Career questions tagged medicine
Prerequisite Classes at a Community College?
Hi everyone, I'm a college student studying on a pre-med track, and I'm planning to take math (calculus) and physics classes at a community college to help reduce the cost of my education. However, I've heard that taking prerequisites like these at a community college might hurt my chances of getting into medical school. I want to save on tuition, but I'm a little scared that this might impact my medical school application. Has anyone had experience with this or can offer advice? Thanks in advance!
Struggled with OChem—Looking for Advice to Improve?
Hi everyone, I unfortunately didn’t pass Organic Chemistry despite asking for leniency, which I wasn’t able to get. Now I’m preparing to retake the course and would love advice on how to do better.
What's a rough draft of my next years in education if I want to be a dermatologist and what should I know?
I'm currently a freshman in community college and just switched my major to Biology to pursue dermatology. I want to transfer to UCLA after community college, but there isn't much info on what my career pathway would look like in dermatology starting off at community college.
Should I accept this administrative volunteer position at a hospital?
I am a freshman in college going pre-med. Should I accept this administrative volunteer position at a hospital? Like handling papers and transporting patients. While it doesn't count as clinical hours, do you still think it is important to have this volunteering position? I need to fulfill 150 hours for it before being able to work in the other volunteering departments in the hospital.
How to become a pharmaceutical technician?
Share your journey & guide aspiring pharmaceutical technicians 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.
Which colleges are good for becoming an anesthesiologist?
which colleges have good a good medical feld
Everything to know about a Veternarian Technician ?
I am looking into going towards becoming a vet tech as one of my career paths and would love to know any and everyone's experience on becoming and being one. What defines a vet tech? How can you become a Vet technician? What are the pros and cons? How long does it generally take to become a vet tech? Can anyone explain the terms of college when becoming one? Are there any degree minors I should take or consider? Do you recommend this career path to others thinking about it? Is becoming a vet technician generally recommended or does a specific person have to become one? What are tough decisions you have to make? Is there any possibilities to travel around the world as one? Let me know, I'd love to hear all about it!
What the requirements for a medicine course?
I feel my calling is in medicine, surgeon to be specific but I actually don,t do well at school. I'm wondering which subjects i should concentrate on to get to medical school after highschool?
What type of doctors work in the ER?
I want to help people and work in a fast paced environment but just don't know what I should be aiming for.
Should I pursue nursing or become a doctor?
I’m a junior in high school, struggling to choose whether I want to be a nurse or doctor. I’ve been looking into careers like an RN, Nurse Practitioner, PA, OBGYN, Internal Medicine, Neurology, and many more. I wouldn’t mind schooling and training for a few years because I enjoy learning about the body, and increasing my knowledge and skills. But I would also like to have time to start a family someday in the future, though education may interfere with that.
How to Ask My Ochem Professor for Leniency?
Hi, I don’t know if this is the right place to ask, but I really need advice. I’m currently failing Organic Chemistry, but I’m only a few points away from passing. This semester has been really hard for me, both academically and personally. I’m trying to figure out if there’s a way to bargain with my professor or what I can do to improve my situation. Has anyone been in a similar position? Is it worth reaching out to my professor to explain my circumstances and see if there’s anything I can do to make up the points? I’d really appreciate any advice on how to handle this. Thanks in advance for your help!
What types of ultrasound examinations do you have the most experience with and why?
what do you think
As a 17 year old kid what should I do as a person also aspiring to study neuroscience to become a neurosurgeon?
I already study it in my free time, do a lot of research about it, and have many medical books, etc. However, having genuine knowledge from an experienced doctor could help me. Even if they aren't in the same medical field as I am, or striving to go into the same field as I am. If there's anyone who is capable of helping me I'd be open to communicating and listening.
What made you guys choose the career you chose? What motivated you to continue to strive towards that goal and why do you still do it to this day?
I'm currently 17 and I will be heading into the neuromuscular system field(Neuroscience) to pursue my life long dream job of being a neurosurgeon so I can save lives.
Is dental school worth it?
I am interested in going into the dental field, but dental school costs so much!! I was wondering if you guys think it is worth it. How much would you think it would cost for both undergraduate and dental school? So is it worth it??
How do I shadow someone in the career field I want to go into? (Multiple questions below)
I am a junior in high school and I really want to shadow a dentist and a sonographer because those are my top two choices. By shadowing it'll help me understand which career path I would rather go into. It would also give me some good experience. HOWEVER, my problem is no one is answering my emails. Has this happened to anyone? Is there anything else I should do? Is there something besides shadowing that will help me gain more insight?
I want to be a anesthesiologist
How can I become an Anesthesiologist, what are the steps I need to take to reach to my goal. And what colleges can I go to become a anesthesiologist.
What are easier ways of studying if you get easily distracted ?
I have experienced trouble with things such as staying on task, focusing, and remaining in one specific place when studying or doing assignments. No matter how clean a room is or empty I end up focusing on such small detail about the room or just lose focus quickly and want to move or go somewhere else. The only thing that I have found to work is studying in the dark as I can't see distractions around me and as long as there's no noise I'm fine. Though this has lead to my eyes becoming strained and red as I'm trying to see my work in the dark. My mom has suggested doing things such as getting evaluated to see if there are things that can help me but I have been unwilling as I feel as it's just a fact that I can't focus but I don't know what to do.
Where are local volunteer opportunities?
Hi! I am a 16 year old girl in the Everett area, I am willing to commute to Seattle or within 45 minutes, I am looking to shadow/volunteer at a hospital, any tips or links I can go to? I wanted to do it soon and not during the summer as I am pursuing other opportunities.
what qualifications will I need to pursue being a combat medic in the future?
sophomore in high school
when working in the health sicence field what are the most positive aspects?
I know there is a lot of them I just want to know a little bit more
How do you know if you would be a good surgeon ?
I’m a very good hands on learner and have a deep interest in anatomy and other subjects but struggled when it comes to math and some sciences does that mean I would get bad grades for pre med and med school or should I go for med school?