You always hear people talking about how the kid who was valedictorian in highschool turned out to be a doctor.
I realllly want to be a doctor. However, I'm no valedictorian. I have about a 4.2 GPA on a 5.0 scale and my most recent ACT score was a 24. I SUCK at chemistry, im pretty good at math, and im pretty good at biology and human physiology.
I'm willing to work hard and college and i plan to do pre-med and some type of biology.
Realistically should i be trying my luck in Medicine? It's something i've wanted to do since i knew what a doctor was. I just feel like i'm giving myself false hope. I'm deffinetly not stupid but I'm not the smartest out there either.
2007-08-21 12:07:43 · 11 answers · asked by bubblicious fun 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
No, you don't have to be a genius. Those guys become engineers. You DO have to be able to memorize things well, interact well with people, and work hard.
If you're top 10%, then you won't have any trouble. You DO have to make it through organic chemistry, which involves a lot of memorization. You're not going to use much of that in medical school or as a doctor, but learning how to assimilate a lot of information in a short period of time will serve you well.
Some of the real brainiacs don't make great doctors because they have no people skills.
If you work hard, you'll make it. Best of luck to you.
2007-08-21 14:15:16 · answer #1 · answered by Pangolin 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
If you are determined you can do it. Naturally bright kids often make good professionals, but hard work goes a long way even if you aren't in the top 5%. But no, you don't need to be a genius.
Organic chemistry is mostly memory, its not as hard as everyone says. Keep in mind being a doctor for real requires a human touch as well as a good mind. Stick to your guns if that is what you really want.
2007-08-21 20:23:07 · answer #2 · answered by Runa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, most geniuses in medicine do best in research. Many lack the interpersonal skills that make a good doctor. There are some wonderful exceptions.
Keep studying.
Some schools require an essay on the application. Work on that spelling, too. Good luck!
2007-08-21 21:17:40 · answer #3 · answered by greydoc6 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You do not have to be a genius to study medicine. But to get into a medical school is hard because there are only few seats and lots of applications.
Only the top 1 or 2 from each high school can make it into a medical school.
2007-08-21 22:26:35 · answer #4 · answered by kenneth h 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're going into your senior year, those are borderline numbers, but if you work hard, you can make it. Attention to detail, like not putting an "o" in genius, would be a good place to start! Medical school is full of bright people, but geniuses are still uncommon even at that level.
2007-08-21 21:28:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am really curious about this also as a high school junior.
I believe doctor is my destined career, I'm not a doctor YET, I am not a genius either.
But,
I want to help people,
So I say:
"I will be one, because I work hard to fulfill my wish, I will be one because there is no hardness that can stop me from working my way to be one."
Would you have the faith to make things happen?
2007-08-22 00:19:08 · answer #6 · answered by THE Duck 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
heck no!!!! if you want to be a doctor you should go for it...you may have to work harder at some things than other people but don't worry about them. You will be great!!!! I am going to school a registered nurse but I can't spell a lick!!! But I work hard and eventually I will remember....Don't give up you will be fine!!! xoxoxoxo :>)
2007-08-22 00:42:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the majority. If you want it bad enough and are willing to work your butt off, you can do it. You can take some classes twice, as well, if you need to (no more than that most places I believe) and there are tutors and help books (O-Chem for Dummies!). There are alot of things out there to help- go for it!
2007-08-21 20:35:18 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do not listen to Edgar Greenberg. I had two friends in high school who were marginal students and they both became physicians. It depends on how bad you want it. If you want it bad enough you will find a way. Study hard and surround yourself with high achieving friends and you can do it. Good luck.
2007-08-21 20:18:34 · answer #9 · answered by drochem 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
People who are "off the charts" smart don't make that great of doctors because they have no people skills and seem to lack common sense.
2007-08-21 22:52:04 · answer #10 · answered by RedWhite&Blue 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