Please Help Me! I want to become an obstetrician..but I have a bit of a road block and need a way around it.?

Question

I really love childbirth, it amazes me. I want to become an obstetrician or find a way to be a part of deliveries. I know that it iwll be a lot of work and time and I am prepared for that. The only thing that is stopping me is that I did somewhat poor in high school. Only because I chose not to do my work. I have changed completely since then. I don't believe that with my high school transcript that I can get into a decent 4 year college. I need to find a way to get this done. I don't mind starting out at a community college but I was wondering if there were other ways or programs that can get me directly into the field. Like training or what not. Anyone that could help me would be greatly appreciated!

Answer 1

To be an obstetrician, you need to go to medical school. In order to do that, you have to do great in college. It helps if you go to a good four university -- but it sounds like that is not an option for you right now.

My advice is to go to your community college and really work hard. If you do well, you can transfer to a public university. Transferring to a great private university out of CC is very difficult (most top private schools don't accept many transfer students). If you do well, your next step is to transfer to the best public university in your state. This is usually The University of XXXX rather than XXXX State University or any "directional" school like Southern XXXX State University.

If you do well there and have good MCAT scores, then you have a good shot at medical school.

On a positive note -- it can be done. I did horribly in HS because I was bored and didn't do the work. I got into an OK university -- but did well there. I now have graduate degrees from Duke and Berkeley -- and am a college professor.

Answer 2

If you want to be a doctor: Since admission into med school in the US is unbelievably competitive, you'll need to get a BA or BS from a decent university, and do well there. Your best way to get on that path is to attend a community (or a private, two year) college, get your Associates, and transfer.

If you do well at community college, and then transfer to a competitive university and do well there, you'll be in good shape to do your medical school applications. Just be sure, as soon as you enter the Bachelor's degree program, that you start meeting with your school's pre-med advisor. There's more to the med school application than just grades, and you'll want to begin preparing asap.

However, you don't have to be an MD to be a part of deliveries. Would you be interested in being an OB/Gyn nurse? You could qualify for the start of that career with an Associates degree in the right type of nursing, and you can go on to get your BS/RN either right after you get your AS, or else while you're working as a nurse. It may be worth investigating. Contact your local community college and speak with someone who can advise you about their nursing programs.

Answer 3

get some hands on experience being an aid in a hospital. Some even have train while you work and you get the education and paid. You cant change thegrades you got while in high school but you can do things to prove you can learn.

Answer 4

the best thing you can do is make an appointment with an advisor for one (or a couple) of the 4 year schools you are interested in. they can give you a real answer on what exactly you can do to make yourself more appealing to the school and prepare yourself for the program if you are able to get in. good luck!!

Answer 5

Go to community college and make good grades. Then try applying to the university of your choice. That would probably be the best route.

Answer 6

Look into midwife training. Some colleges offer it. You may find it rewarding and you don't need the medical degree.

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