Med School Matters?

Question

So, I am already in my the end of my junior year in college and I decided to pursue med school. I haven't done alot of Science courses. The thing is, I went to a community college for 3 years and just transferred (and currently in) to a 4 year college . It's been a year and a half since my transfer.

It will take about a year and a half more to complete the pre-requisite science courses...

NOW, Do you recommend that I get my B.A. (graduate immediately - as planned, then get Science classes later) now or do you think I should EXTEND my stay in my university and take the required science courses (maybe even declare a double major in Bio) ??? WILL the med schools see my long stay for my undergrad years BADLY?

(By the way, I am currently completing a B.A. in History and flexible when it comes to "time" -- I am only 21 so it's okay).

THANKS!

Answer 1

When you enter to a med school, you should have a background of science, generally! I suggest that you extend your stay in the university and take the required science courses. Definitely, they might.

Answer 2

It typically takes four years of under graduate school to obtain your bachelor's then an additional 4 years of medical school then several years of internships before you can use the title of M.D. On average it can take up to 12 years to reach this goal. Keep in mind that doctors all always required to do ongoing education so that thier well of knowledge is current. They have to attend yearly classes, inservices, training and seminars. To be a hundred percent truthful even after you get your medical degree you never finish with school. It is always an ongoing process. Check with your state's medical board or local college to find out exactly how long it takes to become certified in your state, each state varies; but not by much. I have never heard of someone obtaining a medical degree in less than 10 years.