Getting Into Medical School
Posted by admin in Medical Education on March 18, 2011
It takes more than just desire to be a doctor so check into all of the requirements. Understand what is needed so that you’re prepared for the time and effort that’s required to apply. Make your dream into a reality by following this guide on getting into med school.
You should take the right classes. Your evolution to med school begins early, even as far back as high school. You first need to complete your undergraduate degree in the right field. You need the right high school courses to get your undergraduate course. Not all colleges and universities are the same, so make sure you are aware of what the medical school’s prerequisites are. You’ll need courses in the sciences: chemistry, biology and physics. When it comes to your admission, they will look at these courses in particular; so make sure to do the best you can.
The first thing is to locate a good advisor. When you send in your college application, attempt to find a school with an excellent pre-med advisory plan. Pre-med students benefit from mentors who are familiar with the application process for medical school. You should check out if the schools you want to go to have these services.
Keep your grades up. Having a high GPA is a must for getting yourself into medical school. You’ll need at least a 3.5. Your grades have to be very good to be actually considered to go to medical school. Do the hard work in high school and during your undergraduate education to be certain that your grades are the best possible.
Gain experience. Your chances of getting accepted into medical school are better if you try to get some experience beforehand. One thing you might want to do is to volunteer at the hospital or clinic in your area. Your medical school application will look better for it.
Also, you may want to think about seeking employment as a research assistant working with a medical professor. By aiding a professor in a medical research topic, you will build your know-how in the health field. This will surely impress the people who evaluate your application for medical school.
Your Guide to Continuing Education in Hypnotherapy
Posted by admin in Continued Medical Education, Medical Education Guide on March 18, 2011
Hypnotherapy is a good career option for those who wish to use their talents to help others. Hypnosis is being used for therapeutic value & is gaining popularity with medical practitioners as alternative medication. Hypnotherapists work with patients of all ages, races & social classes. These people have a background that may be different from self. There are different career opportunities available for hypnotherapists in areas like sports hypnosis, forensic hypnosis, pediatric, pain management etc.
There are different courses offered by different universities in a wide range of hypnotherapies. There are online courses as well that provide a basic underst&ing of hypnotherapy. Some programs also offer state licensed certifications with even more comprehensive education experience. Depending upon your career goals you can chose an appropriate course & school for training. Generally, such a program includes a detailed discussion of techniques such as age regression, post hypnotic suggestions, guided imagery, revivification, visualization etc. You can use these techniques to help patients in need of stress relief, pain management & treatment on fears & phobias.
There are various Diploma & Certificate courses available. There are educational opportunities with Certificate IV in NLP & Certificate in Clinical hypnotherapy. There are other options available like certified practitioner in NLP, Certificate in Advanced clinical hypnotherapy & Diploma in counseling & NLP. There are some specialty courses for competency in stop smoking, EFT, kinesiology, counseling, medical & Dental areas, Trauma management etc that may be undertaken. These can be taken up by already qualified professionals for professional development as well as those trying to find an alternative employment.
You may start you own business or may work for someone else for some time. If you plan to undertake a career as a hypnotist then you should first determine training programs that meet your requirement. Depending upon your need for specialization or an overall program as a therapist you should check out the different courses that are available. Another consideration that will have to be given is your finances & your financial abilities to you new career. You will have to invest some money in training as well as set some aside so that you may start your own business. You may also take the guidance of some professionals who are practicing & may be ready to guide you. What is most important is your commitment & readiness to enter the new profession & continue hard till you succeed in your goal. The commitment can help you take your passion to a career in hypnotherapy towards success. Your dedication to help others can take you a long way in making a successful career.
Common Medical Transcription Training Questions
Posted by admin in Medical Education, Medical Education Guide on March 18, 2011
What are my chances for employment?
Students who take their education seriously & study thoroughly are the students who get jobs before other students. Students who do not take their education seriously & try to rush through to graduate are the students who struggle to gain employment. The reason for this is because nearly all potential employers will test students before hiring them. If you cannot pass their base level tests with proficiency & accuracy, they simply won’t hire you.
How do MTs get paid & how much?
A medical transcriptionist’s earnings can vary according to geographic area, skill level, place of employment, & method of compensation. Transcriptionists working in large metropolitan areas generally earn more than those in smaller cities. Transcriptionists who are paid on production often earn more than those who are compensated on an hourly basis. Some facilities have incentive pay plans where transcriptionists are paid a bonus over & above the minimum production level & base pay for that facility. Generally speaking, entry-level transcriptionists can expect to earn at least twice the hourly minimum wage in larger cities, perhaps less in other areas. Experienced transcriptionists & those paid on production usually earn significantly more.
Medical transcriptionists may be paid in any of a variety of ways, but are predominately by the hour, typed production, or by a combination of hourly pay & production incentives.
What percentages of jobs are home based?
Statistics show a 60% home based ratio over a 40% office ratio. For exact numbers visit the local library & look in the most current Occupational H&book guides. Looking at this ratio you could say that if you are only willing to accept home based positions, then you will decrease your chances for employment by 40%. It’s recommended to take any job whereby you can gain valuable knowledge & experience necessary to be successful in this industry. Once you have the experience, you can be more selective in which type of company or work environment that you will be more comfortable & successful with.
How do I get CMT certification & status?
Some MT courses claim to prepare you for the CMT exam, but now that the AAMT has made the exam much more difficult, there is currently no course that adequately prepares you to take the CMT exam upon completion of coursework. Once you finish, even some of the best courses available, the CMT exam is designed for about 2 years of experience as an active medical transcriptionist in order to pass.
The AAMT is now administering a new test that combines Part I & Part II together. Part I was originally designed to test a new graduate, but part II was designed for testing after an MT had approximately 1-2 years of experience. Since the exam will no longer be separated, any credible course out there would be sufficient to pass Part I, but Part II will require a couple of years experience to pass. Unfortunately, there are no short cuts to getting a CMT certification.