What is the best job/field in health care?

[versace]

I realize that if I posted this in pharmacy the majority would say pharmacy and if posted in dentistry majority would say dentistry, etc. But I couldn't find a general health forum so am just posting it here. Also I don't have time to shadow every single specialty in every single field. So taking into account everything: PA, PT, nurse, pharmacist, doctor, dentist, etc. In terms of lifestyle, salary, autonomy, what is the best health-care occupation and why?

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[2019mdtobe]

hard for me to imagine doing something besides med school (entering this fall) but dentistry seems like a good option in terms of income and life balance

 

[versace]

hard for me to imagine doing something besides med school (entering this fall) but dentistry seems like a good option in terms of income and life balance

What do you think about pharmacy, physical therapy, nursing, or physician assisant?

 

[pd1112]

 

[versace]

and why?

 

[Simpson]

Stop

What part of STOP don't you understand?

 

[versace]

What part of STOP don't you understand?

?

 

[2019mdtobe]

What do you think about pharmacy, physical therapy, nursing, or physician assisant?

I think those are all reasonable options if you are looking for stability, good (but not fantastic) income, and are comfortable not being the "guy/gal in charge"

 

[2019mdtobe]

Although pharmacy market is quite saturated.

 

[versace]

I think those are all reasonable options if you are looking for stability, good (but not fantastic) income, and are comfortable not being the "guy/gal in charge"

I can't see myself working for someone else directly

 

[Simpson]

?

I am sorry, I just thought his post was weird.
I prefer oncology because it is the most demanding field in healthcare. Too bad it's probably not going to happen.

 

[W19]

The CEO of the hospital...

 

[2019mdtobe]

I can't see myself working for someone else directly

Be aware that most docs are now working as employees for big practices and hospitals. That said, day to day, you have more autonomy of course in actually treating patients.

 

[IlDestriero]

The best job is the CEO of the medical system, the President and COO is probably the second best.

 

[versace]

The best job is the CEO of the medical system, the President and COO is probably the second best.

I'm already COO

 

[IlDestriero]

Then stick with that job until they make you CEO.

 

[Chipster.]

What part of STOP don't you understand?

The irony is palpable.

So far on in the past few days you have

1. Admitted to being a high school student who studies Step 2 prep materials in his free time.
2. Argued with ACTUAL SURGEONS about their scope of practice, based on what you misunderstood from your "studying".
3. Given absolutely terrible advice to people years older than you, with no idea what you're talking about.
4. Shown an inability to pick up the most basic social cues or sarcasm.
5. Been a giant PITA to everyone on the boards.

So I'm gonna go ahead and say you should STOP too.

 

[Merely]

^Lol at the fact he liked your comment

 

[slopes23]

^Lol at the fact he liked your comment

It's because troll's abound [these boards]

 

[versace]

The irony is palpable.

So far on in the past few days you have

1. Admitted to being a high school student who studies Step 2 prep materials in his free time.
2. Argued with ACTUAL SURGEONS about their scope of practice, based on what you misunderstood from your "studying".
3. Given absolutely terrible advice to people years older than you, with no idea what you're talking about.
4. Shown an inability to pick up the most basic social cues or sarcasm.
5. Been a giant PITA to everyone on the boards.

So I'm gonna go ahead and say you should STOP too.

Wait, are you talking about me?

 

[PhillyMed777]

^ great evidence for #4 on that list

 

[versace]

^ great evidence for #4 on that list

Well I haven't done anything on that list which is why I am confused

 

[RxStudentatUB]

Ahh, Xian Ping strikes again. As versace. I was gonna post a Futurama meme for you but your game is a little weak. Did you get accepted into Harvard medical and dental school yet?

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/best-specialty-for-private-practice.1128996/

 

[versace]

Ahh, Xian Ping strikes again. As versace. I was gonna post a Futurama meme for you but your game is a little weak. Did you get accepted into Harvard medical and dental school yet?

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/best-specialty-for-private-practice.1128996/

He could be my asian twin, but thats not me

 

[BobbyB]

NP

you can be in a position to help people
easier than med school; easier boards
you can do an online program and work while doing it
no residency
some states let you independently practice
surrounded by reformed party girls instead of nerdy med students

 

[Screwtape]

CRNA

 

[Stagg737]

Naturopathic medicine. You can say whatever you want and people will still think you're amazing and throw money at you. Then again, that's only if you either don't have a brain or don't have shame.

 

[Redpancreas]

The irony is palpable.

So far on in the past few days you have

1. Admitted to being a high school student who studies Step 2 prep materials in his free time.
2. Argued with ACTUAL SURGEONS about their scope of practice, based on what you misunderstood from your "studying".
3. Given absolutely terrible advice to people years older than you, with no idea what you're talking about.
4. Shown an inability to pick up the most basic social cues or sarcasm.
5. Been a giant PITA to everyone on the boards.

So I'm gonna go ahead and say you should STOP too.

Links?

 

[giantswing]

Ortho. Duh.

 

[BurghStudent]

The one I decide to go into

 

[Dares Dareson]

Nursing Assistant

 

[zero0]

I can see things are going well here 🙂