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James Hanson

Pediatric Intensive Care Physician; Consultant
Healthcare Support Occupations - Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Oakland, California
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Cassandra Oct 12 577 views

Anethesiologist

What path in college should I take? where should I start? what Degrees are best to start out on?

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Mia Sep 26 918 views

What should I major in if I want to be a Pediatrician?

I'm a highschool junior and I don't know what I should major in to be a pediatrician.

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Kevin Sep 26 1244 views

Student pursuing healthcare ?

1.what skills and education do you recommend for someone who wants to pursue a career in the medical field 2.What does a typical workday look like if your in the medical field 3.what advice would you give to a high school student who is interested in the medical field, including internships,...

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Sophia Sep 24 830 views

What AP courses do I take If I want to be a pediatrician?

Enjoy health classes and science 9th grade

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Grace Sep 17 1129 views

What high school classes should I take if I want to be a NICU surgeon, should I take ap, what about SS? Help me.?

I am in 7th grade an d I KNOW I want to be a NICU Surgeon when I grow up what should I take for all subjects?

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Kenzie Sep 12 454 views

What would it take for me to become a pediatrician?

I am asking for a school project. I want to be a pediatrician when I grow up. I am in 9th grade.

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Madison Sep 11 573 views

How can a high school student choose between two different paths?

Hi, I'm Madison, a 9th grader interested in two very different career paths: becoming an anesthesiologist or a songwriter. Since these field are so different, I'm struggling to figure out which path might suit me best or how to start exploring them. What advice do you have for choosing between...

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Summer Sep 10 1283 views

What university courses do I need to pursue a Medicine career?

I am a year 10 high school student hoping to pursue a career in medicine. I'm unsure what courses to do, since I have heard differnt courses to study and do not know the difference in the outcome. I am instrested in working clinically and in paediatrics.

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Summer Sep 10 667 views

What is the process for retraining in a different specialty, or transitioning to a non-clinical career?

I am a year 10 high school student, hoping to pursue a career in medicine. I am interested in becoming a paediatrician, but am curious how I would be able to specialise or transition to different areas within working clinically and non-clinical fields. For my year 11 subjects I. am doing,...

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Isabelle Sep 09 1280 views

What should I major in college for a profession in radiology (specifically becoming a radiologist)? Is there anything I should take in high school to further my chances to getting into a good school for radiology?

I am on track of getting my associates degree by the time I graduate highschool. I am interested in being a radiologist.

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Adam Sep 08 546 views

Various questions for cardiologist and adjacent professionals?

What is the hardest part of becoming a cardiologist?

Why did you choose to specialize in becoming a cardiologist.

Did you ever feel like giving up, and if so how did you deal with it.

How did you try to avoid burnout when studying for the many tests?

What is the biggest perk of the job?

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Ashlynn Aug 27 499 views

what are some good medical field jobs?

I am interested in things like physical therapy and veterinary I like helping with stuff like that. I am a sophomore in high school and I just don't know what I entirely want to do yet so I was hoping to hear from people who have all sorts of different jobs in the medical field.

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Anya Aug 27 809 views

How to choose a major properly? Is there a way be sure it is the one?

I'm a senior high school student. I love biology, and math (other science subjects are intersting for me but not fascinating like the ones above). Right now I`m thinking between medicine and biomedical engineering. Anatomy out of all biology topics interests me the most. But I`m also a fan of...

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Karlie Aug 26 705 views

What are good specialties in the medical industry to look into?

I'm looking for suggestions about a specialty in the medical industry with high earnings. I'm interested in knowing the schooling required and the day to day outlook of having this job. Along with that what the difficulties of going through this process looks like.

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nina Aug 24 1234 views

What strengths would be most useful when caring for patients?

What strengths would be most useful when caring for patients?

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miracle Jul 27 534 views

why you recommend for young women to start nursing school young?

Im 17 and i want to be a Lpn

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shania Jun 30 1126 views

If I do research with a professor how can I use this purpose to make a greater impact ?

I am doing research in stem and I want to make an impact with the knowledge I learn, what are some ideas I can lean on to, which will reach a greater audience specifically? any advice and guidance will be appreciated!

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Naomi Jun 23 1626 views

Is Nuclear Neuroradiologist a real career path I can take?

I've been on a long journey trying to find a career I want to pursue, and this one sounds very promising to me. However, the only problem is that I can't find any real information about it besides AI overviews. I'm starting to believe this isn't a viable option to consider. If anyone has real...

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Aanjney Jun 17 1216 views

How to manage studies for PG in MBBS and work during an internship?

I'm a medical student in my last year. From several people, I heard that internship is all about doing extrawork like a labour non-stop and you can't eat, rest or take a break.

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Malaysia Jun 15 2048 views

If my strengths are loving to learn and loving to read and my hobbies are being in nature and reading, what type of careers or industries might best fit me ?

I want my career to deal with science and the health field, maybe something like a lab researcher

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Anne May 13 394 views

Why is immunology an important job?

Why is having immunologist important to peoples health and finding cures in for the immune system.

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PV Jun 12 572 views

What will happen if i graduate highschool with my college degree? (PRE-MED)

What will happen if I graduate highschool with my college degree? INFO: I plan to start doing College Credit Plus courses starting extremely early in 7th grade, if I complete my bachelors of neuroscience at the end of highschool, I'll be 18. Since I love doctor-related facts, especially the...

Aisha’s Avatar
Aisha Jun 09 1219 views

why do people choose to do anesthesiology?

why do they do it

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Emerson Nikky Jun 10 1078 views

Healthcare workers who genuinely love their jobs: what made you choose your career, and what keeps you from burning out? If you were talking to a high school student interested in healthcare, what advice would you give?

I'm in high school, so I still have options. I really don't want to go the wrong way with my career. Any advice?

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Kylea Jun 01 881 views

Do pediatric nurses handle just anything related to kids or are they specified for just doing check-ups?

Do pediatric nurses do anything related to kids,or do they just do the check ups on kids?

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Malik Apr 21 314 views

In your experience, what is the best approach to conquering Step 1?

I am entering in as an MS1 and want to prepare the best I can!

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Yeishabeth Apr 21 353 views

What is one thing you wished you had done before applying for medical school?

I am a premed freshman and have many questions about my future in the field. I hope to gain some guidance from those who have already walked the road. Are there any regrets or missed opportunities you wish you had known about?

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Anik Apr 16 256 views

What should I know before pursuing an education in medicine?

Did you learn anything about yourself that deterred you from getting a career in the field? (e.g., patient interaction, fear of blood, etc.) And did you change your field because of that, or did you push through? I'm a high school student looking to pursue a future in medicine, but I'm worried...

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Caitlin Apr 29 249 views

What are the best ways to prepare for a future career in healthcare?

I am a high school senior looking to pursue a career in occupational therapy. I want to make sure I stay on track to have the most successful career I can.

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Christopher Apr 19 336 views

What is one thing I can do, to have on my application to Baylor College of Medicine?

I am a senior, about to start freshman year, with a biology major