I wana be a Physician
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I am happy to answer any and all your questions about medical school--if you post them in the political asylum forum.
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To go to medical school in US, you must complete Pre Medicine with a 4 years degree course in US university, of course good MCAT score.
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QUOTE=adamrich;2239773]The educational process to become a physician is grueling and time consuming. Dedication is the key to a physician's success in studies and career. Commitment to the process of becoming a doctor builds the character of a great physician or reveals who should choose another profession. Physicians must get an undergraduate, medical school and graduate medical education. Graduate medical education includes residency and fellowship training.
Instructions
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Get a bachelors degree in biology, chemistry or another science related field. Your GPA will determine how easily you will be accepted to medical school.
Fulfill the Pre Medicine Requirements and finish any BS/BA degree even Eningeering degree is is OK.
GPA above 3.7 to competitive
Take MCAT test and get very high score. (Above 32 is good)
More than 70,000 takes MCAT each year. 2.
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Search for medical schools that can help you financially and that accept students in your grade range.
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Select a medical school that meets your financial and academic requirements. Each school has varied attractions in their curriculum. Choose the one that meets your needs.
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Determine what you want your specialty to be. What specialty you choose will determine the length of your residency.
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Evaluate a variety of residency programs before you commit. Your commitment will be between 3 and 7 years. Make sure it is the program you want.
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Decide if you want to be a general practitioner in your specialty or a specialist. Specialist will be required to continue their training in a fellowship program that can range in length between 1 and 3 years.
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Obtain board certification even though it is not a requirement. Board certification tells your patients that you have been tested on your knowledge.[/QUOTE]
QUOTE=adamrich;2239773]The educational process to become a physician is grueling and time consuming. Dedication is the key to a physician's success in studies and career. Commitment to the process of becoming a doctor builds the character of a great physician or reveals who should choose another profession. Physicians must get an undergraduate, medical school and graduate medical education. Graduate medical education includes residency and fellowship training.
Instructions
1.
1
Get a bachelors degree in biology, chemistry or another science related field. Your GPA will determine how easily you will be accepted to medical school.
Fulfill the Pre Medicine Requirements and finish any BS/BA degree even Eningeering degree is is OK.
GPA above 3.7 to competitive
Take MCAT test and get very high score. (Above 32 is good)
More than 70,000 takes MCAT each year. 2.
2
Search for medical schools that can help you financially and that accept students in your grade range.
3.
3
Select a medical school that meets your financial and academic requirements. Each school has varied attractions in their curriculum. Choose the one that meets your needs.
4.
4
Determine what you want your specialty to be. What specialty you choose will determine the length of your residency.
5.
5
Evaluate a variety of residency programs before you commit. Your commitment will be between 3 and 7 years. Make sure it is the program you want.
6.
6
Decide if you want to be a general practitioner in your specialty or a specialist. Specialist will be required to continue their training in a fellowship program that can range in length between 1 and 3 years.
7.
7
Obtain board certification even though it is not a requirement. Board certification tells your patients that you have been tested on your knowledge.[/QUOTE]
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Look into being a PA (Physicians Assistant) - almost as as good on the salary side, great opps, better hours, less school required.