The Medical Thread

[Kappamd]

I originally thought I wanted to be a vet.....too bad I'm allergic to pretty much anything that has four legs.
I'm studying for the MCAT now and applying to medical schools this summer. I'm pretty nervous and feel like I have no idea what I'm doing or how the whole process works, so if anyone has any advice about ANYTHING....

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by Kappamd

I originally thought I wanted to be a vet.....too bad I'm allergic to pretty much anything that has four legs.
I'm studying for the MCAT now and applying to medical schools this summer. I'm pretty nervous and feel like I have no idea what I'm doing or how the whole process works, so if anyone has any advice about ANYTHING....

Good luck to you!

[SoEnchanting]

Originally Posted by Kappamd

I originally thought I wanted to be a vet.....too bad I'm allergic to pretty much anything that has four legs.
I'm studying for the MCAT now and applying to medical schools this summer. I'm pretty nervous and feel like I have no idea what I'm doing or how the whole process works, so if anyone has any advice about ANYTHING....

Oh man those days seem like they were just YESTERDAY! I guess my only advice at this point for you is to study hard and apply EARLY. A lot of my premed friends waited until the last minute, and I think it hurt some of them when interview time came. On the other hand, I came out pretty well and I do believe some of it came from being the "early bird".

And, since you brought it up, I have comment on the fact that you wanted to be a vet. Medical school, or the medical field in general really, is way too difficult and insane to be a back-up profession! I know vets who get allergy shots and use nasal sprays for their allergies. If that's what is truly in your heart you should do it. I hope that didn't come off the wrong way. Just some food for thought...

[Kappamd]

SoEnchanting,

No worries.....the vet idea was many MANY years ago. I've wanted to be doctor for a long time. I think the mere PREPARATION for medical school would have scared me off a long time ago if it wasn't what I truly wanted. Thanks for the advice though.

[SoEnchanting]

Originally Posted by Kappamd

SoEnchanting,

No worries.....the vet idea was many MANY years ago. I've wanted to be doctor for a long time. I think the mere PREPARATION for medical school would have scared me off a long time ago if it wasn't what I truly wanted. Thanks for the advice though.

LOL I definitely understand. There are so many hoops you have to jump through to get to medical school (and even more once you get in), it's amazing what we put ourselves through for this. It's worth every hardship though, if service and medicine is truly what fulfills you. Feel free to send me a PM as you get closer to application and interview time if you have questions. I'm going to assume if you've gotten to this point you've already done your research/teaching/clinical exposure/volunteering/etc. Right now you just need to study study study! Best of luck to you.

[AKA_Monet]

Originally Posted by Kappamd

I originally thought I wanted to be a vet.....too bad I'm allergic to pretty much anything that has four legs.
I'm studying for the MCAT now and applying to medical schools this summer. I'm pretty nervous and feel like I have no idea what I'm doing or how the whole process works, so if anyone has any advice about ANYTHING....

I was told by the med school admission's dean that you should read the "top matter" to JAMA and NEJM for the last 3 years. You should know current events from your newspaper--especially the government health issues, i.e. insurance, new drugs, better treatment options. And if you have not done experiences in a hospital or similar, you need to do them, ASAP. So, when you do get an interview, you have a discussion.