I am due to get out of the Marine Corps this Nov, and will also turn 27 that same month. Is it too late for me to pursue an MD? I know the program takes at least 10 years, and I am already around 9 years behind the normal average age. I have some an Associates, but not my BS. Is it doable?
2006-10-10 06:48:14 · 24 answers · asked by johngrobmyer 5 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Last sentence should read: I have my Associates, but not my BS. Sorry for the error.
2006-10-10 06:49:06 · update #1
Thank you for all your answers and support.
2006-10-10 07:09:27 · update #2
Yes. Go for it. There is no age restriction for attending medical school since this would be considered being discriminatory. Some people attend med school in their 30's.
Best,
2006-10-10 06:51:09 · answer #1 · answered by pbuchta 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started University at 36 years old, working and with three daughters, I got my teaching Diploma, and now retired from the coffee business I was working, I am giving tutoring for high school students of the American School in my country, private classes, I have un, doing what I like, and the mothers pay good salary. Do it, do not worry about your age or Bs, Just do it...good luck
2006-10-10 14:00:06 · answer #2 · answered by pelancha 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Defiantly doable...with your maturity of age will probably make it easier to get down to the studying and dealing with human life. Its never to late to study further i don't think age should play a part in what you do in life either, and at 27 you have a whole world of adventure and living ahead of you.
2006-10-10 13:55:10 · answer #3 · answered by debbs_za 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not too late. I knew someone who didn't enter medical school until about your age, and he has a thriving family practice today. Don't give up on your dream! Many of your credits from your Associate's degree may transfer as fundamental courses for your B.S. Good luck!
2006-10-10 13:52:20 · answer #4 · answered by Julep 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YOU should deafeningly go for it...Its never to late as far as I'm
concerned..I've seen Doctors just graduate in his 40's ...
that was because the guy changed his mind from being a lawyer
to becoming a Doctor...Unbelievable but true..
AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE IN THE MARINE CORPS
2006-10-10 14:11:55 · answer #5 · answered by Kerilyn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
10 years are going to pass no matter what you do or don't do. Prepare yourself for the hard work, but with your maturity and life experience, it may be easier on you than some younger students. Talk to your Univ. counselor to map your route. Your MC experience might give you class credits.
2006-10-10 13:58:52 · answer #6 · answered by Violet Pearl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely go for it. Some of the best doctors are those who are more mature when they start med school. You will probably have more compassion and sensitivity than the younger ones. Congratulations on your career goals - do it, you will never regret it.
2006-10-10 14:08:49 · answer #7 · answered by happi2bwu2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything is possible, I saw in the news a 90 year old woman who recently graduated from college with her doctorate... She said she always wanted to do it and when her husband died and left her a bunch of money she decided to go for it, and she was in the top of her class... Crazy huh?
2006-10-10 13:51:01 · answer #8 · answered by Angel Eve 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First let me say a big Thank You for your tour of duty, and for your question its never too late, take advantage of any college funds from your service time and go for your dream.
2006-10-10 14:01:56 · answer #9 · answered by Granny 1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should go for it. It is NEVER to late to learn. In some countries all some people do is go to school till they are 40 and than they sstart a proffesion. GL
2006-10-10 13:57:02 · answer #10 · answered by kelene 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