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Blog Posts from January, 2015

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Top 15 Things I Wish I Knew Before Medical School

By Susan Kerrigan, MD - January 29, 2015

Medical school is expensive! I went to an out-of-state school instead of staying at my in-state school for the prestige. You will learn the same knowledge and still be called a doctor once you graduate,

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Eight Mistakes to Avoid While Switching Career

By Ayesha Khan, MD - January 27, 2015

According to a recent report published in the Wall Street Journal, an average American changes 5-7 careers in his or her lifetime. But is it always an easy choice to switch the career, job, and occupational

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career change - nurse to business woman

Respiratory Therapist Career Analysis

By MaryAnn DePietro - January 22, 2015

If you are looking for a job which combines a thorough understanding of human anatomy and disease management, along with the use of the latest technology, you may want to consider a career as a respiratory

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respiratory therapist

NURSE Corps Loan Repayment Program Application Cycle Now Open

By Angie Best-Boss RN - January 20, 2015

If you have student debt and are working with an underserved population, the 2015 NURSE Corps Loan Repayment Program might be exactly what you are looking for. You might qualify for the opportunity

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nurse and patient

A Doctor's Advice on Rural Recruiting

By Faith A. Coleman, MD - January 14, 2015

Many people, those in rural communities, have, with their tireless labor and uncomplaining perseverance, created these remarkable United States. They are, still, people who keep the corners of our

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rural community downtown area

Pharmacist Career Overview

By Daniel Hadley - January 12, 2015

A career as a Pharmacist opens up a wide range of possible job opportunities. Most people think about a pharmacist as the person at the local drug store who fills the prescription from our doctor or

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cheerful pharmacist

Pros and Cons of a Postgraduate PA Residency

By MaryAnn DePietro - January 8, 2015

Physician assistant programs can be challenging. In most cases, PA school takes about 24 to 26 months to complete. A lot of information and training is packed into a relatively short time. If you have

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First US Insurer to Build Medical School

Tips for IMGs' First Job Search

By Christiana Davis, MD - January 6, 2015

Every year, thousands of foreign doctors come to the United States with the hope of landing that elusive job. Often times, they do this without counting the cost, and there are unanticipated challenges

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