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If I am planning on majoring in something like Psychology or Pre-Med, would it be strange/frowned upon to minor in a language or possibly have a double minor including a language and some other science?
I have taken three levels of Psychology in my high school: gifted, on-level, and AP, and have enjoyed the vast range that this subject offers. I'm planning on going to medical school after college, however I am a first-generation American from my family, so my family and I are not familiar with...
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How do you stay motivated?
Hi, I'm a sophomore in high school. And I know that it is EXTERMELY early for me already to lack motivation, but I'm taking all these hard AP/IB classes that have ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO with what I want to be when I'm older. So I was just wondering if anyone has any tips on how to stay...
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Is it possible to finish premed in 2 years?
I feel like studying for 8 years and then spending a couple more years in an internship is a very long time. I'm wondering whether it is possible to speed up the processes by finishing premed in two years. I know that two years might not sound like a lot of saving, but I feel like it is....
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If i'm going to be a psychiatrist what would my gross be?
I'm asking because I would like to know what I would earn if I'm a psychiatrist #psychology #pre-med #psychiatry
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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
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Is focus on a specific field or exploration of many different fields better for getting into med school?
I'm interested in being either a researcher or a doctor/surgeon of some sort. #pre-med #research #medicine #hospital-and-health-care
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How should someone pursuing a career in the health field receive clinical experience?
What are some good ways to obtain clinical experience to prepare for a career in health professions or in preparation of applying to post graduate schools? #health #pre-med #research #volunteering #volunteer
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Is there any religious discrimination in the medical field?
I'm a covering Muslim female in high school and I'm greatly considering a career in the medical field. However, I want to get an idea of what I may need to face in the professional world considering what I face in my day-to-day life. Thanks in advance :) #doctor #nurse #professional #health...
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What are some different medical specializations (or types of doctors) that involve reproduction, babies, or helping people have children?
I'm very interested in reproduction and helping people have children, but the only career option I'm familiar with is OB/GYN. #doctor #medicine #pre-med #babies #reproductive-health
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Can anyone clear up the hierarchy of Doctor?
I want to be a doctor and was just was wondering what the progression was from first year of medical school till your at the top. Also what is the top? What kind of titles do certain Doctor have? #doctor #medicine #healthcare #health #pre-med
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Is the demand for people going into the medical field increasing?
I am a high school senior commited to going into the medical feild and curious about the system #medicine #pre-med #family-medicine #internal-medicine
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Is it difficult to go to Med school with an anthropology major?
I really like my major, but I've heard its career prospects are not promising. #pre-med #anthropology
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About how long would it take to become an Oncologist?
I have a great passion to become an oncologist due to life experiences therefore I was wondering how long does it take. Either way, I'm always going to want to follow that career path #pre-med #oncology
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What majors would you recommend in college in order to become an Emergency Room Physician
I am asking this question because I am a junior in high school getting ready to apply for college and I would like some advice. #pre-med
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What would be the best option; becoming a surgical technician first, then becoming an emergency physician's assistant or vice versa?
Im really stuck on either being surg tech or an emergnecy PA and after weighing my options i dont know which to choose from #pre-med #physician #emergency-medicine #surgical-assisting
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Does studying abrod help you when it comes to appying to medical schools or is there something more important I should devote my time to?
I would like to attend medical school once I graduate college, but so many schools have the opportunity to study abroad. I was wondering where it would be best to spend my money. #doctor #medicine #professor #pre-med #phd
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Going into college, how do I balance pursuing a career as a famous actor and a pediatrician?
I am a senior about to graduate high-school. I want to be a famous actor and am set on being a pediatrician too. I've been told doing both is impossible, but that won't stop me from doing what I love. There is so much to learn in each field and I love helping people. Both careers give me that...
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What major works best for a soon to be Pre-Med student but also allows a back-up plan?
I plan on pursuing Pre-Med in college, however I must declare a major. I want to choose something that I can also rely on (like a back-up) if I decide that Medical School isn't for me. Of course, I don't plan on quitting, but I'm worried that if something were to happen then I would be stuck...
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My science class is having us explore careers for an assignment. Do doctors actually use science like biology and chemistry and physics, or do you learn what you need to know in medical school?
#biology #doctor #medicine #medical #science #doctor #medicine #medical
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Are there any activities outside of class that you did in high school or college that helped you become a doctor or medicical professional
medical #medicine #medicine #doctor #college #medical #medical #medical-school
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Are there different types of doctors and how much do they differ in what you have to study in college or after college
medicine doctor #medicine #doctor #healthcare #medical #premed
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what do radiologists do and how is it different from other types of doctors? Is a radiologist a surgeon
#doctor #medicine #healthcare #medical #dentist
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How can I tell which medical field is the best for me?
I can't wait to start my career in medicine, but there are so many options of what to go into, and I'm currently debating between a few different fields. How do I know which field is the best for me? I was thinking about dermatology, gynecology, radiology, and pediatrician. #medicine...
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What is my best route to becoming a neurosurgeon?
