Career questions tagged medical
Are these sufficient enough classes for my career interests?
How is everyone? Hello, Y'all I have a question. I am an aspiring doctor who is a freshman in high school. My current High School course plan includes these classes I have a choice in taking (not English): 10th Grade (Algebra 2 A, Chemistry A, Government+Economics H, Marketing A, IB Physics A). Junior year consists of these (IB Pre-Calculus A, IB History of the Americas H, IB/AP Biology Year 1, IB Business Management, AP Chemistry H, and Health Care Technologies 1 A). Lastly, my Senior year consists of (IB/AP Calculus A, IB 20th Century Topics, IB/AP Biology Year 2, IB/AP Advanced Physics 2 H, and Human Body Systems A) Are these solid enough classes if I do well to get into my dream schools? The University of Michigan and the University of Florida? I plan on taking all the available exams to attempt college credit. Thank you to everyone who helps and responds!
Midland
What motivated you to pursue a career in cardiology?
I am looking for a current cardiologist background, their motivation and passion for this career. I need a simple answer. Thank you :)
Cardiff
What do you like most and what do you like least about being a medical administrative assistant?
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San JoseWhat would be some tips before entering Medical Administrative Assistant?
I'm about to start my program!!
San Jose
what are some specific career paths that help stop human trafficking relating to the medical field
I plan to one day be a pediatrician, but i would like to choose a career path in helping with human trafficking while being in the medical field.
KerrvilleDoctors, why take a gap year?
During the pathway to becoming a doctor, many students take a gap year (or a few) between undergrad and medical school. Why should students consider a gap year? How would you make the most of that gap?
San Francisco
How can I advance in medical assistant?
How can I start?
San Diego
How forgiving are colleges about grades? Do they care about who I am beyond my GPA?
Hello all, I am a sophomore in high school! And how has your day been? I'd like to ask, do colleges care who you are beyond your GPA/resume? Last year, I averaged a 3.5 GPA first semester and a 3.8 GPA second semester. I'm taking half of the APs my friends are, and not taking any AP science courses that colleges like. Only AP Pysch. Last summer, I slipped in heavy (actual, prescribed medication-wise) depression and made measly grades first semester of this year. I'm taking classes I enjoy next year (General Psych and Anatomy Honors), but I won't be taking any APs I can't handle. I really, really, really! want to be a psychiatrist due to my own specific struggles, and I know the prereqs will be extremely difficult... But I'm wondering-do colleges care about who I am, and my story? Will I have a chance to explain my grades is the better question. Or will they just see another discardable applicant?
Portland
How do I start shadowing?
Hello! I’m a freshman in high school and really interested in the medical field. I’m already planning to take health-related courses like sports- medicine and anatomy, and I also hope to earn certifications in the future. However, I want to start shadowing a doctor but have no idea where to start. Could anyone share their experience with shadowing? Thank you!
Auburn
what difficulties did you have trying to join the medical trade?
I'm in the San Jose Job Corps program and I'd like to be a medical assistant but my long-term goal is to be a radiologic tech. the preferred order I'd like to do is medical assistant, LVN/LPN, phlebotomy, then radiologic tech.
San Josewhat steps should I take to get the most amount of money out of being a phlebotomist. What should I become an LVN or LPN? Is it necessary to be an LVN/LPN to be a phlebotomist??
I'm in the San Jose Job Corps program and I'd like to be a medical assistant but my long-term goal is to be a radiologic tech. the preferred order I'd like to do is medical assistant, LVN/LPN, phlebotomy, then radiologic tech
San Jose
What do you enjoy most as an anesthesiologist?
What do you like most about your job?
Austin
What is it like to be a Neuropathologist?
I was wondering if anyone had information about pursuing a career in Neuropathology, what it is like to become a Neuropathologist, and what exactly you do as a Neuropathologist. If you have any information it will be very appreciated!
Moreno ValleyHow can I start a conversation as a new medical student How should I start talking to other seniors? ?
I don't know how to negotiate properly or let's just say I fell nervous that I might say something wrong. Are there anything other medics or seniors like to talk about in medical field or as doctors.
Canada Bay NSW 2046
How is being a medical student like?
Is medicine hard to pursue? Is being a medical student tough?
United States
What advice do you have for sonography students? #Spring25
I am currently taking prerequisite classes to apply for a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. #Spring25
Colorado Springs
Are there any related careers that you think I should consider looking into? Medical assistant
I'm going to be completing my medical assistant certification and was planning to go to LVN and later register nurse just found out about nurse practitioner and still don't completely understand the difference.
Los Angeles
Would you recommend Medical Administrative Assistant as a career for a family member?
I'm going to Job Corps.
San JoseIs shadowing a doctor really helpful for college applications?
Hi! I'm a freshman in high school right now and I've been working towards becoming a cardiologist. I've been looking at different opportunities and I'm wondering if shadowing a doctor will give me an edge when it comes to applying for college. I'm still only fourteen and I think I might be too young but I would like to learn more about this.
New Haven
When first starting as an entry-level medical administrative assistant, how is the pay? Did you have to pick up another job while trying to progress your career?
I'm currently enrolled in the San Jose JobCorp program and am in a split decision between going the security route or going with medical admin assistant.
San JoseHow to become an anesthetic nurse?
Share your journey & guide aspiring anesthetic nurses on their path! Note: Given the growing interest in the medical field, we're inviting our experienced professionals to share their knowledge.
Palo AltoCold emailing and research as a high school student?
I am interested in being involved with research labs and research projects but feel that I cannot do that until college. I live in an area with little large colleges and universities near me so I find it difficult to get involved with research. I am interested in cold emailing professors for research opportunities and was wondering if it was acceptable to be doing that as a high school sophomore. If not, would anyone suggest ways to be involved in research, either paid or unpaid? If you're a professor or have experience would you help answer my questions? Thank you.
Wisconsin
What's the best part of being a medical administrative assistant ?
What's the best part of being a medical administrative assistant
Sedro-WoolleyHow to become a patient care technician?
Tell us everything we need to know to become a patient care technician! Note: Given the growing interest in the medical field, we're inviting our experienced professionals to share their knowledge.
Palo Alto
What should I major in to become a Medical Laboratory Technician
I would like to be a Medical Laboratory Technician but I am not sure what to major in or what college offers this.
New IberiaHow to become a plastic surgeon?
Share your journey & guide aspiring plastic surgeons on their path! Note: We've seen a lot of interest in this career, so we're looking for guidance from our community of professionals.
Palo AltoHow to become a podiatrist?
Share your journey & guide aspiring podiatrists on their path. Note: We've seen a lot of interest in this career, so we're looking for guidance from our community of professionals.
Palo Alto