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Which colleges are good for becoming an anesthesiologist?
which colleges have good a good medical feld
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Scott Adler
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Langhorne, Pennsylvania
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Hey Seby! Remember, the name of the college you attend doesn't define your success, it's your performance that counts. However, it's true that excelling at a prestigious institution can be quite impressive. But don't let that overshadow the fact that grades, while significant, aren't everything. Diverse and meaningful involvement outside the classroom is equally vital. Wishing you all the best on your journey!
Thank you so much!
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Brett Schlifstein
Anesthesiologist
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Pittsboro, North Carolina
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Hi Seby,
Just about any college can prepare you for medical school. Where you go to college will be a factor when you apply to medical school, but far more important is your performace during that time - including GPA, extra-curricular activities, and volunteer work.
Once again, the vast majority of American medical schools will have you well prepared for a residency in anesthesiology. With few exceptions, an American anesthesiology residency will train you well for a career in that specialty.
On all three levels, there will be a varying degree of acceptance rates. So my advice is to apply to a variety - probably be accepted, might be accepted, and unlikely to be accepted. Then you can make the best choice for you based upon the options that you have.
Everybody loves to rank all kinds of things. But you have to figure out what is the best fit for you. This can include factors such as cost, academic reputation, size, location, etc.
Hope that helps, and good luck!
Brett Schlifstein, M.D.
Anesthesia Director
ECU Health Roanoke Chowan Hospital
Just about any college can prepare you for medical school. Where you go to college will be a factor when you apply to medical school, but far more important is your performace during that time - including GPA, extra-curricular activities, and volunteer work.
Once again, the vast majority of American medical schools will have you well prepared for a residency in anesthesiology. With few exceptions, an American anesthesiology residency will train you well for a career in that specialty.
On all three levels, there will be a varying degree of acceptance rates. So my advice is to apply to a variety - probably be accepted, might be accepted, and unlikely to be accepted. Then you can make the best choice for you based upon the options that you have.
Everybody loves to rank all kinds of things. But you have to figure out what is the best fit for you. This can include factors such as cost, academic reputation, size, location, etc.
Hope that helps, and good luck!
Brett Schlifstein, M.D.
Anesthesia Director
ECU Health Roanoke Chowan Hospital
Thank you Mr. Schlifstein for taking your time and answering my question again.
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Fred Rosenberger
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Where you go to college can be different from where you go to med school.
You will first go to a college and get a four year bachelor's degree. Most pre-med students do bio or chemistry, but this is not required. While in college, you take the MCAT - the Medical College Admission Test. It is similar to the SAT or ACT, but for med school. You then apply to med schools anywhere you want, and then pick the one you most prefer based on pretty much the same factors as how you choose your undergraduate.
Then you do your four years of med school, followed by internships or residencies or whatever.
You will first go to a college and get a four year bachelor's degree. Most pre-med students do bio or chemistry, but this is not required. While in college, you take the MCAT - the Medical College Admission Test. It is similar to the SAT or ACT, but for med school. You then apply to med schools anywhere you want, and then pick the one you most prefer based on pretty much the same factors as how you choose your undergraduate.
Then you do your four years of med school, followed by internships or residencies or whatever.
Thank you Mr. Rosenberger
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