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Can I be a doctor and be clueless in math?
I have always struggled in the math department whenever I was in school. Now as a senior and knowing that I want to pursue medicine, I feel scared to face the math requirements medical school has for prospective students. Should I give up on my dreams, suck it up and magically become better at...
How do I know if medical school is my "calling?"
I've read different answers on this site from professionals who referred to med school as their "calling," or they just knew that's what career they would choose. I'm interested in the medical field, but I don't know what type of doctor or specialist I would be, or even if I would pursue a...
What are some good medical schools for anesthesiology?
I'm sure most medical schools are good, but I would like to know if there are any that are really good for anesthesiology. #medical-school #anesthesiology
Biomedical engineering and Pre-med
How difficult would it be to attempt to get into the Premed system at a college while also striving for a bachelors in bio medical engineering? Would it help my chances? #doctor #engineering #medical-school #biomedical #premed
How much, on average, does medical school cost? Is there a way to get financial aid?
I want to make sure that I am prepared for the financial load I'm taking on. #medical-school
Are there any other requirements to get into medical school besides the MCAT and a bachelor's degree?
I'm a current high school junior and have aspirations to go to medical school. #college #doctor #college-bound #medical-school #college-applications
Is spending 8 years learning really worth becoming a doctor?
Right now, I'm a sophomore in high school and very often people ask me who I want to be after college. My response had usually been a doctor, but after doing some research about the job, I understand that becoming an actual doctor is a very rocky step. I feel like a lot of time is needed, as...
Would working as a CNA during college improve my chances of getting into medical school?
I have a nursing assistant certification and would like to work during college. I know this is good experience, but would it make any difference in getting into medical school? #college #medicine #nursing #medical-school
If you are an aspiring medical student, should you be preparing for what you're going to learn as early as high school? Is there any way to become more familiar with these type of feilds while being at such an early stage of education?
I am currently a Sophmore in High School, and I have heard a lot about how stressful medical school can be, so I was wondering if becoming more familiar now with the material that I would be studying in medical school would make it any easier in the long run, or if there was any other way of...
What activities should undergraduate students do to get into medical school?
What classes, extracurriculars, internships, jobs, etc. would you recommend an undergraduate student do to improve their chances of getting into medical school? Are there any things that students should avoid doing? I'm going to be attending Washington University in St. Louis in the fall as an...
What classes should I take for a career in the medical field if I am a freshman in an undergraduate college?
I plan on becoming a medical doctor, and would like to know what classes should I take in my freshman college year. #college #doctor #graduate #medical-school
What should I study in order to prepare for the MCAT exam?
I would like to take the test required for entering medical school, therefore I would like some suggestions on sources for studying for it. #doctor #graduate-school #medical-school #test
How can I know if medical school is the best career path for me?
I have always been fascinated by the medical profession, and I would like to gain some more insight on how a person can gauge whether medical school would be a good career option. #college #medical-school
will going to an OK (not great) college hurt my chances of being accepted into medical school?
OK so a little background about me: Ever since I was little I wanted to become a doctor. I love anything that has to do with health and medicine. Growing up I was always smart, but never a genius. I was never a straight A student. I always gotten a mix of As and Bs, but nothing below a B. I go...
What is it like to be a doctor? Are the many years of education and studying worth it?
I am currently a rising high school senior, and I am interested in pursuing a career in the medical field. I am rather iffy on whether or not I should pursue it, considering the high cost of medical school and many rate of schooling. However, medical health and helping people is truly my...