Physicians and surgeons diagnose illnesses and prescribe and administer treatment for people suffering from injury or disease. Physicians examine patients, obtain medical histories, and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests. They counsel patients on diet,...
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Physicians and Surgeons
Physicians and surgeons diagnose illnesses and prescribe and administer treatment for people suffering from injury or disease. Physicians examine patients, obtain medical histories, and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests. They counsel patients on diet,... ... more
Academic Programs of Interest for Physicians and Surgeons
Genetics
Choosing a college major is a little like choosing the first trail on a much larger map. You don't need to know every destination yet, but you... more
Pathology
Choosing a college major in pathology can sound straightforward, until you discover that "pathology" usually describes a medical specialty rather than a standard four-year bachelor's degree. If... more
Pre-Medicine
Choosing a college major before medical school can feel like selecting the first piece of a very long puzzle. You may assume that a dedicated pre-medicine major... more
Public Health
Choosing a college major is less about finding a subject that sounds meaningful and more about finding a path that fits your strengths, financial goals, and preferred... more
Medical Scientists
Medical scientists research human diseases and conditions with the goal of improving human health. Most medical scientists conduct biomedical research and development to advance knowledge of life processes and of other living organisms that affect... ... more
Academic Programs of Interest for Medical Scientists
Biomedical Science
Choosing a college major can feel like choosing an entire future. If you're interested in medicine, disease, laboratory research, or biotechnology, but you don't necessarily want to... more
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
Cardiovascular technologists and technicians assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac (heart) and peripheral vascular (blood vessel) ailments.Cardiovascular technologists and technicians schedule appointments, review physicians' interpretations and patient files, and monitor patients' heart rates. They... ... more
