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Hey all! New to this forum and everyone's been beyond wonderful so far. The amount of helpful information is awesome!
I've been reading old threads for hours.
I'll get right to it: I'm in my early 30's and aspire to become an MD. I have BS in Computer Science and originally wanted to be a programmer, but more and more I feel like it is not the right fit for me. I don't want to sit in front of a computer screen all day, I don't feel directly helpful to anyone, I don't want to work for a corporation simply to make money for shareholders. The pay is good and possibly a good amount of free time but I don't know if it's worth having a career that I have zero passion for in exchange for a good out-of-work lifestyle.
Stats:
Undergrad GPA: 3.25 Bachelor of Science in "Mathematics: Computer Science" (one major, that's the title) from local private liberal arts school
No science classes / no pre-reqs
Limited volunteering, no shadowing, no clinical experience, no research, no leadership. Basically nothing.
Looking for suggestions on a post-bacc program. I would prefer some structure but cost is a factor as well. I'm guessing I won't be able to get into Scripps, BrynMawr, Goucher, etc.
Is there an FAQ or list of career-changer post-bacc programs and their pros and cons?
Will it hurt my chances at success if I go full-DIY and just hope that I can get in the required courses each semester?
Is Harvard Extension school realistic? What about Adelphi, Hofstra, or a SUNY? I prefer New York, if possible, and if not New York then NY/NJ/CT/PA/MA area, unless there is some program or school that is a perfect fit for me.
I just don't know where to begin. What should my first steps be?
I really need all the help I can get and I'm beyond grateful for anyone willing to provide advice.
THANK YOU!
I've been reading old threads for hours.
I'll get right to it: I'm in my early 30's and aspire to become an MD. I have BS in Computer Science and originally wanted to be a programmer, but more and more I feel like it is not the right fit for me. I don't want to sit in front of a computer screen all day, I don't feel directly helpful to anyone, I don't want to work for a corporation simply to make money for shareholders. The pay is good and possibly a good amount of free time but I don't know if it's worth having a career that I have zero passion for in exchange for a good out-of-work lifestyle.
Stats:
Undergrad GPA: 3.25 Bachelor of Science in "Mathematics: Computer Science" (one major, that's the title) from local private liberal arts school
No science classes / no pre-reqs
Limited volunteering, no shadowing, no clinical experience, no research, no leadership. Basically nothing.
Looking for suggestions on a post-bacc program. I would prefer some structure but cost is a factor as well. I'm guessing I won't be able to get into Scripps, BrynMawr, Goucher, etc.
Is there an FAQ or list of career-changer post-bacc programs and their pros and cons?
Will it hurt my chances at success if I go full-DIY and just hope that I can get in the required courses each semester?
Is Harvard Extension school realistic? What about Adelphi, Hofstra, or a SUNY? I prefer New York, if possible, and if not New York then NY/NJ/CT/PA/MA area, unless there is some program or school that is a perfect fit for me.
I just don't know where to begin. What should my first steps be?
I really need all the help I can get and I'm beyond grateful for anyone willing to provide advice.
THANK YOU!