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When thinking of a career path should I have how much debt I will be in after college in mind?
I want to work for a volunteer organization or other low profitable jobs, but I also want to get a college degree. I'm just wondering if it would be smarter/worth it to wait a few years after college before going into a low profitable career because of money? #international-affairs...
What are some unique things I can do to stand out for medical school applications?
I want to be participating in as many things that are engaging and exciting so that I can get into a great medical school. #medicine #medical-school #healthcare #hospital-and-health-care
At what point does a medical professional realize what the specific field of medicine they would like to pursue is?
I find it rather difficult at my age, and with little experience to decide the exact profession, I would like to pursue.
#medicine #specializing #healthcare #hospital-and-health-care #graduate-school #medical-school
How important is the college you go to for undergrad when applying to medical school/
I have been accepted into a couple of honors programs at good colleges which included good merit scholarships. I have also applied to a couple Ivy League and schools and am wondering if I get accepted if they are really worth the extra cost when applying to medical school? I would have to...
Do you experience bias in patient perception of MD vs PA-C?
I am currently in school completing my pre-reqs in order to apply to physician assistant school. Over the last few years, I have heard a number of people say they would rather see a MD than a PA-C as they feel an MD has more experience, expertise and knowledge in the field of medicine. Do you...
what are some jobs related to being a surgeon, but don't require years of medical school?
i wanted to be a cardiac surgeon, but i realized it wouldn't work well because i don't enjoy school much, and becoming a surgeon takes years of extra schooling. #medical-school #cardiothoracic-surgeon #medicine #surgery #hospital-and-health-care #healthcare
Info/Experience/Opinions on XRay Tech?
I am currently enrolled in college and will soon be joining the nursing program, but I am having second (or third) thoughts. A few months back, I was asking around and wanting to explore different options to choose as my lifelong career but then settled back down with nursing. Now, I am...
How is process of going through medical school and taking the MCAT?
I am currently a junior in high school and I am curious about the process of becoming a professional like an orthodontist, dentist, pediatrician, or a family and general practitioner. Since I am aware that earning a (grad/undergrad) degree is not something to underestimate, I want to know what...
what are some "shortcuts" to reduce the time it takes to become a doctor in college
I am a 9th grader in high school and I am thinking of becoming a doctor. not sure what type yet; however I am aware that college could take a long time and I am wondering if their is anything i could do now to shorten the process. #medicine #doctor #medical-doctor #college
How many years in total after your bachelors do you need to accomplish to become a medical doctor?
i find the study of medicine very interesting but the amount of time and money required seems a bit much, so i was wondering the amount total needed. #medical-doctor #time-needed
I'm in 7th grade and I was wondering what it's like to be a lawyer?
In school I've always been interested in history, specifically law and government. I just wanted to know how it would affect my daily life or how many classes and years it would take to be prepared.
#law #lawyer #attorney #legal-services
What is the difference in study/job between a Pediatric Nurse and a Pediatrician?
I want to work in Pediatrics, but I don't know what's the difference between a Pediatric Nurse and a Pediatrician. Does one require more schooling? And what does each job does that differ from one another? #pediatrics #pediatric-nursing #pediatrician #pediatric-nurse
What are reasonable Medical Colleges in the U.S.?
Possibly want to go to medical school, but can't really afford an Ivy league. #doctor #college-selection #medical-practice #medicine #medical-school
Do certain schools look better when applying to medical school?
Like what do people from some schools have a better chance of getting into med school as others?
#medschool #medicine #medical-school #doctor #nursing #college-selection
What is the salary of an Obstetrician?
I might want to go into the medical field and im wondering how much money they make? #doctor #obstetrics #medical-practice #medical-school
When I attend college in the fall, I would like to study medicine. So as a Freshman, would it be best to major in Pre-Medicine, Biology, or Chemistry?
I am asking because I don't want to enter college unsure of what I genuinely will like to do for the rest of the school year. #college-choice #pre-med #college #doctor #biology #chemistry
What is it like going to med school?
More specifically, I want to know how big classes are in general, and what other people pursuing the same career path are like. Is there tension? Competition? What are the professors like? What happens after you get your bachelor degree and get accepted into med school? Is it like regular...
What route can/did you take as a radiologist?
I've heard radiology is a trade and I want to know if thats true and what you did to become one, years of schooling, etc. #radiology #radiologist #medicine #healthcare #hospital-and-health-care
What are some ways to ensure acceptance into medical school?
I am trying to plan ahead to ensure I am accepted into medical school. #medschool #college-applications
When should undergraduates take the MCAT?
#medical-school-applications
#college
#undergraduate
How have you prepared yourself for life as a college student?
#college-bound #medical-school
What is the best college to go to for radiology?
I've been looking at colleges for radiology but I want to choose the best one.
#medical-school
#medical-education
How to become a Neurosurgeon?
Okay so I have a question or multiple. I am very uneducated about all of this. I am already taking college classes now. Is there anyway I could just go straight into medical school? What is residency? If it is what I am thinking is there anyway to do reisdency in another state or do you have to...
To become a profession in the medical field , what are the steps exactly to get there ? Furthermore , what classes should I major in when I go to college ?
I want to become an OB/GYN & I don't know exactly what classes to take or major in when I go to college . #medicine #pre-med -education
What can I do to prepare for pre-med as a high school freshman?
I am currently a freshman and I want to do my best to prepare for the expense as well as make myself stand out as a candidate when I apply to highly selective universities. #pre-med #college-admissions
What is a good base degree to obtain before entering medical school?
