To become a medical receptionist, you should have a high school diploma or GED. Beyond that, as long as you showcase an ability to work well with others and stay organized, you should be able to do any other tr
Jobs with the fastest-growing demand: direct-care and food service roles dominate Five of the top 10 roles with the fastest-growing demand are direct-care positions for healthcare workers — jobs where the employee is directly assisting the patient. Many of these roles, likedental assistantsandm...
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) tracks data and makes projections for all civilian occupations. The BLS predicts a 29 percent job growth rate for medical assistants through 2026, a rate much faster than average compared to all other jobs. Medical assistantswho work in urology perform...
Bewes P: Learning from low income countries: trained medical assistants can successfully do work of doctors. BMJ 2004, 329:1184.Bewes, P., Learning from low income countries: what are the lessons? Trained medical assistants can successfully do work of doctors. BMJ 2004, 329 (7475):1184...
They are our artificially intelligent digital personal assistants. The goal of our artificially intelligent assistants is to help us find useful information when we ask for it using our voice. We can say, ‘Hey Siri, show me the closest fast-food restaurant’ or ‘Who is the 21st President ...
Healthcare Professions: Medical diplomas lead to roles in healthcare, where graduates may work as medical laboratory technicians, radiology technicians, or dental assistants. These positions are integral to the functioning of healthcare facilities. Business and Management Positions: Diploma holders can pur...
web-enabled glasses and Bluetooth headsets. Wearables work differently, based on their intended use, such as health, fitness or entertainment. Most wearable technology contains microprocessors, batteries and internet connectivity so the collected data can be synced with other electronics, such as smartph...
intelligence system that can create new content (like text, images, audio or video) based on user prompts. Generative AI is the backbone of popular chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude, and can be used to instantly create written copy, reports, code, digital images, music and other ...
Looking for direct answers to other complex questions? Explore the full McKinsey Explainers series What is machine learning? Machine learning is a form of artificial intelligence that can adapt to a wide range of inputs, including large sets of historical data, synthesized data, or human inputs...
Sometimes postdocs can be referred to as Postdoctoral Research Assistants or Postdoctoral Research Fellows. A postdoc, however, is not the same as a fellowship. What is a fellowship? Research fellowshipsare competitive and prestigious positions. Unlike postdocs, you will be funded to complete your...