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What do I need to do to become a medical doctor ?
I am in junior high school and want to become a medical doctor
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Eman’s Answer
According to my experience and to some of my cousin's who became doctors, you will need a high GPA to join a reputable medical school. Medical schools need a good budget as you will have a lot of expenses during the 6 years of study, during training and PhD study if you wished to increase your job opportunities. It's required to study Biology to qualify for the medical school. However, studying medicine in Germany is not expensive but you will need to learn German before applying for it. If you can support your living expenses, you can go and start you medical journey in Germany.
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Atul’s Answer
I have several family members who are accomplished doctors in diverse fields. Here's a glimpse into their journey:
- They completed their Bachelor's degree with flying colors.
- They achieved exceptionally high scores in the MCAT.
- If you're a top-notch student in high school, you might qualify for a 7-year premed program.
- It's crucial to have financial resources at hand. If not, you'll need to look into student loans. Remember, becoming a fully qualified doctor is a long journey. It can take anywhere from 8 to 12 years before you start earning a substantial income.
- This point is particularly important: You might not always have the liberty to choose your specialization, like Dermatology, for instance. The options available to you will depend on the offerings of your teaching school or university hospital. They will offer you options based on their needs, not yours. However, if you've excelled in all your exams, you might have more flexibility.
- They completed their Bachelor's degree with flying colors.
- They achieved exceptionally high scores in the MCAT.
- If you're a top-notch student in high school, you might qualify for a 7-year premed program.
- It's crucial to have financial resources at hand. If not, you'll need to look into student loans. Remember, becoming a fully qualified doctor is a long journey. It can take anywhere from 8 to 12 years before you start earning a substantial income.
- This point is particularly important: You might not always have the liberty to choose your specialization, like Dermatology, for instance. The options available to you will depend on the offerings of your teaching school or university hospital. They will offer you options based on their needs, not yours. However, if you've excelled in all your exams, you might have more flexibility.