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What drives you to be apart of the health care community?
I love hearing why people want to care for others because sometimes it is very difficult #medicine
What is it like to be a cardiothoracic surgeon? What is you daily life like? Does your job interfere with your personal life? What are some setbacks in becoming a surgeon?
I don't know much about cardiothoracic surgeons and I want to get an idea about their daily life. #medicine #science #surgery #cardiac-surgeon
What should I major in to get acceptance into med school if the college I attend does not have a pre-med track?
I want to ensure that my college credits are used wisely. #medicine #biology #pre-med #chemistry
What major would be most beneficial if I am planning to go into medical school?
I am planning on entering a health profession right now, but I was wondering what the best courses would be to take in college with what related major. #medicine #biology #healthcare #health #chemistry
What can I do in high school to help prepare myself for earning a degree in medicine?
I'm a sophomore in high school and I've always loved studying biology and anything that had to do with science. I joined clubs at school like Young Leaders in Healthcare and Rady's Children Hospital Club. I'm planning on taking AP Bio, AP Chem, and AP physics, but I want to do more. Are there...
What is the average time it takes to complete an M.D. / Ph. D. degree?
I plan on majoring in molecular biology in college on a pre-med track with hopes to go to medical school to get my M.D./Ph. D. I was wondering how long it would take to pursue this degree? #college #medicine #graduate-school #research #medical-education #molecular-biology #clinical-research
What majors should I take in college if I want to be a anesthesiologist?
I am a sophomore in high school and am confused on what I should major in if I want to be a anesthesiologist. #medicine #biology #anesthesiology
If a person wants to be like, say, a cardiac surgeon, how many years if extra training does he/she need to go through?
I was just wondering actually...I know that if you want to go into like a specific area of surgery, then you would need extra training in that field. #medicine #surgeons #us #cardiac
What is being in a medical school like?
I want to go to medical school in the future. I'm curious about what it's like. Are you always up late? Was it too stressful? Did you enjoy yourself? Was it all worth it? #medicine #doctors
If you were to complete medical school all over again, would you stay with the field you're in now or would you choose a different concentration?
I'm a high school student looking to go into neurology, and I wanted to know about the different options and pathways that exist in medical school. #doctor #medicine #neuroscience
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
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
what is a day in the life of a neurosurgeon like?
I hope to attend medical school pretty soon. #medicine #surgery #neuroscience
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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
How hard is medical school?
I've heard that medical school is really hard, is that true? I know it requires work, but how much? #medicine #surgeon #medicine-education #doctors
Is a general biology degree worth it?
I was wondering if I should make my focus on general bio if I want to go to med school or if should go to microbiology or something along those lines #medicine #college-major #biology
Do you really like your job? If so, why do you and is it your true calling card? If not, why not and can you do something about it?
I'm a high school senior and my sophomore year I went to a business company and I asked the employees if they liked their jobs and if it made them happy. Not, surprisingly, some said no. What I found more puzzling was the reason that although they did not like their jobs they still kept on...
What would be the average schedule of a dermatologist?
I want t be a doctor and dermatology is at the top of my list of specialties`. #medicine #dermatology
What would you say are the general steps into becoming a doctor?
I've been wanting to be a lot of things including an engineer and and going into business as well as medicine. I would love to know the steps into becoming a doctor and the things I would have to do outside of class work like volunteering in hospitals or working around medicine or working in...
On average, how much is Medical School?
I'm just wondering that way I have an idea how much money I am going to need. #doctor #medicine #medical-education
Is there a specific undergraduate degree pre med student should acquire in order to stand out to medical schools?
I am about to attend college and I am indecisive about what I want to major in. I know I will be in the medical career, so I am already trying to plan for medical school. #medicine #medical-education
Is it worth the extra money and years at college to become a doctor instead of a nurse?
I want to become a doctor, but I do not want to have all the medical school debt after I get my degree. #medicine
What is a day on the job look like in your career area?
I would like to see what a day on the job would entail. #business #medicine
Nursing as Pre-med?
Taking any course can be your "pre-med" as long as you complete the pre-requisites of the med school you want to go to BUT is nursing a good "pre-med" thinking that it will show you the "feels" of becoming a doctor? #doctor #medicine #nursing #school #student #physicians #med
What are some good experiences to add when thinking about applying to medical school?
I'm trying to figure out what are the most important activities that will help me improve my candidacy for medical school. #medicine #graduate #research #medicine-school #volunteering #undergraduate #admissions #medcine
What type of degree do you need to become a pediatrician and are there any courses i can take now to become more experience in that field?
I am a senior in high school and i want to take pre-med courses in college. I want to become a pediatrician because i love kids and i am passionate about helping children and being a big help to the world by a little part. I want to go into college knowing exactly or at least close to what my...
should i study physics in high school because i want to be paediatric oncologist?
i want to be paediatric oncologist in the future so i should study physics ? becouse im studying now chemistry. #medicine #pediatrics #oncology #pediatric-oncology
is it necessary to study physics in high school to be paediatric oncologist?
I'm going to be paediatric oncologist so i'm studying chemistry in high school should i study physics? or i can study it in the university? #doctor #medicine #oncology #oncologist #pediatric-oncology
Im passionate about anatomy (Particularly Nervous, Endocrine, Respiratory) , biology, engineering, and computing. I am a sophomore in high school and have very little of an idea as to where to go or what career is right for me. Any ideas?
I recently have been thinking a lot about the future and what I should aim for after high school gets done. #engineering #medicine #biology #computer #surgery #biotechnology #anatomy
What are some study skills or daily habits that really helped you stay organized in College and Medical School?
In a few years I'll be out of highschool and entering college with the hopes of getting accepted to med-school and UCSF. I wish to know, essentially, how to stay balanced in college. #medicine #healthcare #university #mathematics #college-bound #physics #biomedical-engineering #medicinal-chemistry
Is medical school as hard as people make it out to be?
I would appreciate a professional of someone currently attending medical school to answer this question. I also would like to know what areas make it hard. I am thinking about choosing that career path but I'm a little hesitant about all the school one must take, as well as which areas make it...
What are some ways that you can get a bachelor's degree in less than 4 years?
I want to know if there is any way to shorten the amount of time spent getting a bachelor's degree. It would be an ideal situation for me because I will have 8 years of schooling afterwards to become a doctor. #medicine #university #bachelors-degree
How is medical school structured?
I know that I want to become an OB/GYN but I never really have gotten a reasonable explanation of what medical school is. I want to understand what it is you learn, what you do there, what happens, and all that it entails. #doctor #medicine #medical-education
What one thing would you have wanted to know about your job before you started?
Hey! If you could know one thing about your job before you actually started your job, what would it be? #business #teaching #nursing #medicine #healthcare #law #law-enforcement
What major is required or essential to become a physician or medical professional?
I am going to be majoring in Biology and Business this upcoming year. I aspire to become a physician in the years to come. I just wanted to know if those majors would cover the pre-medical requirements. #medicine #college-major #college-admissions #physician #college-majors #premed
If you could go back in time and tell your younger-self one thing, what would it be?
What one piece of advice would you want to tell your younger self? Would it be something about jobs and careers, losses and struggles, life and love? What would it be? #business #medicine #marketing #financial-services #social-media #marketing-and-advertising #strategy #customer-service
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 classes did you take in college to be a doctor?
This my back up plan. I am just wondering. #medicine #healthcare #physician #surgery
What experience do I need to go into the field of pediatrics?
What things should I know before I enter this field? #medicine #health #pediatrics