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Is it necessary to be in a pre-medicine program during undergraduate school in order to attend medical school?
I am not enrolled for pre-medicine at my university, so I wanted to know if this would hurt my chances of getting admitted into medical school. #doctor #medicine #healthcare #pre-med
What is the hardest interview question you've been asked and how did you answer it?
Also, did you get the job?
Is spending more than a decade in college worth it to become a doctor? Is it possible to shorten that amount of time??
Spending so long in college is the one thing that makes me question if I want to be a doctor, more specifically a dermalogist because what would I be learning that would take 12 years to master? Also, others the same age with me would already have jobs.
How does a doctor get into and afford medical school?
I feel like medical school is very expensive so how would a doctor be able to cover the costs without going into massive debt. How hard do you have to work to get into medical school?
What is your best advice for someone looking to apply to medical school in the next few years?
Hi! I am a rising sophomore and I am looking for advice on applying to med school.
When do I begin studying for the MCAT?
I just finished my first year as an undergraduate student. I'm majoring in biochemistry and minoring in psychology. I know these two fields are very helpful for the MCAT. (I am very interested in those fields as well, so it was not the only reason I chose them.) When did you begin studying for...
Applying to Med School as a Low Income Student?
I know that the general advice for premed students is to keep undergraduate debt low, since the cost of applying can be thousands to begin with. I don't have concerns about having undergrad debt because of my school's generous financial aid (I get school grants, Pell Grants, work study, etc.)....
Medical School req
I'm currently 3rd-year human biology and minor in psychology My goal is to go to medical school but my GPA isn't the best. I'm planning to take the MCAT next summer however, I'm told by my school advisor that I got no choice but to change my career plan because medicine isn't for me. I was...
Why become a doctor v.s. a nurse or even a physician assistant?
Any tips, advice, or guidance would be extremely helpful. It would also be nice to hear anyone's own experience on why they made their decision.
If I'm certain(fairly) that I want to become a physician, should I attend a 7 year program(combines college + med school) as opposed to a 4 year college and having to apply again for med school?
For reference, I am a rising junior in high school.
What is "getting your residency"?
I was interested in going into the medical field, and people often refer to getting something called "your residency". #doctor #residency
What is the best advice you could give someone who wants to go into Osteopathic Medicine?
I am mainly asking this question because I am very much interested in the holistic side of medicine and I want to work closely with my patients. #doctor #family-medicine #holistic #natural-medicine #osteopathic
What makes DO's and MD's different?
I went into college thinking I was going to become an MD but I have recently been looking into becoming a DO (Doctor of Osteopathy). I know that the schooling is relatively the same but I am curious to know the distinctions between them other then the teachings of osteopathic medicine being...
Is it harder for D.O.'s to get the same respect as M.D.'s?
I've recently become interested in #osteopathic #medicine. The philosophy of treating patients as a whole instead of just symptoms appeals to me. However, I've heard that it may be hard for D.O.'s to find residencies that are not biased. I hadn't even heard of D.O.'s until a year ago,...
What are some good qualities to have as a D.O. (doctor of osteopathic medicine)?
I am considering becoming a D.O., and I would like to know if I am a good fit for the career. I am well-suited academically, but I would like to make sure I am suited personality-wise. #DO #careers #medicine #osteopathic
What is the most important thing to know about becoming a D.O.
I am very seriously considering going into this profession and would love to know More! #medicine #DO #osteopathic manipulation
How difficult is it to match into a residency spot after completing medical school abroad?
I am interested in applying to the University of Dublin through the Atlantic Bridge Program, but I want to be able to match into a neurosurgery residency. I would be considered an IMG when I come back to the U.S. so I was wondering if it would be better to just take a traditional medicine route...
What is the difference between a residency and a fellowship?
Given the fact that after earning an M.D. in order to specialize in a specific doctor's field you have to go through a program to gain certification, the terms residency and fellowship have both been mentioned and I, as a result, don't know the difference between the two. #doctor #residency...
How does the residency process work following medical school?
I want to go to medical school, and I know this is followed by a residency, but I don’t know a lot about that process. How does the application process for residency work? Do residencies focus on specialties? #medicine #residency #medical-school #healthcare #hospital-and-health-care
How difficult was it to maintain a good work-life balance during medical school and residency?
I plan on going into neurosurgery, which is an extensive residency. How difficult is it to have a family while in residency?
What is it like going to med school?
More specifically, I want to know how big classes are in general, and what other people pursuing the same career path are like. Is there tension? Competition? What are the professors like? What happens after you get your bachelor degree and get accepted into med school? Is it like regular...
Is it possible for a person to take both the LSAT and the MCAT?
Both are rigorous tests and I was wondering if people have done this before. #law #pre-med #medical-school #law-school
Did you ever feel discouraged during medical school? If so, when and how did you overcome it?
#medicine #healthcare #school #college #medical-school
Is it unnecessary to go to an expensive and prestigious undergraduate college when planning on attending medical school?
If you need a high GPA to get into medical school, would it be better to choose a state school with the potential to get a higher GPA? #medicine #pediatrics #medical-school #undergraduate #gpa
`How did you know what type of surgeon you wanted to be?
I know I want to be a surgeon, but i'm not sure how to later decide what type I wanna be.
What is one advice that you would give Pre-Medical students as they are pursuing to go to medical school?
I am asking because the odds of adding medical school is a small ratio to students that actually take the pre-med prerequisites. With odds like this, many people refuse to take pre-med if they will not have a shot. I am curious to see what professionals think. #college #medicine #medical-school...
What are the small steps along with the big steps someone who desires to become a medical doctor take?
I’m a 12th grade student who maintains a high GPA and works at a local hospital wanting to becoming a medical doctor.
When I apply to medical school, do admissions look at what undergrad school I went to?
I am a sophmore in high school and I'm planning on pursing a career in the medical field. I was wondering if the undergrad school I go to is important to get into medical school? Meaning, when applying to medical school, does admissions look at if I went to a UC school or a State school and...
Do you recommend taking a gap year before medical school?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at Career Village. I have a few friends who are starting to finish college, and the pre-meds seem to be evenly split between those who are applying to medical school, and those who are taking a gap year before applications. What are...