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What gpa do you need to go to med school ?

What gpa do you need to go to medical school and do you need to already know what you want to be? Also how hard is it to do anything with neurology and is it worth it?

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Alyssa’s Answer

generic answer is 3.5 or above. However, there are many things looked at other than your GPA. Your entrance exam score, volunteer experience and personal statement/essay, probably your college activities, and so forth. Personal interviews are a big part of selection also but you can't always control how those turn out and also you have to get past the initial screening of the admissions committee to get to that. I think neurology is a great field to go into because there is a shortage- also they are starting to have some more effective treatments for patients than they had in years past (the neurology physicians). You certainly don't need to know what specialty you want to go into when you apply to medical school - that's fine if you have a few ideas but people often change their minds.
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Martha’s Answer

Hi, Reana - these are excellent questions, and Thee has given you excellent advice. To reiterate/add:

- Thee was correct about GPA requirements; this article says more about that - https://www.usnews.com/education/best-graduate-schools/top-medical-schools/articles/2018-10-02/how-high-of-a-college-gpa-is-necessary-to-get-into-medical-school

- You don't need to know at the start exactly what kind of medicine you want to do. Medical schools have rotations through the different areas, e.g., emergency, obstetrics, surgery, pediatrics, etc. to help you decide. Also, keep in mind that you could choose between primarily clinical or primarily research.

- Neurology is challenging and lucrative and demand appears to be growing. As Thee said, whether it is worth it is up to you.

Good luck!
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Madison’s Answer

There is no 100% exact GOA needed. However, most medical schools will have a cut off GPA they look at for interviewing and then additionally a reported average GPA for students accepted there. This can vary based on institution. You have to remember that the GPA is only one part of many aspects of your application. Having an average but reasonable GPA or having a few grades less than average is not 100% going to prevent medical school admission but you may need to show how you learned from those, how you plan to study better in medical school and other great aspects on your application that can outshine the GPA. Having a great GPA is certainly not the only skill you need to be a great doctor!
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Sivakumar’s Answer

Your personal statement should clearly demonstrate your passion for the Service Industry, your adept Social Skills, and your ability to work effectively in a Team. Be sure to include any extracurricular activities that highlight your strong sense of ethical responsibility towards yourself and others. If you can speak multiple languages, don't forget to mention it, as this is always a bonus.
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Kess’s Answer

Just to sprinkle a bit more on what's already been said... it's completely okay if you're unsure about what you want to do. I've seen plenty of folks in med school who had their paths all mapped out, only to change course later. For instance, I've seen friends switch from psychiatry to emergency medicine, or from surgery to psychiatry, or from family practice to internal medicine, or from neurology to psychiatry, and so on.

Now, neurology is quite a challenging field. In med school, the final 2 years are all about clinical rotations. If you're interested, you can try to arrange a rotation in your 3rd year and perhaps even do several in your 4th year. Plus, neurology is a broad field! There's inpatient care, outpatient care, critical care, pediatric neurology... the list goes on!
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Thee’s Answer

you'll need a competitive GPA to be considered. A strong GPA can significantly enhance your chances of gaining admission. The specific GPA requirements can range from approximately 3.5 to 4.0 on a 4.0 scale. However, keep in mind that GPA is just one of many factors considered during the medical school admissions process. Your MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) scores, letters of recommendation, extracurricular activities, and interviews also play a crucial role. As for whether it's worth it, that's a personal decision. It depends on your passion for the field, your willingness to commit to the extensive training required, and your career goals.
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