These fields have interested me, yet I am concerned about the emotional toll that it may take on me. I'm...
What background do I need to go into the Child Psychiatry field?
I am currently a senior in high school and I know for sure that I want to go into childcare and medicine in college but I wanted to know what kind of requirements I would need for child psychiatry.What classes in college would best prepare me to go into this field? #medicine...
What are the different areas of Psychiatry?
I am thinking of going into Psychiatry but I don't know much about the different parts of it. Is there Psychiatry with a special focus on children? Can someone list the different areas of Psychiatry I could focus on? And if you are a Psychiatrist, do you have a specific focus (environment,...
How long does it take to become a psychiatrist, and what are the steps to having a career in medicine? What is the best major to take in order to prepare you for the MCAT?
I will be a freshman at UC Davis this fall and intend to pursue a career in medicine. I currently have sociology as a major, but intend to switch to biology since it will help me in the MCAT. I am not sure if this is the best decision to take. #college #doctor #medicine #biology #majors...
Is there a job that mixes psychology with medicine?
Hi, I'm a sophomore in high school. I'm interested in both psychology and medicine, and I was wondering if there was a job that combines these two fields. I heard that being a pharmacist is a good combination of both. What other jobs have aspects from both fields? #medicine #psychology...
How quick was it to find a career within the last day semester and the ending of your college career? Bachelors or Masters
I was thinking about this career because it had to do with studying the people and their behavior. It had to do with studying people in general, but I heard finding a career in this field is difficult. #psychology #clinical-psychology #psychiatry #social-psychology #psychotherapy...
What is the difference between a psychologist and psychiatrist in terms of what they are able to do in their field and the degrees they need to earn before they can practice?
I'm a junior in high school genuinely interested in the study of the mind and helping people, specifically children. I just can't really wrap my mind around what's the difference between these two titles. #psychology #psychiatry...
What is an appropriate career path for someone interested in both Psychological research and counseling/other therapeutic responsibilities?
I have always been interested by the motives behind our actions. It is fascinating to be able to dive into what makes us tick. Through Psychological research I hope to help those around me who must face life's many obstacles and ultimately make new connections with people I would have never met...
How much do people that want to become a therapist or psychiatrist make fresh out of college? or how would my income look like?
I love studying the brain and I also want to have a realistic point of view of the money I would make. I am a junior in high school #therapy #psychiatry...
Psychology Requirements
What are the requirements for a psychology major? #psychology #psychiatry...
Day In the Life a psychology major
What is the day in the life of a psychology major required occupation? I am interested in studying the brain and human behavior in order to benefit the world and my understanding of it and how I think and why, but I want to know more about how a day is like in these professions first from...
Should I go into Psychology or Psychiatry?
I want to major in Psychology, but I want to get my Ph.D. Should I switch to Psychiatry? #psychology...
Do psychiatrists provide therapy or do they only prescribe drugs?
I was wondering if I should try and become a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist and wanted to know whether psychiatrists offer therapy as a clinical psychologist would? #psychiatry...
Can psychiatrists treat patients without having to use drugs?
I know psychiatrists are able to prescribe drugs to patients and I wanted to know if they are able to treat patients in other ways besides drugs yet still keep this ability?...
pay between psycologist and psyciatrist differ
What is the difference in pay between a psyciatrist and an psycologist?...
What is the difference between psychiatrists and sociologists?
I wanted to major in psychology but im not sure what careers I could have #psychology #healthcare #education #health #sociology...
