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Is it worth the time and money to be a doctor?
Because I want to help people, but if i'm throwing my own life away doing so, what's the point. #medicine
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Did you struggle to finish medical school?
Going to school for years can be exhausting. I want to know what you did to motivate yourself in finishing medical school and what you struggled at. #doctor #medicine #neuroscience #neurology
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what is a day in the life of a neurosurgeon like?
I hope to attend medical school pretty soon. #medicine #surgery #neuroscience
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What's the best way to decide what kind of medical doctor you want to be?
Many doctors I know say that they couldn't decide what branch of medicine they wanted to go into until residency. Why does it take that long to decide? What was your experience with deciding what kind of doctor you want to be? #doctor #medicine
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What are some of the best out of school experiences you would recommend for students who want to get into a medical school?
I'm currently in 12th grade, and want to make sure that I don't waste my undergraduate years. #medicine
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How can I get the motivation I need to become a surgeon?
I have always dreamed of becoming a doctor. But lately, everybody around me is putting me down with the cost of medical school and college and it is not really motivating me anymore. What can I do #medicine #school #graduate-doctor-professor #graduate-college
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What does it take to become a pediatric orthopedic surgeon?
I want to be a pediatric orthopedic surgeon, so I need to know what it takes. #medicine
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What should I major in if I want to become a pediatric orthopedic surgeon?
I want to be a pediatric orthopedic surgeon, so I need to know. #medicine
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What do you think is the best science related major one should choose if one wants to go to medical school after college?
I want to go to med school after college, but I'm not sure what science field I should pursue. I am equally interested in chemistry, physiology, and biology. #medicine
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What are some tips to getting through med school?
I am currently in high school and am interested in the becoming an MD one day. The thought of medical school frightens me and I was wondering what kind of tips there are for getting into and through medical school. I am very interested in surgery (cardiothoracic and general). #medicine...
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What are the first steps for an aspiring surgeon to take in college? Should I particularly be majoring in a biology related study?
I am currently a senior in high school, and it's the eve of college applications. Going though two surgical procedures myself, I was always intrigued by the willingness and determination of a surgeon's work ethic and I figured it was inevitable that I would want to pursue a career in that...
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How did you decide on what you wanted to be?
I know I want to study something in the medical field, but I am still very indecisive. Sometimes I think of other careers to focus on but I'm not sure. I need advice on how to choose. I would like to know how a professional decided her/his career. #medicine #physician #photography...
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What high school courses can be taken in order to prepare for an OB/GYN career?
I plan on exploring or working in a career of obstetrics and gynecology, with a focus on gynecology. I want to be as readily prepared as possible for a career in gynecology, starting in high school. I've heard that medicine is difficult and requires a lot of preparation and dedication, and I...
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What are the best medical fields to explore?
I definitely desire a career in medicine, but I'm not entirely sure what field I want to focus on. I'm currently planning on focusing in gynecology, but I'm wondering what other interesting fields there are. I'm not uncomfortable working with blood, urine, or any other bodily fluids. However,...
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What colleges are best recommended for a pre medicine path?
The college selection precess is very overwhelming. Of course I want to get into a college that will help me get into a prestigious medical school. Are there any that you would recommend that I should research? #doctor #medicine #science #college-major #pre-med #cardiology