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Brett Schlifstein

Anesthesiologist
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Pittsboro, North Carolina
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Britney Nov 25, 2025 507 views

As a high school senior who is ambitious to become a medical doctor, what are good ways to prepare me to go to medical school?

Ever since I was 5 years old, it has been my dream to become a pediatrician. Now that I am a senior, I want to know the tips and tricks to prepare me to go to medical school. I am already in HOSA, and I do the EMT program here at my high school, but I feel like that is not enough

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Claire Nov 15, 2025 749 views

Should I minor in music? Or even double major? Or just find some way to continue with music such as orchestra, lessons, etc.?

I've always been absolutely decided I want to pursue a pre-med path after high-school. But now I can't imagine myself without music. I primarily play the cello, but I also take piano lessons and play in an orchestra. I love learning about music history, composers, theory, etc.

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Madison Nov 13, 2025 577 views

How not to get discouraged?

I am a high school senior planning to do the Pre-Med track. However, it’s a lot of school and many years before I become a surgeon which is my dream job.

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Ella Nov 25, 2025 892 views

What does a day in the life look like for a medical student?

I’m a high school senior looking into careers in medicine. I really enjoy STEM based classes and want to consider different career possibilities realistically.

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Chimdi Nov 16, 2025 546 views

What medical degree is more useful, a MD (Doctor of Medicine) or a DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)?

I am a senior in high school and I plan on pursing medicine. I have already decided that I want to major in public health while being on a pre med track but I want to start planning for medical school. Most doctors have an MD but in the past couple of years, I have seen that there has been an...

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Mari Nov 16, 2025 598 views

What is the most ethically challenging decision you face when balancing adequate anesthesia with patient safety, especially in settings where resources are limited?

I recently went on a medical trip to Nigeria, and witnessed many procedures that could have more adequately supported the patient if there was better access to anesthetic care. As someone who is curious and passionate about a future in the medical field, aiming to work as a Certified Registered...

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Macy Nov 05, 2025 839 views

What are the most important qualities and/or experiences that medical schools look for in applicants that I can highlight on my application Furthermore, what are some interview tips to stand out amongst other applicants??

Furthermore, what are some interview tips to stand out amongst other applicants?

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Bidhya Oct 15, 2025 612 views

How were you able to overcome the hardships to be able to pursue your medical field?

I would love to be able to pursue anesthesiology as my future career, but 13 years of school is overwhelming. What best advice do you have in being able to stay strong and overcome these challenges?

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Rehan Oct 15, 2025 1674 views

Is being in the medical worth it even though it causes physical and mental well-being and another thing do most medical students have student debt?

I need an answer...

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Elizabeth Sep 15, 2025 747 views

What would you recommend for someone who is looking to explore premed?

I just graduated from high school and am trying to figure out what to study and major in, as well as what a future career might look like.

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Marcos Aug 11, 2025 631 views

Is it worth it to become a doctor

I am a middle school student wondering.

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Emilio Aug 12, 2025 2950 views

I am a student in middle school ?

I have questions about nursing/ being a doctor my I have three questions my first one is What are the potential consequences for surgeons if a mistake is made during surgery, and how do hospitals support surgeons in preventing and managing these risks?, my second question is What are the...

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Yara Apr 02, 2025 986 views

As a future dentistry student, how do most pre-dental students navigate the financial burden of dental school, and are there any specific strategies or programs that help them?

I am an 18 year old rising college freshman and have been interested in pursuing dentistry throughout all four years of high school. I am convinced this profession will not only help me serve my community but also help give me a bigger understanding of collaboration and communication. I already...

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Landry Apr 04, 2025 781 views

Are there any certifications, programs, or experiences you recommend for an aspiring nurse/doctor?

I want to go to college to get my BSN, then apply for med-school. I just want to know some good qualifications that would help with my future endeavors.

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Compassion Mar 06, 2025 1698 views

Doctors, why take a gap year?

During the pathway to becoming a doctor, many students take a gap year (or a few) between undergrad and medical school. Why should students consider a gap year? How would you make the most of that gap?

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seby Dec 16, 2024 5709 views

Which colleges are good for becoming an anesthesiologist?

which colleges have good a good medical feld

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david Dec 16, 2024 1201 views

how do i begin a journey in medicine after high school?

how do i begin a journey in medicine after high school?

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Makayla Dec 15, 2024 1080 views

What type of doctors work in the ER?

I want to help people and work in a fast paced environment but just don't know what I should be aiming for.

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Martins Dec 10, 2024 1314 views

what do doctors do and how can i be one?

what do doctors do and how can i be one?

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Camille Dec 10, 2024 878 views

Where are local volunteer opportunities?

Hi! I am a 16 year old girl in the Everett area, I am willing to commute to Seattle or within 45 minutes, I am looking to shadow/volunteer at a hospital, any tips or links I can go to? I wanted to do it soon and not during the summer as I am pursuing other opportunities.

