Medical/Science Related Career Options?

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<p>(If you're in a hurry and want to cut to the chase, refer to the last line)</p>

<p>So. All my life I wanted to be an equine vet...until I saw vets graduate with an average of 300,000 dollars in loans, and make an average of 20,000-45,000 dollars per year. I don't want to pick or ditch a career solely because of the salary, but if I spend the time and money on a doctorate, I'd like to be able to live at least somewhat comfortably. I don't need millions, but I'd like to be able to afford a horse and a comfortable life for any future kids. A salary of 50K+ at least if we're talking about a doctorate.</p>

<p>I considered becoming an emergency doctor for various personal reasons. I shadowed a few doctors, found it fascinating, and really felt like I could see myself making this my career. However, before I focus my entire undergrad years on preparing for med school, I want to keep my options open and look into other science/medical related careers as well. I love research, but I love working with people too...having a job that offers a sense of purpose and allows me to serve others is extremely important. </p>

<p>That said, what are some options worth looking into?</p>

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<p>This looked pretty cool to me when I was pulling stuff up on it for someone else this morning. Check the inner links: <a href=“Biomedical engineering - #4 by collegevetting - University of California - Santa Barbara - College Confidential Forums”>Biomedical engineering - #4 by collegevetting - University of California - Santa Barbara - College Confidential Forums;

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<p>@collegevetting thank you, that does look really cool! I’ll have to do a little more research on it though. I’m not really engineering/math orientated and it seems a little engineering/math intensive. </p>

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<p>You might want to try posting on the Careers in Medicine forum (under Premed & Medical School).</p>