I am still #undecided as to what I should get my base degree in that would most benefit me for medical school. It would also be a big plus if it helped on the MCAT. #medical-school #medical-education #degrees #mcat
If your a pre-med student Is it better to major in the sciences or a major of your choice?
I am a pre-med student and i would like to know which major in sciences or a major of your choice will benefit you when applying for a career or med school #medicine #biology #pre-med #physical-therapy #biotechnology #biochemistry #molecular-biology #bioinformatics
What Math courses do I need to take to get into medical school?
I MIGHT or might not go to medical school. For my current major, the only math classes I have to take are Precalculus and Statistics. Do I need one or two Calculus courses, too, or anything else? #college #mathematics #medical-school
For those of you who went to medical school but didn't major in a Science, what did you major in?
I want to become a pediatrician in the future, however, I've heard that just because you plan on going to medical school doesn't mean you have to major in a science. I would like to keep my options open and seeing what else people have majored in would help me do that. #college-major #medical-school
What is one advice that you would give Pre-Medical students as they are pursuing to go to medical school?
I am asking because the odds of adding medical school is a small ratio to students that actually take the pre-med prerequisites. With odds like this, many people refuse to take pre-med if they will not have a shot. I am curious to see what professionals think. #college #medicine #medical-school...
How many hours a day do you spend studying in med school
I am currently on a high school schedule that attempts to show you what a college schedule is like. I am trying to train myself to study the way i need to for college. #medical-school
Does financial aid cover med school?
We only recieve financial aid for six years, if I finish the prerequiste classes for pre med in four years and i get into med school and I will have two years left over in financial aid. I do not know if I can use them for med school or not. #financial-aid #financial-planning #college...
How closely do interventional radiologists and cardiologists work?
Premed candidate trying to learn about different specialties #medicine #cardiology #radiology #hospital-and-health-care
Is it common for a radiology tech to be certified in multiple fields such as x ray, ultrasound, and CT?
I am going to be a majoring in radiology technology in the fall and I am interesting in becoming certified in all of these areas. #radiology #radiology-students #radiology-tech #radiology-education
What is a typical day in the life of a radiology technician?
I am going to be going to college in the fall of 2017 to become a radiology technician. #radiology #radiology-students #radiology-tech #radiology-education
How many years does it take to become a fully accredited practicing doctor?
This includes all of medical school, residency, and possibly fellowships. #medicine #medical-school #medical-research
Of all the areas of study why pick medicine?? How much is the work load compared to other major areas?? Do you think that the effort you put in is qorht it.
The study area of medicine is really hard, and I would to know whether or not it is worth it to pick this area of study. #medicine #pre-med
PA or Nurse Practitioner?
Of the two which one has a more appealing/promising career path in the next 10 years? #nurse-practitioner #physicians-assistant
How much studying and homework do you do on an average day as a pre-med student?
I'm planning to go into Pre-Med in college. I know it's going to be a very vigorous four years, but want to know exactly how difficult it will be to take all the classes in the Pre-Med track. #pre-med #undergraduate #college-student #pre-medicine #medicine #healthcare #hospital-and-health-care
What is the day in the life of a radiologist?
I'm interested in studying to radiologist and I wonder how the career would be. Would it be repetitive or full of excitement like I imagined it would be? And if you enjoy your job. #doctor #medicine #radiology #radiologist #after-graduation
What are some requirements to become a surgeon? What kind of classes should I take in high school in order to achieve my goal?
I want to know how to achieve my goal to become a cardiothoracic surgeon. #medicine #science #surgery #cardiac-surgeon
What kind of major should you choose if you want to be a surgeon?
I want to be a cardiothoracic surgeon someday. #medicine #science #cardiac-surgeon #cardiothoracic
help!!! what are some ways to be active in college for a future medical school student
I'm a current freshman in college and I just recently declared my major. I'm a biology major and in the future I plan on going to medical school. I feel the need to be active in college, so it looks good on my transcript, but don't know how. #medicine #biology #doctorate-degree #college...
What are the best pre-requisite courses to take (as in types of sciences, maths, etc.) in order to prepare for a medical career?
I specifically want to become a radiologist technician, physician assistant, or registered nurse. I am the youngest of my family, and I want to be the first to attend a university. I need all the help I can get to ensure my success in the future. Thank you very much. #medicine #university...
If I major in biology can I go to medical schools and become an anesthesiologist?
I am asking this because I want to become an anesthesiologist or something along those lines. #doctor #anesthesiology #medical-school #medicine
How bad is medical school?
Im currently in HOSA #doctor #medicine #healthcare #medical-school
What can I do to become a doctor?
I'm a college freshman currently majoring in Clinical Lab Science, which is a program under Biology. I know there are jobs out there for my major, but I plan to go to Medical School. I'm hoping to be a psychiatrist. #college #doctor #medical-school
What are some high school courses that might help me achieve a medical career in the future?
Hi, I'm an 11th grader in high school and I would like a career in medicine such as a physician or a doctor and I wanted to know, what are some college courses I could take that would be beneficial in pre-med or med school, aka courses geared toward a medical career? I have already taken AP...
Is it unnecessary to go to an expensive and prestigious undergraduate college when planning on attending medical school?
If you need a high GPA to get into medical school, would it be better to choose a state school with the potential to get a higher GPA? #medicine #pediatrics #medical-school #undergraduate #gpa
How much money and time does an aspiring pediatrician spend throughout his/her education?
I was wondering how expensive this path is and how many years it would take. #medicine #pediatrics #pediatrician #medical-school