I am a junior and have wanted to be one for as long as I can remember. I am wondering like what sort of minors I should look into and how to set myself up best for success. #college #doctor #medicine #surgeon
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is residency after med school done with a plastic surgeon if you're looking to become one?
high school student looking into becoming a plastic surgeon #premed #doctor #medicine #surgeon #surgery
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Can I major in accountancy and go to med school?
I chose accountancy because it's indemand but i know time will come, sooner or later my heart will find it's way to medicine because I really want to be a surgeon. Help me what to do if I graduate in bs accountancy and decided to go to med school after . Thank you for ur answer #premed #doctor...
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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...
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How can I complete medical school while working?
I want to be a doctor, but worry about the financial burden of undergraduate and medical school. I am an independent student financially supporting myself. I am looking for tips on how to find a job with flexible hours and navigating school requirements. #doctor #medicine #premed...
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I want to become a doctor, but I am not good at physics. What should I do?
#life-sciences #physics #science #doctor #hospital-and-health-care
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What's one thing nobody told you about being a doctor?
What's one thing nobody told you about being a doctor? #doctor #medicine #hospital-and-health-care #science
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Is being a pediatrician worth all the time and money?
I'm not sure what I want to become when I grow up but, I'm really considering becoming a pediatrician. No one in my family has ever been in the medical field so I have no idea what to expect. #pediatrics #doctor #medicine #hospital-and-health-care #science
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how much do doctors make
#hospital-and-health-care #pediatrics #medicine #doctor #medicine #pediatrics #hospital-and-health-care
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What is the best major when wanting to become an anesthesiologist?
As an upcoming college freshman, I'm unsure what to choose as my major. #doctor #medicine #healthcare #hospital-and-health-care #anesthesia
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What is the differences between a CRNA and an anesthesiologist?
I’m a junior in high school, interested in anesthesia, I’ve job shadowed CRNAS a couple times. Wondering what is the difference between an anesthesiologist and a CRNA. #hospital-and-health-care #premed #healthcare #medicine #doctor #anesthesia
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Is double majoring useful for a doctor?
I am planning on being a doctor and am thinking about double majoring. #doctor #hospital-and-health-care #medicine #healthcare
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What schooling education is required to become an anesthesiologist?
I am a junior and i’ve always been interested in the medical field.
#medicine #doctor #hospital-and-health-care #healthcare
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Was it worth it to do a lot of college to get into the medical field?
I always wanted to go into the medical field and be a nurse practitioner or something else, but I want to be exposed to more options that I’m not thinking of. #nursing #doctor #college #medicine #isitworthit
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I’ve taken biomedical sciences Ap biology and chemistry is this a good start to studying for a medical field job?
I am a junior in high school and have always had a passion for medicine and medical activities. I hope to become a doctor but I am not sure what kind or what schools to look at for college. # #medicine #doctor #medical-school #biology
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What are some tips for getting into the medical field?
I am a freshman in high school and have always dreamed of being in the medical field. Specifically either dermatology or OB-GYN.
#medicine #healthcare #doctor #dermatology #obgyn
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Would it be possible for me to get into medical school if I start out undergrad at a community college?
I was accepted to several respectable undergrad schools that I applied to, but due to some unforeseen circumstances, my family's financial situation has changed this year. If I attended my local community college (I would also be a part of their honor program, which guarantees that my credits...
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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
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When is it suitable to plan, implement and conduct research when entering medical school?
I am asking this question because most students planning on attending medical school find it difficult as to what is the right time to engage in a suitable research project without any form of hindrances. #medicine #pre-med
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Why do most individuals that have a pre-med track do their major in biology?
Hi, I am currently a senior in high school who will be attending college this fall semester. I aspire to become a doctor one day. I understand that I would have to be on the pre-med track in college to be considered by medical schools. I am a little confused on my major right now. I did ask a...
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What type of schools and how many should a pre medical student apply to?
There's so many great schools out there for pre med studies and I can't narrow down my choices even to a top 10! Are there certain schools I should or shouldn't be applying to? #school #pre-med #field-applications #medicine #college #college-major #higher-education
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My guidance counselor suggested that I take at-least 3 years of my foreign language. I am trying to go to a good pre-med college, and she told me that many want to see at-least 3 years. What is the best option for me?
I am going into 11th grade and have had trouble deciding my foreign language. I am doubling science courses and am not that good at language. I also want to continue my passion for Computer Science. #college #higher-education #guidancecounsler #pre-med #language
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How have you reacted to the people who have told you that you don't have what it takes to become a doctor/surgeon?
I'm a high school junior who has always wanted to become someone important in the medical field. The duty to help people to the best of my ability is something I want to pursue. However, an obstacle that I've faced is the belittling of my abilities to do so. So I would like to know how certain...
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Medicine is a tough field to study in so what motivated you to continue studying it even through hard times?
I've always known that studying medicine wasn't easy. Personally knowing people who have stepped off the pre-med track has made me wonder what exactly has encouraged those who are now doctors to continue. Getting answers from those who have experienced this first hand is something that will...