right now i'm in year 9. but in the future if i have options of what subjects i can take, which ones should i pick to become a good doctor?
2007-03-20 19:21:40 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
in the US you have to go to med school to become a doctor which means you have to go to college and major in some sort of science (like biology).
basically...what you take in hs really doesnt matter.
2007-03-20 19:29:57 · answer #1 · answered by lovebugger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need Math, Science, and Chemistry. A word of caution: DON'T become a doctor just because of the salary. There are several professions that pay a lot more with a whole lot less stress and work. Doctors are doctors because they have a genuine "calling" to help others.
About a third of phyisicians work an average of 60 hours per week. There is also a lot of schooling involved most beginning doctors are age 30. There is 4 years of college, then medical school, then an internship, but that's not all, there are tests with the Board, etc...
I don't mean to "turn you off" of this profession, but I do want to give you the honest facts.
2007-03-21 02:36:30 · answer #2 · answered by snake 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am assuming you mean a physician
Actually if you are offered Latin as a second language it would be very helpful. It also helps when trying to become a lawyer... you seem to have big aspirations. I would try to get into an advanced class in biology as well as chemistry. Knowing the basic anatomy of a living structure and the chemical components of the basic elements would give you a good insight... I also recommend excelling in speech class so you could be ready when it comes time to converse with patients... depending on what type of doctor you wish to be.
High marks in your other classes are not a bad idea either. A high G.P.A. i needed for some of the finer schools. Also, as a nice side note. If you are from a limited income family take on a sports, drama, band, choir, arts club so as to be able to make the cut in the terms of grant money...
Have fun and Good Luck!!!!!!
2007-03-21 02:39:25 · answer #3 · answered by voidlesshope 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take all your sciences--biology, chemistry, physics--the highest level of math your school offers, and psychology courses (if offered).
Many med schools like to see applicants that are well-rounded (i.e. interested in the arts, music, history, languages etc.) and show self-awareness and self-confidence. Do you have health-type or "life management"-related courses offered at your high school?
Good physical health is important for any doctor; take phys. ed. for as long as your school offers it. Are there any teams you can join? Team work is extremely important in the med field.
Leadership skills are also vital. Are there any clubs/student orgs or student gov't you can get invovled in?
Aside from taking all the courses you can possibly manage, and doing well in them to get into a reuptable undergrad school, you can use your high school time wisely to develop your self-awareness and leadership skills.
This sounds like a lot to accomplish, but getting into med, getting through med, and practicing as an md are very demanding tasks. Get used to the lifestyle now so that it won't be such a shock when you're in college.
volunteer for your local hospital/clinic if you can. Don't limit your options.
Good luck!
2007-03-21 02:33:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be a master at mathematics. All of them. When you start with algebra go all the way to calculus even if it means getting a tutor. When you learn math it develops you in a way that no other subjects do.
When I was in grade school I had a terrible time with math.
Much later in life I started a job that required accounting skills and I was scared to death...my supervisor spent several months showing me how to do the job (it had many steps to it) and I started really doing well and then before I knew I was GREAT at it...I even got where I could ten key by touch the calculator at 9800 keystrokes per hour. I learned that I didn't have to fear numbers and it changed my life. I grew more confident and even started learning to handle my life better in every other way I can think of. It truly was something.
2007-03-21 02:36:36 · answer #5 · answered by Pinkprincess5455 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In highschool you should concentrate on maths and sciences - this will help when you go on to higher education.
2007-03-21 02:30:58 · answer #6 · answered by lyllyan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is good that u r thinking this early in life... u can go to the counseler in ur school and ask him what he thinks...i know from my friend that there is a lot of math and alegebra involved in the medical field!
2007-03-21 02:31:49 · answer #7 · answered by ticktockgal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Biology is the big one, math, chemistry. Talk to a counselor at your school.
2007-03-21 02:32:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
so long...later became old
2007-03-21 02:24:57 · answer #9 · answered by \" moOnLighT "/ 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