Rachel Weinheimer
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What are ways that can help me decide on my future career?
I'm a sophomore in high school and I love watching anything anatomy on tv, but I'm confused on what I want to do. The things I'm interested in are a doctor, nurse, and surgeon. I want a way to weigh out my options and make sure I choose the best thing possible for my career. #medicine #doctor...
Is being a surgeon a hard job?
I am curious about becoming a surgeon and I want to learn more about it. How difficult is the job? What specifically is hard or not hard about the job? Knowing the answers to this question will help me prepare mentally and gather the knowledge I need to succeed. #medicine #healthcare #surgery
What do you surgeons actually do on a regular day?
I am interested in becoming a surgeon someday and I need to know the the type of circumstances I'll be in. What would you (surgeons) say you do on a regular day? Thank you! #healthcare #medical-school #surgery #surgeon
What classes did you take in college to be a doctor?
This my back up plan. I am just wondering. #medicine #healthcare #physician #surgery
Does it matter which undergraduate university I go to for medical?
I want to become a surgeon, so do medical schools care about which undergraduate university you went to? And which program? #doctor #medicine #surgery
How many hours a week do surgeons work?
I want to become a neurosurgeon, so approximately how many hours would I be working a day? #doctor #medicine #surgery
How do you use math everyday as a surgeon?
I am interested in the health field and am excited to learn more about it. #medicine #math #surgery
Is being a surgical assistant interesting?
I am curious because I am trying to decide. And I would want my job to be fun and interesting. While still learning new things. #doctor #nursing #healthcare #health #surgery #surgeon #medical-practice
What are the most difficult aspects of working in the medical field?
Looking to go into the medical field (specifically in surgery) and curious as to what you find is the most difficult part of working in the field? #doctor #career #medicine #healthcare #surgery #career-advice
How long does it take to become a surgeon?
I want to go to med-school but I don't understand the path to go to reach my goal to be a surgeon. In addition, how could I possibly work under a major hospital, such as Mass General Hospital. #college #medicine #healthcare #pre-med #graduate-school #higher-education #surgery
How competitive is it to become an Orthopedic Surgeon?
The field I am interested in #doctor #career #medicine #health #surgery #hospital-and-health-care
Would nursing be a good pre-med course to take if you want to become a surgeon?
Nursing gives you a good job to fall back on if you aren't able to become a surgeon but is it good enough to go to medical school with? #nursing #medicine #surgery #career-details
What are the steps to getting into Medical School?
I want to go to Medical School, but I feel like it seems tough to go about getting into it. #medicine #medical-school #surgery
How does the path to becoming a plastic surgeon differ from that of a general surgeon?
Recently, I've been intrigued by a fascinating and controversial career: plastic/reconstructive surgeon. How does the path toward becoming a plastic surgeon differ from someone aspiring to be a general surgeon? And what does this journey entail? It has always haunted me on whether there is...
Is biology a good major to get into medical school?
I want to have a career as a surgeon and i want to be able to know what i should major in to have more chance to get into medical school
#medicine #surgery
What colleges have the highest reputation for creating successful surgeons?
I'm a freshman in Arkansas, and my high school teachers, while they attempt to be helpful, don't know enough about my future career plans to be of much help. #healthcare #health #surgery #general-surgery #trauma-treatment #doctor #hospital-and-health-care #college #career #career-counseling
How competitive is the surgery health field?
High School Graduate wanting to know the stakes. #surgery #medicine #hospital-and-health-care #college #career
What residency would you start out with to become a neonatal surgeon?
I feel such passion for helping children and babies in need. There are many ways to be found on the internet about what path can be taken to get there; however, I would like a professional opinion on what the best route is? #pediatrics #surgery #neonatal #hospital-and-health-care #surgery
How much time does Orthopedic surgery consume on average per week?
time to start a family? #medicine #surgery #general-surgery #orthopedics #sports-and-orthopedics #surgery-scheduling #hospital-and-health-care #medical-device
Considering surgery usually last hours, How do professional surgeons keep there composure for all that time, especially in a life or death situation? What type of pre-planning is put in place?
I plan on becoming a Neuro surgeon. And I have no idea how the surgical process is taken place. I just know the general idea. #masters-degree #doctorate #surgery #hospital-and-health-care #medicine
what is some good advice for an aspiring pediactric surgeon (orthopedic)?
I would like to know anything and everything that can help me further educate myself and also put me in the right direction. #doctor #medicine #pediatrics #surgery #orthopedics #surgeons #hospital-and-health-care
How many years of college do you need to be a heart surgeon?
i'm in 10th grade and i want to be a heart surgeon when i grow up #surgery #cardiothoracic-surgeon #medical-practice #doctor #medical-education
What type of situations do heart surgeons face?
i'm asking this so i know what kind of stuff do i need to go through #doctor #surgery #cardiothoracic-surgeon #medical-practice #medicine #hospital-and-health-care
How do I know as a 9th grader if being a surgeon is right for me?
I’ve always been interested in medicine and surgery but with the insane amount of school and then the residency I don’t know if I’m sure about doing it as a career. #surgery #medicine #medschool
How do you choose the right career?
I wanted to become a surgeon since I was little, but as I got older, I also found an interest in both music and engineering. I want to choose the right career for myself, but I don’t know how.
#surgery #engineering #music #whatdoido #passion
How does a surgeon deal with the mental stress when an operation goes wrong?
#medicine #stress #failure #surgery #mental-health
Is it better to be a part of Doctors without Borders early or later in my career?
I am an aspiring surgeon and I absolutely love to help others. However, I understand college can be expensive and that it will take me a few years to grow accustumed to the job. So, is it better for me to wait and settle into the pace of hospitals here or to go and gain experience before I...
what other strengths or experiences might I need for becoming an RN or a Surgeon?
I have so little of strengths I can talk to some people sometimes I don't really like talking to new people. I also love taking care of babies and older people. I have always found an interest in becoming a surgeon. But I would like to know what other strengths I need for theses two jobs that...
1]how do you an operating room for surgery ?2]describe some of the surgeries you've assisted with ?3]what was the most stressful or challenging surgery in which you participated?
i want to be a surgical technologist as i progress through my life and i hope to one day be a doctor #doctor #surgery #premed #medicine #nursing #healthcare