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Elizabeth
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Sedro-Woolley, Washington
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what do medical students do? why should you become a medical student? how can you become one?
what are three important things i should know about being a clinical medical asst?
what does a typical day look like working CMA or OBGYN?
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Caleb Lindsey
Nursing Assistant
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Hi Elizabeth,
A CMA (Clinical Medical Assistant) works as a member of a care team in a doctors office. Responsibilities often include checking patient vital signs and other health information, answering phone calls from patients, and cleaning up exam rooms after patient encounters, although these responsibilities will vary from practice to practice.
To answer your question, 3 things you should know about being a CMA:
1. Many practices requires you to be graduated from a certified Medical Assistant program. You can often find these at community colleges and vocational education centers, so if you are interested in becoming one, I would start looking in those places.
2. As a CMA, your schedule will most likely be working Monday - Friday from 8 am - 4:30 pm (although this schedule will vary from practice to practice). You will likely NEVER have to work weekends or nights as a CMA.
3. Being a CMA can be a stepping stone to pursuing further education in healthcare, such as a nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or medical doctor. These programs often ask about prior clinical experiences, so having that CMA background can be a valuable asset to have if that is your goal.
Thank you for your question and best of luck to you!
A CMA (Clinical Medical Assistant) works as a member of a care team in a doctors office. Responsibilities often include checking patient vital signs and other health information, answering phone calls from patients, and cleaning up exam rooms after patient encounters, although these responsibilities will vary from practice to practice.
To answer your question, 3 things you should know about being a CMA:
1. Many practices requires you to be graduated from a certified Medical Assistant program. You can often find these at community colleges and vocational education centers, so if you are interested in becoming one, I would start looking in those places.
2. As a CMA, your schedule will most likely be working Monday - Friday from 8 am - 4:30 pm (although this schedule will vary from practice to practice). You will likely NEVER have to work weekends or nights as a CMA.
3. Being a CMA can be a stepping stone to pursuing further education in healthcare, such as a nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or medical doctor. These programs often ask about prior clinical experiences, so having that CMA background can be a valuable asset to have if that is your goal.
Thank you for your question and best of luck to you!
Martin Schoen
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Martin’s Answer
You are asking excellent questions, but, also they are not coherent to each other. A medical student is exactly as it sounds. After acceptance, you spend the first 2 years studying the sciences, such as anatomy, physiology, microbiology, etc. The next 2 years after that is spending some time rotating to different clinical situations to begin applying this knowledge, while being directly supervised. In the US a medical assistant is exactly as it sounds. You spend your day assisting nurses, doctors and similar providers in direct patient care.
Kleber Jose da Silva
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What Do Medical Students Do?
Medical students are individuals enrolled in medical school, training to become doctors. Their activities include:
1. Learning Medical Sciences:
Study subjects like anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, and pharmacology.
Develop an understanding of the human body, diseases, and treatments.
2. Clinical Training:
Attend hospitals, clinics, and healthcare settings.
Shadow doctors, interact with patients, and learn to diagnose and treat illnesses.
3. Practical Skills Development:
Practice skills like taking medical histories, performing physical examinations, and basic procedures (e.g., suturing, taking blood).
4. Research:
Participate in research projects to advance medical knowledge and learn evidence-based medicine.
5. Exams and Assessments:
Prepare for rigorous exams to test theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
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Why Should You Become a Medical Student?
1. Passion for Helping Others:
A career in medicine allows you to improve and save lives.
2. Intellectual Challenge:
Medicine is a constantly evolving field, offering lifelong learning opportunities.
3. Job Stability and Respect:
Physicians are highly respected and have stable career prospects.
4. Diverse Career Opportunities:
Specialize in various fields, from surgery to psychiatry, or focus on research and teaching.
5. Global Impact:
Contribute to public health, policy-making, or global health initiatives.
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How Can You Become a Medical Student?
1. Preparation in High School:
Focus on sciences like biology, chemistry, and physics.
Maintain high grades and engage in extracurricular activities (e.g., volunteering, shadowing doctors).
2. Undergraduate Education (Varies by Country):
In some countries, medical school begins after high school.
In others (like the U.S.), complete a pre-medical bachelor's degree, focusing on required courses.
3. Entrance Exams:
Pass competitive entrance exams such as the MCAT (U.S.), NEET (India), or BMAT/UCAT (UK).
4. Apply to Medical Schools:
Prepare applications, including personal statements and recommendation letters.
Attend interviews or selection assessments.
5. Acceptance and Enrollment:
Once admitted, commit to several years of intensive education and training.
I hope I helped.
Medical students are individuals enrolled in medical school, training to become doctors. Their activities include:
1. Learning Medical Sciences:
Study subjects like anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, and pharmacology.
Develop an understanding of the human body, diseases, and treatments.
2. Clinical Training:
Attend hospitals, clinics, and healthcare settings.
Shadow doctors, interact with patients, and learn to diagnose and treat illnesses.
3. Practical Skills Development:
Practice skills like taking medical histories, performing physical examinations, and basic procedures (e.g., suturing, taking blood).
4. Research:
Participate in research projects to advance medical knowledge and learn evidence-based medicine.
5. Exams and Assessments:
Prepare for rigorous exams to test theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
---
Why Should You Become a Medical Student?
1. Passion for Helping Others:
A career in medicine allows you to improve and save lives.
2. Intellectual Challenge:
Medicine is a constantly evolving field, offering lifelong learning opportunities.
3. Job Stability and Respect:
Physicians are highly respected and have stable career prospects.
4. Diverse Career Opportunities:
Specialize in various fields, from surgery to psychiatry, or focus on research and teaching.
5. Global Impact:
Contribute to public health, policy-making, or global health initiatives.
---
How Can You Become a Medical Student?
1. Preparation in High School:
Focus on sciences like biology, chemistry, and physics.
Maintain high grades and engage in extracurricular activities (e.g., volunteering, shadowing doctors).
2. Undergraduate Education (Varies by Country):
In some countries, medical school begins after high school.
In others (like the U.S.), complete a pre-medical bachelor's degree, focusing on required courses.
3. Entrance Exams:
Pass competitive entrance exams such as the MCAT (U.S.), NEET (India), or BMAT/UCAT (UK).
4. Apply to Medical Schools:
Prepare applications, including personal statements and recommendation letters.
Attend interviews or selection assessments.
5. Acceptance and Enrollment:
Once admitted, commit to several years of intensive education and training.
I hope I helped.