Biomedical Engineer(Minor in Business?)/Neurologist then what?

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<p>So my plan is to major in Biomedical Engineering as a pre-med, possibly in DukeU, then, of course, go on to Medical School(Neurology). Now with all that, I'd like to run my own neurology practice. So my first question would be, would it be smart to Minor in something like Business? Ya know, to be prepared to start one after Med School? If so, would I do the Minor in college or Med school? Also, can anything be done with an Undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering? Or is it one of those things where undergrad gives you extreme basics and in order to do anything you need a graduate degree? Because I'd like to use that on the side if possible (another reason for Business). I am extremely interested in prothesis and would like to participate in bettering them and with a knowledge of Neurology in Med school, I would like to work at getting to more efficient, brain-powered prothesis. I would like this as a side only because I don't think it's stable enough to have as the only job; only if I get lucky and create of of the best prosthesis EVER would I be very successful in it. So my main profession being a Neurologist and a BME on the side. And if any way possible (this is a stretch, but a thought), open a hospital? </p>

<p>So a recap:
•Business Minor? During College (Undergrad) or Med School?</p>

<p>•Any profitable uses with an undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering? Possible business or
research in it?</p>

<p>•Any thoughts on opening a hospital?</p>

<p>I know these are a lot of questions, but if you can answer any ONE of them, I would be highly grateful (but if
you have the time or knowledge to answer all? go right ahead!). By the way I'm turning 16 in less than a month and am only just about to start my college-searching/PSAT/SAT days. Any advice on colleges would also be appreciated.Thanks! :)</p>

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<p>I would say forget the business minor. You will have a pretty hard time maintaing a high GPA and other activities to get into med school with a BME degree, and I dont think the value added with a business minor would help. To start a business, you can probably self study all the information you need to find and maybe even get a mentor to help you. I dont think medical schools have minors.</p>

<p>I personally am a huge proponent of the biomedical engineering degrees! Its a really tough major and your GPA will most likely be lower than your biology and psychology premed counter parts, but the things you will learn, the mindset you adapt through the curriculum and experience by being an engineer is indispensable!</p>

<p>Some people will tell you it will be difficult and too specific and you are limiting yourself, but if you know what you want to do with your life, go out and do it! I think its a great and ambitious idea.</p>

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<p>thanks very much for your advice :)</p>

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<p>I disagree with Wmurphy. I’m a ChemE getting a business minor. The minor has actually benefited my GPA- business courses tend to be pretty easy, at my school at least. The business courses have also been some of the most interesting and useful courses I’ve taken. A business minor on your resume is not going to impress anyone, but I think the courses are still good to take.</p>

<p>And no, you can’t just open a hospital :P.</p>