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Get a Workout at...Work!

Some medical jobs DO get a lot more of a "workout" than others and if you're the kind of person who likes to be extremely active then these might deserve a look so you can find a job that pretty much suits your lifestyle... [Full Article]

Need flexible hours?

Not every job in the medical field is going to be chock full of flexible hours that allow you to work anytime day or night and just "do your own thing" otherwise, but there are SOME jobs in the medical community that do offer you flexible hours that will allow you to work your job around your family, your schooling, and your life. Check it out... [Full Article]

Doctor Schmoctor

For some people Medical School is just completely out of reach. Even with student loans, government assistance, scholarship and other incentives and aids, Medical School may not be in the cards. Well, how is one supposed to attain the high level of academic luster that comes along with being an "M.D."? The options are actually quite limitless. [Full Article]

No Training...No Problem

Well, there are jobs in the medical world that do not require any training. Imagine how much easier things would be if you could just get in the door, have your employer support your education (and even pay for it!) Let's take a look... [Full Article]

Working on the Fringes of Medicine

Most medical jobs work in the thick of things: in hospitals and health clinics and nursing homes and convalescent homes, etc. However, some medical jobs keep you out of the fray and only put you "in the trenches" at the moment you are needed.[Full Article]

We've Got 200,000 Unfilled Nursing Jobs?

The stark reality in the medical community is that while some fields tend to saturate a given city or market other fields can NEVER be completely filled and that fact is the genesis for the title of this article. We have about 200,000 unfilled medical jobs in nursing alone in this country. [Full Article]

The Government Has Incentives to Get You Into Medicine!

Compare medical careersThe U.S. Government has loads and loads of money lying around just waiting to be used by someone like you who wants to get into a medical profession but needs a little "nudge". [Full Article]

Unusual Healthcare Jobs

There are some jobs in medicine that don't quickly come to mind (and some that are not even listed on this site because they are so obscure) but we must shine a light on them to make sure they get the attention they deserve. [Full Article]

Dental Hygienists Lead The Pack in Flexible Hours

First off I need to make clear that Dental Hygienists are not the only people who can find themselves some flexible hours, but they do have some of the most opportune flexible in any job that you could imagine. [Full Article]

Rising Demand for Healthcare Professionals

Healthcare is one of the fastest growing sectors of the American economy and with the government on the verge of passing sweeping healthcare legislation it's about to get more crowded in the medical community. [Full Article]

How Many Ways Can You Be a Dentist Anyways?

Most people think Dentist and they think "Ok, I'll work 4 days a week, charge out the nose, and retire young. I can do that." However, being a Dentist isn't all about working 4 days a week, charging out the nose and retiring young...far from it. [Full Article]

Turn Your Passion for Art into a Medical Career

Lots of people enjoy art. Some people enjoy drawing, sculpting and painting, but there aren't too many avenues for people to express themselves outside the stodgy walls of the "art world" where you have to be "cutting edge" to get in and stay in. [Full Article]

Opticians Have More Options Than You Think

Most people think of "Dispensing Opticians" and they think "Oh, that's the person that gives me my glasses", but the truth is that they can give you a lot more than glasses and do a lot more than "unbend" your bent frames. Let's take a look at the options given to Opticians and how they tie into other medical fields...[Full Article]

An EMT can do more than EMT!

EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians) and/or Paramedics can do a lot more than just the "riding in an ambulance into dangerous situations to help people" thing. If you imagine the possibilities that abound when you have the training an EMT has, you can easily be one person by day and another by night. Think about it...[Full Article]

How Long Before You Need To Make A Change?

Tons of people are working unhappily, even in a bad economy, and they really want to make a change but they don't know how. Come look at some quick ways to move into a more "career-like" job... [Full Article]

Get Ready to Dive into School Again!

Many times the jobs listed here on MedicalJobs.org require a little more schooling than you have and you might not be a spring chicken, and your jaw may crack when you chew(it's a "Golden Girls" reference), but you still want to be ready for school when that schooling comes around. [Full Article]

I Didn't Know it was THIS Competitive!

Some fields in medicine are great, they sound great, they're fun, they really invigorate you, and they're also really hard to get into. Let's take a careful look at this... [Full Article]

Job Duos That Can Pad Your Wallet

There are some careers in medicine that offer you the opportunity to work a "duo" of jobs to earn extra income and get more exposure and experience in your given field. Let's take a look at a few jobs that offer "duos" for you to earn more money...[Full Article]

Four great medical jobs for shy people

So, You Say You're Not The Social Type? We could say that some people are "shy" and should step into a particular medical field, but really some people just need more time for introspection or enjoy working alone. [Full Article]

Take The First Step and Become a Nursing Assistant

A lot of times it's really hard to punt your life and just go to school for a few years to become an RN. It's also really hard to live when you probably need a job while you're in school. Well, there are plenty of places in the medical community where you can, basically, train on the job for your future career while making a living so you can go to school. [Full Article]

Take Heart in a Medical Profession

Medical jobs tend to be some of the most grueling and intense you can get your hands on, but they don't come without their rewards and "kickbacks"... if you will. [Full Article]