How hard is it to become a doctor?

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Just wondering out of say 20 wannabees who take the path to become a doctor starting at high school, how many will suceed to intern year? To all docs out there, were you a straight A student in highschool, college or med school? Does obtaining impossibly good grades the general presequite for a medical profession?

Please, only legit answers. I'm an obscene obessive compulsive about these types of things. =/

Answer 1

It's tough because it's competitive the whole way though. You could get away with goofing off in high school but not in college. Your pre-med classes during undergrad is where they try to weed you out first. You'll take classes like Physics, some med schools require Calculus, and you'll have to take Organic Chemistry (considered one of the toughest classes an undergrad can take). If you score high on your MCATs, med schools will be a bit more forgiving of your grades. Once in med school, being a student becomes your life. A lot of people can't dedicate to something that much. That's why most people that want to be doctors when they start college end up going with something else.

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To become a doctor in the US, the difficulty is in the volume of work you are given, not the subject matter. Med school classes aren't any harder than upper level undergrad or graduate courses, but you have a lot to do. You first have to get a bachelors degree and complete eight credits with lab of physics, biology, general chemistry, and organic chemistry. Each school has its own requirements which you can find on their websites or in the MSAR (medical school admission requirements) you can find at your local college library. You are also required to take the MCAT (Medical College Admissions test) which averages about 31 for acceptance into medical school. The average GPA is around 3.6. You will also need to do other things like volunteer, do research, work in a medical facility, be active in clubs and other organizations, etc. to show that you are a well rounded person. Once in medical school it is about the equivalent of taking 25-30 credits in one semester in undergrad. You go to classes for two years after which you have to take the USMLE or the COMLEX depending on whether you are going for an MD or DO degree. Both are fully licensed physicians. After passing step 1 of those tests you do two years of clinical rotations, and then take step 2 of your board exams to graduate. After graduation you have to enter a residency, which for family medicine or internal medicine is 3-4 years, although you are a doctor at this point but only make around $45000. After residency you take step 3 on your boards and now can practice on your own, adn will then be making a six figure salary. I suggest going to your local technical college and becoming an EMT or CNA. This will get you some first hand experience that will help you determine if medicine is for you. I spent three years as a CNA before med school and I learned a lot. Good luck.

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I want to become a doctor but I don't know what to study. I have straight A's and if i get B my parents will get mad at me. When my mom asked me what I want to become when I grow up I said I want to be a doctor but I am not sure if I really want to become a doctor. It seems like its tough and you have to memorize a lot of stuff. Help!!!!!

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its really hard,..as for me,..i'm a nursing student its hard to maintain my grades,..my teacher tells us that if you want to be a doctor you must study at least 1-4 chapters in the book and the test items would be 1-4 only,.imagine how hard is that!...

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Whether in high school or at graduation those who study well for mastering the subject and not for grades, and those who sacrifice or restrict small pleasures like eating out and movies become good doctors.

Answer 9

The only C I ever received was in Biochemistry in medical school. (I still hate biochem!) All the rest, from first grade on, were A's with a few B's thrown in to keep me humble.

If you want it badly enough, you will find a way to get there. Not all doctors are that bright (trust me, I'm surrounded by them!) but all persevered to attain their goals.

You have to be smarter than the average bear, but you don't have to be an Einstein. It helps to have a good measure of common sense, a good sense of humor, and a well-rounded approach to life.

Good luck to you.

Answer 10

Faild 2 grades in H.S.

C student at UCLA

Scored very high on MCAT

Got into the first med school I applied to

Now (on the private practice side) have a patient base booked solid till March 2007, teach at 3 med schools, sit on the boards of 2.

People on the left of the bell curve book-wise (me) tend to know our limits. We know when we need to back off and call for help in areas that we do not specialize in. We tend to have more people skills dealing with the group we work for-in hospitals it is not the rich-believe me. We know we are not above people. So many docs, residents and even students are way too pretentious for thier own good and it alienates the population base.

Be yourself. Study hard and smart, get lots of sleep and apply to every med school you can.

The person above (Richard B) says it very, very well. Being a medical student/doc is a way of life.

Good luck