I am about to start my postbac in premed and will be done with the coursework at 33. I will apply to medical school the same year. Isn't my age going to keep me from a successful admission to medical school?
2007-05-20 00:55:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
About 50% of my medical school class was "non-traditional," meaning they didn't do the straight shot from high school to college to med school. Many of those students were 30 and above, and we even had a couple in their 40s. So I think it shouldn't matter at all at your age. You'll probably have more in common with the other applicants than you think! Good luck!
2007-05-22 13:11:33 · answer #1 · answered by Tumtum 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-05 10:13:52 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, Im a med student, I'm 19 and in my class there's a guy and he is 30 years old, so you dont have to worry at all, besides, this may be better because you can take it more seriously than the younger ones do. Education doesn't have an age, so good luck in your med education. hope it helps..
2007-05-20 01:08:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a consideration, but its not the most important consideration. Medical schools want people that don't give up and keep on trying, are well-rounded in their education, and have a life outside of school as a volunteer - try volunteering at a hospital - that would make an excellent reference for you.
2007-05-20 00:59:01 · answer #4 · answered by Paul Hxyz 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No by the time you get your MD degree you would only be no older than 37 or 38, and even if you become a specialist , you would be no older than about 43-44 when you enter private practice.
2007-05-20 00:59:11 · answer #5 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you are not too old, your age and your experence will reassure them, not scare them away. Being old only comes into it when you are like 55 and you want to do medicine. Then they start to question whether its a worthwhile investment.
The medical schools like having people who are mature and want to do medicine. Its shows determination and maturity.
2007-05-20 01:07:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, age alone will not keep you out of med school. However, go to these websites for further information: http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/2371.html; http://people.howstuffworks.com/becoming-a-doctor.htm/printable
2007-05-20 01:04:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's no age limit on education.
2007-05-20 00:57:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is never too late to start. go and give it a try.BEST OF LUCK!!!
2007-05-20 01:02:35 · answer #9 · answered by Misty N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no your not to old!!!!!!!!!!
2007-05-20 00:57:04 · answer #10 · answered by nayan_cool 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