Medical Articles & News
So you’ve decided to go to medical school to pursue your dream of becoming a doctor. Congratulations! But the decision-making process is far from over. Another big choice you’ll have to make between now and earning those prestigious two initials after your name is selecting a specialty. Let’s take a closer look at a few […]
If you’re planning to attend medical school, you probably already have a very long set of items on your to-do list. From excelling in your coursework to assembling compelling application materials, the typical med student’s life can be defined in one word: busy. Well, we’ve got one more thing to add to the lineup. Attending […]
Are you aware that obtaining a Canadian visitor visa or temporary resident visa (TRV) is often easier said than done. Due to the fact that many Nigerians take advantage of these visas and overstay their authorized period of time in Canada, this is the reason why immigration officers over-scrutinize applications with the goal of rejecting them. […]
Think outside the box if you have a passion for healthcare, but want to avoid more typical career paths. this field is filled to the brim with fascinating opportunities for all different skill sets. Here are 4 careers that showcase the career diversity of the industry. 1. Medical transcriptionist This position consists of typing up […]
No one will tell you that life as a medical student is easy. In fact, getting through medical school may be one of the hardest things you’ll ever do. The good news? Not only will studying medicine help you reach your life-changing goal of becoming a doctor, but medical school can actually be fun, fascinating […]
Good bedside manners don’t just make a doctor likable, they make a doctor an effective and compassionate healer. But medical students are mistaken if they think that good bedside manners and communication skills are an automatic part of becoming a doctor. It helps if you are already a people person who is good at listening, […]
The medical profession may seem like it’s all doctors and nurses, with a few pharmacists thrown in for good measure, but the reality is that there are numerous jobs and professions that support, supplement, and enhance traditional medical roles. Doctors and nurses play an important role in patient care, but chemists, therapists, media experts, administrators, […]
If you’ve already completed your associate’s or bachelor’s degrees in nursing, you may be wondering about additional educational opportunities in the field. Many nursing professionals find themselves stumped when it comes to choosing whether to pursue a master’s of science in nursing (MSN), a doctorate of nursing practice (DNP) or a doctor of philosophy in […]
Crossing borders and having fertility treatment abroad is becoming increasingly popular. The main reason for IVF abroad is related to cost, as patients look for affordable treatment. Others turning to healthcare tourism are looking for egg or sperm donation, have had previous unsatisfactory care in their home Country or perceive better success rates for IVF […]
Selecting a specialty is a defining moment in a medical student’s career. And while internal medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine and family practice may top the list of chosen specialties, they’re far from the only options out there. Read on to know the 5 lesser-known specialties worth considering. 1. Wound Care Diabetes and obesity are the […]
