Any Coli members work in healthcare?

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think I'm playing? $100K borrowed will cost you $600 a month given a 6% interest rate for 30 years if you were to pay it back on a montly basis. you could always pay more and pay it back faster, but don't try to blow it off like it's chump change.

It's not that it's chump change, but depending on your specialty what other career is going to guarantee a mid six figure job with potential to double that within private practice? :snooze:

Unless that doctor is a complete idiot with his/her finances it's :yawn:.
 

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It's not that it's chump change, but depending on your specialty what other career is going to guarantee a mid six figure job with potential to double that within private practice? :snooze:

Unless that doctor is a complete idiot with his/her finances it's :yawn:.

:damn:

once you're done with med school, internship, residency, and finally making some good money, you should be about 30+. by the time u pay off those loans, it'll be just in time for retirement :russ:
 

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I want to get into healthcare IT but I don't have a IT background(communications major). Where should I start?
 

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:damn:

once you're done with med school, internship, residency, and finally making some good money, you should be about 30+. by the time u pay off those loans, it'll be just in time for retirement :russ:

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I'll chalk it up to you being from Chicago. You never had a chance :sadbron:
 

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Go the MD, PT route if you are a black male. There is a huge shortage of black male physicians. Med schools would love to have you if you are up for the challenge.
:scheme:


Majoring in Biochemistry as we speak...

Not sohh big on the biology part. Honestly I hated memorizing all those definitions....

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:scheme:


Majoring in Biochemistry as we speak...

Not sohh big on the biology part. Honestly I hated memorizing all those definitions....

@Hiphoplives4eva

I don't think people really grasp it man. There is not another profession where salary alone in 10 years you are going to be a millionaire. :wow: Now that shouldn't be why you want to practice medicine but that is a damn good incentive. Biochemistry though :patrice:..Lol the good thing about medical school today is you don't need the mandatory 3.5. 30+ on your MCAT for acceptance. Why it's recommended you strive for that it won't kill you.

Any major works for medical school as long as you do those pre-reqs. My suggestion has always been do an undergrad in Psychology or Nutrition if you are passionate about helping people. :yeshrug: If all else fails as far as medical school you can couple that psychology degree with a teaching licensure or that nutrition degree and become a registered dietician. And of course get a masters or phd in psychology. There's just a lot more variables and flexibility which I suggest when pursuing medicine.

How bout RN?

RN is good and there are some accredited online nursing degrees given by traditional brick and mortar schools. For the most part every state has a college that offers it online with the labs and clinical exercises on-site i.e. at a hospital or partnered with the local community college. Nursing has gotten extremely flexible. :whew:
 
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Not true. Stop scaring away potential black doctors. Lord know we need more of them.

Yeh I don't understand dude at all. :wtf: He has no idea how elderly patients feel more comfortable amongst doctors that look like them. That's why a lot of elders won't go to the doctors because they don't feel comfortable or they feel neglected.

It's important that more brothers and sisters go for the MD or DO.
 

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I don't think people really grasp it man. There is not another profession where salary alone in 10 years you are going to be a millionaire. :wow: Now that shouldn't be why you want to practice medicine but that is a damn good incentive. Biochemistry though :patrice:..Lol the good thing about medical school today is you don't need the mandatory 3.5. 30+ on your MCAT for acceptance. Why it's recommended you strive for that it won't kill you.

Any major works for medical school as long as you do those pre-reqs. My suggestion has always been do an undergrad in Psychology or Nutrition if you are passionate about helping people. :yeshrug: If all else fails as far as medical school you can couple that psychology degree with a teaching licensure or that nutrition degree and become a registered dietician. And of course get a masters or phd in psychology. There's just a lot more variables and flexibility which I suggest when pursuing medicine.



RN is good and there are some accredited online nursing degrees given by traditional brick and mortar schools. For the most part every state has a college that offers it online with the labs and clinical exercises on-site i.e. at a hospital or partnered with the local community college. Nursing has gotten extremely flexible. :whew:

Thinking about doing it man...I work in a psych ward and I see new RN's every damn day
 

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:ohlawd: these sleep tech shyt is the worst way to get into a hospital. Everyone does it cause it seems simple. You wont get the $25 at least here in CA average is $10-$12. You wont ever be able to move up much more than your position. I say for entry level and better overview Surgical Tech is the way to go. Can move around the surgical field and get to high level positions within with no degrees.

I started as a Surg Tech $25/hr to Transplant Coordinator to $48/hr and im on my 2nd year. My job pay grade tops out 81/hr in 10 years :lolbron: Just got my BS in nursing and work paid for it all :blessed:

Dont do the easy stuff just like Medical Assistants youll always stay there and outlook is bleak. RNs are over saturated in some states so they are taking the lower lever jobs. RNs here in CA already took over LVN positions.:skip:
What is the job title and pay progression of such position? 81/hr what would be the job title?
 

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:ohlawd: these sleep tech shyt is the worst way to get into a hospital. Everyone does it cause it seems simple. You wont get the $25 at least here in CA average is $10-$12. You wont ever be able to move up much more than your position. I say for entry level and better overview Surgical Tech is the way to go. Can move around the surgical field and get to high level positions within with no degrees.

I started as a Surg Tech $25/hr to Transplant Coordinator to $48/hr and im on my 2nd year. My job pay grade tops out 81/hr in 10 years :lolbron: Just got my BS in nursing and work paid for it all :blessed:

Dont do the easy stuff just like Medical Assistants youll always stay there and outlook is bleak. RNs are over saturated in some states so they are taking the lower lever jobs. RNs here in CA already took over LVN positions.:skip:
how long does it take to get become a surgical tech?.....what would be the starting pay once you get your certificate?
 
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