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Should You Go to Medical School or Nursing School?
Tweet Share on Facebook August 29, 2011 Comment (10)As many aspiring healthcare workers are drawn to the field by a desire to help and make a difference in the lives of patients, the decision between medical school and nursing school can be difficult. Differing time and financial commitments, coupled with distinct roles nurses and doctors play on a healthcare team, make it important to explore both careers fully before making a choice.
There are advantages and disadvantages to either career path, so it's important to be sure of your specific aspirations before you take the plunge. In terms of education and training, the two careers differ most in time/requirements, costs, and roles.
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Transferring Between U.S. Medical Schools
Tweet Share on Facebook August 22, 2011 CommentMany medical school applicants breathe a sigh of relief when they receive that coveted acceptance letter and then settle into their new school. For a select few, however, a few things change along the way, and a little-known option might emerge: transferring.
How do you transfer between medical schools? Unlike undergraduate institutions, it is very difficult, in general, to transfer between medical schools. Many schools will only consider allopathic applicants from schools accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), and only for what they consider to be very compelling reasons.
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Consider a Joint M.D. Degree
Tweet Share on Facebook August 15, 2011 CommentBecoming a physician is a long and transformative process that will enable you to intervene meaningfully in the lives of others. Many aspiring physicians have a variety of interests and abilities; these abilities, combined with the analytical skills and long hours of training required to obtain an M.D. or D.O. (doctor of osteopathic medicine) degree, are transferable to a host of other fields.
Combining the M.D. with another degree, such as a Ph.D., M.B.A., M.P.H. (master of public health), or M.P.A. (master of public administration), can greatly enhance your career options and impact. However, pursuing a joint degree is a significant undertaking, and preparation is key. Here are the three most common joint degree offerings; consider whether they're right for you and the impact on the application process:
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How Hospital Violence Affects Medical Students
Tweet Share on Facebook August 8, 2011 Comment (3)A study conducted by researchers at the University of California—San Francisco School of Medicine recently featured in the Los Angeles Times suggests that patient-initiated assaults are a growing problem in many hospitals, particularly in emergency rooms and psychiatric wards.
As a medical student, how would this affect you?
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Pros and Cons of Applying to Foreign Medical Schools
Tweet Share on Facebook August 1, 2011 Comment (8)For years, less competitive medical school applicants have been attracted to the more liberal admissions policies of medical schools in the Caribbean. Other applicants have been attracted to medical schools overseas for personal reasons, including simply wanting to explore a new culture. However, with a myriad of languages, laws, and curricula, it's hard to know what you're getting—especially if you plan on returning to the U.S. for residency.
What is the truth about applying to foreign medical schools? Consider both the pros and cons.
