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February 9, 2010
Learn what each medical career is really like. Figure out if it's something you'd like to do or if there's no way you'd be interested in it.
Medical Career Articles
Apple iPad Tablet Could Bring Computer Savvy to Healthcare
February 2 | Apple's new iPad computer is ready to make waves in the technology world as Steve Jobs' company hypes up it's new product. However, can't a new computer in an increasingly digital world provide more opportunities for medical providers and the computer savvy? [Full Article]
Can a Cardiovascular Technologist Make As Much As You Think?
February 2 | When you get into the "meat" of Medicaljobs.org you will find a great many professions that don't require an expansive amount of schooling. Thus, you might think that those jobs don't pay very well because, well, they don't require that much school. I'm here to tell you that you need to rethink the responsibilities and earning potential of some of these jobs. [Full Article]
Does The Orthodontist Really Do Anything Except Braces?
February 2 | Orthodontist's are much-maligned for being the issuers of painful braces and archaic techniques that are meant to straighten teeth. The Orthodontist gets a "bad rap" because they are too often associated with pain and the excruciating tightening of braces. Orthodontists mean you no harm and they can do more than you might think. [Full Article]
Ever Consider just walking in and interviewing?
January 26 | Many times employers are desperate to get people into positions that need immediate filling. It's not so easy to just find Orderlies, Assistants and Techs to do a lot of the hard labor that is required in medicine. [Full Article]
Further News: Medical Coders are in demand!
January 26 | Medical coding is a job that is cloaked in mystery because it sounds like something that only a select few geniuses can do, but coders are in demand and you can do it too! [Full Article]
We need people working at the VA
January 26 | With two wars going on in Iraq and Afghanistan and countless other troops stationed all over the world the Veteran's Administration or VA handles all affairs for veterans after they exit the military. Just as there is a shortage in medical professionals in "regular" hospitals there is also a shortage of medical professionals in VA hospitals. [Full Article]
Is there a morale problem for some doctors?
February 2 | Some states are citing a lack of Doctors to work in their hospitals due to "morale issues" and this led me to ask a simple question: Who's got a morale problem? Yes, it's true that there can be discouragement from time to time in any professions, but what do Doctors have to be discouraged about? [Full Article]
Is Veterinary Medicine Worth It?
February 2 | Veterinary Medicine seems like an appealing career to so many animal lovers until they go to the Vet's office and start to think about how the Veterinarian can make any money. True, you may not be working at a "cash cow" like an M.D. might, but you can certainly make a very comfortable living in Veterinary Medicine if you take a look around and see how well you can so in the business. [Full Article]
Medical Equipment Manufacturers also need equipment specialists
February 2 | Medical Equipment manufacturers aren't hurting as much as some other companies in this rough economy, and they need as much help as they can get. In the medical community there are always needs on "both sides of the fence" when it comes to patient care. [Full Article]
Surgeons Can Wear Many Different Hats
January 26 | If you read over the job profiles on Medicaljobs.org you'll find the median salary for Surgeons is $271,000. While that is true you may have to really work hard to get to $271,000 per year of income. There are many other tasks that a Surgeon must perform during the course of the day besides running into surgery and being "dashing" and the "knight in shining armor". [Full Article]
Using Science electives in High School to prepare for a career
January 26 | If you're already thinking about diving into medicine when you get out of school then it would be advisable to do get a "running start" on some knowledge you'll need to "make it" in your desired medical profession. True, most people want to be doctors when they grow up, but a lot of High School students want to work in medicine outside of the "M.D.". [Full Article]
Have you ever thought of working with pregnant mothers?
January 26 | The only work in medicine with pregnant mothers is not just in an OB's office or in the Labor and Delivery Ward of a hospital. It's not unusual to forget that there are other outlets for pregnancy services in the medical industry. [Full Article]
