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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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Analy Aug 11, 2025 1189 views

What skills and knowledge are necessary to succeed in this career, and how can they be developed?

Greetings! I’ve dreamed of having a career in the medical field since Elementary school. I wanted to go deeper in this field, to gain more knowledge. So I could become a doctor with real professional advice.

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Sophia Aug 14, 2025 1063 views

What is the hardest step of becoming a doctor who specializes in labor and delivery?

My name is Sophia and I’m 13 years old, my dream career is to be a labor and delivery specialist and I want to know what are some of the harder steps of being a labor and delivery Doctor and I will also like to know what are some thing I can do at a young age to be prepared or know more about...

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Izabella Aug 11, 2025 1759 views

What are the most important skills healthcare clinic staff need to provide quality patient care?

I am a middle schoolerwanting to work in the healthcare clinic, I am looking forward to being a nurse. But I’ve been wondering if it’s going to be really hard are there any worst parts about being a nurse? How long would I need to be in school to be able to work as a nurse? Do they get really...

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Sofia Aug 11, 2025 1176 views

What kind of experience would I get to be a nurse?

im in middle school and i wanna be a nurse when i grow up because i get to help people who are hurt or who come in the hospital when needed. People come in the hospital for emergencies when they get hurt or really sick.

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Emilio Aug 12, 2025 2951 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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Abigail Aug 09, 2025 4067 views

For the people who struggled with finding a career, how were you able to figure it out?

Artist, Teacher, Nurse. This is the order in which I've wanted to become throughout my life. I've wanted to be an artist my entire life as a career. I forgot how to draw, paint, etc, when I was in my sophomore year of high school. I can see what I want to draw but I can never fully commit to it...

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Robiah Aug 06, 2025 3502 views

What’s one thing you're glad you didn’t change in your life?

Some choices stay with us for a reason.
Even when everything else shifted, they held their ground.

What’s that one thing you’re still thankful you kept?

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Andy Jul 12, 2025 1558 views

How can I land a job in the healthcare or research field without a healthcare background?

How can I land a job in the healthcare or research field without a healthcare background after completing a certificate in health data analytics alongside a computer science degree?

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sophia May 07, 2025 1102 views

what are the steps i can take in middle school to be a psychiatrist?

what are the steps i can take in middle school to become a psychiatrist

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Kamauri May 12, 2025 1215 views

Should I really become a pediatric nurse? is it worth it?

will it be worth my time?

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Isabel Apr 27, 2025 1106 views

Could I truly fulfill the role as a future Doctor if I don't challenge our unfair healthcare system?

As someone who wants to be a Doctor in the future this is something I think about a lot. I want to help everyone but realistically I can’t because the system is rigged to help those who have more money rather than people who need more help. If I don’t take the risk to help others can I truly...

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Cadence Apr 29, 2025 853 views

What advice do you have for an overwhelmed aspiring general surgeon??

I really want to become a general surgeon. What advise do you have for someone feeling overwhelmed by the amount of school it'll take to reach their career goals? Any tips on how I can reach my goal more quickly?

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Xyza Kayne Apr 21, 2025 1085 views

If I am interested in becoming a Pediatrician or getting a career in the medical field, what types of jobs, experiences, and skills are employers looking for on a resume?

I am a freshman at Hopewell High School, I want to get into the medical field to study and become a Pediatrician.

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Kaile Apr 02, 2025 631 views

Why is Radiology one of the best medical fields? Is it worth getting into the practice of Radiology?

I am currently in my first semester of college. My career goal is to become a Radiologist. I love to play volleyball, surf and spend time with family.

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Craig Apr 02, 2025 370 views

What is the best way a person with a wealth of life experience in leadership, working in a team environment, and overcoming obstacles in life impart that knowledge on younger people in the nursing profession who undoubtedly have more experience in the nursing field? #Spring25

Current military leader, Bacherlor of Science in Information Technology holder, and soon to be retired phone guy looking to change career paths to enter nursing.

