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Melanie
Hi! My name is Melanie.
I have a bachelors in psychology and am working on my pre-med requirements, should be done in the spring. Having some form of experience is highly recommended for admission into most schools. The sad thing is I haven't found one person willing to help me find anything. They make it so difficult.
122 weeks ago from Health Care and Medical Professionals, Practitioners and Recruiters
Melanie:
Thank you! Volunteering is something I've been trying to do at hospitals in my area, I either don't get a phone call back or they are not in need. ...MoreThank you! Volunteering is something I've been trying to do at hospitals in my area, I either don't get a phone call back or they are not in need. It's tough but I'm not giving up. Thank you for your advice. I'll look into hospice and the Medical Association.
122 weeks ago
122 weeks ago
Iris Aikins-Afful:
Hello Melanie, might I also suggest volunteering at a local fire department as an EMT. They will train you. I am in a similar boat, you're right, ...MoreHello Melanie, might I also suggest volunteering at a local fire department as an EMT. They will train you. I am in a similar boat, you're right, it is tough also to find volunteer opportunities in hospitals now because so many people want to volunteer. Also (though this might be less desirable) maybe try a hospital/nursing home that offers free CNA/GNA training in exchange for working there. I know some may see that as foolish since you already have a bachelors (& understandably so) but just a thought. Also, if your doctor or a loved one's doctor could suggest a healthcare provider at a clinic, maybe they would allow you to shadow them. Best wishes to you!
61 weeks ago
61 weeks ago
Melanie
Just one of the many things that can be accomplished via telemedicine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yi-vXsSi7fI
Melanie
The Southern California Kick-Off Symposium went amazing today! Plenty of ideas were thrown around as to how we can get this improved health care system moving. We still have a little ways to go with the legislative aspect, but the ideas and technology that have been and continue to be developed are truly a great start!
Melanie
If anyone's interested in telemedicine you should google both "The American Telemedicine Association" and the name "Dr. Shoon Shiong"
Both will give you some better insight into what this really is and can mean for our health care system as well as our country/world as a whole!
Melanie
Take a look at our keynote speaker!
http://www.forbes.com/2009/08/24/healthcare-obama-reform-business-billio...
114 weeks ago from Health Care and Medical Professionals, Practitioners and Recruiters
Dawn A Crawford
What does everyone think about EMRs (electronic medical records)? I think they are the future but some are worried.
143 weeks ago from Health Care
Akshay Kapur:
They're as good as the people using them. They can make a tremendous impact in tracking/coordinating care. Again, end users must be savvy.
142 weeks ago
142 weeks ago
Melanie:
Have either of you looked into Dr. Shoon-Shiong's research and objective into EMR's? I'm from Detroit, but was just at a Telemedicine Symposium in ...MoreHave either of you looked into Dr. Shoon-Shiong's research and objective into EMR's? I'm from Detroit, but was just at a Telemedicine Symposium in Los Angeles. Dr. Shiong was a keynote speaker and has a goal to bring electronic medical records to light. It's already been experimented with in a small location and has been working out really great. If anyone has questions I know a pretty good deal about what EMR's will look like and how they will be used. There are obviously still some obstacles, but the basic developmental outline is really mind-blowing.
114 weeks ago
114 weeks ago
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