Career questions tagged pre-med
Pre-Med is a term used for undergraduate college students who are on track to go to medical school. Popular medical doctor careers include a pediatrician, surgeon, and anesthesiologist. Please read below to find out more. Read more Show less
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!
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.
What is the pathway for a doctor?
What majors can I take for pre-med? How many years does medical school and residency take?
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?
How to Strengthen My Med School Application Beyond Grades?
Hi everyone, I’m looking for ways to make my medical school application stand out beyond just grades. I love helping my community and want to find opportunities that give me both medical experience and a chance to give back. I’ve been thinking about reaching out to medical non-profits for volunteer work, but I’m not sure if that’s a good idea or how impactful it would be.Does anyone have suggestions for finding research opportunities, internships, or other experiences that med schools value? Thanks in advance for your advice!
Was becoming a cardiovascular surgeon worth it? Was going through all the schooling and residency worth it? ?
I'm a high school sophomore doing career research and I'm thinking about becoming a cardiovascular surgeon. I've always been interested in healthcare and becoming a surgeon so I'd love some input.
If you could go back in time and know what you know now about your job, would you still choose to be a cardiovascular surgeon?
I'm a high school sophomore doing career research and I'm thinking about becoming a cardiovascular surgeon. I've always been interested in healthcare and becoming a surgeon so I'd love some input.
What motivated you to be a cardiovascular surgeon ?
I'm a high school sophomore doing career research and I'm thinking about becoming a cardiovascular surgeon. I've always been interested in healthcare and becoming a surgeon so I'd love some input.
What is your favorite and least favorite part about your job as a cardiovascular surgeon?
I'm a high school sophomore doing career research and I'm thinking about becoming a cardiovascular surgeon. I've always been interested in healthcare and becoming a surgeon so I'd love some input.
Affordable Online Certifications for Pre-Med Students?
Hey, does anyone know good certifications for pre-med students that I can do online? I’m looking for something practical, like in healthcare, research, or patient care, and ideally at a reduced cost. Also, how do I get started with them online? Any tips or recommendations would be awesome thanks!
can you work throughout OTA or PTA schooling?
I don't like math and want to be an OTA or a PTA, would this be an issue? I also would like to know if I can work or if it is a very intense program. Please tell me what the difference of a OTA and PTA is. I would prefer to work with kids and helping help out.
A struggling 16 yr old!(pre-med,MBA,Business, fashion)
Hi, I’m currently a 16 year old who recently got homeschooled and in my junior year of high school. I’m on a journey on rediscovering myself of what I’m capable of doing( I’m trying to learn what I’m good at and I’m not and who I am). I used to run my own candy business and it was fun interacting with people and getting their feedback on my candy so it got me thinking for quite some time that I love knowing what I do makes people happy and makes their day a bit better with a snack so I was wondering if something in the medical field or maybe fashion because I like the way fashion is and the way it hold confidence over me maybe can be an option because I don’t want to work where I will be behind a computer while working a 9-5 job. I like helping people, marketing objects, social media, being my own boss, making discoveries. Things to know about me: -I get bored to easily if it’s a repeating cycle of the same day -I like to travel -my family plays a big role - I like to challenge myself - I have an ENTP personality -I want to make an impact on people’s life's - I want to make my make name known in the world and leave history behind
How can I contact professionals to shadow/interview?
I'm a 2nd year bio student and I'm still trying to figure out what I want to pursue. I've been thinking about becoming a physician assistant or medical social worker, but I want to learn more about it before deciding. I volunteer at the hospital rn, but I don't get to interact w any professionals (just the hospitality personnel) I'm not sure how to reach out or who to ask to learn more about their experiences #fall2024
How would I write a research paper, or involve myself in medical research?
I am a sophomore in high school in Wayne, NJ. I would like to write a research paper, work on a medical project, or work with a professional in the medical field and create a project. Where can I start, and what is the process?
Should I be an OBGYN or a midwife?
I really want to be an OBGYN or midwife, but I don't know which one is more suited to what I want to work as. I am really caring and want to deliver babies and take care of the patients but I am also really interested in helping plan the delivery and checking up on the patient. Which would be better for me and how can I see the difference?
What is the difference between Thoracic and Vascular Surgery in relation to Cardiology??
I would like to be a cardiac surgeon and through my research, I have learnt about both cardiothoracic surgery as well as cardiovascular surgery but I can't find a clear distinction between the two,especially the differences and similarities .
What major is best for pre-med?
I am a senior in high school and I am not really sure what to major in. I am interested in Political Science and English Lit but I have heard that you need a science heavy background in order to get into medical school. I am really confused as to what to do? Any advice will be greatly appreciated
How do I know what I want to be because I am currently so confused.?
I want to be something in the medical field, but I don't know what exactly it is. I want to be want to be a surgeon, but then I am not sure about the years it takes, and if it is worth it, but I also wanted to be a dermatologist but looking at those years I feel like I can just become a surgeon because they require the same amount of years and I also don't know if that's worth it. Lastly, I was thinking of becoming a nurse, but I'm not sure because I'm split between all of it and I'm so confused.
What do the work hours look like? How do you maintain work and family time?
I'm a high school student looking into becoming a psychiatrist, but I am looking forward to starting a family in my mid 20's. What do the work hours look like? Would I be spending a lot of time at work, or is it pretty well distributed? If you are a psychiatrist with a family at home, how do you manage your time?