David Crane Professor Moharreri English 101 5 May 2017 Endocrinology The rest of your life will be full of difficult tasks and decisions, one of them being your choice of major in college. However, choosing one that has a multitude of paths to take can make things seem to rest at ease. For myself, the path I’ve chosen is Endocrinology, which is the study of the endocrine system, it’s glands and its hormones. This field opens many of doors for me in the medical industry but my focus will be on diabetes because it is something I’ve had to see and deal with my whole life because my dad has Type 2 Diabetes. I’ll be researching the significance of Endocrinology and the path to becoming an Endocrinologist as well as its rewards. …show more content…
It’s a long and difficult path but if I remain determined and passionate enough, it's possible. News Medical Life Science published an article by Yolanda Smith discussing Endocrinology as a career. She stated that “...a doctorate degree is required for entry-level positions in the field of endocrinology” (Smith). However, Endocrinologists start at the same point as other medical doctors; by earning a bachelor’s degree. While a specific major is not required, it is recommended that aspiring endocrinologists focus on science courses such as biology, physiology, and social sciences. By meeting the prerequisite requirements for medical school to take the next step of their journey in becoming an Endocrinologist. Second step is to take the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT). The next step is to get accepted into medical school by successfully passing the MCAT, which is the standard test given to those who want to become doctors. This test measures the depth of understanding of scientific concepts and ideas, as well as the student’s problem-solving, critical-thinking and analytical abilities. Third and final big step is to apply to Medical School. This is where the future endocrinologist’s medical career truly begins. According to Doctorly.org, “During this time, students will learn basic medical knowledge and ideas, with curriculum that is heavily based on sciences like anatomy, physiology, …show more content…
As stated I discussed the significance of Endocrinologists and the path to becoming an Endocrinologist as well as its rewards. By being a specialist in the endocrine system they can treat multitudes of diseases or issues in that sector. Personally, my dad has issues with his pancreas and has developed Type 2 diabetes. My goal in life is to help my dad, and others like him lead a better life. The 10-year path to getting a doctorate degree in Endocrinology will be rough and if I stay focused I’ll get to where I want to be to help him. The rewards of my hard work will come to the lovely tune of about $180K a year and I’ll also be helping tons of patients keep their lives
When I entered college at LSU, in the fall of 2009, I was undecided in my major. I did this purposefully because I wanted to give myself the opportunity to have one full year to try out a variety of classes and truly allow myself to find my passion. It was during my second semester at LSU that I took KIN 2500, a human anatomy course, and felt the feeling I had been hoping I would fe...
Complete a four-year pre-medical courses as an undergrad. It is a requirement for some grad programs that you take a MCAT test. A requirement of 90 credits for some colleges with a B.S or B.A degree. It is outrageously competitive to get into medical school. A GPA of 3.6 is what is considered for applying into medical school. There are many qualifications for class selection that go into being chosen. Applicants are selected on a countable amount of things such as scholarships, characteristics, personality, references, MCAT scores, and personal interview. It is important to gain some experience in volunteer work, paid health care experience and extracurricular activities. Taking a leadership role during college shows that you are organized, confident, responsible, and reliable. Getting a letter of recommendation to show your outstanding performances will also be a great
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As an adult you will be opposed with many difficult decisions throughout your life time, and deciding my major had to be one of the toughest decisions I’ve made in my short adult hood. Choosing my major was a tough decision for me because I knew my next four years of college would be the most vital years of my life for years to come. Weighing out all possible outcomes, likes, beliefs and dreams I finally came to the decision of my major.
Clinical psychology is just one of the many subfields that psychology has to offer. Those who choose to enter clinical psychology aim to help people with addiction, emotional stress, mental illness, or any other type of mental problems. Knowing what a clinical psychologist does in their practice is important in understanding their profession. A clinical psychologist's education is the most prominent part of their career; without it, they cannot be considered a psychologist. The process and requirements of employment for psychologists are scattered, varying from state to state, as well as their salary and where they may be employed. The future and growth of clinical psychology can only be determined by the success of this career today. My purpose for this paper is to research the education, the process and requirements of employment, plus the salary and places for employment for psychologists.
