Why aren't you working in the ever-expansive, high-paying world of healthcare & medicine yet, /fit/izens?
>>35402008
There's no way I could get a degree in any decent medical field.
>>35402008
Let's go over some of the /fit/-related careers in the health & wellness field!
Starting with physical therapist, easily the most /fit/-related of all careers.
>What does a physical therapist do?
Physical therapists can teach patients how to prevent or manage their condition so that they will achieve long-term health benefits. PTs examine each individual and develop a plan, using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability.
>How do I become a physical therapist?
Physical therapists entering the profession need a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree, which is typically completed in 4 years of postgraduate school, but can sometimes be completed in as little as 3 years with select summerschooling programs. All states require physical therapists to be licensed.
Because I hate people
>>35402008
Fear of blood
>>35402029
Believe in yourself, anon. You can do anything you put your mind to.
Let's take a look at another career. Do you love nutrition? Do you get extremely butthurt when fellow /fit/posters brag about "dirty bulking"? Do you rage when you see someone's dinner plate with no vegetables? Then Registered Dietitian Nutritionist might be the career for you!
>What does a registered dietitian nutritionist do?
Dietitians and nutritionists are experts in the use of food and nutrition to promote health and manage disease. They advise people on what to eat in order to lead a healthy lifestyle or achieve a specific health-related goal. Dietitians and nutritionists work in many settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and cafeterias; or for state and local governments.
>How do I become a registered dietitian nutritionist?
Most dietitians and nutritionists have a bachelor’s degree in either dietetics or nutritional science, and have completed supervised training through a nationally approved internship. Many states require dietitians and nutritionists to be licensed.
>>35402078
You may be shocked to learn that there's blood inside of you RIGHT NOW
Because I'd rather live the rewarding and stress free life of an engineer. Now excuse me, can't keep the sloots waiting!
>>35402088
I've really been looking into this as a career change. Just sucks cause I've got a history degree and would need to go back for a second bachelors in nutrition or wellness and start over again
>>35402008
what's you field OP?
>>35402139
>history degree
why
I love history as much as the next guy anon but you brought this on yourself
MSII here
Ask questions and I'll try to answer them
>>35402123
>sloots
>engineer
you mean all the cocks you suck?
>>35402153
Thought about law school, still kind of am. I love the subject and it transitions well, but right now I'm just working at a shitty rental car company and it sucks
Go into EMS and get all the fat people you could ever want to lift
>>35402088
i want to do this, actually
never finished high school though.
>>35402071
You can't hate someone you don't know. You simply hate the idea of dealing with people, and that's okay. It gets better as you do it more, anon.
>>35402078
Blood is one of the staples in human biology. I suggest checking out some youtube videos of blood under a microscope. It may pique your interest and turn your fear into a fascination.
Anyway, our next career is a very interesting one in that it hasn't existed as long as other healthcare-related careers. Exercise physiologist (sometimes known as "athletic trainer"). While just about anyone can call themselves a “personal trainer,” an exercise physiologist is a health care professional who has fulfilled a series of education and certification requirements to obtain the title of "exercise physiologist."
>What does an exercise physiologist do?
Exercise physiologists oversee the analysis, improvement, and maintenance of health and fitness; rehabilitation of heart disease and other chronic diseases and disabilities; and the professional guidance and counsel of athletes and others interested in sports training. They are trained to perform a variety of tasks, such as administering exercise stress tests, evaluating the overall health of a patient (with special attention to cardiovascular function and metabolism), and developing individualized exercise prescriptions to increase physical fitness, strength, endurance, and flexibility.
>How do I become an exercise physiologist?
Exercise physiologists require at least a bachelor's degree in exercise physiology, exercise science, or kinesiology. Nearly all states require exercise physiologists to be licensed, which can either be through the American Society of Exercise Physiologists (ASEP) or American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
>>35402008
I have actually been seriously looking in to making the jump from chemical engineering to physical therapy.
>>35402008
Because Humanities > STEM
>>35402088
I saw a dietician once. She said I should eat ice cream for the calcium.
>>35402088
this is pretty much hte perfect job for fitfags because we love telling other people how to live their lives and judging them for their dietary choices
only downside is that shitty ass pay. no way in hell could you raise a family on 56k/yr
>>35402008
I'm taking the OAT in a couple weeks!
