2006-07-30 04:43:33 · 8 answers · asked by quiescent_fellow 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
I have to agree.
For a start in order to understand pharmacology you do actually have to understand physiology. So it starts of worse just because of that.
On top of that, you've got the tiresome business of learning all those drug names.
I actually took a 2nd year pharmacology in my undergrad degree without taking the 1st year physiology course. It was almost impossible. It was a lot, lot easier later in medschool when I actually then did physiology properly and had to do pharmacology again.
2006-07-30 09:39:30 · answer #1 · answered by the last ninja 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, as the others said it depends on your desire to be a doctor. As a HS senior, schools will look at everything about you academically. So if you didn't do so hot in one class or another they will see that. Some places will penalize you for that, while others wont. Just know that grades will follow you. For example I had to explain why I failed an elective Spanish course in 9th grade. Stepping out to be a doctor is a big step, and one that if you decide later on is not for you could be a waste of time. I like many had doubts as to if this was something that I wanted or could accomplish. A suggestion that will let you get a taste of medicine is to take an EMT course and maybe volunteer as an EMT. This looks good as a volunteer activity, and gives you a foot in the door. If you decide that blood isn't your thing then you havent lost a big investment. Another option is to do a double major in college as nursing and biology. You can work as a nurse and further see if this is for you or not. Many people make a good living as a nurse and don't want to deal with the hassle of med school and the cost. Also life sets in and it can be hard to climb that mountain say if you were to get married, or have a kid. I hated math in school and still do. I was worried that it would hinder me and I took some remedial courses and then it made sense. A lot of doctor friends don't like math. I think that having a interest in science is a benefit - the math will fall into place. It is a long and hard road. So many times you will want to quit and it will seem that quitting makes sense - but if your heart is in it you can get through school and be an amazing doctor.
2016-03-16 08:38:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To understand pharmacology, you must understand physiology. The reverse is not true, so it would make sense that due to the increased amount and complexity of the material, pharmacology should be "more difficult" to fully grasp.
2006-07-30 10:31:34 · answer #3 · answered by brainphd 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, pharmacology is more difficult to be studied because we must memorize the substance, the interactions with other drugs, pharmakocinetics, pharmacodynamics of each drugs, etc.
Physiology is easier because it's like learning the law of physics and apply it in human body.
2006-07-30 05:02:03 · answer #4 · answered by tania_la_nina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I completely agree. There is so much more to memorize in pharmacology. All those drugs...what a nightmare!
2006-07-30 09:08:12 · answer #5 · answered by butterfly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes and i think physiology is more interesting
2006-07-30 07:49:40 · answer #6 · answered by shiraz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-07-30 04:54:34 · answer #7 · answered by qwq 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yup...
physio r just concepts .... if u get to know them once .. u dont have to revise it all the time
but
pharma is all about memorizing... n u have to revise it all the time
2006-07-30 05:53:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No
2006-07-30 04:56:03 · answer #9 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