32 years old, Pharmacist to Med School?

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I am 32 years old Pharmacist.Wish to persue medicine.Wondering am I too old to get into med school?Would it be awkward is it to get into med school at this age?
Do I get any advantage of having a BS degree ?
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aryad said:
I am 32 years old Pharmacist.Wish to persue medicine.Wondering am I too old to get into med school?Would it be awkward is it to get into med school at this age?
Do I get any advantage of having a BS degree ?
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I'd say go for it! I have a family friend who is a pharmacist and he was always interested in doing medicine and after so many years of working as a pharmacist,began studying for medicine and is now practicing.I think he started when he was around 40.If thats what your true passion is,never look back and go for it.Just do it!
 
aryad said:
I am 32 years old Pharmacist.Wish to persue medicine.Wondering am I too old to get into med school?Would it be awkward is it to get into med school at this age?
Do I get any advantage of having a BS degree ?
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Here's a way to look at it. You're going to be in your mid to late 30s when you finish medical school. You're going to be in your mid to late 30s in a few years anyway (with or without medical school), so why not reach your late 30s equipped with a medical degree? Go for it! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
 
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aryad said:
I am 32 years old Pharmacist.Wish to persue medicine.Wondering am I too old to get into med school?Would it be awkward is it to get into med school at this age?
Do I get any advantage of having a BS degree ?
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I'll be starting med school at 29...and i'll be damned if i'm even going to consider age as a factor into my pursuit of my passion. BTW your a freakin Pharmacist!!! Thats awesome!! There are ppl all the time starting MS1 in their 30s,40s,50s,...Go for it!!!
 
Thanks Guys !!! thats so much releif and motivation!
 
Just out of curiousity, why are you planning to switch? What is it that you don't like about being a pharmacist?
 
Global Warming said:
Just out of curiousity, why are you planning to switch? What is it that you don't like about being a pharmacist?
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I always wanted to be a Doc, but failed the entrance test for med school abt 10 yrs back, went to Pharmacy school,did a masters in management and now am back to Pharmacy career.....with a renewed interest in living my old dream.....being a Doc!
 
aryad said:
I always wanted to be a Doc, but failed the entrance test for med school abt 10 yrs back, went to Pharmacy school,did a masters in management and now am back to Pharmacy career.....with a renewed interest in living my old dream.....being a Doc!
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Bad A**...Some things just wont die: >>:diebanana:
 
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Steelersfan2009 said:
The pay duh lol.. jk

maybe for the added excitement of being able to save lives on the daily bases?
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Honestly I don't think it is the pay b/c pharmacists get paid quite a bit w/o residency/fellowship training.
 
aryad said:
I always wanted to be a Doc, but failed the entrance test for med school abt 10 yrs back, went to Pharmacy school,did a masters in management and now am back to Pharmacy career.....with a renewed interest in living my old dream.....being a Doc!
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You are not too old....want it...go get it!!

Just look at me!! :)

I was told by many I could not do or should not either.....but I am happy!!:love:
 
Global Warming said:
Honestly I don't think it is the pay b/c pharmacists get paid quite a bit w/o residency/fellowship training.
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Ya Money has never been on my list of priorities, as a Pharmacist you end up having a decent living...I feel lucky so far that I did not have to worry abt money.And on top of everything I have a very supporting and encouriging husband.
Btw have to thank you all for all the encouraging words! You rock !!!
 
J DUB said:
You are not too old....want it...go get it!!

Just look at me!! :)

I was told by many I could not do or should not either.....but I am happy!!:love:
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Hmm..!!! Hats of to you !
 
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You realize that you are taking advice from 20 year old who probably are not in med school or ever held a salaried job before right? lol.. Btw got no family responsibility to consider?
 
aryad said:
I am 32 years old Pharmacist.Wish to persue medicine.Wondering am I too old to get into med school?Would it be awkward is it to get into med school at this age?
Do I get any advantage of having a BS degree ?
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I started med school at 36 - it's harder getting in, but once you're in... The supportive husband makes all the difference! Good luck!:luck:
 
Spiker said:
You realize that you are taking advice from 20 year old who probably are not in med school or ever held a salaried job before right? lol.. Btw got no family responsibility to consider?
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Not yet..
 
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voitokas said:
I started med school at 36 - it's harder getting in, but once you're in... The supportive husband makes all the difference! Good luck!:luck:
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Hey, why is it difficult to get in? And i wonder if its going to be an issue explaning why so many career swithces... pharmacy... management... phamacy again.... then Med School???
 
Definitely not too old :) I'll (hopefully) be entering med school at 28, and I want to be a specialist...so I won't be done with everything until about 36ish. :) You'll be fine.
 
I got into a couple of different medical schools last year and at the last minute thought about how much time I would spend in school/work and decided pharmacy was the best option for me, & now I am a first year pharmacy student. You know as a pharmacist you can become a pharmacist practitioner and prescribe drugs, the whole nine yards. I wouldn't turn my back on pharmacy quite yet if I were you. Explore all your options thoroughly. Think about how much time you want to spend in school and how much of your life with friends, family, travel, exploration, and did I mention life you will be missing out on if you are tied down to school for another ten years. It's not a light decision, especially since you already have gone through so much advanced schooling. Also, don't forget to think about all the debt you will be in. With your age and education there is no reason you can have to say that you overlooked these things. I hope you find what you are looking for. :)
 
mletter said:
I got into a couple of different medical schools last year and at the last minute thought about how much time I would spend in school/work and decided pharmacy was the best option for me, & now I am a first year pharmacy student. You know as a pharmacist you can become a pharmacist practitioner and prescribe drugs, the whole nine yards. I wouldn't turn my back on pharmacy quite yet if I were you. Explore all your options thoroughly. Think about how much time you want to spend in school and how much of your life with friends, family, travel, exploration, and did I mention life you will be missing out on if you are tied down to school for another ten years. It's not a light decision, especially since you already have gone through so much advanced schooling. Also, don't forget to think about all the debt you will be in. With your age and education there is no reason you can have to say that you overlooked these things. I hope you find what you are looking for. :)
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I'd rather die on my feet than live on my knees......
 