Optometry here I come!
In general, turning a hobby into a career is a good way to stop enjoying it.
>>35402165
/sci/ pls go
Airline Pilot..get at my level
I want to major in sports, the thread.
>>35402187
>I want to be unemployed
>>35402123
That's okay, anon. To each his own.
>>35402139
It's never too late. At least this time you won't have to worry about GenEd. Good luck with your career change, anon!
>>35402140
Funny you should ask, I am a medical massage therapist! We can go in depth about that one next. Keep in mind there are many different forms of massage available on the market today. Mine is specifically medical, and I work in a physical therapy, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation & weight loss clinic. Medical Massage is result oriented and the treatment is specifically directed to resolve conditions that have been diagnosed and prescribed by a physician. We use a variety of modalities or procedures during the treatment, but will focus the medical massage treatment only on the areas of the body related to the diagnosis and prescription. Medical massage is generally billed in 15-minute segments using current procedural terminology and adhering to the usual and customary reimbursement fee schedule.
>What does a massage therapist do?
Massage therapists treat clients by using touch to manipulate the muscles and other soft tissues of the body. With their touch, therapists relieve pain, help heal injuries, improve circulation, relieve stress, increase relaxation, and aid in the general wellness of clients.
>How do I become a massage therapist?
Massage therapists typically complete a postsecondary education program of 500 or more hours of study and experience, although standards and requirements vary by state or other jurisdictions. Most states regulate massage therapy and require massage therapists to have a license or certification. I personally got an associate's of applied science in medical massage therapy from a community college, then proceeded to get a state license after I had enough clinical hours.
Feel free to ask any questions you may have about the subject. And no, we don't do "happy endings" : ^ )
>>35402008
Why the fuck would I want a job where I've got to deal with fat people constantly?
>>35402008
Because Obama ruined healthcare cost, it's profitability and let my student loans get out of control
>>35402309
>And no, we don't do "happy endings" : ^ )
That's like a specialism then? How to get postgraduate degree in Happy Endings?
>>35402309
massage is literally snake oil
anyone on this board with half a brain will agree with me
it does nothing good for the body and should not be in a medical setting
fuck off your just a glorified prostitute
because i'm a violent offender and would probably end up being a liability
>>35402008
Hi. I graduated nursing school in July, passed the NCLEX in November (board is really slow in California). NO hospitals in my area are accepting new grads. I'll probably just end it all after the holidays, life is meaningless
I am.
I am currently working in a hospital as a clinical research facilitator, gaining reputation, letters of recommendation, and clinical experience to give myself an edge over my painfully average GPA from undergrad.
Desired specialty is forensic anatomical pathology.
Dream job is Chief Medical Examiner of a highly reputable county. I have no interest in being a hospitalist nor an internist. We'll see how rotations go, by patho seems to be my calling. Orthropaedic surgery pays 10 billion nigga-watt money but I wouldn't be able to bare not seeing my would-be family so often. Most medical examiner's offices operate within normal business hours, if you're the chief of course.
>tfw engineering
>tfw I don't have to deal with fat people
>>35402452
Nursing was a good choice 4-5 years ago when we didn't have enough, but everyone kept saying LOL DO NURSING!!!! and now it's a flooded market
>>35402476
Although this is mostly true, the job openings at the hospital at which I'm employed are like >85% general duty nurses.
My problem with nursing is that, at least from my experience, is that far too many people "fall back" to nursing, and only do so because they've failed at doing something else. This in turn leads to shitty nurses who hate their lives and are just mean because they're mad at their own for not following through with whatever their original plans were.
Same goes for being a correctional officer. Again, in my own experience, I've never once met someone who "grows up wanting to be a CO". Once they've sucked at higher education long enough, or failed to get a job in their field, or at all, they resort to being a prison guard. My anecdote is more than likely because my hometown is residence to the first maximum security prison in the US. >30% of males of adult working age are employed by the prison, and a very slim percentage of them are validated by their job, let alone WANTING to be one before falling into it. By all means not a bad gig if you're into that kind of thing, but it festers of the lack of ambition to be a cop, or a lawyer, or some other legal-related profession that requires at least more than a GED and the ability to take blind orders.
>ever-expansive
Pharmacy tech here
Can I join the fun, guys?
