Right now i'm in highschool and my family wants me to become a doctor. is it hard studying at medical school and skills and how long do i have to study to actually become a normal doctor you see at clinics or medical centre?
2007-03-20 19:10:37 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
yeah i want to become a doctor too. i want to help people and earn money at the sam time to suport my future family and my faimly right now.
2007-03-20 19:25:25 · update #1
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.
2007-03-21 05:07:17 · answer #1 · answered by Troy 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am going 2 write my medical entrance this year.
Ask yourself this Q. Am I taking this stream coz I really want 2 become a good doctor or is it because everyone is going behind the entrance factor?
If your answer is a +ve reply to the first part of this Q, then u'll rock. U'll rule even if it is the hardest of courses.
MBBS - 5 1/2 years
Speciality + Super speciality - Will depend on the course
Internship - Also differs among colleges
2007-03-20 21:44:36 · answer #2 · answered by Frendz 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
To be a MD Doctor its very hard also a specialist like an Hemotologist or a Rheumatologist. Some people wants to be a doctor and they dont get excepted to medical school. Well good luck to u, if u want to be a doctor then you're looking for a good 8-10years of school. If u dont want to be a doctor then u dont have to listen to your family because all they're doing is pushing pressure on u. Its hard to get accept it because they have to look at your GPA in high school and college.
2007-03-20 19:21:07 · answer #3 · answered by LaLa 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
well i eouldn't say it's hard but u certainly have to work hard enough to reach ur goal. if ur family has ur support and u wanna become a doc as well then it's a golden chance for u to make money. but being a doctor u have to compromise a lot of things. u cut down ur party habits and u have to just keep concentrating on ur studies. if u r ready to do that then i hope u will mecime one day.
2007-03-20 23:07:13 · answer #4 · answered by maggie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think it won't be hard when you got a heart to learn it however how long or how hard it is. erm... if you want to be a doctor and open a clinic maybe need almost 6 to 10 years working in hospitals and study. so if you really want to be a doctor so i think you can made it. good luck!
2007-03-20 20:23:34 · answer #5 · answered by maggie s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont go to med school because ur family wants u to, only go if u want to become a doctor. getting in is very competitive but once ur in the school will help u graduate. depending on whether u want to become a specialist or not will determine how long u need to b in school
2007-03-20 19:22:14 · answer #6 · answered by theslumberer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any proffession is hard, honey. You have to love what you do and run away from the routine, it is boring and kills your spirit.
It depends on the medical school, you have to study during 6 years in mine.
You need social skills to deal with patients, and to love reading.
2007-03-21 02:52:34 · answer #7 · answered by mbestevez 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First off, kiwi u need to make sure its something u wanna do. Cause if u ain't gotta passion for it will be boring .. So before they waste their money and you waste your time see if it what you wanna do. But if you say "hey I do wanna do it my mind is made up" It will be easy , fun and worth all 7-10 years of schooling ! Hats off to you cause I am Studying Dermatology.
2007-03-20 19:25:42 · answer #8 · answered by sexxisha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Studying for medicine is not hard. But get into medical school is very very hard. It will be a 10 year training after high school.
2007-03-20 19:16:18 · answer #9 · answered by kenneth h 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Ask yourself this, why you want become a doctor.
To save people life?
To earn big bucks?
To make your parent and yourself proud?
If your reasons is any of the above, forget about being a doctor. There is something more than life.
2007-03-21 06:26:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