<p>I am attending a community college and have moved from tx to cal. and now am moving again because my husband is in the marine corps. There is nothing else that has crossed my mind than to be a cardiologist. I have just attended cc. Is this really bad when it comes to applying to med school? Should I start going to a reg. university instead? Please help!! I am confused on what courses are ok to take at a cc.</p>
<p>Um... this is certainly a tough one... I would definitly take courses at a Community college, then transfer out, and transfer again. If you REALLY have your heart set on being a cardiologist, then don't stop until you become one. Keep transfering schools until your at a place decent enough to get you into med school. My only warning is that it may take you a bit longer than a normal college student...</p>
<p>I'd say to continue taking classes until you feel settled enough in one location to start getting a degree from a university, if that's what you really want to do. Why some of your credits may not transfer if you've gone between a lot of institutions or you have a few too many, I think it would look best if you continue pursuing your education. </p>
<p>This might be unrelated, but you should include the fact that your husband is in the marines in your personal essay should you decide to transfer (at least, I would), because that might make a school more understanding of your situation.</p>
<p>"Should I start going to a reg. university instead?"</p>
<p>I believe to even apply to med school you must have a bachelors degree from an acredited university. Remember Med. school is very competitive so you will need to earn high marks to even be considered.</p>
<p>You could also consider going to a foreign medical school as well.</p>
<p>Are foreign medical schools any different?also, what is this I hear about going to rice/baylor and not having to take an mcat?</p>
<p>Foreign medical schools are often easier to get into and, in fact, some foreign medical schools cater to Americans. Concern for the safety of American medical students on Grenada was the trigger for our invasion in 1983. The medical school there had a signficant number of American students. (I'm not commenting on whether the concern was right or wrong, just that it was the reason given for miltary action.)</p>