>>35402139
Just apply for a masters in nutrition. I'm doing the same thing with a history degree after I finish up my chem classes
Kill the GRE
I actually wanted to become a diagnostic imaging expert. my friend is an x-ray tech and loves it.
Anyone here in it or know anyone in it?
>>35402651
The job market for it is closing, but if you can get a job in it then go for it. There's very little to the job itself. The schooling is challenging and competitive, but if you work hard you can do it.
>>35402669
Yeah I heard it was pretty cutthroat.
I was thinking maybe going into Radiography. Do you recommend it?
>>35402689
Yes. It's one of the best jobs you can get with a 2 yr degree and has a very high job satisfaction rate.
>>35402751
thank you anon
>>35402102
>>35402176
If you don't have a phobia, it's hard to understand or be sympathetic to people that have them.
For me it's not just blood. I almost fainted the last time I got a flu shot. The thought of the needle going into the skin...
In highschool we watched a video of an open heart surgery and I was the only kid who had to leave the class. I held out for a few minutes, but then I turned pale as paper and asked the teacher if I could go to the bathroom. I got "seeing stars" vision and almost fainted this time as well.
I wish I could get over this shit...
>>35402464
I'm looking to do some research before applying for residency. Can you provide some contact info and hook me up with some research?
>>35402915
Look into your area's foremost university affiliated hospital. What kind of research are you interested? As far as I'm aware our biggest area of research is our transplant department. Pathology and Necrospy submit many data to universities regarding epidemiological data of the area as well. I'd start there.
If your interests are more laboratory based, like myco-, micro-, viro-, and the like, you may need to look elsewhere.
>>35402915
>>35402975 here
Also, check if there are any pharmaceutical trial clinics in your area doing phase I/II, or even pre-clinical trials. They're always looking for young MD/DOs to actually administer the trial pharmaceuticals, not a bad place to consider starting either.
>>35402008
because prescribing people pills all day would be boring
>doctors are basically legalized drug dealers
>>35403010
This is rarely true if your doctor is a hack who was only in it for the salary, and is just a pharma-shill internist. You'd be hard pressed to find these types of "legalized drug dealers" in other specialties such as various forms of surgery, hospitalists, OB/GYN, or basically anyone else for that matter.
Because you have to do with fat people
>>35402576
You can do that? I didn't think they'd take anyone for that with a history degree
>>35403081
yup, you only require a bachelors
>>35402008
> implying I don't
Getting med school degree in 2 years
>>35403068
You only actually have to deal with fat people, with obesity and treatment as a medical specialty if you specialize in bariatrics or internal medicine. Sure, sometimes you'll have a fat person with a broken bone or whatever, but you don't address their obesity as a medical concern. Refer them to a bariatric specialist and be on your way.
>>35402008
im studying to become a molecular biologist because i am very intrested in genetics etc
post the pay and info for this
>>35402476
Don't most males get priority over females now though because males are minority?
>>35402476
>>35402560
>too many people "fall back" to nursing
that's interesting because my school had a pretty notable nursing program and many of them "fell back" to kinesiology when they discovered nursing was so difficult.
i'm a chem major and looked through their textbooks one time (several nursing major friends) and a lot of it was the exact same stuff i was learning in biochem.
on a side note everyone i know who went to school for nursing is employed.
>>35403081
not sameanon but in my gradschool you had to have a BS in the same major or really similar. almost all schools list their majors on their website (BS, MS, etc.) and what the requirements are to even apply.
fair warning bro if you're trying to go history BA to nutrition MS you can expect to be forced to take an assload of undergrad classes before you can start your grad classes. that means extra years.
>>35402008
i was a med student for 1 semester. dropped out because it's a LOT less interesting and fun than i thought it would be. turns out that memorizing literally 2000 powerpoint slides of autistic minutiae makes me want to literally kill myself, as does the prospect of spending the next 9 years of my life slaving away for a job.
>>35404575
Same thing, about to start semester and fell into an awesome job opportunity and spent those 9 years making more money than my family members who are doctors.
>>35402008
>high-paying world of healthcare & medicine yet
>be doctor
>have to touch the poor
>have to talk to the poor
>always in contact with ill people
>retarded working hours
kek i'd rather stay a software engineer. better pay, less hassle
>>35404618
what do you do? i dropped out and im working a $35k/yr manual labor job. starting a masters in accounting program in 2016, though.
