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If I'm considering working towards going to medical school, how do I figure out which kind of doctor I want to be?
I'm in high school hoping to go into either a health or law profession after college. I am currently undecided about which university I want to go to and what my major will be. #medicine
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Richard’s Answer
Volunteer or get a job at your local hospital. You could also try to shadow physicians from various specialties. Another option is trying to get a research position with a medical school.
You will have time during medical school rotations to see the pros and cons of each specialty.
You will have time during medical school rotations to see the pros and cons of each specialty.
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Estelle’s Answer
I agree with these guys, Harry. Shadowing is the way to go. Also, some of the clinics in which I volunteer have internship spots for high school and college students to serve as scribes for the providers. This gives you a great idea of the practice of medicine and familiarizes you with the vocabulary.
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Dennis’s Answer
If you're serious about medical school, you should have the following: Strong grades, especially in science courses. The average GPA for students accepted into medical school is 3.7. ... The average MCAT score for test-takers is 506, but the average MCAT score of accepted medical students is 511. After that select a field your think you will be comfortable in and excel!