Getting into Med School

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<p>My story:</p>

<p>I am a 19 year old male, graduated high school in 2010, joined the US Army Reserves during my senior year of high school, was offer an OR Tech job in the Army, did basic and AIT (OR Tech training in the Army). I am currently working at Walter Reed Hospital in DC to finish up my OR Tech training, then starting college when I go back home to Massachusetts this summer. </p>

<p>Being in the OR, I knew I wanted to become a doctor when I was fascinated with watching the surgeon, took great interest in A&P, and ever since I started working in the OR I've been fascinated with most other aspects of the medical field. I love working in the OR, want to do more with my career than just being a tech, would not want to be an OR nurse because it seems that their job is extremely boring in the OR, and I think that my work ethic is very strong, so I am now slowly planning to become a doctor. </p>

<p>It's sort of intimidating now, but i know I have what it takes to get into med, but considering my situation, I am looking for suggestions and advice from anyone who is experienced in Med school, the army medical field, doctors, or just anyone looking to help me out. Thanks and I'm looking forward to hear some responses. If you guys have any other questions, or if my story is unclear, feel free to ask me</p>

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<p>You might want to try asking your questions on the medical school and pre-med sections of these forums:</p>

<p>[Pre-Med</a> & Medical School - College Confidential](<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/pre-med-medical-school/]Pre-Med”>Pre-Med & Medical School - College Confidential Forums)</p>

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<p>I’d think your background would make you very attractive to med schools. Just remember: primarily, getting into medical school is all about GPA and your MCAT scores. Prepare yourself to work hard in all your courses but especially your science prereqs. Take extra time to study for MCATs or enroll in one of those 3-month long prep courses if you can afford it. I have two family members attending medical school right now. Both say it’s hard but very rewarding work, and they rave about the quality and talent of their classmates. Good luck!</p>