A pre-med club for everyone, I Want to Be a Doctor gives listeners an invitation into the often privileged and impenetrable world of becoming a physician. Join host Dr. Robin Dickinson MD as she answers questions from medical hopefuls or curious bystanders. About half of our listeners are families with kids who are interested in a medical career and most of our questions come from pre-med or medical students. Why? Because it's never to early to start asking questions and thinking about a medical career! So whether you are in medical school trying to choose a specialty or in elementary school dreaming of your career, there are episodes for you!
Now is the time to submit your questions! Email podcast@docrobinschool.com and please include your first name and grade/class level if you want to be acknowledged.
****Every episode is sponsored by Dr. Robin's School, the pre-med curriculum for kids! Visit docrobinschool.com to learn more****
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A pre-med club for everyone, I Want to Be a Doctor gives listeners an invitation into the often privileged and impenetrable world of becoming a physician. Join host Dr. Robin Dickinson MD as she answers questions from medical hopefuls or curious bystanders. About half of our listeners are families with kids who are interested in a medical career and most of our questions come from pre-med or medical students. Why? Because it's never to early to start asking questions and thinking about a medical career! So whether you are in medical school trying to choose a specialty or in elementary school dreaming of your career, there are episodes for you!
Now is the time to submit your questions! Email podcast@docrobinschool.com and please include your first name and grade/class level if you want to be acknowledged.
****Every episode is sponsored by Dr. Robin's School, the pre-med curriculum for kids! Visit docrobinschool.com to learn more****
Today's question is from an 8th grader who asks what is the difference between a doctor, a nurse practitioner, a nurse, and a physician’s assistant?
You are not the only person who wonders that! It can be very confusing understanding all the different roles in caring for a patient.
The two main differences are the training and what the person is able to do.
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I Want to Be a Doctor
A pre-med club for everyone, I Want to Be a Doctor gives listeners an invitation into the often privileged and impenetrable world of becoming a physician. Join host Dr. Robin Dickinson MD as she answers questions from medical hopefuls or curious bystanders. About half of our listeners are families with kids who are interested in a medical career and most of our questions come from pre-med or medical students. Why? Because it's never to early to start asking questions and thinking about a medical career! So whether you are in medical school trying to choose a specialty or in elementary school dreaming of your career, there are episodes for you!
Now is the time to submit your questions! Email podcast@docrobinschool.com and please include your first name and grade/class level if you want to be acknowledged.
****Every episode is sponsored by Dr. Robin's School, the pre-med curriculum for kids! Visit docrobinschool.com to learn more****
