Getting into Med school

Pre-Med & Medical School High School Student Topics
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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>My father trained at Wilford Hall, so perhaps I can be of some help. It would be better if you asked specific questions, read the stickied threads in the pre-med topics forum for general “how to” advice.</p>

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<p>So…will you still be in the Army when you start college? Will the Army be paying? Is the goal to become an Army doctor?</p>

<p>What is your major?</p>

<p>What school will you be attending?</p>