<p>My ultimate goal since like forever is to be a medical doctor. Through my research projects (in High School) and my many years of volunteering at the hospital, I have been interested in many things. So far, My interest went from pediatrics to now neonatology. I enjoy working with kids especially babies. Right now, I am doing a summer internship program for college students at the hospital and I am in the radiology department. It is very interesting and one of the reasons I chose to go there was because of my interest in either Diagnostic Ultrasound Medical Technology and Nuclear Medicine Technology. So far I like both but I am more leaning towards Ultrasound. I wanted to know that if I choose Ultrasound as a major and get my B.S. in it, can I still go and get into a post-baccalaureate program and apply to med-school that way? Do I need to gain experience as a tech first or perhaps get some research experience if I am still considering med school? I just wanted to know if I am on the right path because some times I feel so confused. I absolutely love helping people and I just want to be in the medical field regardless. So right now I am just doing my best and researching all possible options. I just wanted to hear some other opinions as welll... Another question I would like to ask is that after completing your education for that long do physicians still make time to have a family? This question is in regards to the female doctors.......
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<p>There is a college major in diagnostic medical sonography which typically leads to an associate degree. A brief google of the term reveals mainly two year programs or transfer programs for students having completed two years at a junior college.
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Majors in diagnostic medical sonography learn to use ultrasound equipment to create images of internal body structures that doctors use to make diagnoses.
<p>You will need to decide whether a two year degree or a four year degree makes more sense for you. Pursuing a technical degree, whether two or four year, is an uncommon route to medical school.</p>
<p>If you pursue a B.S., it should be easy to meet your pre-med requirements without resorting to a post bac program.</p>
<p>Well...the school I go to you can receive your B.S. in both. So u think if I do that then I don't need to go to a post-bac. program to meet the requirements for med. school?</p>