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Med schools?
What colleges are good for jobs in the medical field?
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Hailey’s Answer
There are so many schools that have good programs. Are there some schools you are already interested in? Or regional areas where you are looking? My suggestion would be to decide those things first and then go from there. Good luck!
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Anna’s Answer
Hey Divya,
I think this is a great question but a bit vague. Do you have a path in mind in which you know you want to go to school for? Once you do, I would recommend looking at programs that align with your interests and goals. From there you can figure out which college you would like to go to and get the job that correlates to that field. Being able to utilize your schools resources like tutoring for courses, joining extra curricular groups that relate to your interests as well as working on networking and meeting individuals in the field you want to be in.
I think this is a great question but a bit vague. Do you have a path in mind in which you know you want to go to school for? Once you do, I would recommend looking at programs that align with your interests and goals. From there you can figure out which college you would like to go to and get the job that correlates to that field. Being able to utilize your schools resources like tutoring for courses, joining extra curricular groups that relate to your interests as well as working on networking and meeting individuals in the field you want to be in.
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Laura’s Answer
It depends on what you want to do! If you want to do be a nurse, respiratory therapist, an XRAY or ultrasound technician (or more), there are great programs at community colleges that are affordable and lead to certification. If you want to be a doctor, therapist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or psychologist, you will need to get a bachelor's degree. You can start with a 4 year college or university or you can start at community college and transfer to a 4 year college. In general, the most affordable school (state or local or community) will give you the highest yield for your time and money.
Look at community college programs
See if there is a health care mentorship program at your school
Volunteer at a local clinic to get some experience and exposure to different health care jobs. You can volunteer at a charity clinic. Volunteer Match is also a great place to look
If you get along with your doctor or dentist, ask them for advice or to shadow for a day or week...
Laura recommends the following next steps:
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Martin’s Answer
Great question, though it's not straightforward to answer. Some colleges focus on specific medical career paths, while others offer a wide range of programs. Based on my experience, unless you're pursuing a career in research or academia, the college you attend doesn't really matter in terms of completing a program, getting licensed, and practicing. Once you graduate and start your career, only a few people will care about where you studied or the program you attended. What matters more is you, your knowledge, and the experiences you can bring to the table.
If you're wondering about which cities might offer better job opportunities, any major city like Boston, New York City, Chicago, Miami, or Los Angeles will have a wide variety of facilities and businesses, giving you more options to choose from.
If you're wondering about which cities might offer better job opportunities, any major city like Boston, New York City, Chicago, Miami, or Los Angeles will have a wide variety of facilities and businesses, giving you more options to choose from.