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Is psychology useful?

Since I hope to become a pediatric intensivist after graduating from med school, I already know that

However, I am very interested in psychology and was wondering if it would help me in my field?
In addition, if it is indeed useful, then should I get a major or minor in it because my GPA must be high for med school?

Thank you!!

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Linda Ann’s Answer

You can even major in psychology as a pre-med student. The Medical College Admissions Test (MACT) was revised a few years ago to include a section on the behavioral sciences. Medical doctors realized that an understanding of people was as important to succes as a medical doctor as was the traditional sciences of chemistry, biology, physics etc. So, a student without sufficient course work in psychology may not pass the MCAT!

I wish you the best.
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Ruxi’s Answer

Yes, great instinct! Choose what you love to learn, what you have a natural interest in; and get as high grades as possible. And if you can take child development classes would come in super useful.
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Andi’s Answer

I think from a human perspective psychology is always a helpful tool to have in your back pocket. All across medical fields and symptoms, psychology is always in play (because the brain controls everything in the body!). So definitely keep pursuing psychology as much as you can!

Especially if you're considering a role in pediatrics, the brain development that happens when kids are small can have major impacts on the rest of their lives so having that information in hand will no doubt be useful.
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