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Do you recommend taking a gap year before medical school?

Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at Career Village. I have a few friends who are starting to finish college, and the pre-meds seem to be evenly split between those who are applying to medical school, and those who are taking a gap year before applications. What are some of the more driving factors to make someone choose to take a gap year- or not? #doctor #medicine #medical-school

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Madison’s Answer

There’s lots of pros and cons to this! Great question! First I would consider 1. Why do yo want to do with your gap year, list out those options, 2. Consider WHY you want or need that gap year and the risks/benefits of that in your life. Some people mentally need a break before prepping for medical school to give it 100%, some people want to have a baby, some want to travel, some need more time to prep for applications, some just need to work and earn money, some people need time to mature, all different reasons so consider what that year would look like for you and why it could benefit or hurt you. Many people also do not take a gap year as well
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Mary ’s Answer

Hi Anina,


Taking a gap may cause 1- not wanting to go back - life happens 2- your interest in the field may not be the same when you return. In the medical field it is best to continue you have to stay focus in the end result. Ask yourself How bad do you want it or follow your friends that is a taking a gap year before going back? A lot could happen in a year.
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Candace’s Answer

I took a two year break after college before going to medical school because I felt like I needed a break from school and studying. I worked during that time and saved money. The money helped when I went to medical school, but on the negative side, being out of school for two years I had to redevelop my study habits which I had not utilized regularly and in the beginning it was a struggle. I think you should do what's best for you when you get to that point.


Good luck with everything!!
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