Need info / biochem

Pre-Med & Medical School Pre-Med Topics
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<p>A quick foreword before I state my question:
I really enjoy science, but I've never seen the practice of medicine to be a viable career choice. For some reason, and I'm not too sure why, I've always had this subtle distaste for bio majors. However, a recent chemistry research project on paramecium and other aquatic organisms has really shifted my focus and I found myself to be fascinated with the subject of biology. Further, after a bit of research in to the medical field, I found that it seemed to be a career path I would truly enjoy - a topical application of science and communication skills with the noble purpose of benefiting society.</p>

<p>Now my question - I plan on majoring in Biochemistry (and possibly double majoring in History) next year at the University of Florida and wanted to clarify some things I've gleaned from this board's FAQ:
1. Is biochemistry seen as a "trite" major, in terms of medical school admissions?
and
2. Are there too many Biochem majors applying to medschool? Would choosing to study this disadvantage me in the medical school admissions process?</p>

<p>For further info, I really want to apply to Yale Medical School in the future - not because of the name, but because of their unique Divinity/M.d. program they offer, a combination that really fascinates me.</p>

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<p>1+2) Your major doesn't matter. Major in whatever (academic) major you'd like.
<a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/pre-med-topics/377780-premed-forum-faqs-read-first.html%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/pre-med-topics/377780-premed-forum-faqs-read-first.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>It's too soon to know where you'd like to apply. And that MD/M.Div combination seems really odd to me; it strikes me as pointless and counterintuitive.</p>

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<p>Yes.. thanks for the advice</p>

<p>and in response to the latter half</p>

<p>I know that the combination seems to be "impractical" but the subjects both really pique my interests.. in addition, I do have some aspirations of contributing work to the field of theology, and that program would really help those aspirations come into fruition.</p>