I'm currently a web developer and for the last year or I've so been thinking about pursuing a career in the medical field. I've been thinking about becoming a MD. I've been so burnt out working in IT and really feel like I can expand my knowledge and careers options as a doctor. I'm turning 26 soon and feel that is a little too late to start especially coming from a design background. Please keep in mind I will have to do my standard 4 year college Pre-Med and then Medical school. What do you think? Seeing as how most people finish there Premed around 22. How long is Pre-Med + Medical school usually? Will I be able to be competitive with these youngster? Anyone in a similar situation who've done the same? Do you recommend doing this part-time or drop everything and going the full bore even at 26? Thanks!
2006-12-05 10:38:18 · 17 answers · asked by michaeldorian 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I think you should go for it. No way is 26 too old -- plenty of people older than you have decided to change careers. It will be a lot of work but as long as you are prepared for it, you should be fine. I would recommend going full time because it will take you so much longer going part time. Good luck!
2006-12-05 10:53:40 · answer #1 · answered by NJ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pre-med is usually ~4 years, depending on how heavy a load you can carry. Med school is 4 years. Residency is 3-5 or even 7 years, depending on specialty. I went to med school at age 30 and have not regretted it a single day. I was one of about 25 in my class that were 30 or over. The oldest entering student was 44.
Even though you will not be earning money, or contributing to a retirement fund for those years, the difference will be made up for in sheer intellectual stimulation and later remuneration.
Once you get to med school, you won't be able to do it part time, as it is all consuming, but loans/grants are available.
2006-12-05 10:40:42 · answer #2 · answered by finaldx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for it. A lot of men and women make errors while they are younger, and any corporation with part a mind is aware of that. It isn't precise that employers is not going to rent you if in case you have a list. But they'll ask, and you are going to ought to give an explanation for. With your clarification, you don't have a trouble. My niece is in a equivalent role, and notion she might on no account get a task within the wellness care area. Hospitals, Nursing houses, Nursing organizations, and many others., ALWAYS do a historical past determine in view that of the accountability worried and the effortless entry to medications. She simply received her nursing license, and simply received employed. When she went for her interview, she informed them correct up entrance approximately her criminal, and what occurred, and why. She nonetheless received the task. And she merits it. If you're severe approximately turning your lifestyles round, so do you. I'd rent you. I feel you'll respect the task extra and paintings tougher than anybody who has continually had it effortless. Good good fortune. PS--I take that again, no longer simply plenty of men and women make errors while they are younger--ALL men and women make errors while they are younger--a few simply get stuck.
2016-09-03 12:03:01 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your never too old to go out and further your education! Good on you if you choose to go to Uni. Im 27 and am considering it myself at a later date.
At a University here in Australia a woman graduated from Political Science....at the age of 76! And that happened 2 years ago. There is no age barrier as to when you should stop learning. The more people realise this, the more older people you will find in the college/university system.
Hope you do well and Good Luck!
2006-12-05 10:43:21 · answer #4 · answered by gr33n_3y3d_grrl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. In fact, you may have a competative edge over younger people applying because the fact that you're older suggests to the admissions committee that you've thought about this career and are taking it seriously, as opposed to responding to pressure from your parents.
If you're doing your college pre-med, there is no reason that your design background is going to hinder you.
2006-12-05 11:23:43 · answer #5 · answered by Victoria 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're looking at 8-10 years of schooling, so it's really whether or not you're up to it. But you are never too old to go back to school. I have adults in some of my classes that are older than my parents, and it's really no big deal at all. So age shouldn't be an issue at all. If medical school is something you really want, go for it!
2006-12-05 10:43:36 · answer #6 · answered by mrs. vader 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'll leave it to somebody else to answer most of your questions except to say if you want to become an MD, go for it. Let's say it will take you 10 years, then in 10 years you will be 36. If you do NOT do it, in 10 years you will still be 36. So no, you are NOT too old!
2006-12-05 10:41:49 · answer #7 · answered by clueless_nerd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Way ! Your never to old to learn something new.I'm sure there will have to be a lot of sacrifices,but in the end it will be worth it.GO FOR IT!!!! good luck.♥ It would be very hard to just drop everything unless your finances will allow it.You may need to start out part time.Don't forget to look for grants and scholorships in your communitty.
2006-12-05 10:49:46 · answer #8 · answered by bamahotT 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you really want to do it, then do it. Do it full time.
Don't worry about being competitive. I started my degree when I was 38 and graduated at the top of the class and won prizes. You will find it easier than the younger ones because you will be more able to prioritize and manage your time.
2006-12-05 10:47:35 · answer #9 · answered by Stewart H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you're too young. I know of someone who was a nurse for a long time and then took off over twenty years to be a mom, who later on went back to school to become a doctor with her own practice. You can do it. :)
2006-12-05 10:42:14 · answer #10 · answered by *babydoll* 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