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Medical careers require vast amounts of formal education in addition to years of residency training. Learn about different medical jobs in this free video series on career information.
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Becoming a dentist requires a bachelor's degree in the field of science, a passing score on the DAT exam and four years of dental school, followed by training under a practicing dentist. Explore becoming a dentist with tips from a practice administrator in this free video on career information.
Becoming a dietitian requires a bachelor's degree in dietetics or nutrition, a master's degree in nutrition and a passing score on the licensing exam. Consider becoming a dietitian with tips from a practice administrator in this free video on career information.
To become a chiropractor, a bachelor's degree in a science discipline is required before attending a four-year chiropractor school and completing an internship in the field. Discover a chiropractic career with tips from a practice administrator in this free video on career information.
Becoming an optometrist requires a bachelor's degree in a science discipline, four years at optometric school and an internship before taking the optometry licensing exam. Learn to become an optometrist with tips from a practice administrator in this free video on career information.
To become a chemist, a bachelor's degree in a science field and a PhD in chemistry are required, followed by a post-doctoral fellowship. Explore becoming a chemist with tips from a practice administrator in this free video on career information.
Becoming a dental hygienist requires a bachelor's degree in the field of science, completion of a two-year dental hygienist program and a passing score on the exit exam to be licensed. Consider becoming a dental hygienist with tips from a practice administrator in this free video on career information.
To become a pharmacist, a bachelor's degree in a science discipline is required, followed by completion of a four-year pharmacy program and an internship. Discover information on becoming a pharmacist with tips from a practice administrator in this free video on career information.
Becoming a midwife begins with a nursing degree at a four-year university to become a registered nurse, experience working on an obstetrics floor in a hospital and completion of an advanced practice nursing program in midwifery. Learn to become a midwife with tips from a practice administrator in this free video on career information.
Becoming a physical therapist requires a bachelor's degree in a science discipline, a two-year physical therapy program and a passing score on a licensing exam. Explore becoming a physical therapist with tips from a practice administrator in this free video on career information.
To become a psychiatrist, a bachelor's degree in a science discipline and a passing MCAT score is required, followed by four years of medical school, a four-year residency and passing the board exam. Consider becoming a psychiatrist with tips from a practice administrator in this free video on career information.
Becoming a brain surgeon involves a science-related bachelor's degree, four years of medical school and an eight-year neurosurgery residency before taking the board exam. Discover information on becoming a brain surgeon with tips from a practice administrator in this free video on career information.
To become a pharmacy technician, a high school diploma is required, and a two-year pharmaceutical technician degree program must be completed. Learn to become a pharmacy technician with tips from a practice administrator in this free video on career information.
Becoming a nuclear medicine technician requires completing a two-year program available through junior colleges or free-standing technologist schools. Explore becoming a nuclear medicine technician with tips from a practice administrator in this free video on career information.
Becoming an MRI technician requires the completion of a two-year associates degree program available through junior colleges or free-standing technologist schools. Consider becoming an MRI technician with tips from a practice administrator in this free video on career information.
Becoming a heart surgeon requires a science-related bachelor's degree, four years of medical school and an eight-year residency before taking the board exam. Explore becoming a heart surgeon with tips from a practice administrator in this free video on career information.
To become an orthopedic surgeon, a science-related bachelor's degree is required, followed by four years of medical school and at least six years of a residency in the field. Learn to become an orthopedic surgeon with tips from a practice administrator in this free video on career information.
Becoming a doctor requires four years of science-related undergraduate study, four years of medical school and a residency that specializes in a chosen field. Explore becoming a doctor with tips from a practice administrator in this free video on career information.
Becoming an oncologist requires a science-related bachelor's degree, four years of medical school and at least four years of post-medical school formal education. Consider becoming an oncologist with tips from a practice administrator in this free video on career information.
To become a dermatologist, a bachelor's degree in a science discipline is required, followed by four years of medical school and a residency specializing in dermatology. Explore becoming a dermatologist with tips from a practice administrator in this free video on career information.
Becoming a child therapist either requires a medical degree with an emphasis in pediatric psychiatry or a PhD program in psychology. Learn to become a child therapist with tips from a practice administrator in this free video on career information.
To become an x-ray technician, a two to four year degree program in radiology technology is required before passing a certification of registry exam. Explore becoming an x-ray technician with tips from a practice administrator in this free video on career information.
Becoming a neurologist requires a bachelor's degree in a science discipline, four years of medical school and a residency in neurology. Consider becoming a neurologist with tips from a practice administrator in this free video on career information.
Becoming a cardiologist requires a science-related bachelor's degree, four years of medical school and a residency specializing in cardiology. Learn about becoming a cardiologist with tips from a practice administrator in this free video on career information.
To become a pediatric nurse, a two or four year nursing program is required in addition to experience in the pediatric wing of a hospital. Learn to become a pediatric nurse with tips from a practice administrator in this free video on career information.
To become a pediatrician, a science-related bachelor's degree is required, followed by four years of medical school and three to four years of a pediatrics residency. Explore becoming a pediatrician with tips from a practice administrator in this free video on career information.
Careers in the medical field are vast and varied, ranging from physicians, nurses and surgeons to dentists, optometrists and speech pathologists. Requiring many years of intense education and training, medical careers are a lifelong pursuit, usually requiring not only a bachelor's and master's degree, but also a doctorate in a specific field. Medical careers are ideal for the individual who holds a passion for helping and healing others in a very specified and personal way. In this free video series on career information, a practice administrator discusses several medical careers and their respective requirements. Learn about what kind of undergraduate education is necessary to become a doctor, a neurosurgeon or a registered nurse. Find out specifics about getting into medical school, and calculate the number of years one must commit to formal education for different medical field careers. Find the right path to take to pursue a career in the world of medicine.
Mark MacBayne Mark MacBayne, with a Master of Public Health degree, is a practice manager at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center. MacBayne is in charge of interviewing and hiring new medical professionals.dkdk
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