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What are medical school committees looking for in an applicant (research experience, extracurricular/volunteer activities, grade point average,...)?
I am a research postdoc fellow in life sciences. I was recently asked how to get accepted to medical school. This is not really in my field so I figured I should share this question. Hope the answers will be helpful to any student going through the selection process. #doctor #medicine...
Is it worth going through the long years of medical school and residency along with the expenses to become a pediatrician?
I have heard that once you graduate out of medical school and finish your residency, you are in debt and it is often hard to find a job opening. Is this true? #pediatrics #pediatrician #medical-school #medical-education #student-loans #debt
What is the best major to choose for students seeking to go to medical school?
Ever since I was a little girl, the only thing I wanted to be was a doctor. Benjamin Carson has been a role model of mine that has inspired me to dream big, work hard, and never give up. I hope to someday attend Johns Hopkins Medical School like he did. However, I want to ensure that I'm...
When I apply to medical school, do admissions look at what undergrad school I went to?
I am a sophmore in high school and I'm planning on pursing a career in the medical field. I was wondering if the undergrad school I go to is important to get into medical school? Meaning, when applying to medical school, does admissions look at if I went to a UC school or a State school and...
what are different jobs options in medical school?
Im a junior in high school i would like to know what options i can take . #medical-school
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 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
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 do you personally consider the best strategy to study for the MCAT?
Mainly asking this question because this next year is my junior year of college and I need to start studying for it. #college #doctor #healthcare #pre-med #hospital-and-health-care
Where's the cheapest college to become a doctor in the US?
I want to become a doctor to help people with their health issues and save many lives. #doctor #biology #pre-med #counselor
Is it better to pick a specified major when trying to travel in a Pre-Med track?
I am thinking of majoring in biology and possiblly going Pre-Med. #medicine #biology #healthcare #pre-med #medical-school
How did you choose your specialty in medicine?
What did you do to get a feel for the different fields in medicine and settle for one specifically? #doctor #career #medicine #healthcare #pre-med
What year in college do you need to start thinking about graduate school, medical school, law school, etc?
I'm curious when I need to start thinking about the future education I will need once I graduate. I know that there is no time like the present, but what is realistic? #college #law #pre-med #graduate-school
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
Will transferring during undergrad ruin my chances of getting into med school?
Currently I am at a public university and I'm not doing very well, mainly because the class sizes are so big and I feel like I'm bothering the professor if I go to office hours with questions. So, I'm transferring to a private school because I think I'll be a better student. Is this going to be...