I'm going to be a senior next year and the University of Florida is on the top of my list of colleges. I just wanted to know if internal medicine is the best major I should go into.
2006-06-14 06:20:39 · 16 answers · asked by SexyGyal 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
The best thing you can do is to NOT major in any science. Don't do pre-med, biology,or even chemistry. If I were you, I'd major in liberal arts & be sure to take my biology, chemistry, & physics courses as electives. Med schools are flooded with applicants every year who are the exact SAME. They are all science majors who came straight out of college.
The trick is to major in something else, so you will be different & stand out from the other applicants. Also, should you decide once in college that you don't want to go into a medical profession - science degrees are nearly worthless without grad school. So if you major in liberal arts or business, not only will you be a unique applicant, but you will have your bases covered if you decide that medicine isn't right for you.
2006-06-14 06:34:10 · answer #1 · answered by jml3148 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-20 09:29:05 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people wanting to go to medical school major in chemistry, biology, or pre-medicine. It sounds like you need to learn a little more about what you need to do to get into medical school. You take an entrance exam called the MCAT that will determine if you are eligible to apply to medical school. Most people do this once they get so far into or have completed their chemistry, biology, or pre-medicine curriculum. By the way, pre-med basically is a lot of biology, chemistry, and math classes. Once accepted into medical school, you will take classes for 4 years and will them graduate with a MD. To specialize (like being a trauma/ER doctor), you must do residency training beyond the 4 years of medical school. You can expect possibly up to 12 years of school total for all this. Good luck!
2006-06-14 06:30:13 · answer #4 · answered by Buff Is Gone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If internal medicine is offered as a major that's perfect. You can also major in chemistry, biological sciences, or psychology. The biggest thing is to check out med school prereqs and try to find a major that will cover them (that way you don't have to take extra classes). If you want to go to med school you will need lots of extra curriculars, hospital experience, and at least a 3.5 in college. See if you can start volunteering at a hospital now. Also, research experience is very helpful. As a college freshmen, start checking into any research programs your University offers (start by going to your major's office).
2006-06-14 06:26:37 · answer #5 · answered by sparkles2U 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do what interests you most. The minimal requirements to be admitted are available so you can be sure you get these, but beyond that you want to show who you are. The days of having to have a biology degree as an unofficial requirement are rapidly fading. Medical schools are increasingly recognizing the value of other backgrounds in humanizing the face of medicine.
Check medical school websites for the minimal requirements, or meet with admissions at medical schools. Most are very happy to guide you as to what you need and want you to know the school and what they offer.
As to residency training, Emergency medicine has its own residency track and requirements, and board certification. You will be accepted directly from medical school into ER residiency in most cases. The first year will be a very diverse experience reflective of what you will see in ER medicine, continuing with increasing responsibilities as you progress in the residency. The websites for the boards and training programs are good sources of information for a general feel for training around the country
Good luck
2006-06-14 06:31:53 · answer #6 · answered by Bufford M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Internal Medicine is a specialty. No matter what specialty you are interested in, you'll have to get an M.D. first. To get into medical school, you usually have to have a bachelor's degree (there are a few exceptions). You must complete the medical school's required courses, which will include microbiology and organic chemistry, for example. But your major can be whatever you like. Most med students like chemistry or biology. Go to www.aamc.org for more information... or visit the website of the med school you would most like to get into for what they are looking for. Good luck!
2006-06-14 06:30:50 · answer #7 · answered by juniemoon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey, if you have to ask this question, you are not anywhere ready to go to college. Study, study, study. Read up on the healthcare field. Get straight A's or forget medical school. You have 1 year of high school left, 4 years of undergrad, 4 years of medical school and 4 years of residency in emergency medicine. You may even need a 4 year fellowship after all that. Get ready. You will also incur over $200,000 of debt unless you have a rich uncle to pay for grad school. Good luck. It can be done.
2006-06-14 06:28:31 · answer #8 · answered by lakegoddess 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm in med school to become and paediatrician and I double majored in Biology and Microbiology, I got nothing less than 90% in any course and I still just made it in, so if you're going to find one major, I suggest getting a second as well.
2006-06-14 06:25:25 · answer #9 · answered by MED_SCHOOL 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can be any major, but just fufill the pre-med requirements. My friend is an anthro major, but is still pre-med. You don't have to go hardcore science
2006-06-14 06:23:37 · answer #10 · answered by Toodles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