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Let me start off by saying that I'm sorry if this has been covered before in detail, but I've never fully understood the idea in forums that similar threads shouldn't exist as information often changes or new ideas are formed.
So, with that said, how are the prospects of becoming a medical professional in Japan when receiving education in the United States? More specifically, a Nuclear Medicine Technologist or Radiology Technician? I'm currently just enrolled in a junior college working on a biology degree, so I've got time to figure things out yet. It also doesn't have to be just the two professions listed above, I'm pretty open to many different career paths in medical, so if anyone knows of a path that's more in-demand than others, I would love to hear about it. From what I understand, there is a set of exams one must complete, which are entirely in Japanese (understandably so) to get hired on in health care. Does anyone have experience trying to learn medical terminology in Japanese? Is it like learning everything all over again? How much on-the-job experience would you say I should get here in the States before venturing forth into the Land of the Rising Sun? I'll more than likely move with intentions of teaching English for a year or two while becoming more familiar with the language and make use of my medical training/experience thereafter.
Thank you all so much for your time and help in answering my bombardment of questions. I'm currently hoping to make the jump within about 5 years, so the more I know now, the better.
So, with that said, how are the prospects of becoming a medical professional in Japan when receiving education in the United States? More specifically, a Nuclear Medicine Technologist or Radiology Technician? I'm currently just enrolled in a junior college working on a biology degree, so I've got time to figure things out yet. It also doesn't have to be just the two professions listed above, I'm pretty open to many different career paths in medical, so if anyone knows of a path that's more in-demand than others, I would love to hear about it. From what I understand, there is a set of exams one must complete, which are entirely in Japanese (understandably so) to get hired on in health care. Does anyone have experience trying to learn medical terminology in Japanese? Is it like learning everything all over again? How much on-the-job experience would you say I should get here in the States before venturing forth into the Land of the Rising Sun? I'll more than likely move with intentions of teaching English for a year or two while becoming more familiar with the language and make use of my medical training/experience thereafter.
Thank you all so much for your time and help in answering my bombardment of questions. I'm currently hoping to make the jump within about 5 years, so the more I know now, the better.