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What is the most useful skill a mechanical engineer should have?
#mechanical-engineer #engineer #mechanical-engineering
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What degrees do you have to get to be able to develop medicine?
When I searched on google they told me to get a doctorate in science but it wasn't that specific. #medicine #science #bio-chem
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What are things someone wanting to go into the medical field should adopt?
#medicine #medical #doctor
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Medical School req
I'm currently 3rd-year human biology and minor in psychology My goal is to go to medical school but my GPA isn't the best. I'm planning to take the MCAT next summer however, I'm told by my school advisor that I got no choice but to change my career plan because medicine isn't for me. I was...
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Are too many or too few people entering the orthopedic surgery profession?
a high school student considering following the path of becoming an orthopedic surgeon. #surgery #doctor #medicine #orthopedic #surgery #premed
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Does it take longer to become a cardiothoracic surgeon?
In high school i was interested in how the organs of the body function and how to fix them. I took and Medical class freshman year, learning about first aid and treating hurting people and what to do in certain situations. I took health science as well and that taught me the different parts of...
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What is the best premed school to go to?
I'm a Freshmen in high shcool and I was wondering what college is the best to go to before medical school. #college #medicine #premed #doctor #healthcare
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Do surgeons get sleep deprived?
I've heard that doctors/surgeons don't really get time off and work long hours.
#surgery #medicine #doctor # #surgeon
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What classes or jobs did you take after a 4 year college to become a Pediatrician ?
#pediatrician #medicine
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If I want to be premed, do I have to be really really good in my science courses?
I have struggled a little bit in high school in my science courses. Will this affect me?
#medicine #help #thanks
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What advice would you give me to follow my steps in becoming a surgeon?
What are some advice that you guys could give me in order to become a surgeon? To be more specific, what classes should I take in college? #surgery #surgeon #medicine #healthcare #doctor
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What classes can I take in college or what should I do in highschool to become a surgeon?
What classes should I take in college or in high school to become a surgeon? If I wanted to become a surgeon what steps can I do? #medicine #surgery #doctor
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How long does it take to become a pediatrician? (years of school)
I would like to major in the medical field, i'm in 11th grade. #medicine #doctor #pediatrics #pediatrician #pediatrics #doctor #medicine #pediatrician
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Do medical students ever get over a weak stomach?
I am passionate about going into the medical field, specifically in the pediatric realm. Every since I was young though, I have had a tough time with blood and needles and don't see a way to get past this to pursue the profession I wish. Is the case for some others when they begin this study,...
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What are some good colleges to go to for pediatricians?
My name is Desiree I am 15 years of age. I love kids, even babies. I want to go to a college that is going to help me out with this career so I can help these kids get better and make their life a whole lot better. #pediatric-nursing #college #medicine #hospital-and-health-care #healthcare