<p>This is probably a pretty typical question most pre-meds think about but how are things time wise during these next 8 years from the beginning of college to graduating med school? I know it will be tough and there will be times when things are really hectic but I'm just trying to just a solid idea in my mind.</p>
<p>Basically during this time my priorities are:
1. Getting the good grades, EC's, Etc. necessary to get into med school and complete it
2. Have a social life with my friends
3. seeing my family
4. working out, eating right, getting enough sleep, etc..</p>
<p>does that seem reasonable or is it going to be so busy that I really will be just studying and working most of the time? I know in high school I could do that for certain amount of times where all I would do was study and do school work (finals, mid-terms, the beginning of my AP classes) but keeping that up for 8 years just seems insane so I'm hoping that's not all it is.</p>
<p>If you can’t balance all of those things in college, then there’s something wrong. It’s definitely doable, although like you said during finals/midterms you will be studying more and will get a little burnt out. I’m not in med school yet, but from what I’ve read on SDN, even med students seem to study at most 5 hours a day during non exam weeks. Time management is a lot more critical in med school, but again it seems doable. I can really only solidly tell you about college, though.</p>
<p>um…that’s not very hard. People have it a lot worse, if you’re going to be living in a dorm, all this stuff should be very very doable I take care of a sick parent and my household (i’m a commuter) and I’m still doing really really well so I think you could easily do that :)</p>
<p>lol I think I wrote that right around when finals and everything else was going on so I was stressed and worrying a lot…I’m mellowed out now :D</p>
<p>In any case, I figured the workload might just not allow for time to workout, hang out with friends, etc…but I guess that’s really about proper time management.</p>
<p>It would depend. If you aren’t working, it shouldn’t be much different than having a job. If you are working, you might want to consider taking a year or two more (unless you already have your Bachelors and you are just doing the pre-reqs.)</p>
<p>It is my understanding that, except perhaps in parts of the 3rd year, there is time to have RR in medical school on a regular basis. I’ll let you know on monday ;)</p>
<p>It all depends on how intelligent you are, your time management, and your goals (derm vs. peds). Most med student do find the time to go to the gym, go out once or twice a week, do a couple of minor EC’s, and yes even to start a family. There are, of course, other students who fall on either side of that.</p>
I take care of a sick parent and my household (i’m a commuter) and I’m still doing really really well 
(that you’ve mellowed out now :P)</p>