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raneem
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Are there any ways to skip a couple of years in college or in med school?
Are there any ways to skip a couple of years in college or in med school? Or is it just rumors? If so, how could I skip?
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Michelle M.
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Hello, Raneem !
So you want to become a licensed Medical Doctor, a position that holds and requires great responsibility, focus, abundant knowledge, transparency, and diverse knowledge, physical, mental and cultural demands and you want to cut corners and rush the education and training. Let's take it back a bit.
At this current time, you will have to read up more about what a medical doctor is, what subjects you will have to know and reassess your decision for this career. You may have a less than accurate image of what a doctor is since part of your ideas about it is to rush through it. It is one of the top careers that require responsibility, and if you ask people, I think they'd say that they wouldn't go to a doctor if they knew that doctor rushed and cut corners on their education and training. You will have to love, not like, being a college student and being a Medical Student. Rushing through it may even hinder your chances of passing medical school as well as any certification or tests to be Licensed. You would also lose valuable experience in undergraduate and medical school by cutting corners and speeding up the process.
So my opinion is no, there is no practical way to shorten the length of time for this career, even though some Medical Schools do have a "fast track" which I do not advise doing. Most of your fellow students will have had four years of undergraduate school and you'd have to keep up with them, whether it's book learning, work outside the classroom, or the field work in which you do hands on practicums. In undergrad school, you should not overload yourself or cut corners.
There is no way that I can support "skipping" any part of college or Medical School. Millions have done it the standard way and have succeeded. What I would suggest is to really think about if you really want to become a medical doctor. Most students have no issue with the length of time it takes, as their passion for medicine is strong and they enjoy learning. In undergraduate school, you will miss important experiences, opportunities and meeting great people if you shorten any part. That being said, it is entirely up to you to do the research about the career and see if there may be a different realm in the medical field that takes four to six years to do.
So you want to become a licensed Medical Doctor, a position that holds and requires great responsibility, focus, abundant knowledge, transparency, and diverse knowledge, physical, mental and cultural demands and you want to cut corners and rush the education and training. Let's take it back a bit.
At this current time, you will have to read up more about what a medical doctor is, what subjects you will have to know and reassess your decision for this career. You may have a less than accurate image of what a doctor is since part of your ideas about it is to rush through it. It is one of the top careers that require responsibility, and if you ask people, I think they'd say that they wouldn't go to a doctor if they knew that doctor rushed and cut corners on their education and training. You will have to love, not like, being a college student and being a Medical Student. Rushing through it may even hinder your chances of passing medical school as well as any certification or tests to be Licensed. You would also lose valuable experience in undergraduate and medical school by cutting corners and speeding up the process.
So my opinion is no, there is no practical way to shorten the length of time for this career, even though some Medical Schools do have a "fast track" which I do not advise doing. Most of your fellow students will have had four years of undergraduate school and you'd have to keep up with them, whether it's book learning, work outside the classroom, or the field work in which you do hands on practicums. In undergrad school, you should not overload yourself or cut corners.
There is no way that I can support "skipping" any part of college or Medical School. Millions have done it the standard way and have succeeded. What I would suggest is to really think about if you really want to become a medical doctor. Most students have no issue with the length of time it takes, as their passion for medicine is strong and they enjoy learning. In undergraduate school, you will miss important experiences, opportunities and meeting great people if you shorten any part. That being said, it is entirely up to you to do the research about the career and see if there may be a different realm in the medical field that takes four to six years to do.
Martin Schoen
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Martin’s Answer
Sure, there are still programs out there that let you complete both college and medical school in just 6 years! It's a full-time commitment with no summer breaks, but it's a great way to fast-track your education.
Rita Chuang
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Rita’s Answer
Honestly you can probably get away with eliminating 1 year in college but medical school is already so hard packed with so much information. I cannot imagine eliminating one year.
Aribella Ramirez
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Aribella’s Answer
Hi Raheem
If you have the time and finances, better to finish your college years first. Then, review for board exam and find a job.
You gain momentum when you do that.
But, if in the middle of your education path something comes up that derails, just return back as soon as you can.
Always remember to feed your mind on the course you've chosen so it's easier for you to come back. That means you are still doing some readings and involve in community of like minded people.
If you have the time and finances, better to finish your college years first. Then, review for board exam and find a job.
You gain momentum when you do that.
But, if in the middle of your education path something comes up that derails, just return back as soon as you can.
Always remember to feed your mind on the course you've chosen so it's easier for you to come back. That means you are still doing some readings and involve in community of like minded people.
Elizabeth Thesing
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Elizabeth’s Answer
Every degree comes with its own set of class requirements that you need to meet in order to graduate. Depending on your course, you might have the opportunity to test out or even use the same course to fulfill multiple requirements. However, this is largely dependent on the policies of the university you're attending. If you're currently in high school and enrolled in honors or AP level classes, your AP board test scores could potentially allow you to "test out" of basic entry-level classes that are typically required by most universities.
Although I haven't researched this recently, during my college years, many students managed to "skip" a year by testing out of entry-level classes and jumping straight into more advanced ones. The credits were granted based on the test scores. So, even though you didn't take the course at the university, the credits would still appear on your transcript, fulfilling the degree requirement.
As you progress past the entry-level courses, it might become more challenging or even impossible to test out of courses, as that option may not be available. Again, this is subject to the university and the program you're enrolled in. You might have the option to take on extra credit hours each semester to finish earlier. For instance, while the standard semester might require 16 credit hours, you could sign up for 20. However, the courses remain a requirement. You'd simply be taking more classes each semester, not skipping them entirely. Remember, every step you take brings you closer to your goal. Keep pushing forward!
Although I haven't researched this recently, during my college years, many students managed to "skip" a year by testing out of entry-level classes and jumping straight into more advanced ones. The credits were granted based on the test scores. So, even though you didn't take the course at the university, the credits would still appear on your transcript, fulfilling the degree requirement.
As you progress past the entry-level courses, it might become more challenging or even impossible to test out of courses, as that option may not be available. Again, this is subject to the university and the program you're enrolled in. You might have the option to take on extra credit hours each semester to finish earlier. For instance, while the standard semester might require 16 credit hours, you could sign up for 20. However, the courses remain a requirement. You'd simply be taking more classes each semester, not skipping them entirely. Remember, every step you take brings you closer to your goal. Keep pushing forward!
I don't think there is, even if you have such, I advise you to run away from such idea . Missing any step in medical school is like missing a whole life, who know whose life you can save with a single lecture.
Uka Erinma