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Imani
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i'd like to know more about the education and lifestyle of being a doctor ( OB-GYN ) .
#career-path #career-choice
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Raegan Williams
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Sachin is correct, medical schools are competitive to get into.
The following is the educational path some/most doctors have:
- Bachelor's degree (most of the courses taken at a university and in-person/ any major (usually science)
- Master's degree (some do this to improve their chances (I am currently doing this)
- Medical school ( 2 years in classes & 2 years in clinical rotations)
- Residency (beginning to specialize in a field of medicine)
- Fellowship (finishing specializing in a field of medicine)
It is very, very, very hard work. I was a pre-med all four years of my undergrad and got a degree in biology. If possible, the best thing to do is make A's in every class. I was an A/B/C student known to repeat courses to get the A/B if I got the C, so I will be a part of the medical school applicants hoping someone sees this as dedication and growth. You will have many people tell you you should change your mind and that you will never get there. Don't listen to them. If it is something you want, go for it. Just because you have to try harder than others doesn't mean you can't be a great physician. It is an 11+ year path of basically feeling defeated and constantly competing with other people you don't know, but it is so worth it.
Many medical schools now discuss what they look for in applicants on their admissions page. This gives you a good idea of what the schools expect and look at.
The following is the educational path some/most doctors have:
- Bachelor's degree (most of the courses taken at a university and in-person/ any major (usually science)
- Master's degree (some do this to improve their chances (I am currently doing this)
- Medical school ( 2 years in classes & 2 years in clinical rotations)
- Residency (beginning to specialize in a field of medicine)
- Fellowship (finishing specializing in a field of medicine)
It is very, very, very hard work. I was a pre-med all four years of my undergrad and got a degree in biology. If possible, the best thing to do is make A's in every class. I was an A/B/C student known to repeat courses to get the A/B if I got the C, so I will be a part of the medical school applicants hoping someone sees this as dedication and growth. You will have many people tell you you should change your mind and that you will never get there. Don't listen to them. If it is something you want, go for it. Just because you have to try harder than others doesn't mean you can't be a great physician. It is an 11+ year path of basically feeling defeated and constantly competing with other people you don't know, but it is so worth it.
Many medical schools now discuss what they look for in applicants on their admissions page. This gives you a good idea of what the schools expect and look at.
Sachin Hegde
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Hello,
Obstetricians and gynecologists typically need a bachelor’s degree, a degree from a medical school, which takes 4 years to complete, and, 3 to 7 years in internship and residency programs.
Medical schools are highly competitive. Most applicants must submit transcripts, scores from the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), and letters of recommendation. Schools also consider an applicant’s personality, leadership qualities, and participation in extracurricular activities. Most schools require applicants to interview with members of the admissions committee.
Students spend most of the first 2 years of medical school in laboratories and classrooms, taking courses such as anatomy, biochemistry, pharmacology, psychology, medical ethics, and in the laws governing medicine. They also gain practical skills; learning to take medical histories, examine patients, and diagnose illnesses.
During their last 2 years, medical students work with patients under the supervision of experienced physicians in hospitals and clinics. Through rotations in internal medicine, family practice, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, and surgery, they gain experience in diagnosing and treating illnesses in a variety of areas.Obstetricians and gynecologists typically need a bachelor’s degree, a degree from a medical school, which takes 4 years to complete, and, 3 to 7 years in internship and residency programs.
Medical schools are highly competitive. Most applicants must submit transcripts, scores from the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), and letters of recommendation. Schools also consider an applicant’s personality, leadership qualities, and participation in extracurricular activities. Most schools require applicants to interview with members of the admissions committee.
Students spend most of the first 2 years of medical school in laboratories and classrooms, taking courses such as anatomy, biochemistry, pharmacology, psychology, medical ethics, and in the laws governing medicine. They also gain practical skills; learning to take medical histories, examine patients, and diagnose illnesses.
During their last 2 years, medical students work with patients under the supervision of experienced physicians in hospitals and clinics. Through rotations in internal medicine, family practice, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, and surgery, they gain experience in diagnosing and treating illnesses in a variety of areas.
wrt to life style, Ref# https://www.ama-assn.org/residents-students/specialty-profiles/what-it-s-specialize-gynecology-shadowing-dr-ring
Obstetricians and gynecologists typically need a bachelor’s degree, a degree from a medical school, which takes 4 years to complete, and, 3 to 7 years in internship and residency programs.
Medical schools are highly competitive. Most applicants must submit transcripts, scores from the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), and letters of recommendation. Schools also consider an applicant’s personality, leadership qualities, and participation in extracurricular activities. Most schools require applicants to interview with members of the admissions committee.
Students spend most of the first 2 years of medical school in laboratories and classrooms, taking courses such as anatomy, biochemistry, pharmacology, psychology, medical ethics, and in the laws governing medicine. They also gain practical skills; learning to take medical histories, examine patients, and diagnose illnesses.
During their last 2 years, medical students work with patients under the supervision of experienced physicians in hospitals and clinics. Through rotations in internal medicine, family practice, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, and surgery, they gain experience in diagnosing and treating illnesses in a variety of areas.Obstetricians and gynecologists typically need a bachelor’s degree, a degree from a medical school, which takes 4 years to complete, and, 3 to 7 years in internship and residency programs.
Medical schools are highly competitive. Most applicants must submit transcripts, scores from the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), and letters of recommendation. Schools also consider an applicant’s personality, leadership qualities, and participation in extracurricular activities. Most schools require applicants to interview with members of the admissions committee.
Students spend most of the first 2 years of medical school in laboratories and classrooms, taking courses such as anatomy, biochemistry, pharmacology, psychology, medical ethics, and in the laws governing medicine. They also gain practical skills; learning to take medical histories, examine patients, and diagnose illnesses.
During their last 2 years, medical students work with patients under the supervision of experienced physicians in hospitals and clinics. Through rotations in internal medicine, family practice, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, and surgery, they gain experience in diagnosing and treating illnesses in a variety of areas.
wrt to life style, Ref# https://www.ama-assn.org/residents-students/specialty-profiles/what-it-s-specialize-gynecology-shadowing-dr-ring