Ricky Said:

Scope after Bachlor of Alternative Medicines?

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None of this is recognized as legitimate studies for a degree in Medicine. The website you referenced is bogus and the World Association of Universities & Colleges USA does not exist in the United States. An online program was set up for funds to be sent to an address in Florida for which you receive nothing but another bill. It was started in India and appears to be a type of "snake oil" sales tactic to take money from unsuspecting people.

A Medical Doctorate (MD) degree is never awarded through online studies in the United States. It can only be granted through studies at a government approved university medical school. The student must attend that university IN PERSON and then pass a state medical board examination before being granted a license to practice medicine.

In the USA, a Masters Degree is not sufficient to become a doctor.

Dustin Said:

Careers regarding women's health without the need for a medical degree?

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Planned Parenthood sites hire women to assist the nurse practitioners. They do vitals, labs, interviewing, desk work, a variety of tasks, and they train you themselves. It's a supportive environment. As you get more confident, you may want to consider nursing. There are LPN (licensed practical nurse) programs that take less than a year to complete.

Some hospitals and birth centers hire Labor and Delivery Assistants.(LDA) which they train themselves.

The medical assistant program is a good one too but depending on where you live it could be hard to find a job. Look on hospital websites to see if they are hiring them.

Also depending on where you live, there may be a volunteer program that helps new moms and babies when they come home from the hospital.

You could take a doula course, just google it. There are several courses available. A doula helps women in labor, birth and postpartum. It's a support role, not a medical one.

And lastly, depending on where you live, you may consider assisting a midwife that attends home births. Before you balk at the safety of home birth, know that studies show that for healthy low risk women that are attended by a licensed provider, home birth is safer than hospital birth (see source).

Thats all I can think of for now! If I come up with anything else I'll let you know. Call around! Ask questions! You may find something none of us have thought of. Good Luck!

Dianne Said:

Do you have any major/degree suggestions?

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History won't get your foot in the door in regards to a well paying job or job flexibility. Essentially, unless you're very lucky or know someone, then you won't get to work in your field with history.

Education would probably be your best choice, since like you said, you don't want to do much science. You could get an history major/minor and a physical education major/minor. Health in the school system is usually, and unfortunately taught by whoever is available, but phys. ed teachers often end up with the responsibility.

Education also allows flexibility since you can do either primary/elementary or intermediate/secondary and easily move between the two with a few extra courses. Also, you could do extra courses so you could teach different subject matters.

Unfortunatly, education is not in demand for history, but it is for special education or do a few extra science courses to get a science minor, it would allow you to more easily get a job. Physical education is somewhat in demand but I imagine it will be more demand in the future since children are becoming obese at a staggering rate and the schools still haven't really acted on it.

Many universities offer nutrician as a major/minor but they involve more science course than you said you'd be willing to do.

I hope this helps somewhat.
Cheers,
Ptr

Clifford Said:

Currently pursuing degree in Biology. Should I double major in Economics too?

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I'm a biology major student, so I'll do my best to answer your question.

You're right, that medical school isn't for everyone. I don't understand how you can assume being a scientist/researcher isn't for you. I'm just going to guess that you wanted to literally be a surgeon or work in a hospital or something.

Another major, or minor, might help you out, but I don't believe Economics would do you much benefit. It has no roots in biology whatsoever. They're from entirely different 'worlds'.

Why not trying to look into the "business" side of biology.
From what I've researched, there is a growing field in biology business... basically, the people who need to know about bioethics, the marketing and accounting behind large studies and for companies, who need to know who to market new findings, and who need to provide direction for companies as businesses, not just reseach centers.

Keck Graduate Institute is one of the few schools that is offering courses in this, should you wish to pursure graduate school. If you do, then what is best is to possible minor in a business related subject, and see how you like it.

Lynn Said:

Medical work experience ?

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Corey Said:

Careers in women's health without a need for a medical degree?

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Registered Nurse comes to mind as one option that requires a minimum of an Associates Degree. However, it you are jsut getting out of high school, I would recommend a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Either way, you become an RN.

Rene Said:

What career paths should I look into?

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Don't let the challenge it takes to become a doctor deter you. Endurance is part of the medical school weed out process. If you like the course work and can stay focused on your goal it is definitely worth the effort. Although there are many other careers in medicine, doctor is by far the most rewarding. Don't talk yourself out of giving what you really want. While you can always pursue a new career, medical school is definitely designed for the young. It is difficult to get into medical school, you really need the recommendation of a board certified doctor, so start now, looking for mentors and references and keep up your grades. There is also a focus on your activities so if you do not volunteer or do community service you should start now. If you decide that being a doctor is not for you, your efforts will put you in a good position to get into any other career field you choose. Good luck The PracticaL Mentor.