The path to an MD is a long and difficult journey. And once you receive your medical degree, the hard work is far from over. Many high school and college students express interest in the medical field, but often their reasons aren’t sound. If you’re thinking about becoming a physician, consider the following factors before…
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Are More Pipelines the Answer to More Black Males Enrolled in Medical School?
Marc Nivet, the chief diversity officer at the Association of American Medical Colleges, recently spoke out about the decrease in black male medical students. At the Howard University Symposium on United States Healthcare, Nivet took the stage and startled audience members, when he told them that fewer black males were enrolled in medical school last…
10 Great Career Options in Nursing
Nursing is an obvious choice for those seeking a high demand and secure career. But you may not be aware of all the interesting specialties within the nursing profession. Although nursing isn’t right for everyone, the field does offer plenty of options to suit a variety of interests. Take a look at ten career paths…
Career Planning for Healthcare Students
You’ve chosen a career path and now the big decision is – what area of expertise should you follow? There are many different areas in the medical field that one could explore. Some of the most popular options would be nursing, CNA, radiology and operating room technicians, as well as medical assistants. For those students…
Healthcare Careers for Introverts
Healthcare is a growing field with greater job security and growth than most industries. Introverts might look at the more popular healthcare careers and decide to avoid the field altogether, but nurses and physicians represent only two of the hundreds of career options in the medical field. Whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert, you…