Michael Cadra, MD, DMD, FACS
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What made you choose the route of becoming a physician instead of pursuing any other medical career and when was your "Aha!" moment.?
I am an an 18 year old high school senior and I've wanted to be a physician/dermatologist since I was about 13. How open should I be to exploring other areas of medicine as I progress through my undergraduate major and then med school. #Spring25
What STEM classes do you recommend taking before taking the MCAT ? (please also recommend classes outside of med school reqs) #Spring2025
I'm starting college this year but I also want to take classes outside of medical school requirements as well as what year I should take them. Thanks!
What advice would you give to pre-med students looking to boost their med school applications if their grades aren’t where they’d like them to be? #Spring25
I am currently a sophomore in college, with a biochemistry major. I was doing well with a 3.5 GPA before I had a bad semester. This semester is well, but I still need some advice because my GPA might not bounce back! I am currently trying to be more involved on campus, but I am not sure if it...
What advice would you suggest for getting into a more competitive school for neurosurgery?
I have a 4.25 GPA, 1532 SAT, and a 34 ACT. I am taking 6 AP classes, in 2 honor societies, participate in sports, and very involved music.
How do I get better at studying and be more focused?
Even though I try to study, I get side tracked really fast and lose focus
What is the ideal route to becoming a dentist?
I want to be a dentist and I was wondering what the ideal path take is. High school classes and extracurriculars/internships. Ideal major.
How 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.
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...
What kind of classes or steps do I need to take in high school and college to become a dentist?
I am currently in highschool and have taken multiple science courses and have taken dual enrollment classes. In college, I am wondering what classes are needed to become a dentist and what major would be the best for me.
Why is it that Doctors are understaffed?
It is commonly known that there aren't many Doctors, but why is that exactly? Is it due to the commitment required? or something else entirely?
What are some high paying jobs in the medical field that mainly work with adults?
I want to get knowledge about all options that will allow me to live a lavish life style while still not working with kids as I don't really have a passion for that
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.
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!
How can I get set up with volunteering opportunities?
I have been a dental assistant for 7 years and am looking for volunteer options to help with my dental school application and process.