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Physician's Path
 Education  Work Experience  Activities
  Relevant high school classes- All available math and science courses. English composition and communications courses.
  College- Two-year registered nurse degree, later a four-year bachelor's degree in biology, plus four years' medical school and two years' residency.
  High School- Babysitter, food server, lifeguard.
  College- Worked in emergency room of hospital and as a paramedic.
  High School- 4-H club, basketball, softball, track, cross country, National Honor Society.
  College -- Physical exercise -- running, working out.

 

Recommended Path
 Education  Work Experience  Activities
  High School - Refer to the chart below
  College- Four-year bachelor's degree, four years of medical school, three to six years of residency.
Visit the "Making a Decision" section of the AMA Web site.
  High School- Work in hospital or nursing home as certified nurse assistant, ward clerk or volunteer. Job shadow a physician to learn about the pros and cons of the career.
  College- Join a First Responder team or ambulance unit. Take an emergency medical technicians (EMT) course and work as an EMT.
  High School- Attend summer science camps.
  College- Join science or medical clubs.
 Education - High School
SUBJECT GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12
Math Algebra Geometry Calculus Probability & Statistics
English English English English
Applied Communications		 English
Applied Communications
Science Physical Science Biology or Chemistry Chemistry or
Applied Biology/Chemistry		 Anatomy or
Advanced Biology or
Physics
Social Studies/Humanities As required As required Psychology
Sociology		 Government and Economics
Physical Education/Health As required As required As required As required
Technical Classes Keyboarding
Business
Computer Applications
(Recommended Courses: Health, Occupations)		 Keyboarding
Business
Computer Applications
(Recommended Courses: Health, Occupations)		 Keyboarding
Business
Computer Applications
(Recommended Courses: Health, Occupations)		 Keyboarding
Business
Computer Applications
(Recommended Courses: Health, Occupations)
Source: Choices CT, 2001 Bridges.com, Inc.

 

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