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Cindy
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What exactly am I supposed to do after college ?
I am a 10th grader and i want to be an anesthesiologist
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Alexis Gerth
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Hi Cindy,
During your exciting journey in college, you'll be preparing for your MCAT. This important test is your ticket to medical school. Think of it as a stepping stone towards your dream! After that, you'll spend another four years in medical school, absorbing all the knowledge and skills you'll need to be a fantastic doctor.
Once you've conquered medical school, you'll take your USMLE. This is your big moment, the medical license examination, the key to your future in medicine. After this significant milestone, you'll embark on your residency. This will be another four years, but it's a time filled with valuable hands-on experience.
So, after a total of 12 years (including your bachelor's degree, medical school, and residency), you'll finally achieve your board certification! It's a long journey, but remember, every step is a step closer to your dream. Keep going, you're doing great!
During your exciting journey in college, you'll be preparing for your MCAT. This important test is your ticket to medical school. Think of it as a stepping stone towards your dream! After that, you'll spend another four years in medical school, absorbing all the knowledge and skills you'll need to be a fantastic doctor.
Once you've conquered medical school, you'll take your USMLE. This is your big moment, the medical license examination, the key to your future in medicine. After this significant milestone, you'll embark on your residency. This will be another four years, but it's a time filled with valuable hands-on experience.
So, after a total of 12 years (including your bachelor's degree, medical school, and residency), you'll finally achieve your board certification! It's a long journey, but remember, every step is a step closer to your dream. Keep going, you're doing great!
Flora Frangoudis, NJ CPA
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Flora’s Answer
Cindy, your determination to set lofty goals for yourself is truly admirable. As you set forth on your path towards medical school, you'll have the opportunity to explore various career prospects before settling on becoming an anesthesiologist. This will give you a well-rounded understanding of what this profession entails. By breaking down your goals into manageable chunks, each achievement will bring you one step closer to your dream career.
The medical field is indeed a lifelong commitment that demands focus and dedication. It requires you to be prepared for certain sacrifices, but it also calls for a deep passion for helping others. While the medical field can be financially rewarding, it's important to see it not as a means to wealth, but as a platform to serve and contribute to society.
Your journey begins with earning your bachelor's degree in science, followed by advancing to medical school, residency then specialization.
It's crucial to consider the financial applications of your education and to devise a plan to sustain yourself throughout this lengthy journey.
Remember, every step you take brings you closer to your goal, and your dedication and passion will undoubtedly lead you to success.
The medical field is indeed a lifelong commitment that demands focus and dedication. It requires you to be prepared for certain sacrifices, but it also calls for a deep passion for helping others. While the medical field can be financially rewarding, it's important to see it not as a means to wealth, but as a platform to serve and contribute to society.
Your journey begins with earning your bachelor's degree in science, followed by advancing to medical school, residency then specialization.
It's crucial to consider the financial applications of your education and to devise a plan to sustain yourself throughout this lengthy journey.
Remember, every step you take brings you closer to your goal, and your dedication and passion will undoubtedly lead you to success.