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Why Interpersonal Skills or People Skills Are Very Important in the Medical Profession

Filed under General with 2 Comments, November 14th, 2008 by admin

To be familar with many illnesses, to diagnose diseases, to administer medication, to perform operations. Are these the only things that medical practitioners need to be oriented on so that they can effectively and efficiently fulfill their duties? The answer: there’s one more thing that medical practitioners need to be extremely adept at, and that [...]

Medical Graduates in the Corporate World

Filed under General with 1 Comment, November 12th, 2008 by admin

Are all medical school graduates headed to the hospital to work? Not always true. Truth is, there is a growing number of medical school graduates who find their greener pastures in the corporate world. However, it does not necessarily mean that they are now totally neglecting their roots. Fact is, many of these medical school [...]

Glossary of Common Terms Associated with Hospital Staff

Filed under General with No Comments, November 8th, 2008 by admin

Almost every profession has what they call a jargon that is all their own, otherwise known as their very own glossary. How about the people in the medical profession? Do they have a jargon or glossary that’s all their own? To guide you through, here is a glossary of some of the most common terms [...]

Juggling Married Life with Medical School

Filed under General with No Comments, November 4th, 2008 by admin

With the promise of high salary and better career opportunity, many people opt to finish college. Even those who are already married may pursue higher education to build a better career and seek personal recognition. But when it comes to medical school, expect the challenge to be tougher. Aside from sleepless nights that you have [...]

Can Non-Science Majors Still Be Accepted to Medical School?

Filed under General with No Comments, November 2nd, 2008 by admin

It is a common notion that one who applies and gets accepted in medical school should always be a science major, with an undergraduate course in the field of biology or chemistry. But what if you have taken up linguistics or arts related major in college? Would you still qualify for admission in a medical [...]

List of Competitive Medical Specializations

Filed under General with No Comments, October 31st, 2008 by admin

A career in the medical field does not simply mean attending medical school, poring through medical books, or wearing scrubs. You also have to consider which specific medical specialization you are going to build a career on. After all, you also have to help yourself survive and make a living. Need help in choosing your [...]

Popular Medical Specializations

Filed under General with No Comments, October 29th, 2008 by admin

Choosing the field of specializations is one big decision to make in the career of a medical practitioner. Medical specializations are the specific line of expertise of a medical practitioner. If you are a medical practitioner, you might be needing some help in choosing your medical specialization. Here are some tips to guide you through: [...]

Top Teaching Hospitals in US

Filed under General with No Comments, October 27th, 2008 by admin

A teaching hospital is a medical institution that provides two-tiered service. Aside from medical care and services, its facilities are also used for the practice of medical interns and other medical professionals. Looking for the best teaching hospital in the United States? Following is a list of the top three teaching hospitals in the USA: [...]

Medical Schools with the Lowest Student-Teacher Ratio

Filed under General,Medical school profiles with No Comments, October 25th, 2008 by admin

What does it mean when a medical school has the lowest student-teacher ratio? How does student-teacher ratio affect the quality of education? Read on to find out. * A medical school with low student-teacher ratio is concerned on building an interactive relationship with its students more than on being the biggest medical institution in the [...]

Comparison between a Career in a Government Hospital and a Private Medical Institution

Filed under General with No Comments, October 17th, 2008 by admin

When you are equipped with a medical degree, your concern is where to pursue your medical practice. You can choose between a private hospital or a government hospital. But before you make a decision, you have to consider your priorities. You have to determine if your concern in medical practice is the equipment, facility, or [...]