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Arushi Apr 01, 2025 735 views

How do you find good work-life balance during residency?

(for medical residency)

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Makayla Apr 29, 2025 537 views

how did entering the medical field positively impact your life?

I am currently a high school senior set to graduate and attend The University of Nevada Reno. I'm having doubts about being cut out for the medical field, so I was just curious as to how Being in the medical field has impacted your life and the way you live. #spring25

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Antonio Apr 25, 2025 946 views

If you had to choose between 2 career specialities, which one would you choose?

I am a 19-year-old EMT with over a year of experience as well as NICU/PICU experience. When I receive my bachelor's and enter medical school, I'm going to have to decide between two specialities: Emergency and NICU/PICU. Both take on brutal tasks in a 12 or 24-hour shift,t and I'd like to know...

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madison Apr 25, 2025 658 views

Is going through medical school worth the end result? #Spring25

I am planning on being a CRNA and I want to know if going through the school and hard work is worth what people say it is. I just want to know that you truly make a difference in the field.

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Xyza Kayne May 14, 2025 2239 views

How did you go about becoming a doctor or any career in the health science/healthcare field??

I am a freshman in high school looking to be in the health science field when I grow up.

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Ifra May 18, 2025 2412 views

Is there any job in the medical field with high earning and not too many years of study ?

About to be in college with biology major

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Paige Apr 28, 2025 827 views

Medical School Applications?

How do I know which medical schools to apply to? Also when should I start looking into which medical schools I am interested in attending? The topic of medical school has been coming up since I'm about to start my undergrad #Spring25.

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Amani Apr 27, 2025 563 views

What is the hardest part about your job in the medical field that you wish others were more transparent about?

I am currently a freshman in college and deciding between the pre-med and pre-nursing route. I love taking care and connecting with patients however I also love the analyzing and problem-solving aspect of medicine as well!

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Alec Apr 16, 2025 492 views

What is the best advice you can give to an aspiring radiologist?

I am a high school senior looking to become a radiologist when I am older. I enjoy science and medicine, but I am also interested in finance and engineering.

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Erin Apr 30, 2025 1031 views

What do you feel is the most rewarding part of your job as a pediatrician?

More specifically I want to be a pediatric cardiologist!

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Matthew Apr 30, 2025 1069 views

How can I make sure I keep a my humanity when working in the ED?

How can I make sure that I don’t begin to take the humanity out of patient care by dissociating and looking at them as a “patient” and not as a “person.” I am an aspiring nurse and a high school senior with an internship in the PCU, CCU, and ED.
#Spring25

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Kat Apr 26, 2025 925 views

What is the optimal way to increase my chances of admission to a top-tier medical school as an undergraduate What personal qualities, scores, extracurriculars, and personal experience do medical school admissions committees value most?

Also, How can you tell if you will be a good fit for the medical field? Given that a majority of college students enter freshman year on the "pre-medical" pathway, and most of those students switching to another career pathway due to the competitive nature, what other potential jobs are there...

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Sophia Apr 26, 2025 1661 views

Is it worth it to pursue a specialty in Pediatrics? What are some of the most worthwhile specialties?

I know that I want to pursue a career in the medical field, specializing in pediatrics. I am an incoming college freshman planning to major in Biology and take on the pre-med route. I want to try to explore just general pediatrics for now but I'm curious what it's like studying something...

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Hee-Jean Apr 17, 2025 381 views

What are some tips for med school?

What are the key things medical schools are looking for when looking at applicants? I'm curious what stands out.

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Ania Apr 17, 2025 724 views

What were the most difficult challenges faced in your career of becoming a medical doctor, and what’s some advice could you give me for the future? #Spring25?

I’m currently an upcoming freshman at Penn State Harrisburg. I’ve always had a goal of being a medical doctor since my sophomore year of high school, specifically wanted to go on the track of being a psychiatrist. There are not many psychiatrists around me to be able to receive advice and...