Career options: med school?

[clabbur]

I'm currently a psych major at a community college that has guaranteed transfer agreements with cornell.

I called the school to find out transfer requirements or pre-reqs that I needed to take but the lady on the receiving end was so vague: "just take your general requirements, your math, science, humanities.."

GREAT. THANKS.

Last semester I was set on going to med school..but now I'm not too sure. I don't want to be a psychiatrist! ...i don't think...
Last semester I had taken general bio I, general chem I, and calc I; all of which complete my sci/math requirements for an associates in social science.

So now I'm trying to figure out if I should continue taking the pre-med requirement courses...IF im unsure of pursuing med school.

For my spring 09 schedule im already at 16 credits without science courses...Should I bother taking general bio II or general chem II if I'm uncertain about med school?

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[apumic]

Well... that's kind of something you need to take up with yourself! Do you want to be an MD? Also, you should be aware that taking pre-med pre-reqs at a community college is generally discouraged as they are likely to be frowned upon my med schools. If you take more advanced courses at a 4-yr in each subject area required, you'll probably be okay, but it's generally ill-advised as CCs have a reputation for inconisistency in level of difficulty and thoroughness.

 

[2BeAProfessor]

Don't forget to consider your aptitude for biology and organic chemistry as well - i, for example, did not do well in biology and realized that it would be too long of a road to conquer and after I weighed the financial issues and the lack of my ability being able to finance med school, I figured, psychology was probably a better option.
But hey, if it rocks your boat, and if you have the support, there is no harm....the health professions like medicine and psychiatry will always be in demand!