<p>I have just recently decided that I want to become a pediatric nerologist. Thus, I need help deciding on which schools to apply to. I'm having trouble so any help would be greatly appreciated! :) </p>
<p>What are some inexpensive schools that offer quality education, volunteer opportunities, as well as other great medical experiences? I was hoping for schools in urban areas that are either located in Washington or on the East Coast (preferably NY or MA). There's always rumor that UW has a great medical program so I'll apply there but where else should I apply? I am a senior and my counselor doesn't do much, so I need major help. Thanks!</p>
<p>Some info:
-asain female
-3.7 GPA
-not so good SAT but will raise to near 1900s soon
-will take AP Bio and Physics upcoming year (predicting 4s on the exam)
-took regular Chemistry (school didn't offer any other Chem class)
-NOT interested in Ivies
-absolutely NO volunteer work concerning medicine or science
-NO SATIIs as of now..</p>
<p>Thanks again!</p>
<p>please. helpp. helpp :)</p>
<p>You have a really long way to go to become a peds neurologist.</p>
<p>Focus now on getting into COLLEGE. You can major in anything but will need to take the pre-med requirements that are required by all 125 US Medical schools - 1 year of biology, 1 year of general chemistry, 1 year of organic chemistry, 1 year of physics, as well as at least a semester of college math, and some social sciences and humanities. You’ll also need to do volunteer work, be involved on EC’s on campus, do research, do well on the MCAT and shadow a physician. Then apply to medical schools.</p>
<p>After 4 years of medical school, you can make the decision to specialize. There are several ways to get into peds neurology, but that’s a conversation that you are at least 8 years, maybe 10, away from that decision.</p>
<p>The other thing to realize is that residency programs while associated with Universities, the quality of any particular residency program is NOT the same as the name of the University. Some of the BEST residency programs are at schools that you would not expect. </p>
<p>So bottom line. Focus on getting into a college that fits you, a place where you can be successful academically, socially, emotionally and physically. Any place will do if it’s the right one for you.</p>