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is 8 years plus 4 more years worth it to be a doctor? im not even doing well in undergrad and math classes and can only see myself going oversees for medschool...was it a struggle for you guys?
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Originally Posted by ****oo2323
If you're in it to help people, of course it's worth it.
But if you're in it for the money, like a lot of people who have no idea what they're getting into and are in for a rude awakening, it will not be worth it.
Originally Posted by Fede DPT
I was premed and then I shadowed a family friend who was a Plastic Surgeon for the summer 2 years backbut the lifestyle isnt great. You make tons of money, but your on call ALL the time and could be in surgery for hours on end . It's sooooo worth it if that's what you really want, dont worry about math classes so much, you need atleast B's, but make sure you get A's in your science classes, not B's you need A's. MCATS you NEED to score well on, so any courses you can take by Kaplan or Princeton review is worth it, the classes are expensive but look at it as an investment. I switched to Physical Therapy because I didnt want the lifestyle plus with all the politics that goes into medicine field in this country its not what I wanted to do. Just reevaluate what you want, because if youre thinking "is it worth it?" it may not be what you really want, ALOT of time and dedication go into this field whether is MD's, Physical Therapists, Nurses, ect....Good Luck.
Originally Posted by Fede DPT
I was premed and then I shadowed a family friend who was a Plastic Surgeon for the summer 2 years backbut the lifestyle isnt great. You make tons of money, but your on call ALL the time and could be in surgery for hours on end . It's sooooo worth it if that's what you really want, dont worry about math classes so much, you need atleast B's, but make sure you get A's in your science classes, not B's you need A's. MCATS you NEED to score well on, so any courses you can take by Kaplan or Princeton review is worth it, the classes are expensive but look at it as an investment. I switched to Physical Therapy because I didnt want the lifestyle plus with all the politics that goes into medicine field in this country its not what I wanted to do. Just reevaluate what you want, because if youre thinking "is it worth it?" it may not be what you really want, ALOT of time and dedication go into this field whether is MD's, Physical Therapists, Nurses, ect....Good Luck.
you'd be laughed at if you ever said you were in it to "help people" at an interview.
definitely NOT true....sort of....if you phrase it exactly "help people"...you'll probably get some chuckles, so expand yourvocabulary and make it sound nice.....but deep down. Medical School interviewers are looking for top notch applicants who can:
1. handle the pressure and academic load
2. truly want to "help people"
as for valuing something based on the hurdles you have to overcome....then it seems as though you don't value that something very much.
Originally Posted by haiti5
A better route to making undergrad enjoyable would be to major in something you like and take the core classes at a community college. i.e major in english....take chem,and bio 101 at a juco.
A better route to making undergrad enjoyable would be to major in something you like and take the core classes at a community college. i.e major in english....take chem,and bio 101 at a juco.
I know this will work for sure with Nursing school, probably not medical school.
Originally Posted by Chino Bambino10
i think people underestimate Community colleges, overall there isn't much of a difference. we're talking about the same education just different approaches and tuition costs. wow congrads you are paying 10 more k then me. you'll lose 20 stacks for going to a bigger school to take your gen eds. Getting good grades is still getting good grades...
do CC's have a place in Higher Ed?...for sure...But it's definitely NOT the same education.Originally Posted by Chino Bambino10
i think people underestimate Community colleges, overall there isn't much of a difference. we're talking about the same education just different approaches and tuition costs. wow congrads you are paying 10 more k then me. you'll lose 20 stacks for going to a bigger school to take your gen eds. Getting good grades is still getting good grades...
you clearly haven't applied to med school.
you musta got rejected...no but seriously my best friendgot into U of Chicago Med School using that same exact route. He took orgo and p chem at Depaul with me, but gen chem and gen bio was taken at a juco.he is aURM. not to mention he had a 32 on MCAT but still. you guys think you have to go to an ivy league and get straight A's to get into a decent med schools ,its more to it than that. i currently work part time at a Top 10 Business school, and youll be amazed at the routes that many people take. Also work exp. ishuge. i know a few paramedics going to med school.
Bio 101 at Harvard is NOT going to be the same as Biob 101 at Bergen Community College.
of course its not equal but youd be amazed to know that many admissions officers could care less sometimes when it comes to gen ed's. i dunnoanyone who failed gen bio or gen chem...its the anatomy,histology,orgo,p chem, analytical grades that they look at mostly.i talk with Admissions officers allthe time cuz im the vp of the life sciences club and im just tellin you guys what ive heard
you guys think you have to go to an ivy league and get straight A's to get into a decent med schools , its more to it than that.
I know the ins and outs of med school admissions.. and I can definitely say your friend is definitely not the norm.
good money that your friend is a URM.
Ivys and straigh A's are not mandatory...but for a top tier school...they definitely put you in contention... it's all about being appealing enough toget the interview... that's where you sink or swim.
it's all about being appealing enough to get the interview... that's where you sink or swim
thats the truth.
Originally Posted by Dirtylicious
it's all about being appealing enough to get the interview... that's where you sink or swim.
It's going real good, I like it alot. Like premed and med school ALOT of time and effort, but it pays off. I work for a PT now in a privatepractice and it's working out real well, just waiting to get my license, if you have a good personality and like Physical Therapy you will be well off.Originally Posted by DJ IQ
Originally Posted by Fede DPT
I was premed and then I shadowed a family friend who was a Plastic Surgeon for the summer 2 years backbut the lifestyle isnt great. You make tons of money, but your on call ALL the time and could be in surgery for hours on end . It's sooooo worth it if that's what you really want, dont worry about math classes so much, you need atleast B's, but make sure you get A's in your science classes, not B's you need A's. MCATS you NEED to score well on, so any courses you can take by Kaplan or Princeton review is worth it, the classes are expensive but look at it as an investment. I switched to Physical Therapy because I didnt want the lifestyle plus with all the politics that goes into medicine field in this country its not what I wanted to do. Just reevaluate what you want, because if youre thinking "is it worth it?" it may not be what you really want, ALOT of time and dedication go into this field whether is MD's, Physical Therapists, Nurses, ect....Good Luck.
how is PT cutting out for you?