<p>Hi, I am a High School Junior and beginning to decide my college major/ college choice. I am very interested in becoming a Sports Medicine Physician; and to do so, I need to fulfill several Pre-Med requirements during my 4 undergraduate years (to get into Medical School). I know that many Medical School applicants major in Biology or some other science major. I was wondering if it is a good idea to look into either Business Management or Finance as a major to couple with Pre-Med. I'm aware of the recent trends in non-science major Medical School acceptances. So basically I'm asking what undergraduate majors are best for Medical School and what kind, if any, of Business/Economics majors are viable with Pre-Med?
If possible please include personal experiences, good undergraduate colleges, and any other advice concerning Medical School Applications and/or college in general
THANKS!</p>
<p>I’ve seen from many people that major does NOT matter. People go to med school with majors ranging from humanities to biology. Do what you want, pre-req’s will come as they need to.</p>
<p>" So basically I’m asking what undergraduate majors are best for Medical School and what kind, if any, of Business/Economics majors are viable with Pre-Med?"
-Major that you personally is interested in would be the best for Med. School as it has potential for you getting as high college GPA as possible. College GPA is very important when applying to Med. School. If you are interested in your major, then there is higher probability of having high college GPA. You can be at Conservatory of Music, Med. School would not care (I personally know example of this). Business / Economics is OK and I believe that it is easier than Bio. You can also have any combo of major(s)/minor(s) and many pre-med do as they know that UG is the last place to pursue interests un-related to each other, Med. School is very very busy and Residency is even busier and then many have families and working full time, it might be close to impossible to pursue personal interests acadmically later on.</p>
<p>Well according to my son you want to major in Poly Sci as that is the easiest. ;)</p>
<p>FWIW, he’s a molecular bio major. :o</p>
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<p>D1 says Psychology ;).</p>
<p>D2 says sociology. ;-)</p>
<p>D1 says anything other than physics. (But she secretly thinks it’s Women’s Studies.)</p>
<p>"Poly Sci as that is the easiest. "
-for who? Would not be for my D. who cannot absorb anything related to History / Economics. History was the most time consuming class in her snior year of HS. Almost never saw her doing math, chem, Spanish, many others at home. All it was history and re-writing papers for English (which was only because of perfectionist attitude as she is a very strong writter)
I still say, major is a very personal decision, there are no general solutions.</p>
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<p>Like Welchy, I need help deciding on a major. As a college freshman finishing my second semester, I definitely know that science is something I enjoy. I’m really passionate about History and Politics, though. Is double majoring with a minor an absolute death wish? I’m hesitant to major in a non-science because I’m afraid it will jeopardize my chances of landing vital research opportunities later on. Any advice? </p>
<p>Also @Welchy725: The best advice I’ve received thus far is “find a hospital to volunteer at as soon as possible”. If you have the time after the college admissions process has slowed down, then go for it! Good luck with everything :)</p>
<p>Med schools will not be impressed by a double major with a minor/double major/major with double minors or any particular combination of majors and minors. Really, they don’t care about your major at all.</p>
<p>Choose a field you like and would enjoy working in should you not get into med school. (Horrible thought, but it’s better to be prepared.)</p>
<p>Be very sure that you don’t take on so much you harm your GPA or exhaust yourself. I would avoid any combo that would require you to go to summer school just to graduate on time. (Summers are for developing ECs, clinical experiences, research, etc, not classwork.)</p>
<p>I suspect that it may more difficult to get a basic sciences lab position as a social sciences major unless you have a minor in a hard science. However, I don’t think it’s impossible by any means. And clinical research positions–working on the people or political side of medicine-- are certainly open to individuals in almost any major. (And clinical research IS research.)</p>
<p>@WayOutWestMom: That definitely makes sense. You’re right, not getting into med school is basically my worst nightmare. I appreciate the advice, thank you!</p>
<p>" Is double majoring with a minor an absolute death wish?"
-Not at all. D’s friend graduated with triple un-related majors (2 related, but not related at all to her Zoology major, which was a killer at D’s UG). Many graduted with combo major(s)/minor(s). D. graduated with Music Minor, which was actually very benenfitial as it provided very much needed R&R and great new unforgettable experiences, that she would not have a chance to repeat. Still enjoys participation in yearly musical productions at her Med. School, their major fund raiser for free clinic.</p>
<p>There is nothing that cannot be fixed. If you do not get in, you can try again. It is not the best, but so what, you will learn something else in a process. How about me, I have changed my profession in my mid. 30s, just went back to school, starting with CC, got the job with Associate degree and the rest all thru MBA was paid by several employers, and it was a great fun all along, missed nothing, raised very independent kid, who went to college while both of us were yet in college and also working full time. Absolutely nothing is cut in stone, as long as you are open to options in your life, you will be fine. Best wishes, life is NOT a nightmare as long as you are “Staying Alive”</p>
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<p>@MiamiDAP: Wow, that’s solid advice. You and your daughter sound pretty amazing/intelligent. Thank you!</p>
<p>^D. by her definition is an average Med. student. By my definition, she is a very hard working bee with very many interests that she constantly struggling to pursue.
Best wishes to everyone! Be flexible and have fun!</p>