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Hi Dr
I am very happy to be a Doctor bucuse I came from Ethiopia.in my country peolpes are safferd by different dicesse .
my question is who can I will be a Doctor
please find for me the way how I can be a Doctor thank Dr An...
for your help

Robera Bekele

Robera
I unfortunately do not have too much information on how to become a doctor in Ethiopia - but the basics should be the same as in any other country - finish your high school diploma with excellent results (maths, science and biology) - then apply to one of the medical schools in Ethiopia.
P.S. Why not attend the Apprentice Doctor Premedical Camp in Johannesburg, South Africa - 7-10 April 2011?
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Dr Anton

Hi, im 14 years old and i am interested in becoming a doctor....right now i have all A's and one B and im going to hight school next year. I wanted to know how long would it take to be a doctor if you dont have to do your general education? Or can you even do that? I also wanted to know if the UCSF in san francisco would be a good school to become a doctor?

Ger. Mar.

The UCSF med school is in the top 5 Med Schools in the USA (2009 ratings)!
Your career path will be - complete your high school education with academic excellence then you will have to complete a 4 year B Degree (some premed requirements and MCAT exam), followed by 4 years of medical school and then at least 3 years of residency.

Dr Anton

i am a 14 year old boy looking to pursue a career in medicine after college. I am entering high school and i need to know what type of colleges i need to get in and what type of grades i need to make in my biology classes. i have done a little research and i have been considering going to the med school in mississippi. is that a good choice? if not can you, can you refer me to more med schools that are better than the one in mississippi? thx.

Quez

When applying to med school you would like to impress the selection committee.
Take as many science (physics, chemistry and biology) and maths subjects as possible in high school, and excel in these subjects.
You selection is based on a number of things - the most important 2 are your B Degree results and your MCAT score - but things like volunteer work at hospitals and cultural activates, leadership potential does play a role as well.
These days adding medical science to your high school subjects does add to a great resume!

See:
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Dr Anton

Doc. i'm a doctor in mexico but now i reside in the united states,what do i need to do to continue my carrer here?what exams do i need to take thank you/

Guadalupe

You will have to do some research on these websites and then contact the USMLE directly:
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Dr Anton

I am interested in sports medicine. Is there any jobs in this field that doesn't require med-school incase I don't get in?

ronni

Hi Ronni
Yes you can get into sports medicine via the phsiotherapy route or in some countries you can become a Biokineticist and do a lot of sports medicine

Dr Anton

can i appear for usmle if i do my m.b.b.s from kathmandu university in nepal ?

rijesh

You will have to do some research on these websites and then contact the USMLE directly:
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Dr Anton

Hello Doctor. I was wondering what would I have to do to open up my own clinic once I have passed the States test to practice medicine in the state. By the way Im still in highschool so I dont have a degree in anything =)

Jorge

Jorge
I like you great vision.
A clinic could be charity based or business based.
I would recommend that you do your B. Degree majoring in a business subject. Do your medical degree and network with likeminded individuals. Get more training in business administration and marketing. Opportunity will follow!

Dr Anton

im currently looking to get into med school to eventually become a cardiovascular surgeon. What department or program should i get into? i know after med school i have to complete residency followed by a fellowhip?

vickie

Hi Vickie
Let me rather refer your question to a premed forum - you will get a much better answer there:
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Dr Anton

what is the difference between blood serum and plasma? pls can u throw more light on what CPR means, want to know more.........

maestro

Serum is the yellowish fluid remaining after blood has clotted and plasma is the component of blood remaining following the removal all red blood cells. Chemically they are essentially the same - but serum is without most of the clotting factors and blood platelets.
Regretfully space does not allow a full explanation on CPR - but the American Heart Association does have the best and latest on CPR. Maybe I will write one of my monthly letters on this topic.

