Aloha all...
This is my first time posting anything so please be kind... I am still figuring out this page, but I figure I post my question while I familiarize myself with the page.
About me:
-25, female
- graduated with BS Kinesiology and Rehab Science from UHawaii- Manoa
- 2 honor societies (NSCS, Golden Key)
- ~3.2 or 3.3 cumulative GPA
- work history in rehab clinics
- still have to go back to school (next year hopefully) to complete OChem 2 + Lab. I have NOT taken a calc class (but I have precalc class), and completed one semester of biochem
Interested in:
- osteopathic medicine
- orthopedic surgery
Future plans:
- go into US Navy for financial support
Confused about:
having a hard time distinguishing between a physiatrist, sports medicine, and whether or not these professions can do surgery. I have done research but am still not clear on the distinction between each specialty.
My understanding is that medical school is 4 years. On the 3rd year, you chose a specialty, the 4th year you train specifically in that specialty, followed by 4 years (or more) of residency on that specialty. Is the 3rd year also the year you chose whether or not you want to do surgery? I'm confused.
If I were to go into osteopathic med, and become a DO, would I choose to go into sports med then surgery, or head straight for surgery?
If anyone can kindly explain for me or point me in the direction of good sources to find out for myself.
Thanks so much!
This is my first time posting anything so please be kind... I am still figuring out this page, but I figure I post my question while I familiarize myself with the page.
About me:
-25, female
- graduated with BS Kinesiology and Rehab Science from UHawaii- Manoa
- 2 honor societies (NSCS, Golden Key)
- ~3.2 or 3.3 cumulative GPA
- work history in rehab clinics
- still have to go back to school (next year hopefully) to complete OChem 2 + Lab. I have NOT taken a calc class (but I have precalc class), and completed one semester of biochem
Interested in:
- osteopathic medicine
- orthopedic surgery
Future plans:
- go into US Navy for financial support
Confused about:
having a hard time distinguishing between a physiatrist, sports medicine, and whether or not these professions can do surgery. I have done research but am still not clear on the distinction between each specialty.
My understanding is that medical school is 4 years. On the 3rd year, you chose a specialty, the 4th year you train specifically in that specialty, followed by 4 years (or more) of residency on that specialty. Is the 3rd year also the year you chose whether or not you want to do surgery? I'm confused.
If I were to go into osteopathic med, and become a DO, would I choose to go into sports med then surgery, or head straight for surgery?
If anyone can kindly explain for me or point me in the direction of good sources to find out for myself.
Thanks so much!