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What exactly is it a general surgeon operates on?
Do general surgeons operate on only the abdominal area, or do they also get to do surgeries relating to the brain, or the heart, or the lungs?
#career #doctor #general-surgeron #surgeon #medicine
Majors as pre-med?
So I'm going to be a freshman in college this upcoming year, and I am majoring in dietetics. I am really interested in health and medicine especially when it is food related. I love the idea of being a dietitian, but I don't think that it will be challenging enough for me to be happy. I...
What kind of career can you do if you want to work with babies?
I know I want to work with babies, however, I don't know what job to pursue. I'd like to do more serious stuff for my job, but i'm scared that i'd probably mess something up and not be able to help the patient. I'm thinking about becoming a nurse that works with babies, but only does minor...
Is it possible to become a doctor and still be home with your family?
My dream is to become an important doctor. I'm just worried that i'd be workong too much that i wouldn't be able to see my husband and kids much. I just don't want to be that type of parent that's always working and never has time for their kids. #doctor #medical-field #medicine #doctors
Prereqs for Med School?
I know that medical schools typically require you to have one year of biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics. Would Anatomy & physiology, biochemistry, or microbiology cover the biology part? (I'm taking all of them) Also, if I end up not taking a lab for half of semester in...
Does anybody know how many years in would take to be a heart surgeon, bone surgeon, or neurosurgeon?
#medicine #surgeon #neurosurgeon #orthopedics #surgery
Is MIT a good college to go to if I want to become a pediatrician?
When I grow up I want to be a pediatrician. I want to find out more information about colleges. #medicine #healthcare #pediatrics #college #majors
Neonatal Surgeon
I am looking into options as to what I want to major in. Does anyone have feedback on neonatal surgery?
#surgery #neonatal #infants #peds #medicine
How much do you make as a heart surgeon?
I'm looking to be a medical surgeon and make enough money or more to go to Japan #surgeon #medicine #salary #heart-surgeon
What I need to major in oder to be a pediatrician?
What kind of classes in need #pediatric-nursing #medicine #pediatrics #college-majors #pediatrician
What is the process for getting and working in a surgical residency?
#medicine #surgery #residence-life #residency #doctor
I want to become a neurosurgoen in the future
What advice can you give me to help me achieve my goals? Do you enjoy doing neurosurgery? What steps did you take to become a neurosurgeon? What are some challenges you faced along the way? How many years did it take you to get to where you are know? What collage did you go to? How did you pay...
How do you really know what medical field you want to focus on?
Anything related to Medicine catches my attention and I am Willing to dedicate my life to studying and researching and assisting those in need.
#career-counseling #medicine #hospital-and-healthcare #doctor #nurse #nursing #healthcare #research
Psychology or Pre-med for Psychiatry?
I want to be a Psychiatric. Do I major in Psychology or Pre-med?
#Psychology #Medicine #psychiatry #psychiatrist #healthcare #college #college-major
What qualities and grades do medical schools look for in a student?
Is it like normal college qualities or higher standards? #medicine #med-school #medicine-school #doctor #healthcare #hospital-and-healthcare #grades #applications #college
What degrees, classes, and qualifications should I pursue if I want to be a surgeon?
How do those choices/ classes affect me and how are they helpful?
#surgeon #surgery #doctor #medicine #healthcare
What grade averages do I need
When I attend college and decide my major what grade averages do I need to he able to become a pediatrician? Study habits? #pediatrics #college #pediatrician #medicine #grades #healthcare
What kind of medical-related jobs are med schools looking for?
I hope to go to medical school after I graduate. I know there is a lot that medical schools want to see on your application even before you apply. I have heard from some other med students that you need to have some form of job experience or volunteer experience in a hospital with patients. I...
For students studying medicine, would it be more beneficial to study in the U.S. rather than abroad?
Would it be easier to find jobs if you study in the U.S. or would it be the same if you studied abroad
#medicine #training-delivery
What is the most important thing medical schools look for besides your GPA or MCAT?
I have all of these options and I know I need to do something to show on my application. It is nice to be involved and well rounded. #medicine #med-school -school #doctor #admissions #college-admissions
What classes can I take during my senior year that will help me progress in a biomedical field.
I have finished most of my required classes in high school. I want to know what classes will be most beneficial for me to take my senior year, besides AP classes that count as prerequisites. I want to spend the least amount of time in college and still get my biomedical engineer degree....
Nursing Jobs Available
I am going into Nursing school and was wondering what options there are for jobs upon graduation. #nursing #nurse #medicine #healthcare
What colleges should I go if I want to become a Cardiothoracic Surgeon?
I want to become a heart surgeon. #surgeon #doctor #healthcare #cardiology #medicine
What specific roles does a gynecologist perform as opposed to a PA or nurse?
