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Richard’s Answer

Take as many AP or IB courses in high school. You have a lot of years of education in front of you and getting college credit in high school can save you time and money.


In the US, to apply to medical school, you need a bachelor's degree. Any 4-year university should suffice.

Pick a major that interests you so you don't mind devoting a majority of your hours to studying. You will need to get good grades in college in order to apply for medical school. At the medical school I attended, the average GPA is reported to be 3.85, so even one or two B's can hurt your chances of acceptance.

Aside from this, any major is acceptable as long as you complete the prerequisite courses.

Typical medical school prerequisites include:
Biology: Lecture – 4 semesters; Lab – 1 semester
General Chemistry: Lecture – 2 semesters; Lab – 1 semester
Organic Chemistry: Lecture – 2 semesters; Lab – 1 semester
Biochemistry: Lecture – 1 semester
General Physics: Lecture – 2 semesters; Lab – 1 semester
Math: Statistics – 1 semester
English: Rhetoric (Composition) and Literature – 2 semesters

Try to find opportunities to pursue research.

Volunteer at your local hospital or low-income clinic. Ask physicians, PAs or other clinical providers if you can shadow them.


During college study for and complete the MCAT. Devote an entire summer to studying for the MCAT and consider paying for a prep course if you can afford it.

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Apply to medical schools during your last year of college.

Medical school takes 4 years to complete.

After medical school physicians complete a residency for additional training. These can last 3-6 years and are sometimes followed by an additional year or two of fellowship subspecialty training.
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Jocelyn’s Answer

I started my healthcare career as an EMT, became a nurse and am now about to graduate with my masters as a nurse practitioner. I was raised by my grandparents and had a pretty rough childhood but over fame a lot of obstacles to get where I am today.
Write a list of things you are interested in and research them, ask about shadowing days where you can observe and ask questions, and maybe take some online tests about what you might be good at.

Whatever it is...shine on!!
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Judy’s Answer

Hi! What are some things you are interested in? I am a registered nurse and there are many opportunities in that field. I realize that most people don’t know what they want to do for a career. I’ve been a nurse for 20 years and now I might want to do something else.

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Let me know if you have any questions. Good luck to you!!
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Jose’s Answer

Hi! What is it that attracts you concerning each of the fields you mentioned? Does what attract you fit the type of person you are or how you see yourself? Ask yourself do you like something in the filed or do you really love it? What are things you're doing in those fields where you don't even notice time passing by? Do you want to be in school say until you are 30 for instance? I hope these questions begin to lead you towards some productive decision making.
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