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Hi there,
I am currently going through my pre-reqs as a returning adult student. I also work 40 hrs a week (overnights) as a veterinary assistant at the local veterinary specialists and emergency services clinic. It's been an amazing learning experience so far, and I've found I have a deep interest in the internal medicine specialty.
Since I'm not very familiar with the application process (I'm still a year or so away from having to do it), can anyone shed some light on what people mean when they say you have to indicate a focus when you apply to schools? Does this apply to all schools? While the internal medicine specialty is intriguing to me, I have not ruled out a public health or research focus. I have also heard that there is a far smaller chance of being accepted to school when you desire to do small animal GP. I am not particularly interested in that, but am concerned that internal medicine may fall in that realm for application purposes.
Thanks for any help you can provide,
Lili B.
I am currently going through my pre-reqs as a returning adult student. I also work 40 hrs a week (overnights) as a veterinary assistant at the local veterinary specialists and emergency services clinic. It's been an amazing learning experience so far, and I've found I have a deep interest in the internal medicine specialty.
Since I'm not very familiar with the application process (I'm still a year or so away from having to do it), can anyone shed some light on what people mean when they say you have to indicate a focus when you apply to schools? Does this apply to all schools? While the internal medicine specialty is intriguing to me, I have not ruled out a public health or research focus. I have also heard that there is a far smaller chance of being accepted to school when you desire to do small animal GP. I am not particularly interested in that, but am concerned that internal medicine may fall in that realm for application purposes.
Thanks for any help you can provide,
Lili B.