I'm presently a nursing student but I want more to become a medical doctor.
2007-07-11 18:20:00 · 11 answers · asked by bed_rest 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
It does not take wealth to become a physician. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication.
Most of the medical students end up borrowing at least $100K by the time they finish medical school. They will spend over 10 years to pay back the loan.
On the other hand, be prepared to work at least 60-80 hours a week and constant studying if you want to be a physician.
Good luck
2007-07-11 18:54:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your dream of becoming a physician someday is not impossible though it 's really tough, besides choosing nursing initially as your course is a better move than choosing any other courses. Why? Because you can save enough money a little bit faster for your tuition fee when you are already working in US or other countries, then come back in your country where you came from then continue your dream. You just have to believe.. That's my plan also..
2016-05-20 03:29:07 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it's possible, but nobody is going to hand you a pile of money. You have to find a way to make it happen.
Many of us took out loans. Some gave time to the military in exchange for their education. Some promise to work in underserved areas.
One answerer said you might be able to get away with fewer courses if you're a nurse. That's not so. Medical school is an order of magnitude more difficult, and everyone takes all the courses. Even if you found a school that would let you test out of a course, it's unlikely you'd be able to do so.
If you want it badly enough, you'll find a way.
Best of luck with nursing and med school!
2007-07-12 13:30:01 · answer #3 · answered by Pangolin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's what student loans are for.
Something I never learned before actually doing it, the application process itself is expensive. After shelling out 180 dollars for the MCATS, I spent almost $1000 in applications (both to Alliopathic and osteopathic). Depending on how many schools you apply to, it can get quite expensive.
2007-07-12 01:33:57 · answer #4 · answered by Greg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dad was poor in his time but now we're rich and I'm studying in a private school here in the Philippines, specifically De La Salle Zobel in Ayala Alabang if you know that. My dad didn't receive much support and even sold stuff in the streets according to his stories. From rags to riches. I bet you're not that poor.
2007-07-11 23:21:46 · answer #5 · answered by anonymous 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can make a lot of money in nursing and you can set aside some of that for medical school...which will be cheaper cause you will most likely be able to skip classes you have covered in nursing school...if you excel in nursing chool you will probably look like a good candidate to a medical school and more likely to get grants and scholarships...
good luck
2007-07-11 18:28:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
in australia, you can go to college without money. some colleges will absorb you but you have to sign an agreement that when you graduate and land a job, you will pay the college where you graduated, depending on the mode of payment agreed upon, until you are fully paid.
2007-07-11 20:34:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Strong will and determination will lead you to find a way. There are different paths you can go through just keep yourself guided and do all the best you can.
2007-07-12 06:30:00 · answer #8 · answered by ♥ lani s 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not about how much money you have, it's about how badly you want it.
nothing is out of reach for those willing to work to achieve a goal.
2007-07-11 18:27:52 · answer #9 · answered by tigerkitty2 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if you really want and you strive hard!!! you can be what you want! no one can prevent you from reaching your dreams!
2007-07-11 18:46:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