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What are some careers in the medical field that don’t directly involve being with patients?
#medicine #medical #science
How does working long hours affect your relationships, hobbies, and interests?
I'd like to direct this question mainly to those in the medical field because that is what I'm looking to go into, but any insights are greatly appreciated! Even as a high school student I've had to put some of hobbies and interests on the back burner because of all of the school work and...
What are some of the best ways for a high schooler to learn more about the medical field?
I will be attending GHS's MedEx Academy (internship/volunteering at local hospitals) this summer and will be taking Biology II honors this coming school year, but I would like to know if there are other recommended ways to learn about healthcare during the school semester while in high...
What makes a good pre-med program?
Pre-med programs are often extremely diverse, and offer courses in a wide variety of studies. Which of these courses best prepare students for the MCAT and for medical schools? What type of courses best suit a student following a path in medicine? #classes #medicine #collegeclasses #career #mcat
How do you prepare, mentally, for the rigorous demands of the medical field? And at what point in postsecondary schooling and training does it get the worst? When does it lighten up?
As I said in my previous question, I will be a freshman in college next fall. I've known for a while now that I want to pursue a career in the medical field. I work very hard and I am passionate towards what I do, and I have faced a lot of adversity. No one in my family has a career in...
What is a day to day schedule for an Orthopedic Surgeon?
Day in the life of an orthopedic surgeon. What is something that you do every day and something that happens, but isn't common. Also can you talk about a specialization in sports med if possible
#orthopedics #surgeons #sportsmedicine #medicine
Colleges with the best medical programs?
I'm a CareerVillage staff member and I'm posting this because we know that many young people are looking for the answer to this question. This is among the most popular questions searched by youth, and we're hoping you will take a moment to share your response to it. Thank you! #college...
Challenges ahead of me as I seek my goal of being a Doctor?
What type of Road Blocks do I face as a minority female entering the Biology/Pre-Medicine fields for college? #biomedical #biology #doctor #physician #medical-field #medicine
What motivated you to continue on with school?
I know I have a long road ahead of me as I start this journey of one day becoming a doctor. For all those Doctors out there. Can you offer some advice on what you did to keep you motivated to stay the course and never give up on yourself even when times got hard. #doctor . #physician....
What exactly is it a general surgeon operates on?
Do general surgeons operate on only the abdominal area, or do they also get to do surgeries relating to the brain, or the heart, or the lungs?
#career #doctor #general-surgeron #surgeon #medicine
Majors as pre-med?
So I'm going to be a freshman in college this upcoming year, and I am majoring in dietetics. I am really interested in health and medicine especially when it is food related. I love the idea of being a dietitian, but I don't think that it will be challenging enough for me to be happy. I...
Prereqs for Med School?
I know that medical schools typically require you to have one year of biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics. Would Anatomy & physiology, biochemistry, or microbiology cover the biology part? (I'm taking all of them) Also, if I end up not taking a lab for half of semester in...
Does anybody know how many years in would take to be a heart surgeon, bone surgeon, or neurosurgeon?
#medicine #surgeon #neurosurgeon #orthopedics #surgery
Is MIT a good college to go to if I want to become a pediatrician?
When I grow up I want to be a pediatrician. I want to find out more information about colleges. #medicine #healthcare #pediatrics #college #majors
Neonatal Surgeon
I am looking into options as to what I want to major in. Does anyone have feedback on neonatal surgery?
#surgery #neonatal #infants #peds #medicine
How much do you make as a heart surgeon?
I'm looking to be a medical surgeon and make enough money or more to go to Japan #surgeon #medicine #salary #heart-surgeon
What I need to major in oder to be a pediatrician?
What kind of classes in need #pediatric-nursing #medicine #pediatrics #college-majors #pediatrician
What is the process for getting and working in a surgical residency?
#medicine #surgery #residence-life #residency #doctor
I want to become a neurosurgoen in the future
What advice can you give me to help me achieve my goals? Do you enjoy doing neurosurgery? What steps did you take to become a neurosurgeon? What are some challenges you faced along the way? How many years did it take you to get to where you are know? What collage did you go to? How did you pay...
How do you really know what medical field you want to focus on?
Anything related to Medicine catches my attention and I am Willing to dedicate my life to studying and researching and assisting those in need.
#career-counseling #medicine #hospital-and-healthcare #doctor #nurse #nursing #healthcare #research
Psychology or Pre-med for Psychiatry?
I want to be a Psychiatric. Do I major in Psychology or Pre-med?
#Psychology #Medicine #psychiatry #psychiatrist #healthcare #college #college-major
What qualities and grades do medical schools look for in a student?
Is it like normal college qualities or higher standards? #medicine #med-school #medicine-school #doctor #healthcare #hospital-and-healthcare #grades #applications #college
What degrees, classes, and qualifications should I pursue if I want to be a surgeon?
How do those choices/ classes affect me and how are they helpful?
#surgeon #surgery #doctor #medicine #healthcare
What grade averages do I need
When I attend college and decide my major what grade averages do I need to he able to become a pediatrician? Study habits? #pediatrics #college #pediatrician #medicine #grades #healthcare
What kind of medical-related jobs are med schools looking for?
I hope to go to medical school after I graduate. I know there is a lot that medical schools want to see on your application even before you apply. I have heard from some other med students that you need to have some form of job experience or volunteer experience in a hospital with patients. I...
For students studying medicine, would it be more beneficial to study in the U.S. rather than abroad?
Would it be easier to find jobs if you study in the U.S. or would it be the same if you studied abroad
#medicine #training-delivery
What is the most important thing medical schools look for besides your GPA or MCAT?
I have all of these options and I know I need to do something to show on my application. It is nice to be involved and well rounded. #medicine #med-school -school #doctor #admissions #college-admissions
What classes can I take during my senior year that will help me progress in a biomedical field.
I have finished most of my required classes in high school. I want to know what classes will be most beneficial for me to take my senior year, besides AP classes that count as prerequisites. I want to spend the least amount of time in college and still get my biomedical engineer degree....