<p>uhh yeah the question asks it.
pre-med? getting into medical school?
can someone clarify paths to becoming a doctor?
and does anyone know any good internships, etc?
thank you</p>
<p>simply said, you can major in ANYTHING and still go to med school as long as you take (intro bio full year, intro chem full year, intro phys full year, orgo I and II, cal I and II,adn world lit). Some schools have additional requirements. Everyone has to take the MCATs tho... the MCATs only cover material from the required classes i listed above.</p>
<p>As to your question about good internships: I dont know and would like to see an answer if someone has it.</p>
<p>-hindustani</p>
<p>thanks for your answer hindustani.
then what are all these pre-med programs that are offered for undergrad. students? answers anyone?
will it be possible for me to be in pre-med and study violin at the same time?
oh and please, if you may, list any good internships.
thank you.</p>
<p>Pre-med isn't a major; it's more like a program. You have a special advisor in college who helps you in making sure that you're doing the right stuff at the right times for med school.</p>
<p>Pre-med is more like a name given to an undergrad who's expecting to go to med school, so you can do wahtever you want (viola and any other activities) as long as you're taking your normal courses.</p>
<p>for example, at UT, i am majoring in a liberal arts program... and i intend to go into med school. I am trying to take as many biology courses along with my core courses simply because I have an interest in that area. HOWEVER, medical schools look at your coursework and break your GPA into a science GPA and a non-science GPA. They tend to believe that science courses are more difficult than non science courses. Keep that in mind. Math majors have the highest acepptance rates because their majors are regarded to be the most rigorous. Honestly I think that if you really love violin, then you should do a double major... violin and a more demanding major (NOT bio... too many bio applicants to med school). THat will also give the fell that u are well rounded and commited yourself to music.</p>
<p>about internships: i honestly dont know any and request other people to throw out a few names</p>
<p>peace</p>
<p>If I wanted to become a doctor I would just look at the 6 year MD programs around the country and start sending out apps :) Why waste time in undergrad only when you can get your MD in 6 years?</p>
<p>^ because it's extremely hard to get into those programs, and you work your tail off and give up any hint of social life</p>
<p>everyone else answered your question. now, why do you want to be a doctor? to make money?</p>
<p>to namaste::
i have some family members who are ill. and someone from leukemia. everytime i see them suffer, it motivates me to study harder to become a doctor. and of course, money... is good lol</p>
<p>and a question for everyone...
what is this 7-year med program for undergrads? is it like the stuff Spetsnaz Op is talking about?</p>
<p>Brown has a 7yr program, but it's ultra hard to get into, and very difficult.</p>
<p>Well, basically you have to go to med school and graduate and get a residency. This requires taking the mcats and taking adequate pre-medical school classes. The accelerated medical programs you mention have their own area of this message board. Essentially, you get accepted to these programs that say you are guarenteed a spot in a particular med school (while at BU, BU's, if at Brown, Brown's, ect) if you keep your gpa at a certain level and take a certain list of classes. I'm not sure if you have to take the mcat for these.</p>
<p>forgive me for my ignorance
but is it possible for engineering majors to apply to med schools?</p>
<p>Anyone can apply to med school. As long as you have taken the required courses, and the MCATs, it (thoeretically) doesns't matter what you majored in. Someone above mentioned that math majors statistically have the highest acceptence rates, but you can major in anything from Agriculture to Zoology and still get into med school.</p>
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<p>lol sounds like you would die in med school then - cry me a river here. Medicine is not for the lazy. It might be hard, but hey look at all the programs that exist - if you show heavy interest and apply to the five that are the "easiest" to get into, admission is far from impossible - if OP wants it badly enough, I think that would be a good path...if it is too hard, hey give up and just start normal undergrad and then go to "regular" med school - which BTW is not exactly a cakewalk either. If you can't handle one handling the other might be tough...all I am saying is that if I KNEW I wanted to be an MD, and I was not on the fence, and I was ready to work, I would not see myself shying in the face of a lot of work. Boohoo. 6 years hard work > 4 years + regular med school imo if you are certain. Besides, you can always just switch out if you can't handle the workload...just make sure that your core liberal arts GPA remains intact so you still stand a chance for later med school admission. Ask residents, med school students, and doctors how much of a social life they have. (with doctors the answer will vary, but the other two might not as much ;) )</p>
<p>the point being: most people don't have the stats to get into the 6 year programs. and of course, it's even more work than college degree + med school, which is already more than most can handle.</p>
<p>"Can handle" and "are willing to handle while sacrificing everything else (opportunity cost)" are two very different things. Most people probalby have a combination of both and other things as to why not to be a doctor.</p>
<p>Of course they are harder to get into, that is no reason not to at least try.</p>
<p>hey so uh guys... would it be okay for me to major in violin (possibly at northwestern) and go to med. school?</p>
<p>I am under the impression that physics, biology, chemistry, and world lit. are all on the MCAT. Is this correct? When is a good time to take it, who administers it, and where is it administered?Thanks</p>
<p>The MCAT has an essay, an english (reading) section, biological sciences ( actually a combination of biology, biochem, orgo) physical sciences ( inorganic chemistry, physics) and math. Most people take it the april before they apply and it should be offered some where on you campus. ( I'm not sure this is true everywhere, it's how it was at chicago.) you can take it in august but i've heard that is a bad idea as it is such a critical part of your application and will dictate where you apply.</p>
<p>How do most people prepare for the MCAT? Is it common for people to take prep classes? I understand there are prep books- but are they sufficient? How long is it (time and actual length)? Would most people say that it is difficult because you need to synthesize your knowledge to answer questions, or because you need to remember a lot of facts- or both? Thanks</p>