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How rewarding is it to know you are directly helping or contributing to something that can benefit many people?
Specifically for those in STEM areas. This fall, I will be attending the University of Washington - Seattle, intending to major in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. I am interested in conducting research in a lab or potentially studying medicine. I would like to know what it feels...
How difficult is it for doctors to keep their honest intentions towards patients from medical school going into their practice?
It seems that as doctors progress in their careers, they become indifferent or kind of careless in their approach to patients and this leads to unethical behavior or attitudes towards patients. Becoming like this is my biggest fear regarding my career...
As a current college sophomore, how do I begin making meaningful connections in the healthcare field?
I am currently studying health science, planning to complete an Masters of Science in Nursing after my undergraduate education.
How do I balance GPA, extracurriculars, and clinical experience as a pre-med student #Spring26
I’m currently a high school senior planning to go to college on a pre-med track. I’m really interested in science, especially biology and anatomy, and I’ve done well in those classes. I’m trying to understand how to best prepare for medical school early on, including what I should focus on...
How can I effectively transform my challenges into achievements by strategically leveraging my power of resilience into healthcare and address complex, real-world issues? #Spring25
Although I ask this question from a nursing student perspective, I believe this approach is foundational to succeed in any field. The answer does not have to focus on a healthcare setting and give a broad explanation of developing coping strategies and using resilience as a tool to approach...
What specifically do you have to do to be an anesthesiologist?
If you want to be an anesthesiologist, what would I have to do if I became one.
What advice would you give to someone returning to school after five years to pursue a Master of Health Administration (MHA) program? #Spring26
I have a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies and five years of experience as an administrative assistant at UCLA Health. #Spring26
What is something you wish you had done differently during undergrad that would have made your path to becoming a physician easier or more efficient, especially if you were a first-generation student?
I’m currently a Biology major undergraduate student pursuing a career in medicine and I’m also a first-generation college student. I’m trying to be more intentional with how I use my time in college academically, professionally, and personally. I’d really appreciate hearing from physicians...
How do you figure out if you want to go into medicine before going to med school?
Are internships, volunteering, or classes a good representation of what an actual job in the medical field would be like? Or is there a better source?
What is the pathway toward becoming a medical doctor ?
Senior high school 2,Reading,playing football and watching videos on medical history
What are the best steps to take to help in achieving a career as an Anesthesiologist?
I am a BIO Major and have taken all requirements to meet graduation, but now I would like to know the next steps to take; LECOM or other post graduate courses. Which would benefit me to reaching my career goal?
What does a typical day look like for professionals working in oncology infusion, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy, and what are the most meaningful and most challenging parts of that work?
I have been working as a nursing assistant since I was 16 and recently got my phlebotomy license. For a while I thought I wanted to be a nurse, but I recently switched to health science.
What helped you stay on track through college and medical school if you didn’t have strong financial or family support early on?
I’m a high school student planning to go into pre-med, and I’ve mostly been figuring out the whole college process on my own. Money is a big concern for me, so I know I’ll have to rely a lot on scholarships and my own effort to get through school. I asked this question because I want to hear...
How do doctors resolve ethically challenging dilemmas or cases with their patients?
Hello, I am going to be a first year medical student at a DO school and am interested in OBGYN and anesthesiology. I know that medical ethics is a course that physicians have to take but it seems unnerving when different values conflict and you have to choose the best treatment that will align...
How can I pursue a PhD in research on nutrition affecting behavioral health regarding autism (?
How can I pursue a PhD in research on nutrition affecting behavioral health regarding autism? I am currently a Registered Behavior Technician II with a BA in psychology, and I witness firsthand how much nutrition can impact behavior. However, there are a lot of hoops to jump through for me to...