I'm very set on heading into gynecology in my future however I'm having trouble deciding how far I want to go with it. Primarily I'm wondering who does most of the work and interaction with patients at a clinic? Is a nurse or the doctor themselves usually performing tests and exams, consulting...
I am really interested in being in the medical field, but I don't like school. What career lets me be involved with a medical career but doesn't require over 5 years of additional schooling after high school?
#medicine #medicine-school #healthcare #healthcare
What other jobs can you do with a medical doctorate degree?
I do plan on practicing medicine, but I want to know what other options are at my disposal in case that I do not want to do so anymore. #medicine #nutrition #wellbeing #opportunities #family
What influenced you to be apart of the medical field?
#college #school #medicine #health
How can you decide your career for the rest of your life?
I like to think of myself as a Renaissance Man. I strive my hardest to be great at everything. I find it confusing how people are able to single out a specific occupation that they can commit to for the rest of their life. If someone can help me with what I should do to figure out what job I...
How do I know which career path is right for me?
I am interested in medicine and going to medical school but I have a deep rooted interest in forensics and criminal justice. How do I know what choice to make? #medicine #forensics #forensic-science
How do you know medical school is “for you?”
Being young it is easy to say you want to be a doctor, but with little to no exposure it’s hard to know if you’re cut for it. How does one know that they should attend medical school if they are unsure before they get into college?
#medschool #doctor #medicine
Which major can I get to become a pediatrician?
I am going to Portland State University, so I want to know which specific major it is. Also, it will help me to be prepare for specific class for the right major. #majors #college #pediatrics #medicine #health #healthcare #major
What’s the best major to pursue in order to become a neurosurgeon
I have little guidance from family members due to their lack of knowledge about college, therefore I’d like to have a better idea of what I’m getting into. I’ve narrowed down the choices to cellular and molecular biology and biomedical sciences. Are either of these two good choices or no? If...
What ways helped you to study throughout college if your major was health science/chemistry/biology with a concentration of pre-med with the intention of becoming a doctor?
I just need to some tips on studying throughout college. #doctor #hospitalandhealthcare #medicine
If I want to be premed, do I have to be really really good in my science courses?
I have struggled a little bit in high school in my science courses. Will this affect me?
#medicine #help #thanks
How Much Education Would You Need to be a Dermatologist?
My name is Christina .A, and I am an 8th grader at Pikeville High School in Pikeville, KY. I know I am very young, but I am interested in the field of dermatology. I do science academics and I am in a Verizon Innovative Camp. I am wondering how much education you need to be a dermatologist....
Medical Schools?
What are some of the best medical schools in Texas for an Obstetrician ? #career-paths #medicine #obgyn #health #professional
What are some methods to reduce the cost of medical school/pay off debt effectively?
Even though medical school is several years away for me, I would like to be prepared in advance. I've seen that med school is quite the hassle in terms of finances and debt, but that the result is worth it, including the income from a residency after med school. Are there any other ways to...
What should my major be as an undergrad if I want to attend medical school?
What major would be best to have as an undergraduate if I later want to attend medical school? Would it be something like biology, chemistry, or biochemistry? Or include something like psychology or sociology? Double majors and dual-degrees would be an option, but what do med school...
Should I look into going to my local community college to take all the basic college courses?
I live thirty minutes away from my local community college and was interested in taking all the typical courses that all college students have to take. It would be at a much cheaper price than at a price from the university. Would this be a good investment #medicine
Is becoming any type of surgeon worth it in the end?
When I ask if it's worth it I mean is it worth it financially, mentally, etc. I've always been interested in the medical field but at the beginning of my junior year, my interest really sparked up, it's all I think about 24/7. I have a strong passion for the medical field but I'm not sure what...
Is the amount of work and school to become a medical student worth it?
I’ve been very interested in the medical field except I do not want to go to school for all my life. Are there any jobs in the medical field that do not require so much school but still make good money? #school #medicine
What hobbies or classes should I be taking in high school if I want to become a Pediatrician?
By taking the classes in high school it will better help me understand when I transition into college my first year.#medicine #help #high-school-students
What must I do during my undergraduate years to get into medical school?
#college #school #medicine
How many times have you changed your career path?
As a person who wants to become a doctor, I sometimes think about the road ahead. I know that it is a very demanding and hard road so sometimes I wonder if I can even make it. So, to anyone reading this that is pursuing the path of medicine, how many times have you changed your career path and...
How do you know if you're even capable of doing well in college?
I'm not sure whether I should attend college. It's a lot of money and I'm not sure if i can grow and learn in it. #college #medicine #nursing #money
When do I need to know what kind of physician I want to be?
I am interested in a lot of areas for medicine, but I'm worried that I know what exactly I want to be when I need to decide. I'm looking forward to rotations in med school, but do I need to know what I want to be before then? #medicine #student
How many years will I need to complete to be a RN?
I want to be a RN, but I don't want to stay in school all my life. #medicine #school #lazy #college