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What can I do to be a surgeon without having to start from the scratch?
Hi, I'm Testimony, I'm in my second year studying physiology but I want to be a surgeon. Do I have to start from the scratch or is there a way I can transit after I'm done with physiology?
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How difficult was it to maintain a good work-life balance during medical school and residency?
I plan on going into neurosurgery, which is an extensive residency. How difficult is it to have a family while in residency?
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What’s the difference between being a Cardiologist and an surgeon?which one is harder??
I wanna know the difference between them. I wanna see what I would face if I choose to pursue either one of them
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Is it worth being a doctor, or is it good to be a doctor?
I want to be a doctor, But It sounds like a long time journey. so many people are telling me don't become a doctor because it takes so much time. but being a doctor is my dream. #CV23
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What professional organizations are best to join for dentistry? And what professional organizations are best to join for cardiac surgeon?
I'm interested in dentistry and also cardiac surgeries, I would like to know what organizations are the best for me and I need some advices.
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How do I find someone who would be willing to mentor a medical student?
I am a current medical student, looking for a mentor. I'm very dedicated, passionate, energetic, and always looking for ways to become more knowledgeable. My main interests are Surgery, Cardiothoracic surgery, Cardiology, and Public/Global health. Is there anyone interested in mentoring me, or...
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What would be the best college for medical school? ?
I have been wanting to ask thi and is there any good colleges in the Midwest for medical school?
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Typically how long is medical school?
If I were to participate in medical school, how long will it take to get a Phd?
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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...
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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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What steps I'm supposed to follow to become a cardio thoracic surgeon? Is it too hard?
I'm interested in cardio thoracic surgery, but I'm not sure if it's for me because I'm also interested in dentistry (I already asked a question about it too) and I want to be sure I want this for me.
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How does the process of medical school start after college?
How do we apply to medical school from college.
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What are the steps needed to become a cardiac surgeon?
How many years of residency?
Required major in college?
Best college?
Will Sophie Davis Biomedical School For Medicine be a college option for this career?
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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.
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I am interested in the medical field, but I am not sure if I really like it, and if it the right for me. ?
I am currently a college student, and I am in a Liberal Arts major so far, and it's time for me to choose a major to study when I transfer to another college. How do I know if the medical field is for me?
Note: this question was anonymously by a student
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what are the pros and cons of being a thoracic surgeon?
Lauren,18
Im from New York City and would like to know more .
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What extracurriculars do I need to get into medical school?
I am a college sophomore on the pre-med track.
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What is the best way to prepare for college?
I am currently in high school my junior year.
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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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What College did you go to ?
I am starting to look at colleges and I think I want to do something in the medical filed but I don't know what college to look at.
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What are the best things during my sophomore year in college to do to up my chances of getting into med school?
I am going into sophomore year as a biochemistry major. I still have a 4.0 GPA but I don't really know where or how to up my chance of getting into NYU medical school
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What medical schools should I start to seek out What classes should i begin to take as a senior and junior in highschool??
What medical schools should I start to seek out? What classes should i begin to take as a senior and junior in highschool?
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What volunteer opportunities are best for pre-med?
What are the best things to volunteer at as a pre-med student? I know hospice is good for expier ce and les ring how to communicate with patients, but are there any I should really look for? Thank you!
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What are some of the pros and cons of being a family physician vs the pros and cons of being a specialist?
I am a female in 9th grade and I am considering pursuing a medical career. I love helping people and I love problem-solving. I am deeply analytical and I have always found medicine intriguing. Thank you so much and have a wonderful day!
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What is medical school like?
Hey! I'm Aivee, and I'm in 9th grade. I've always wanted to be a doctor, but medical school seems so scary and intimidating in the movies and such and I just wanted to know what its really like.
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How can I make money while being in medical school?
It would be nice to make money on the side while being in school. Getting experience from it is good too
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what is the best way to get to med-school?
People have told me that it's in the internships, it's in the patient contact hours you get, its in the experience... what is the best way to get in?
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What advice do you have for someone considering going into medicine, and how can I know if it's the right fit for me?
I'm largely considering becoming a pediatrician, but want to know if it's a right fit for me. The schooling seems daunting but I feel confident that I can get through it. What advice do you have or what do you wish you would have known going into the profession?
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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?