Pre-medical

I am currently pursuing a career in medicine; therefore, I have to get into and graduate medical school. To be considered for medical school I have to take the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT). This test comprises of different subjects covered in classes pre-med students take throughout college. Recently, there has be an additions made to the MCAT. A section on sociology has been added. Medical schools understand that in order to produce successful doctors, students must have a background…

A medical doctor examine, performs tests, diagnoses, and treats medical conditions. They are also qualified to prescribe medicine, perform minor or major surgeries (depending on their specialty). Medical doctors must be licensed by the state in which they practice, and may also require some other certifications depending on their specialty. Contrary to popular belief, being a doctor is not simply curing disease. A medical doctor’s job is as much to prevent as it is to treat. Because of this,…

prescribing eye glasses and contact lenses. Optometrists in some areas of the world are licensed to prescribe medications to treat some eye problems and diseases. Optometrists also participate in pre and post operative care in case if the surgery is performed by ophthalmologist. An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who specializes in eye and vision care. They are trained to perform eye examinations, diagnose and treat eye diseases, prescribe medicines and perform eye surgery. An optician is…

Dennis Ledford, once a week, for 4 months. This distinguished medical professional guided me in the “ ins and outs” of Medicine, and helped me understand what to expect from a career in medicine. Observing a physician in a clinical environement for such a long period of time, allowed me to gain first-hand experience…

accredited university, for example, University of Florida is my school of interest. My goals are to be in as many teams and clubs as possible. My major as of right now would have to be Pre-Medicine but since UF does not have a Pre-Medicine degree I will major in biology to get the Pre Requisites I need to apply for medical school. The first thing I’m pursuing would have to be their amazing cheer team. I have been attended their cheerleading clinics and planning to visit the school in the near…

available educational facilities, certification or licensing requirements, job duties, average salary, fringe benefits, places of employment, working conditions, advantages, disadvantages, and employment outlook of a neurosurgeon. Neurosurgeons are medical specialists who…

The world of medicine has always greatly interested me. From a young age, I had been exposed to the medical profession through my father, a pediatrician at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. I was always fascinated and interested by his daily work, and enjoyed learning household medical advice from a young age, like how to more effectively prevent infection from scraped knees and similar injuries commonplace during childhood. As I progressed through school, I always felt a greater affinity…

Baylor, well-known for their medical program, offers not only a unique experience, but also a personal experience due to the small, family atmosphere that is ever so prevalent throughout this university. As a result of this personal experience, I feel like Baylor offers a one of a kind experience that will prepare me for medical school and future success in my career that is incomparable to any other…

that would aid me in pursue a career as a psychiatrist. In order for me to achieve my goal of becoming a psychiatrist is attending college than getting into medical school. As an undergraduates, I am going to study biology, psychology, chemistry and organic chemistry. These are the pre-med courses I have to take in order to qualify for medical school. The reason why I want to become a psychiatrist is because I love learning about how the human mind functions. I always wanted to help people…

World renowned author Paulo Coelho once said, “The world is changed by your example, not your opinion”. Like Coelho stated, it’s not out of the ordinary for people to want to infuse their lives with meaning — to try to somehow leave the world a better place than they found it. It is human nature to want to create some sort of legacy—to not just do good deeds, but also know that they truly made a difference. What better legacy is there than dedicating your life to save those of others? The career…