<p>I am VERY interested in International Relations and want to major in it...however, my ultimate goal is to go to med school....Do you think it is reasonable to be a IR major to go to med school? I know it's not applicable to a career in medicine, but still, med schools are looking for diversity, right??</p>
<p>Let me know ur thoughts on this, thanks...</p>
<p>Yes its fine. Major in w/e you want. Let that passion for your major be reflected in your application.</p>
<p>Plus if you like it, you are more likely to get a higher gpa which translates to a greater likelihood for admission into med school.</p>
<p>And who knows maybe that degree can be handy if end up working for the World Health Organization.</p>
<p>wow thank you--you are awesome :D</p>
<p>I know a person who majored in art history who got into a strong medical school.</p>
<p>High GPA, MCAT, ECs?</p>
<p>Yep, yep, and yep. Heck, one of her main EC's was working at an art gallery.</p>
<p>Wow--that's surprising---Yeah that's what I sorta want to do--major something I enjoy in, and something I could get a high GPA in--while reflecting the fact that I definitely want to be a doctor...But that's the hard part</p>
<p>sprkl325:</p>
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<li><p>Take advantage of volunteer opportunities</p></li>
<li><p>Use the personal statement to show why you want to be a doctor. However, avoid cliches.</p></li>
<li><p>When you interview with an adcom, you will be able to discuss why you want to be a doctor and what you can bring to their medical school.</p></li>
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<p>Take into consideration that Med schools these days are more inclined to take students who did not major in "typical" premed areas (Biology, Biochemistry, etc.). They are looking for students who demonstrate a broad range of intrests. I have several friends who intend to go to Med school but are majoring in economics, business, and anthopology. </p>
<p>Of course, your gpa and MCAT scores are important; just because you major in say english, it does not guarantee you admission.</p>
<p>As long as you do well in whatever you focus in, you should be fine.</p>
<p>Here is some general information which may be of interrest...</p>
<p>Medical School Requirements
<a href="http://www.studentdoc.com/medical-school-requirements.html%5B/url%5D">http://www.studentdoc.com/medical-school-requirements.html</a></p>
<p>Medical School Rankings
<a href="http://www.studentdoc.com/top-10-medical-schools.html%5B/url%5D">http://www.studentdoc.com/top-10-medical-schools.html</a></p>