>>35404666
>Logistics Brokerage
Med school, third year.
> Brutal schedule
> Surrounded by social climbing scumbags 24/7
> Everybody tries to one-up doctors to "stick it to the man" or whatever
> Communist propaganda at all times. BRB vegan is the only healthy diet, BRB trannies and faggots are normal, BRB racial disparities are a problem and we should work on them, BRB "the purpose of health insurance is wealth redistribution" (srs)
> you have less authority/value than the janitor until you finish residency
> takes a gorillion years to see your first dollar
It's doable and has some huge perks but it definitely has its downsides.
I tried to get into med school for 7 years. Failed. This of course brings as much ridicule as this norwegian sheepshaving message board can provide but I'm incredibly depressed because of being too stupid to realise my literally only dream.
>>35402008
dentfag here
>great hours
>great pay
>don't have to tell anyone their grandma's dead
>pull out teeth with 6 pl8 dl grip strength
>10/10
>>35404938
>Surrounded by social climbing scumbags 24/7
Can you explain anon? Sophomore biochem-fag here, any advice for getting in to a mediocre state medical school?
>>35402046
Im a Kines undergrad working as a PT aide, its so fucking amazing. Coming from a desk job it is so strange to say that i actually love my job and everyone i work with. As soon as I graduate i'm either going to PT school or PA school, leaning towards PT school though.
>>35402008
Because I work in information security making a comparable amount of money. Beginning a MS in a couple of weeks as well. Maybe a PhD later because I like research and I've always wanted to be a doctor - just not the kind that helps people. Fuck people.
23 yo
1/2/3/4
>tfw no gf
>>35405892
not him but I'm a med student myself and can verify. I think what he's talking about is his classmates, there are a ton of rich douchebag sociopaths in med school. The good news is that there's usually about 30% of minorities/other folks who are chill thanks to affirmative action and whatnot, but the lions share of folks who get into med school are still upper crust "high achievers". Lot of sociopaths and autists.
I'd bet that this is minimized if you go to a smaller school in a rural area versus somewhere prestigious in a big city. I regret everyday not picking a "lower" med school over the one I'm at now, which is far more renowned but full of assholes.
>>35402176
whoahwhoahwhoahwhoah there broski.
Athletic Trainers and Exercise Physiologists are VERY different.
The similarities: both fields require a bachelor's degree from an accredited university and licensure through a governing organization, and both fields involve working with active individuals. That's pretty much where the similarities stop.
Athletic Trainers (ATs) specialize in the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Athletic Trainers almost always are employed by professional sports teams, or universities and high schools with sports teams.
ATs are the ones in khakis on the sideline of a sports event who give athletes a clinical diagnosis (NOT medical diagnosis) upon injury. ATs can also do a lot of rehab work associated with sports injuries.
Athletic Trainers do NOT "train" athletes. That is the job of coaches, strength coaches, and Exercise Physiologists. They are solely responsible for preventing injuries, correctly diagnosing injuries, and rehabilitating injuries.
Source: AT student (pre-Physical Therapy) whose profs pretty much castrated anyone who equated ATs and personal trainers or exercise physiologists. Check out http://www.nata.org/athletic-training for more info!
Enjoying the thread, just felt the need to clear up the "Exercise Physiologist/Athletic Trainer" misunderstanding.
Working at a hospital right now as a diet clerk. When I start my grad schooling I'm going to transfer to being a diet technician with RD as my goal. I can be comfy with 56k.
>>35402153
I have an english and creative writing degree and am now a graduate entry medicine student... s'all possible bro
>>35407744
The only thing I regret so far is that I will never be called a doctor nor will qt3.14 nurses look at me. My only solace is that the women in addiction recovery services are hot and their soft voices trigger my dick whenever they call.
>>35407691
im the guy who dropped out of med school for accounting. my classmates at a lower tier MD school were fucking terrible. sycophantic losers who would agree with anything the professors or administrators said to get more points or brownie points. preached about income inequality despite having physician parents and gunning for the highest paying specialties. just flat out awful people.
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>>35402008
>cucking yourself out of a youth in order to pursue a career that's extremely draining and stressful
No thanks. I'd rather cuck myself for something I enjoy doing.
