i'd like to refer you to this from the IM forum. please, feel free to laugh.
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Hi, I'm very interested in learning about the brain, so I thought that neurology would be the thing for me. But after talking to a few people, they said that:
1. just because you like learning about the brain, it doesn't mean you'll like neurology.
2. to go into something else because neuro doesn't make as much money as others.
If neuro isn't for people who like brains, then what is?! And also, do neurologists earn enough money to buy a big house and Mercedes E-Class (about 50k)? I know it's dumb but I'm a materialistic person, and since I will spend X money on med school, I want to make sure that the job I do will pay off given the hardwork and money I'll put in.
Any help is appreciated. THANKS!!
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Alright, I am pretty sure that I want to do dent over med school (don't comment on my sn, it's old). But I wanted to know what type of dentist or specialist earns the most money on average. I know region makes a difference, so lets say that I live in Virginia, North Carolina, Florida, or some other Mid-Atlantic/Southern state.
Enlighten me dent students....I am not worthy!
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Originally Posted by internist88
Hi, I am actually a high school student that is very interested in doing either GI, Cardiology, or oncology. My parents however believe that because I'll probably wind up getting a 3.7 gpa (assuming worst case scenario since I'm a junior now) in high school that I should give up internal medicine since there is a lot of competition for not only med school, but also to try and get a residency in those fields. Is this true and should I stop trying and focus on something else, or is it still reasonable for me to try? I do have the desire to go through all the training; that's a non-issue, but I'm just wondering if I should stop and move on because it's unrealistic. Thanks for any help that you can give, especially since I know that this is strange! I'm only asking you guys because you have all been through the system whereas they haven't.
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Is the DAT harder than the MCAT?
Also, is dentistry seriously harder than medicine? The reasons people cite for this to be true are:
1. The DAT is harder than the MCAT (any truth to this?)
2. There are fewer spots for rescidencies.
3. Its harder to "break into" the profession in terms of getting a job
any truth to any of this, especially the MCAT thing because that and the DAT are the things that I'm most concerned about right now
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What is a site where I can find official pharmacy school rankings?
Also what type of pharmacists own the most (without holding an executive position) and how much do they make?
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I'm wondering if vets are as "poor" so to speak as people say they are. As in, do they really earn less than 150k cuz a surgeon or something can still get sued and stuff, so doesn't their job demand that they earn more to compensate for this and the pressures just like a doctor?
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Originally Posted by DentStud
I wanted to start a new forum for those who have interest in Oral & Maxillofacial surgery here! Anyone with anything interesting to share relating to the practice of or residency training please post your message here!
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Just wondering what are the salaries of all the major IM specialities ie derm, cards, GI, Pul, and hem/onc. I'd especially like to know the salaries of Pul and hem/onc if you don't have time for all of them. Thanks in advance!! (btw please post the actual url and don't just say visit the nike website or something)