Dr Anton

hey.. i want to become a family physician. i've previously transfered from a high school to a votech (soon to be a sophmore) and i was wondering what pathway i should take in a votech to become a doctor. previously i was enrolled in all honors and i've completed geometry & algebra 1.

kurt

Hi Kurt
In my opinion the essentials are maths, chemistry and physics. Biology would be a bonus. You really have to prepare for admission to a B degree including some premedical requirements, and of course to write the MCAT. If you are in a Healthcare votech you should be all set.

Dr Anton

does CPR mean chest compression?
is it possible that i can still do medicine after my 4 yr course in Medical Lab. Technology?

maestro

CPP=Cardio-Pulmonary-Resuscitation
Yes chest compressions as mouth-to-mouth breathing if indicated.
It is not a common route towards becoming a doctor - but I'm sure that with a bit of persistence you will find a way.

Dr Anton

i am 13 year old and i want to become a doctor when i grow up. Tell me step to step on what i have to do.

cas

Hi Cas
The following letters will give you all the steps on how to become a doctor:
Become a Doctor
Become a Doctor in the USA
Do you live in the USA?
Consider doing the Apprentice Doctor Foundation course
Apprentice Doctor Course and Kit
All of the best!

Dr Anton

Dear Doctor.
I think you can remember my question.And doctor my friend is going to Russia because the tuition fee is very low...thank you.

supun

Well I do wish him the best!

Dr Anton

as someone administering first aid to a heart attack or cardiac arrest victim, what must u do to save the life of the person or to lessen the risk of death?

maestro

Recognize a heart attack (usually severe pain in the chest) and get help immediately to avoid cardiac arrest. Call an ambulance/911. If a victim collapses in front of you and stops breathing, he or she is likely in cardiac arrest - START CPR

Dr Anton

Dear doctor.
One of my friend I going to Russia to do medicine ( as he said he will be entering to 1 st year directly).He has done his London GCE O/Ls including subjects - Biology ,Physics , chemistry ,human biology English and maths..My problem is can he catch up the things in first year with these requirements??? and is first year is so hard?? and normally what are the things that he has to study in first year.thank you.

supun

Supun
My first question is why one would want to study medicine in Russia - when the UK boasts with some of the world's most foremost medical schools.
I really don't know much about Russian med schools - but I did come across a couple of "red flags".
Have a look at this blog discussion for instance.. and it is not an isolated comment.
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Dr Anton

I am considering going to a University in Canada for an undergraduate degree then to Med School in Canada. Any school recomendations for Pr-Med in Canada and for Med-School? Also, what will it take to practice medicine in the USA with my education in Canada?

Clo

Hi Clo
Canada does have a great number of excellent medical schools - but for the final choice you will have to do some interaction with like-minded students - go to:
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Once qualified there is a bit of "red tape" but it is quite possible to practice in the USA.

Dr Anton

hi
am ania and i want to know how to start developing my skill in order to improve
before going to a medical school

ania

ania
Well for one - would you like to learn how to stitch up wounds like a professional surgeon?
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Dr Anton

Dr. Anton,
I'm a senior in highschool, and I was just wondering how can I start standing out to medical schools? Are there any camps I can join or anything I can start doing now? I live in Calvert County Maryland, in case that helps. I've wanted to be an OBGYN or a GP since i was little.
Thanks,
C.

C.

Try your closest AHEC for information about medical camps.
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I am planning a "monster" Apprentice Doctor camp next summer.
Do volunteer work at your local hospital.
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Do The Apprentice Doctor course/s
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Or acceditied online:
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Go for it!

Dr Anton

greetings doc

I have some problems like headache , it pains alot in my head when i try 2 think deeper eye and ear problems too......
so what shall i do!!!!!!!!!!

polok khan

You really need to see your family doctor. SOON!

Dr Anton

hi doctor
what was your average in high school (%)

ca

Hi ca
It varied beteen 72% - 85%. (In my days that was sufficient to get into medical school.)

Dr Anton