>>35402078
Once you get involved with the career you dont see blood as blood, i used to fear blood now im almost finishing my career
MFW 2 more years till I become a doctor. It's really awesome anons you should try it.
Nah I'm not smart enough.
Any medbros in Seattle? I want to make friends to get out of my friendless transplant funk.
>>35402071
I'm a nurse and fucking hate everybody. Empathy and helping others feels good. It goes against everything I stand for.
>>35407836
jfc, good on you for escaping while you had the chance brother
>>35408422
i guess so. that one semester cost me $40k in tuition and living expenses. some of med school was cool so i was on the fence about dropping out but thank god i did. better to be unsure and waste $40k than to have stuck it out for the full year and wasted another $40k.
>>35408074
im in seattle. where'd you move from? where in seattle are you?
>>35402008
Fuck other people.
I couldn't do it because fat people. I live in a super fat country and I would get fucking irritated trying to help people whose problems are caused almost entirely by being fat. They could just eat less but they don't want to so it's the medical professionals job to work 5000x harder to fix their preventable shit without any effort on their part.
>>35402008
The vast majority of it takes care of fat people and tobacco smokers. Seriously look it up anons.
Fuck both those groups. They made their bed, they can lay in it.
>>35408579
>but mah condishuns
as EMS say, everyday is leg day. LIFT ASSIST!!!
>>35408456
I live in southernmost Seattle, like a three minute walk from its border on Renton. Move up here from AZ. The change in climate and culture is super jarring.
I can not stand the fat that currently one of the highest paying fields is the medical fields but it is also one of the most stressful, agonizng, mind numbing, soul crushing fields as well.
in america, they try to make it seem like "oh well think about it, you are helping people blah blah blah blah" no shut the fuck up. you make money off of rich people and poors people fucking insurance. it costs $32 for a fucking flu shot at my job (walgreens drug store), but guess how much it costs walgreens per shot? $5. five fucking dollars. it's all about the fucking money. fucking hate this planet dude. they pushed this flushot shit on us so hard at my job, completely stressing us out.
healthcare field is literally one of the worst fields to spend the rest of your life in.
>>35402309
>with their touch, they do this and that and that and this
cut the bullshit. ypu know damn well you actually do jack shit and only make a person THINK they are getting better.
>>35408740
>The change in climate and culture is super jarring
Elaborate
I live in Phoenix and am thinking about getting the fuck out of here.
>>35408740
oh nice, i've been pnw most of my life so i can't say i know what AZ culture is. what's different? im guessing you miss the heat too? seattle's all cloudly and misty for the most part. some rainy days, that's about it desu.
i'm also kinda south seattle too. between chinatown and downtown
>>35408799
>>35408799
Well, obviously there's a lot more rain up here. While in the night AZ temp can dip below WA, the windchill up here makes it that much more unbearable. I work nights though, so you probably wouldn't have to worry about it. My fingers are still cracking, right through my moisturizer. As for the culture, there are way too many homeless people. While the night scene is more diverse than what AZ has to offer, the homeless make walking between scenes more terrifying. Traffic is just horrible. I miss my 80 mph freeways. And free parking. I miss free parking.
>>35402008
I'm a drug addict with a criminal history from when l was 19 and stole from the pharmacy l was working at
>>35408886
If you ever visited West Seattle Target or Ballard Swedish Hospital, you would have seen me. But I've only been up here for 5 months. Working two jobs to afford Bastyr, my (currently) dream grad school. So far I love the rain and mist but yeah, I wish I could wear shorts indoors. The clear bright days in Seattle are so welcome since it's on those days I can see Mt. Rainier.
because i want to be a police officer
>>35407691
Do you think that choosing a "lower-tier" med school, besides the social environment, is a better idea in regards to the information being taught as well by professors? I gotta a 3.2 gpa right now as a sophmore cell bio major at a large public university so i wouldn't say I'm at med school level yet .
Nurse here. I always wanted to do something in the medical field. I work nights on a progressive care unit and have for about a year and a half. I'm not sure if I would recommend the profession to anyone else. The job itself is stressful as hell. The current way the medical system is forces you to treat patients like there at a Hilton resort as opposed to a hospital.
That being said, I've only been to a few hospitals, so I can say for sure if that's how it is everywhere.
Been thinking about going back to school for biomedical engineering or something else.
