Anyone else close to 40 out there thinking about starting or completed any post-bacc programs from non-trad background? If you have no science background like me, how long are you planning on taking your core classes? Thank you in advance for any insight. :)

You must really want to be a doctor (40+2 years post bacc+4 years med school+3 years residnecy=49 at the very earliest you will be a doctor.)

The quickest you can do a post bacc is two years because you have to take Gen Chem before you can take Orgo and there is no way around it it. My suggestion is take Gen Chem, Bio and Physics your first year and then take Orgo and advanced science courses (Physio, cell bio, etc.) your second year. Good luck!

Depending on how aggressive you want to be, you can get a postbacc done in the 12-18 month period by taking condensed classes during the summer. How you choose to sort out the volunteer, work, and possible research opportunities becomes a bit stickier in that situation.
The age range at my school, UMass Boston, seems pretty centered around the late 20's, but I think starting at 40 and working for ~20 years as a doctor, putting you around 70, is completely realistic.
My best advice concerns commitment. I've seen this problem with people of all ages. Don't let your age deter you. Don't let a bad grade get you down. Self-doubt is the mind-killer here. Get in there and commit to the goal.

If you're looking for inspiration, here's one man's story starting in his mid-40's:

http://members.cox.net/docstafford/Mystory.htm

Good Luck!

Anyone else close to 40 out there thinking about starting or completed any post-bacc programs from non-trad background? If you have no science background like me, how long are you planning on taking your core classes? Thank you in advance for any insight. :)

If this is your passion, go for it. The oldest frreshman in my medical school class was 55. He is a priest who wanted to become a psychiatrist for other priests and nuns. He is still practicing, and he is well into his 80's, so his career has been as long as most who start earlier and retire at the conventional age. Just be aware that some specialties, especially those that require much call, weekend work, etc. will take their toll much earlier, so plan carefully. The excitement of the critical care unit, and those midnight train wrecks that roll in, wears thin in your 50's, take it from one who knows.

I will be starting a post-bacc this autumn (shortly after turning 37). it will take through the following summer (2007) to complete, then I will apply to start med school hopefully in 2008. I still think I'm 21, so it doesn't faze me...