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What classes should I take if I'm in the 8th grade if I want to be in the med-field?
I'm in the 8th grade, right now I'm taking health science but I want to know if that is a good start.
How stressful is it working in the medical field?
Is it very stressful with work hours and do you have time to do the things you like?
What AP classes should I take if I want to work in the medical field?
Hi, I'm a ninth-grade student wanting to work in medicine. I am wondering if any AP courses are related to the medical field and if they would increase the chance of getting into a good college.
What are some things I should start doing as a high school senior in order to get prepared for college?
Interested in veterinarian technology and/or healthcare services.
Where do I start ?
What could I do to start my career after I get my GED? Am I able to go to college if I get it still ? Will I be able to build a career still if I’m 19 and barely getting my plans together ?
What if one is passionate about a career but unsure if committing too long to it may make them fall out of interest Is there a better alternative than switching majors?
Currently dedicated to the healthcare pathway and have been for a long time; however, I feel it'd too late to be interested in/ commit to anything else if I eventually decide to discontinue healthcare.
What are somethings you did in high school to help you go into the medical field?
Hi, My name is Cindy and I go by she/her pronouns. I have always wanted to work in the medical field. It wasn't to long ago that I found my passion in working in the ER. There are a few personal reasons that push me to hope to become an MD in the ER. That also brings me to ask a questions on...
What classes can I take in High school to get a head start for the medical field?
So currently I am taking college courses while I'm in highschool. Which is amazing by the way, but I feel like I need to do more or learn more to get on the medical path ahead of me. Is there any classes I take at school or online to learn a little bit more information.
What are the different roles you can work inside of a laboratory?
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What should I do to get a job in healthcare as a college student?
Recruitment tips, extracurriculars, etc.
What are some of the lesser-known healthcare careers?
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I dropped out of medical school; now what?
What are some ways to pivot if you drop out of medical school?
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How has COVID impacted the Public Health landscape?
Specifically infectious diseases!
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Is it worth it to go into medicine? I've seen many issues when it comes to pay, burn out, administrative issues, abd just overall a workplace/balance that is not sustainable nor worth the effort? What are your thoughts on the current treatment of doctors post covid and if the shortage of doctors is due to any specific reason? Thank you!
I just finished my freshman year on the premed path.
How do you know what nursing specialty is right for you?
I’m a sophomore nursing major and I am constantly changing my mind about what I might specialize in
How can dual enrollment help or hurt my college application/experience?
I'm taking dual enrollment classes next year, and plan to throughout high school. These college credits, however, only transfer to state colleges, and a couple others. I also plan on taking some AP classes in later years as well. I plan on both applying to colleges like MIT and state colleges....
What courses and activities can students engage in when attending High School that will help prepare them for the medical / health care field?
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How can I be a successful medical laboratory scientist?
I'm a junior in high school who wants to pursue a career in medical lab sciences. Maybe in diagnostics or research? My favorite classes so far were AP Psychology, Biology, Anatomy, and Chemistry.
What Career advancement paths are there for Medical Technicians?
I'm wondering what and how you would advance in such career, as I'm considering becoming one.
What are some challenges when working as a medical-tech?
I'm interested in becoming a med-tech, though I want to also know some of the challenges I might face in my possible career and how to deal with them.
What is the quickest track to become a clinical lab scientist?
clinical lab scientist
Is there an option of being a microbiologist without working in the clinical area?
I have a bachelor's degree in agronomy, but my biggest dream is to become a microbiologist. The issue is that I wouldn´t say I like the hospital environment or being around clinical samples. So, my doubt is there other areas of microbiology that I can study and work on without being in the...
What classes should I take when I do Dual Enrollment?
For my next school year, I plan on pursuing Dual enrollment and was wondering what classes I should take. The courses that I thought would be good for my future career (Cardiologist) Health Care providers/assistance, Health information management, Health Leisure physical education, Health...
Is it possible to peruse two majors?
I’ve always wanted to go to school for medical assisting but also have always wanted to go for cosmetology. I’ve always found interest in medical especially like front and back office, as well as in hair, nails and makeup.
Is it better to get an associates degrees or just get a certificate for medical assisting?
De anza offers classes so you can get your associates for medical assistant or they also have the option to just get your certificate. I’m not sure which path to take yet and wonder the difference.
Which "people skills" are helpful if you want to work in healthcare??
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I'm in 10th grade and have to think what I want to do in the future, what could be my options?
purchase line hs, into medicine and science, somewhat good at math,
What job would you reccommend for lab work and research other than chemistry and microbiology?
For example, working with cells, tissue, etc. As well as working with microscopes, possible genetic engineering, bacteria.
What is an average day like for Med Techs?
I'm looking into different career paths and I wanted to know what the average day looks like for a medical technician/technologist. What kind of specimen/reagents do you work with? How can I get started down this path?