Dilemma: Must choose between Dentistry and Medicine

Pre-Dentistry & Dental School
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<p>Right,</p>

<p>I'm 18 years old, and I have a 2270 SAT score, 4.0 GPA, 1570 SAT 2. As a result, I have the opportunity to be admitted in Egypt into Dentistry (5 year university + 1 year internship), or Medicine (6 year university + 1 year internship). I can't seem to make up my mind, so I'm asking those who have had to make the same decision once upon a time to give some advice.</p>

<p>Here's what I've come up with so far:
Medschool: More potential for growth in your career, great variety to choose from and specialize in, better average salary. However, lots of stress, greater workload, harder exams (USMLE).</p>

<p>Dentistry: Great money, less stress, less effort (than medschool), more autonomy. However, less potential for growth, could take a long time before I have the capital to open a clinic, or pay off the loan for it, very limited field unless you get into maxillofacial surgery which requires several more years of training.</p>

<p>So guys, offer some help please, will you?</p>

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<p>Have you shadowed them both? If not, I highly suggest shadowing to see which is a better fit. Medicine is more of a calling, you work long hours for not much pay a first, and you really have to have a desire.</p>

<p>Dentistry is more for those looking for money and autonomy. I think you should go with Dentistry, looking at the reasoning you listed. Unless you are totally SOLD on being a Physician.</p>