Davenport, Florida
How to begin to shadow?
Hello, I am a pre-med student (freshman in college) and I am really worried about not being able to gain shadowing experience because whenever I ask someone how they shadowed they're like "My parents know doctors" and my family don't really know doctors and I feel like that's the only way...
What are the most important things to think about when choosing your major?
I hear about people all the time who get a degree in something completely different from the job they have. Is having a major for the profession you want really important? It it better to get a specialised degree, or something more general? How are we even supposed to decide on a degree? There...
What is it like as a physician assistant?
I'm very interested in pursuing a career in the medical field originally as a physician in the hospital, but many people have told me that it's not worth going to medical school for such a long time, and to become a physician assistant instead. They listed a lot of reasons like having better...
Degree in biology... art/environment/science?
Hello, I graduated last year with a degree in biology in Florida... I've been pre-dental since 2010. I applied last cycle with a GPA of 3.4 and a DAT score of 17. I'm aware my DAT score isn't the best, and considering how competitive the dental career is becoming, I don't expect that to be...
As a Pathologist, is more of your work computer based or in a lab/hospital?
I am interested in pursuing a career in pathology and was wondering what this aspect of the job was like. #medicine #pathologist #pathology
As a Biomedical Engineer, do you typically spend more time working on the computer with models or programs or with prototypes and physical objects?
I am interested in pursuing a career in biomedical engineering and I wanted to know about this specific aspect of working in the field. #biomedical-engineering #biomedical #biomedical-engineer
Preparing for Medical School, what should I focus on the most?
I understand that grades, GPA, and test scores are extremely important when applying for medical school, or anything medical for that matter. I also know that they like to look at 'unique' characteristics that make the applicant stand out, like taking a different major than the generic ones....
Optometry vs. Ophthalmology- Should I be worried that the MDs will take over the ODs?
I am interested in pursuing Optometry, which means I would need to take the OAT, and go into Optometry school. However, if you go through with Medical school, and the MCAT, one could become an Ophthalmologist. I don't want to begin following the Optometry route if the MDs could take over the...
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...
What is a profession you would go into with a degree in PR?
You have graduated with a PR degree but what sort of job do you end up with? #jobs #after-college #pr
How do law firms choose their new hires?
When you are going through law school are they already looking for people or do they not look until you have already graduated? #law #lawyer
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