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Mary Jane Shroyer

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aaliyeh Sep 13, 2023 1573 views

I’m interested in becoming a veterinarian but not sure what Associates Degree to choose ?

Hi i’m a senior in high school and i’m interested in becoming a veterinarian! I currently work at a private vet clinic so I get first experience what vet life would be like and I love it. I’m not sure if I should get my A.S (associates in science) or just my regular A.A?

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Pamela May 18, 2023 353 views

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...

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Ray May 15, 2023 234 views

How can I decide if I should earn a P.H.D within this career field (Pharmacy)?

Hello, My name is Ray. I'm currently in high school conducting an interview with individuals within a certain career path. The career path that I have chosen is the career of Pharmacists. I want to get better insight on what the career entails. In order to gain the insight, I am going to ask a...

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Isabelle May 11, 2023 240 views

What are the steps I should take to be prepared for the career I want to do?

I want to go to college to become a veterinarian. I am just unsure what I should do in order to become prepared.

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Anna Jun 12, 2023 305 views

What is a career that could provide human interaction and also allow me to use medical knowledge to solve problems? #Spring23

I'm a junior in high school seeking help on deciding a major for college to help drive my college search. Also hoping to win some scholarship money! #Spring23

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Ebony May 08, 2023 221 views

How do I go about getting a job as a medical scribe?

I am working towards gaining experience in the medical field to build up my resume for medical school.

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Brenda May 13, 2023 386 views

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.

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Callie May 03, 2023 293 views

How do I achieve getting a jumpstart in my career?

I’ll be starting college soon going into animal science specifically veterinary medicine concentration. How do I take that first step after graduating?

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Andrea Apr 27, 2023 447 views

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.

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Sarah Apr 19, 2023 387 views

Ph.D or Pharm D?

How can I decide whether a Ph.D in Pharmacy or a Pharm D. is a better option for me?

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Kevin Apr 25, 2023 463 views

How does the process of medical school start after college?

How do we apply to medical school from college.

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Amanda Apr 12, 2023 1848 views

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?

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Valerie Apr 06, 2023 2117 views

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...

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daneielle Apr 10, 2023 331 views

I am looking for a career that is not patient care or medical school but involved with a biology major and possibly a masters?

I am not sure if I want to get my masters, but I feel like I will need to have that for a good paying career in science that is not a doctor. Not sure where I am looking for a masters program, probably on east coast.

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CareerVillage Office Hours Mar 02, 2023 522 views

Which "people skills" are helpful if you want to work in healthcare??

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