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seby Dec 11, 2024 942 views

I want to be a anesthesiologist

How can I become an Anesthesiologist, what are the steps I need to take to reach to my goal. And what colleges can I go to become a anesthesiologist.

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Frida Dec 05, 2024 2220 views

What does the day to day look like as an anesthesiologist ? Also what is the pay and type of education you need?

Im in 9th grade currently and am planning to work in the medical field. One thing that I have my heart set on is being an anesthesiologist but many say its a lot of work in school. Though I'm ok with that I also want to know what the workload is like and when I would be able to start working as...

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brianna Dec 06, 2024 4793 views

What are some high paying jobs in the medical field that mainly work with adults?

I want to get knowledge about all options that will allow me to live a lavish life style while still not working with kids as I don't really have a passion for that

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Taylor Nov 26, 2024 853 views

What is the best part about being a CRNA and what is the worst or most difficult?

I am a student at Mayo High school and I do P-TECH at RCTC and its a program for future nurses to help us graduate high school with our LPN degrees. I am considering being a CRNA in my future.

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Jazmin Nov 23, 2024 891 views

What steps do you need to take to get into anesthesiology?

What classes/tests/preparations/research/community service/ do you have to do

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leor Nov 20, 2024 518 views

what there income?

what is the income in the medical field

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Hanan Nov 13, 2024 1597 views

Shadowing opportunities for med students?

How can medical students find shadowing opportunities that are not with faculty from their school? #Fall24

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Lila Nov 08, 2024 1378 views

Is it okay to not take a science junior year

I am currently a sophomore in high school and I want to go into pre med. I have all my science credits from taking bio chem and biomedical science and I do not have room for another junior year. Is it ok to not take science junior year but take physics senior year. In addition I want to do the...

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Danielle Nov 05, 2024 5967 views

What do doctors think about assisted suicide in regards to their patients ?

As a student in bioethics and as someone who would like to pursue medicine, I am always intrigued by the argument behind euthanasia and assisted suicide with patients. I am curious to know what the common consensus is among doctors.

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jayleen Nov 02, 2024 2621 views

What courses should I take as a 10th grader wanting to major in Anesthesiology ?

I'm in 9th grade and I like medical things. I really like music which is why I go to an Arts school. I really want to be in the medical field but I don't know what classes I would need to take next year and the years after that. I'm currently taking 3 honors classes (Algebra 2, Biology, and...

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Guransh Oct 30, 2024 952 views

How do you maintain work/life balance as a cardiac surgeon?

I am asking this question for my school project. please give me the right detail.

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Rilwan Oct 30, 2024 707 views

How do I study in preclinical school?

I’m a year two medical student at The Federal University of Technology Akure College of Health Sciences. As a year two medical student, I’m taking 3 major (Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Biochemistry) and 2 minor (Psychology and Community Medicine) courses. Looking at the volume of what I’m...

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Aaliyah Oct 15, 2024 952 views

What is the pathway to be an Anesthesiologist?

What classes in high school and college should I take to become an Anesthesiologist

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Maddy Oct 03, 2024 492 views

How does a medical job affect your lifestyle?

I am wondering in what way radiology may affect my personal life.

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Maddy Oct 03, 2024 604 views

What are some negatives of being a Radiologist?

I would like to hear feedback on this from someone that has thought about or currently in Radiology.

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Corbin Sep 04, 2024 3594 views

What does becoming a Nurse Anesthesiologist entail?

Hi, I am looking into further education in the medical field, and am interested in Nurse Anesthetist. What does the average day on the job look like? What are the pros and cons? What does the education path look like, and what are some things you would tell new people interested in this field?

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Jazzy Aug 26, 2024 1296 views

People in the Medical field or Veterinarians, how did you do it?

Was it hard? How did you push through? And what is the hardest thing about the job?

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Jazzy Aug 26, 2024 1932 views

Why are you in collage?

I just want to know why you're in collage, what's your goals, and how did you get in.

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Dylhan Aug 29, 2024 408 views

How can I be a doctor? And how can I be a good doctor and how can I be successful as a doctor

I am gonna be a doctor in the future and I will not give up to be a doctor

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Ava Aug 20, 2024 867 views

What internships can i do as a sophmore in highschool if i want to become a surgeon?

I am located in New Bedford Ma I really would like to have more exsposer to the medical setting and i would love to grow my network with doctors and become more knolegeable.

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S Jul 06, 2024 2381 views

How do I secure a shadowing opportunity as a highschool senior during summer?

Hello, I’m a rising senior and am interested in shadowing a physician. I tried finding doctors on websites but I cannot find any of their emails and frankly, I’m not even sure if most of them are willing to be shadowed as I’ve cold called clinics before and they said that they weren’t open to...