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The bumper sticker advice works for me !!! :)))
 
J DUB said:
it motivates me too! because I have never :bow: to nobody!!

I could not stand not being the highest degree level in the hospital and I love working in a hospital...
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Ha! Unfortunately the hierarchy is just beginning! Wait until we are interns and have to use our :thumbup: to check out prostates.

Wait...I guess that proves you're point; it will be the patient bowing. :laugh:

Seriously, there will always be a pecking order no matter the profession. Once we are doctors, there will be specialists that are "higher up". Once we are specialists, there will be sub-specialists that have more training, etc, etc.

Either way, I think going from PharmD to M.D. is a good move. I was going to go PharmD after getting out of the military, and then I volunteered in the pharmacy and hated it. Just not for me, but I respect the Pharms.
 
aryad said:
I am 32 years old Pharmacist.Wish to persue medicine.Wondering am I too old to get into med school?Would it be awkward is it to get into med school at this age?
Do I get any advantage of having a BS degree ?
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Go for it!!! People who chase after their dreams always have my respect. Yes, having a BS is always an advantage. Wait, which country are you from? Because you would need to have BS degree in order to get into med schools here in the US.

It would feel a little awkward at first but you're going to get used to it. The oldest one in our batch is now in her mid 30's, and we're gonna be graduating next year.

Good luck on the test! I hope you can make it this time.
 
aryad said:
I always wanted to be a Doc, but failed the entrance test for med school abt 10 yrs back, went to Pharmacy school,did a masters in management and now am back to Pharmacy career.....with a renewed interest in living my old dream.....being a Doc!
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Why does it say you are a pharmacy student.....doesnt sound like you have given any career a chance...what makes you think being a doc is so much better?
 
docONcall said:
Yes, having a BS is always an advantage. Wait, which country are you from? Because you would need to have BS degree in order to get into med schools here in the US.e.
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You would presumably know more than me, but I don't think this is true. I thought that a BA is just fine for medical, assuming that someone has completed the prereqs.
 
LawNonTrad said:
You would presumably know more than me, but I don't think this is true. I thought that a BA is just fine for medical, assuming that someone has completed the prereqs.
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Oops. Typo. I meant Bachelors, not BS. Sorry. :oops:
 
bigpharmD said:
Why does it say you are a pharmacy student.....doesnt sound like you have given any career a chance...what makes you think being a doc is so much better?
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And what makes you think I havent given any career a chance? Thats weird, its all that you had to write in response to the post. You think I am just passing my time leaving posts not of any consequence to me?
I have no such time.. may be you do..
 
aryad said:
I am 32 years old Pharmacist.Wish to persue medicine.Wondering am I too old to get into med school?Would it be awkward is it to get into med school at this age?
Do I get any advantage of having a BS degree ?
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To old at 32? Please. I am 52. After being a lawyer for 20 years I decided to do society a favor and take one lawyer out of circulation and add one doctor. :)

So, for the last three years I took all the science prerequisites and the MCAT while continuing to work 50 hours a week. On October 21st I was accepted to medical school. I start August 2010 a month shy of my 53rd birthday.

If you want it bad enough and are willing to work hard enough, you can do it. :thumbup:

Good luck.
 
lawyerdoc2b said:
To old at 32? Please. I am 52. After being a lawyer for 20 years I decided to do society a favor and take one lawyer out of circulation and add one doctor. :)

So, for the last three years I took all the science prerequisites and the MCAT while continuing to work 50 hours a week. On October 21st I was accepted to medical school. I start August 2010 a month shy of my 53rd birthday.

If you want it bad enough and are willing to work hard enough, you can do it. :thumbup:

Good luck.
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Wow!!!!!!!!!! This is really a fascinating story...
 
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Great stories in here!!

I'm 32 and was just accepted. Its never too late to follow your dream. My PCP in undergrad (a DO by the way) went to med school at 28 or so after pharm school. I think its great and couldn't hurt in med school either! :)
 
lawyerdoc2b said:
To old at 32? Please. I am 52. After being a lawyer for 20 years I decided to do society a favor and take one lawyer out of circulation and add one doctor. :)

So, for the last three years I took all the science prerequisites and the MCAT while continuing to work 50 hours a week. On October 21st I was accepted to medical school. I start August 2010 a month shy of my 53rd birthday.

If you want it bad enough and are willing to work hard enough, you can do it. :thumbup:

Good luck.
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Awesome!!!:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
 
You need to be my pharmacology tutor when I start med school next year. i took that class for my MS and got an A, but it was hard. Good Luck age is not a factor, determination is though. You will be with the rest of us non trads....
class of 2014 UCF :love::love:




aryad said:
Awesome!!!:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
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J DUB said:
I'd rather die on my feet than live on my knees......
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aryad said:
I am 32 years old Pharmacist.Wish to persue medicine.Wondering am I too old to get into med school?Would it be awkward is it to get into med school at this age?
Do I get any advantage of having a BS degree ?
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Not at all. Go for it, if that is what you want but just know that you probably have a long road ahead of you. 4+3 years (minimum).
 
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