Perry Zuckerman
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Who do you now if the career you choose is that one ?
I want to be a psychiatrist, but I don't know if it is the right one.
What experiences in college helped you decide to pursue psychiatry or neuroscience, and what do you wish you had done earlier in high school to prepare?
I’m currently a high school student interested in pursuing a career in adolescent psychiatry, with plans to major in Neuroscience on a pre-med track. I’m especially interested in understanding how early academic and extracurricular experiences shape the path toward medicine and mental health...
What makes you stand out for medical school applications?
I will be attending college in the fall, and wanted to know what are some things I can start my Freshmen year. And if it is necessary to start early or not. #Spring26
should i priortize graduating early?
I plan to be an oncologist, and the track is long, so I have been thinking about graduating undergrad early, but it requires a lot. Should I continue this?
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.
Is pursuing a career as a Psychiatrist right for me?
Hello there! I am currently a junior in high school. I am very passionate about psychology and would love to become a psychiatrist in the future. I have almost all As and A pluses, including an A in my AP Psychology class. The only problem is, I struggle in math and currently have a C- in my...
Hello everyone, if there are any professionals in the following occupations: Financial Psychologist, Certified Financial Therapist, Accredited Financial Counselor, Financial Coach, Financial Social Worker, Certified Financial Planner, Personal Finance Educator. Please help me find out more about it by answering a couple of questions that will be part of my project interview , I will provide them in the caption. Thank you in advance. #lifesaver
Informational interview questions: What is your name and occupation name ? What Educational training (e.g., degree, certifications) did you need for the position? How many years do you have in the field? How did you get started in this profession? What experience, education, training,...
Have you ever been in a situation as a healthcare provider (nurse, doctor, therapist, etc.) where cultural understanding really impacted patient care? If yes, what did you learn from it?
I love my culture. Being Arab is a big part of my identity and something I love to share with others. Currently I am a senior in high school and the president of ASO, a safe space for students to learn more about Middle Eastern culture-whether they are Arab or not. ASO is one of the best...
What are the highlights and challenges associated with becoming an anesthesiologist in the United States? #Spring25
What major best prepares one to become an anesthesiologist? How to navigate undergraduate education to prepare for medical school?
How do I start undergrad research and lead my own research project?
I'm planning to major in Biology (pre-med track), and I'm really interested in undergraduate research My long-term goal is to eventually lead my own research project. I know this takes a lot of time and experience, so I'm hoping to get advice on how to get started as a freshman. What steps...
What is a good career to start at the age of 49?
I have worked in sales and maintenance and am currently enrolled in college but need good ideas.
I just want to ask if I really choose medical profession then will it required all my time? and i will be unable to do extracurricular activities?
like i heard that the people who choose medical they can't enjoy their life like they can't go on parties o birthdays they can't visit their friends all they need is to compromises
How can someone incorporate daily self-care while serving in the mental health field?
I am currently a first-year graduate student. Thank you!
#Spring25 What are some tips I can use to help me narrow down my choice of what type of doctoral occupation to choose before I get into medical school?
I'm currently a freshman in college, pursuing a bachelor of science in Biological Sciences. I love chemistry and anatomy. I have shadowed many different fields but can't quite pick my favorite yet.
How forgiving are colleges about grades? Do they care about who I am beyond my GPA?
Hello all, I am a sophomore in high school! And how has your day been? I'd like to ask, do colleges care who you are beyond your GPA/resume? Last year, I averaged a 3.5 GPA first semester and a 3.8 GPA second semester. I'm taking half of the APs my friends are, and not taking any AP science...
how to easily become a psychiatrist in less years than normal while also knowing a lot about it
I want to become a psychiatrist and not be in my 30's or mid 30's. My goal is to try to be a young psychiatrist.
Prerequisite Classes at a Community College?
Hi everyone, I'm a college student studying on a pre-med track, and I'm planning to take math (calculus) and physics classes at a community college to help reduce the cost of my education. However, I've heard that taking prerequisites like these at a community college might hurt my chances of...
Struggled with OChem—Looking for Advice to Improve?
Hi everyone, I unfortunately didn’t pass Organic Chemistry despite asking for leniency, which I wasn’t able to get. Now I’m preparing to retake the course and would love advice on how to do better.
When you first entered the mental health care field, what was the most shocking thing you experienced ?
I'm doing a research project on a job I'm interested in and what to know what to expect .
What path do I need to take, which is as short as possible to become a neurosurgeon, currently I'm doing a bachelor's degree in Biomedical engineering ?
I'm a level three biomedical engineering student at the University of Zimbabwe
What’s the best piece of advice someone gave you? What is your typical day like? What is the best part of your job?
I'm presently pursuing my CMA credentials through Job Corps training. I wanted to know what it's like to work in any CMA department.
How can I find the best job for me ?
12th grade was the last grade I was in.
How can I further my career?
I want to be able to further my career and find new things to be interested in
What should I be most prepared for when entering the medical field?
I'm pursuing an associate's degree for Nuclear Medicine, what should I expect while following this career path?
what are some medical school that are good?
what are something you can do to in a good medical school and what are something you can do to improve your chances is getting in to these good medical schools
What second major or minor should I pair with psychology?
I'm currently a junior in high school and a dual-enrollment student with my local community college. We did an assignment in the CC where we needed to plan out how exactly we would transfer to a four year university. When doing so, I was looking at the college I would like to go to and in their...
How What should I do as a sophomore to get into a good college as someone who doesn’t have the best GPA and doesn’t have lots of financial resources to help them ?
I would like to go into the medical field and become a doctor of some sort. My top choice is a pediatric surgeon or a children psychologist. I do lots of clubs and play sports.
How do i overcome social anxiety and fear?
Social anxiety is overwhelming my life and despite trying everything, it still makes me feel isolated at school and affects my studies. I try to push myself out of my comfort zone.I try to push myself, but often end up feeling ignored everytime and everyday, which only deepens my loneliness...
Mentally draining psychiatrists?
Is being a psychiatrist mentally draining and exhausting? You're with people everyday at probably their lowest points of their lives, but you get to help them grow and get better. One one hand it is extremely rewarding, but I feel like it may get overwhelming a lot of the time. Is this true,...
Differences between psychologist and psychiatrist?
I am really interested in the field of mental health and psychology. I know psychiatrists can prescribe medication while psychologists can't, but is there any other major difference between the two careers? Is it worth the 4 years of medical school just to be able to prescribe drugs, or is...
How could I become a heart doctor??
I always want to become a heart surgeon or a neurosurgeon because my mom was always a PA and I always wanted to follow her steps.
How to get better at chemistry?
Hello! I’m thinking of going into the medical Field when I’m older but during 10th grade I had a hard time with chemistry. I wanted to know how to get better in chem and if this is a common thing or if I’m just slow.
How hard is medical and do you have to major in something specific to have a better chance of getting in?
Most people around me talk bout medical school being hard or dropping out after barely passing the M-cap but is there a specific major that could give you an upper hand in this process?