Classes to Take?

[joero1234]

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I am starting my last semester as an undergrad before attending NSUCOM, I am currently enrolled in histology, biochemistry, anatomy, neurobiology, and pathogenic microbiology. My problem is that I need to drop one of these classes because I don't have enough $ to cover 19 credit hours. Which one of these would you consider to be the least useful in my upcoming years.
I'd appreciate any info.
joero1234

 

[Idiopathic]

Honestly, all will help you. But, if I had to choose, I would drop either neurobio or biochem, the reason being that they are probably not terribly clinically oriented, whereas in medical school, the emphasis shifts away from a molecular level and more towards a clinical level. Anatomy is a must, histology can really help and I wish I had taken a good micro course.

 

[Billy33]

i agree, i would drop neurobio if i had to choose. micro is a great class. from what i hear, you'll be thankful you took anatomy (i start med school this summer too). i'm actually picking up a biochem course spring semester b/c i didn't take it in undergrad. my only question is, isn't your last semester of college supposed to be party time? not with all of those classes............

 

[DrMom]

I'd drop neuro and keep biochem.

 

[joero1234]

Thanks guys.
I ended up dropping neuro.
As for all the classes, I just want to be prepared, anyway I'll have the summer off.

 

[dobonedoc]

Sounds like I'm too late to help in this situation, but I'd say you ought to drop them all - If your prereqs are finished study something in the arts & humanities, history, language, or literature. It will be the last chance you get to study something other than medicine for at least 7 years. You will be taught more than you need to know to do well in med school and beyond.

Cheers!

 

[sophiejane]

I totally agree--you should really go easy on yourself this semester. You will learn everything you need once you get there--really, they start with the water molecule. Granted, it is fast-forward, but if you have your prereqs plus maybe an anatomy and a general human physiology course, you'll be fine. The classes you are enrolled in go into way more detail than you'll need.

It's a long, long haul. Just make sure you don't burn yourself out before you get there.

Best of luck.