Favorite Career Options other than MD or DO school
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I would have picked Dentistry if it had to be a healthcare field.
If not, I would have liked to be a historian.
Actually I would have liked to be a historian (I majored in history). Unfortunately, the Ph.D. glut is so huge that there's no employment for it. So I hedged my bets on medicine, and now I'm going to med school.
If not, I would have liked to be a historian.
Actually I would have liked to be a historian (I majored in history). Unfortunately, the Ph.D. glut is so huge that there's no employment for it. So I hedged my bets on medicine, and now I'm going to med school.
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I agree.
However, as of now, i'm really thinking about the thought of pursuing a Ph.D...
I find that I do better intellectually when I can just free my mind, not think about structured science (i.e. medicine, chemistry, biology, etc).
I feel that physics would probably be a best thing for me, and maybe perhaps double majoring in computer science/computer engineering, which both allow for more creativity.
I chose nursing because as a NP you can still prescribe people medication (except for narcotics). I want to work in a clinical setting (Hospital) and don't care about my pay. I mean I'd rather be a doctor but if that falls through I'm not above going to nursing school.
From what I see, becoming a nurse anesthetist is a good job so I guess that. Would easily get a good living (6 figures) and it doesn't seem like their job is real tough..
If not medical though, I really don't know what. I prefer having no back ups; makes me work harder 😀
If not medical though, I really don't know what. I prefer having no back ups; makes me work harder 😀
I would consider pharmacy but it's so over-saturated it isn't even funny.
The only thing i find over-saturated about it is the repetition.
I'm a Chemistry fan so it wouldn't bother me 😀
Just!?!? I've read dropout rates from 50-70 percent for some programs. Some programs are incredibly demanding.
Just!??!?!?!?!?!?
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Nurses heal, doctors diagnose. I feel like if the pay was higher more would of chosen that over dentistry.
It was poorly phrased on my part. Haha. I mean only PhD as in PhD without the MD.
King of the Hill.
whenever I'm feeling upset, I sit back and dream of pimping like Hank
Always makes me feel better.
whenever I'm feeling upset, I sit back and dream of pimping like Hank
Always makes me feel better.
When I first heard him say that I Laughed so hard! That entire episode had me LOL'ing
I actually had that as a ring tone too
When I first heard him say that I Laughed so hard! That entire episode had me LOL'ing
I actually had that as a ring tone too
i need his "baaaaaahhh" tho
i'm 23...it makes me happy you kids still watch King of the Hill
Lol.
I'm surprised dentistry beats both Nursing and Podiatry. Only 1 veterinary surprises me too.
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I'm surprised from the amount of dentistry. Didn't expect that many people to be interested in it, but I guess I understand why. I just think nursing is better
I wonder, we got any proctologists out there?
I'm surprised from the amount of dentistry. Didn't expect that many people to be interested in it, but I guess I understand why. I just think nursing is better
I wonder, we got any proctologists out there?
For me I would choose in this order:
-Podiatry (Mainly because it involves surgery 🙂
-Nursing
-Dentistry
-Research
-Pharmacy
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People aren't educated enough about podiatry, and they have an inferior complex.
Oh also another thing I would be interested is Computer Science.
Oh also another thing I would be interested is Computer Science.
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I agree. Podiatry seems like a great career. I've heard that podiatry schools offer great financial aid and the lifestyle is amazing.
As for computer science: That's what I would do if I didn't do healthcare. I'm interested in both technology and healthcare. That's why I want to do surgery. I predict surgeries will get more and more technical.
I chose:
I'd also be interested in Computer Science and/or Mathematics. Right now, I'm interning at a financial institution and I'm surrounded by mathematicians and computer programmers everyday I go to work. Intellectually stimulating environment unlike the front office.
- Research
- Pharmacy
- Dentistry
- Veterinary
I'd also be interested in Computer Science and/or Mathematics. Right now, I'm interning at a financial institution and I'm surrounded by mathematicians and computer programmers everyday I go to work. Intellectually stimulating environment unlike the front office.
Probably something in healthcare policy or even healthcare business.