Deciding what university program to choose, is one of the decisions that can change the course of your life drastically. Like you, when I was in high school I had to tackle that decision, and at that time, I decided to go to medical school. Three years later, when I moved to Canada, I was faced with the same challenge once again, not being able to medical school directly, I applied to the Health Sciences program, which it turned out to be a perfect fit for me. The Health Sciences program at the University of Ottawa, offers an interdisciplinary approach to studying human health. When I applied to the program my main goals were to study in a discipline that would increase my knowledge about research, human health, particularly chronic diseases,
The first career that can be achieved with a biochemistry degree is becoming a doctor to help the community. In order to be a doctor, a student must complete his Bachelor of Science degree (BS degree) and must complete medical school to earn a Doctor of Medicine degree (MD degree). The second career option is becoming a research technician. Research technicians do not require any degrees higher than a Bachelor of Science (BS). However students should not stick with the minimum but should do more than expected. The third career that can be pursued is becoming a professor. To be a professor, three degrees are needed: a Bachelor of Science, a Master of Science, and a Doctorate of Philosophy. A Doctorate of Philosophy does not mean the professor can only major in philosophy. Philosophy was the term in England for any subject other than medicine, law, and theology.
There are are many different careers in the medical world, my favorite being a pediatrician. I have always loved being around little kids and making them laugh which is one of the main reasons why I want to be a pediatrician. I’ve wanted to be a pediatrician since I was 11 years old; many of my friends would laugh because they didn’t think I was capable of becoming a doctor, but like my mom says “when you want something, don’t give up until you have it”. A pediatrician is a doctor who treats infants,children, and young adults. They diagnose and treat diseases, injuries and much more(asthma, allergies,etc). But being a pediatrician requires so much dedication and hard work , and I know it’s not going to be easy but I’m willing to do it.
One of the most important decisions an undergraduate will make will be deciding what they will major in. This academic and life choice will ultimately decide how an individual will view their college experience and help guide them with their future career choices. Choosing the wrong major can be too stressful and overwhelming for a student with more course work than expected. On the other side of the spectrum, the wrong choice in a major will not challenge the individual to bring out their full potential. “Ideally, a major will leave a student academically successful, as well as fulfill academic, personal, and vocational goals “(“The Pennsylvania State University Division of Undergraduate Studies,” n.d.). For most college students choosing a major is a difficult decision, especially when they are not mentally and rationally matured. When choosing a major it is implied that most people are logical and rational, and that they weigh the pros and
Similar to selecting a meal at a restaurant, I have an extremely difficult time choosing a major at college. Since grade school, I have dreamed of becoming a schoolteacher. I had always envied their big desk, red pens, and superior knowledge. However, as I grew older, I became increasingly aware of how expensive college ...
As a freshman, I was conflicted about what I wanted out of college. At the time, I naively believed that I would major in Neuroscience and Arabic while completing plenty of biomedical research on the side. Perhaps I would also sign up for a few clubs here and there and thus produce the perfect resume for medical school. In the following year, I realized that my heart was not into the breakneck agenda I planned for myself and I started to reevaluate just what exactly I wanted to pursue in my undergraduate experience. With the aid of many advising sessions I gained a clearer picture of my passions, which as I had come to realize, were what I truly wanted to work towards. Among my interests is Global Health -- in particular, I wish to learn more
I have always loved science and math. Although I thoroughly enjoy biology, it is not my strongest subject. To conjure a greater understanding of biology I set some short term goals. I want to enroll in more science based classes in order to hone my skills . Because I wish to have a job that is a hybrid of engineering and medical principles, it is extremely salient that I enjoy a major in biomedical engineering and perhaps a minor in nano engineering. Another of my short term goals that is related to my early statement, is to take a five year route in my collegiate career. The reason is so that i may enter the employment field with a masters in biomedical engineering, thus putting me a step further than many other applicants. After settling down with my engineering occupation I will be able to work on my career and long term goals. I have a laundry list of career goals but I will only explore the ones with the most priority. My first two years of highschool I was
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