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Do you think that 35-40 is too late to start medical school? I was just curious about the ages of the non-trads that are starting medical school. Thanks
My applications are in this year, and I am 35. This means I will turn 36 next August as I am beginning my first med school classes (I hope!). Sure, I wish I were younger. Sure, I'll be a little out of place. But, I could be 36 as a med student or I could be 36 as a non-medical student. I'll take being a med student.
I completely concur with your assessment of the proportional amount of maturity gained in older students. Those who began their careers in a different field have gained valuable experience about the workings of industry, politics, economics, taxes, and the ability to sustain a life and a career simultaneously. The ante to changing changing careers isn't small, and those who opt to do it, likely, do so for the right reasons.I am 31 and started this year. Never thought of my age being an issue. I think it is a good time to start when you are in mid-late 20's or early 30's. You are heck of a alot more mature and you tend to be more sure about medicine for the right reasons.
Me too.I am 31 and started this year. Never thought of my age being an issue. I think it is a good time to start when you are in mid-late 20's or early 30's. You are heck of a alot more mature and you tend to be more sure about medicine for the right reasons.
I only wish I'd seen it last May.- Q - That pun is terrible!
I'm 25 now and will begin the full pre-req (bio, chem, o-chem, physics) work this spring. If all goes to plan, I will start med-school at 28. 32 certainly isn't too old, especially when you consider how long life will be if you are doing something, as I am, that provides zero in the way of professional satisfaction.