<p>So I'm planning on doing pre-med, and chose to major in psychology. I know that pre-med students can major in anything, but I'm a big concerned about my back-up plans in case I don't end up accepted into medical school. Anyone on the same boat or is currently a Cal student doing psycho and pre-med? Any advice?</p>
<p>First, you should know that statistically, you are more likely to self-select yourself out of the premed path, AKA choose another career path rather than apply to medical schools and be rejected entirely.</p>
<p>You have to think what you would do if you decided you didn’t want to be a doctor, would you pick another health professional route? (Dentist, optometrist, podiatrist etc) OR, would you choose a career entirely different from the healthcare field (Law, Finance, Consulting, Politics etc.)</p>
<p>Then, once you know what you would do if you would not be a doctor, think if a degree in psychology would best prepare you for those careers. </p>