Career Questions tagged Psychiatry


Is Psychotherapy a good career to decide on?
Hello, I am interested in becoming a psychotherapist. What do psychotherapist do? How should I take steps toward my goal? Why is this a good career to choose? When should I begin taking courses that apply to this career?

What is some important Career tips for getting into the Psychiatry field.
Looking to get a career in Psychiatry.


As a psychologist, what was the most important moment in your career?
Informational Interview Question


Psychiatrist?
I would like a career with a high paying major. Would being a psychiatrist occur in that goal?

What are some of the difficulties to becoming a psychiatrist.
Another thing I've wondered is how high does my GPA have to be coming from High-school and going into college.

My school offers college credit courses like Math 110 and Math 111 (general and stats) but also offers non-ap classes like pre-calc and calc. Which math classes should I take if I am pursuing a psychology under-grad (psychiatry end goal)?
I am in the 10th grade and have taken geometry and algebra II/trigonometry already. Next year I will have the option to take college credit courses.

What math classes should I take in junior/senior year for a psychology under-grad?
For psychology undergrad (psychiatrist end-goal), what math classes should I take junior and senior? (college credit general/stats or pre-calc/calc?)

What is it like to be a psychiatrist?
Generally, how is the psychiatry industry in your opinion?

What is the daily life in Psychology?
What is the day of a psychiatrist like?
Hello, I'm interested in Psychology as learning about the human mind is interesting, what is daily life in that occupation like?

What degrees should I get for a criminal psychologist?
Im struggling with what I want to do but I know I want to do something with criminals and their behavior.

What is the best way to become a Psychiatrist, Is there only one route? What AP courses should you take in high school to become one and what is the best path?
I am a junior in high school struggling with course selection.

What is the best way to become a Psychiatrist, Is there only one route? What AP courses should you take in high school to become one and what is the best path?
I am a junior in high school struggling with course selection.

How recommended is it to take AP Chemistry in high school?
I want to pursue a career in the medical field (specifically psychology, pediatrics, neurology, or psychiatry), but I also want to take many elective courses that I will enjoy in high school. For that, I won't have room in my schedule to take AP Chem, since it takes up two periods. I am also...

How can I build a good foundation in high school as someone who wants to pursue a career in the medical field?
As a sophomore in high school, I want to know how I can gain experience and expertise as someone who is interested in taking a career path towards the medical field. #Fall22

What are some job occupations that I can get into with a Bachelors degree in psychology ?
High school senior that is figuring what major I want to get into.

Difficulties becoming a psychiatrist...?
What difficulties might one face in trying to become a psychiatrist? How might they overcome them?

Sub-fields of Psychiatry...
While researching the career field, I found out that there are sub-fields of psychiatry. I am aware of the following: - Addiction Psychiatry - Geriatric Psychiatry - Pediatric Psychiatry - Neuropsychiatry What do these sub-fields mean? Are there other sub-fields I should be aware of? How does...

Psychiatrist career ladder...
What are the steps ( in chronological order) to becoming a psychiatrist? I understand that one must achieve a bachelor's degree, go to med-school, and complete a residency, but I am not sure what order these steps should be taken in.

Psychiatry and IT...
Do psychiatrists use IT skills at all? If so, what specific skills might be necessary? Are there any certifications that might be useful for the career path?

A few questions about becoming a psychiatrist...
What are some of the challenges a new employee might face as a psychiatrist? What were some challenges you had to face during your initial weeks at the company and how did you overcome them?
What are the parts of the job that are not commonly talked about or considered taboo?

Paramedic vs. Psychiatrist
Which ultimately be the better career, becoming a paramedic or psychiatrist? One is easier to become and the other is not, I really just need advice.

Psychology major advice
Can you still become a clinical psychologist with a BA in Psychology? And are there specific psychology fields that don't require a PHD or PSYD? I'm interested in the field but I don't know if I want to spend 12 years in my life at school.

What does it take to become a licensed Psychiatrists?
How much college and training does it take to become a licensed Psychiatrist? What type of work do you do as a psychiatrist? What is the best way to approach this type of work? should you have a compassionate heart. What are some things to look forward to in the career?

Why did you choose to be a psychiatrist?
As much as i desire to help, I get stuck not understanding if the only thing i'm truly interested in is understanding the mind and how it works. Would i be able to thrive in a profession that deals with helping people more then just dealing with medical aspects?
Do you have any suggestions for me?

I am currently doing BSc in Business Management and Information Systems. What are the possibilities of doing MD after? Read below.
I am doing Coursera courses and specializations. I am gaining as much knowledge as I can. I am planning on doing GRE chemistry and GRE psychology (as I want to go into psychiatry). I know it’s very hard but I am doing whatever I can. Any recommendations or anything at all (what do you think?)...

How did you get into your current job? what is your story? did you know you wanted to do that? what was your struggle?
I just want to know your story and get a lesson or be inspired.

I want to know the Psychaitrist,Psychologist and Neurologist all are same
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