Getting Your First Professional Degree in Medicine

September 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Obtaining the degree for any field is impressive, but for a medical degree is it a major accomplishment. The work involved is so much more than for many other types of degrees, and therefore the blood, sweat, and tears equal a great triumph. The first step to finding the right degree in the right field starts by finding the right school and program. This can be both in the United States, and abroad.

Practicing Medicine

There are many healthcare careers that are available for those that are interested in the field. This can include nursing, assistants, and of course, doctors. Finding the right area of medicine is just as important as finding the right program to attend. This will help to eliminate burn out and frustration. This also means finding a program that is best suited to the location that you prefer.

There are many programs that are available both in the states and abroad. For those that are interested in specialty fields, there are programs abroad that have a better concentration of professors and experts for each group of students. This may be of interest for those who want to do classic procedures using innovative technology that is not incorporated into medicine stateside, or for those that want to experience a new place while learning medicine.

Remember, obtaining that first degree is a huge accomplishment that should be valued and shown off. Take pride in your hard work and efforts. This confidence will show in your work and with those that strive to learn from you.

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The Differences Between the GRE and the GMAT

July 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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Considering  returning to college for your master’s degree? Depending on your course of study and the university in which you are applying, you will likely have to take one of the following standardized tests; the graduate record exam, or GRE,  or the graduate management admission test, or GMAT.

Here are a few facts on the two tests:

The GRE exam is generally required by most universities for entrance into their master’s degree programs, with the exception of the school’s business and law school programs, which generally require that students take the GMAT. However, some schools are accepting one or the other.

While the GRE is mainly focused on assessing the test taker’s vocabulary and reading skills, via its three sections, the essay part, the verbal reasoning part and the quantitative reasoning part, there are also math questions on the test. The essay portion is scored based on a scale of zero to six, and the reasoning parts are scored on a scale of 200 to 800.

The GMAT is more focused on the test taker’s analytical skills and is more math-based though there are ample portions devoted to reasoning and vocabulary. Test scores are broken down into the following categories:

  • Verbal
  • Quantitative
  • Total scaled score
  • Analytical writing assessment

The verbal and quantitative scores are on a scale of zero to 60, while the total scaled score is from 200 to 800, and the writing assessment is scored on a scale of zero to six.

 

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Tips for Choosing a Major

July 4, 2011 by Leave a Comment

You’re approaching your final years of high school and there are so many things to consider before heading off to college. As you prepare for higher learning, you may want to start considering what your major course of study will be once you are there.

For some students, choosing a major is simple. For other students, choosing a major is a daunting process, as their interests are varied or unclear to them at this time.

For students whose majors fall into the undecided category, here are a few tips that can help you narrow down your interests and focus on a major that will be engaging and inspiring:

  • Make a list of all of the things that interest you and consider the types of careers that would fit into those areas.
  • Talk to your high school counselor about possible careers within your area of interest and map out a list of possibilities. Also, ask your counselor about taking a career self-assessment exam, which can help to identify your interests and how they align with potential careers.
  • Assess your strengths. Think about the subjects in which you do well or the part-time jobs where you exhibited certain skills and how those can develop into a career.
  • Think about the impact you want your job to have on society. Do you want your work to benefit others and/or help the environment?

 

 

 

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Technology’s Impact on the Classroom

July 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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You’ve decided to continue your education after years of being out of the academic world. And while there are so many things to consider, such as how you will fit your academic life into your already demanding personal and professional responsibilities, you have committed to furthering your education and you’ve pledged to make it work.

Among all the rewards associated with getting a higher degree, many of which include a higher position and increased compensation, there are a few challenges that come with re-entering academia after a significant amount of time away, one of which is adapting to the modern classroom.

Not surprisingly, today’s learning environment is centered around computers, which are used for most school-related tasks. It’s likely that you may have registered for your classes online, or even applied to your school online, but that’s just the beginning.

Nowadays, everything is done on a computer, whether you are taking notes or an exam. In addition, many professors have made their classrooms paperless learning environments, electing to post their handouts and syllabus online or even email them to students.

And while it may seem completely foreign not going to class with pen and paper in hand, consider the benefits of using technology to aid with your learning process. Instead of rifling through notebooks or binders, you’ll have all of your homework and school materials in one spot and a device that can connect you to all the resources you need to complete your work.

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