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How can I know if medical school is the best career path for me?
I have always been fascinated by the medical profession, and I would like to gain some more insight on how a person can gauge whether medical school would be a good career option. #college #medical-school
will going to an OK (not great) college hurt my chances of being accepted into medical school?
OK so a little background about me: Ever since I was little I wanted to become a doctor. I love anything that has to do with health and medicine. Growing up I was always smart, but never a genius. I was never a straight A student. I always gotten a mix of As and Bs, but nothing below a B. I go...
What is it like to be a doctor? Are the many years of education and studying worth it?
I am currently a rising high school senior, and I am interested in pursuing a career in the medical field. I am rather iffy on whether or not I should pursue it, considering the high cost of medical school and many rate of schooling. However, medical health and helping people is truly my...
What are medical school committees looking for in an applicant (research experience, extracurricular/volunteer activities, grade point average,...)?
I am a research postdoc fellow in life sciences. I was recently asked how to get accepted to medical school. This is not really in my field so I figured I should share this question. Hope the answers will be helpful to any student going through the selection process. #doctor #medicine...
Is it worth going through the long years of medical school and residency along with the expenses to become a pediatrician?
I have heard that once you graduate out of medical school and finish your residency, you are in debt and it is often hard to find a job opening. Is this true? #pediatrics #pediatrician #medical-school #medical-education #student-loans #debt
What is the best major to choose for students seeking to go to medical school?
Ever since I was a little girl, the only thing I wanted to be was a doctor. Benjamin Carson has been a role model of mine that has inspired me to dream big, work hard, and never give up. I hope to someday attend Johns Hopkins Medical School like he did. However, I want to ensure that I'm...
When I apply to medical school, do admissions look at what undergrad school I went to?
I am a sophmore in high school and I'm planning on pursing a career in the medical field. I was wondering if the undergrad school I go to is important to get into medical school? Meaning, when applying to medical school, does admissions look at if I went to a UC school or a State school and...
what are different jobs options in medical school?
Im a junior in high school i would like to know what options i can take . #medical-school
If your a pre-med student Is it better to major in the sciences or a major of your choice?
I am a pre-med student and i would like to know which major in sciences or a major of your choice will benefit you when applying for a career or med school #medicine #biology #pre-med #physical-therapy #biotechnology #biochemistry #molecular-biology #bioinformatics
What can I do to prepare for pre-med as a high school freshman?
I am currently a freshman and I want to do my best to prepare for the expense as well as make myself stand out as a candidate when I apply to highly selective universities. #pre-med #college-admissions
To become a profession in the medical field , what are the steps exactly to get there ? Furthermore , what classes should I major in when I go to college ?
I want to become an OB/GYN & I don't know exactly what classes to take or major in when I go to college . #medicine #pre-med -education
What do you personally consider the best strategy to study for the MCAT?
Mainly asking this question because this next year is my junior year of college and I need to start studying for it. #college #doctor #healthcare #pre-med #hospital-and-health-care
Where's the cheapest college to become a doctor in the US?
I want to become a doctor to help people with their health issues and save many lives. #doctor #biology #pre-med #counselor
Is it better to pick a specified major when trying to travel in a Pre-Med track?
I am thinking of majoring in biology and possiblly going Pre-Med. #medicine #biology #healthcare #pre-med #medical-school
How did you choose your specialty in medicine?
What did you do to get a feel for the different fields in medicine and settle for one specifically? #doctor #career #medicine #healthcare #pre-med