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What are some good qualities to have as a D.O. (doctor of osteopathic medicine)?
I am considering becoming a D.O., and I would like to know if I am a good fit for the career. I am well-suited academically, but I would like to make sure I am suited personality-wise. #DO #careers #medicine #osteopathic
What is the most important thing to know about becoming a D.O.
I am very seriously considering going into this profession and would love to know More! #medicine #DO #osteopathic manipulation
How difficult is it to match into a residency spot after completing medical school abroad?
I am interested in applying to the University of Dublin through the Atlantic Bridge Program, but I want to be able to match into a neurosurgery residency. I would be considered an IMG when I come back to the U.S. so I was wondering if it would be better to just take a traditional medicine route...
What is the difference between a residency and a fellowship?
Given the fact that after earning an M.D. in order to specialize in a specific doctor's field you have to go through a program to gain certification, the terms residency and fellowship have both been mentioned and I, as a result, don't know the difference between the two. #doctor #residency...
How does the residency process work following medical school?
I want to go to medical school, and I know this is followed by a residency, but I don’t know a lot about that process. How does the application process for residency work? Do residencies focus on specialties? #medicine #residency #medical-school #healthcare #hospital-and-health-care
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?
What is it like going to med school?
More specifically, I want to know how big classes are in general, and what other people pursuing the same career path are like. Is there tension? Competition? What are the professors like? What happens after you get your bachelor degree and get accepted into med school? Is it like regular...
Is it possible for a person to take both the LSAT and the MCAT?
Both are rigorous tests and I was wondering if people have done this before. #law #pre-med #medical-school #law-school
Did you ever feel discouraged during medical school? If so, when and how did you overcome it?
#medicine #healthcare #school #college #medical-school
Is it unnecessary to go to an expensive and prestigious undergraduate college when planning on attending medical school?
If you need a high GPA to get into medical school, would it be better to choose a state school with the potential to get a higher GPA? #medicine #pediatrics #medical-school #undergraduate #gpa
`How did you know what type of surgeon you wanted to be?
I know I want to be a surgeon, but i'm not sure how to later decide what type I wanna be.
What is one advice that you would give Pre-Medical students as they are pursuing to go to medical school?
I am asking because the odds of adding medical school is a small ratio to students that actually take the pre-med prerequisites. With odds like this, many people refuse to take pre-med if they will not have a shot. I am curious to see what professionals think. #college #medicine #medical-school...
What are the small steps along with the big steps someone who desires to become a medical doctor take?
I’m a 12th grade student who maintains a high GPA and works at a local hospital wanting to becoming a medical doctor.
When I apply to medical school, do admissions look at what undergrad school I went to?
I am a sophmore in high school and I'm planning on pursing a career in the medical field. I was wondering if the undergrad school I go to is important to get into medical school? Meaning, when applying to medical school, does admissions look at if I went to a UC school or a State school and...
Do you recommend taking a gap year before medical school?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at Career Village. I have a few friends who are starting to finish college, and the pre-meds seem to be evenly split between those who are applying to medical school, and those who are taking a gap year before applications. What are...