About us
We watched students pick the wrong path. So we built this.
We spent over four years working side by side in the Emergency Department — close enough to physicians, PAs, nurses, and techs to see what each of those jobs is actually like once the shift starts.
What struck us was how many pre-health students had no idea most of it existed. They knew "doctor," and maybe "nurse." They had never heard of a PA's scope, what a respiratory therapist does at 3am, or that some healthcare careers can offer six-figure median pay without following the same training path as a physician. Some spent years on a path they would have skipped if anyone had shown them the alternatives.
4+
Years
In the Emergency Department
97
Careers
Researched and compared
1
Mission
Help students choose well
5
Team
Writing from inside the hospital
Why we built this
The information exists. It is just scattered everywhere.
Program requirements live on school websites. Salary data lives in a federal database. What the job actually feels like lives with people already doing it. No seventeen-year-old is going to assemble that on their own — so we assembled it for them, in one place and in plain language.
We show the cost, not just the reward
Every career profile lists the years, the entrance exams, the licensing, and the likely debt — alongside the salary. A number that looks good in isolation has misled a lot of students.
We tell you who a path does not suit
Every profile has a "think twice if" section. If a career means nights, weekends, and holidays for a decade, you should read that before you commit, not after.
We cite where the numbers come from
Pay and job-outlook figures come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and we say so. When something changes, we correct it.
We are not trying to sell you medicine
If the honest answer is that a two-year path fits you better than an eight-year one, that is the answer you will get here. The goal is a decision you keep, not the most impressive-sounding one.
Founders
Meet the Founders
Renato Kitner
Lead Author & Curriculum Director
Four-plus years working in Emergency Medicine. Lead creator of the career profiles and course material — written for students with no clinical background yet.
Bruno Zambolini
Systems Architect & Platform Strategy
Built the platform structure, tools, and learning system. Focused on turning scattered career information into something a 17-year-old can actually use to make a decision.
Albert Neto
Director of Growth & Strategic Partnerships
Leads marketing, partnership development, and external negotiations. Focused on building strategic relationships, expanding the platform's reach, and connecting more students with the resources they need.
The team
Rodrigo Kitner
Clinical Content Developer
Helped create and organize the clinical experience and healthcare systems material. Focused on making it practical, beginner-friendly, and grounded in what care actually looks like in a hospital.
Giovanna Amorim
Content Developer & Marketing
Helped develop the practical content for the course and supports the marketing direction. Focused on making the platform engaging, clear, and accessible for learners.
Leticia Sousa
Content Developer & Marketing
Helped create the practice material and supports the marketing strategy. Focused on presenting the course in a professional, approachable, and learner-friendly way.
Natalia Cardoso
Content Development & Marketing
Helps develop clear, engaging educational content and supports the platform's marketing initiatives. Focused on making our resources accessible, informative, and relevant to students exploring healthcare careers.
EDMS denotes Emergency Department medical scribe experience — time spent documenting live patient encounters alongside physicians, which is where most of what we know about these careers comes from.
Start with the question that actually matters.
Not "can I get in?" — but "would I want this life?" Nine questions, no signup, no credit card.
Work with us
Schools and community programs can explore cohort access. Students, families, and reviewers can send questions directly to the academy.