Are there any M.D.'s or D.o'S out there? Sorry! Last post got messed up.

by WillowTrees 2 Replies latest jw friends

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  WillowTrees

  I apologize for this confusion. I was at work pulling two doubles and couldn't for some reason type in the text area of the post but only the title and it accidently got posted.

  
  

  I am interested in getting advice in regards to becoming an M.D. or D.O. I havn't taken my MCATs yet, and have a 3.58 GPA in college and currently a sophomore, which im  hoping to bring up (no C's yet *knocks on wood*).  I am a nurse by profession but feel very limited.   I've never taken the SAT's in high school cause I graduated in 10th grade. Do they look for SAT scores as well or is it your current college? Do you have any particular books for MCATS that you may recommend?I'm not sure which field of study I want to go in. I REALLY like the idea of surgical doctor. I'm not sure if I have the knowledge, skill, and steady hand for it yet.  I know Medical school is a competitive field and hard to get in. I've looked up stuff on youtube and various other area's, but I want to speak to MD's and DO's who have gone through it already and wish they could give me some guidance in regards to the Do's and Don'ts of all this. Part of this is a self guiding journey to overcome issues of low self esteem and various other non-mentionable things. I'm hoping by the time i'm out of it, i'm a completely different person for the better.  But that's not the sole reason. I'd like to open discussion on this with those that have gone through all this. 

  
  

  thank you

  Me
  
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  snare&racket

  You won't be a different person, but you will be a person who makes a difference, 

  As a nurse you make a huge difference too, so ask yourself what the motivations for becoming a doctor are. The degree is too hard to get through unless you have a real passion for medicine or you are a rare natural academic. 

  I would 100% recommend anyone becoming a doctor, but say goodbye to the next 15 years and be sure to realise it is not just a job, it is all consuming.
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  talesin

  I could put you in touch with a friend who is a doctor, let me know via PM.

  
  

  xo

  tal