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Okay so I had a few questions on what I should do. I'm 20 years old and am just now deciding to go back to school. I took a few years off to work and try to figure out what path I wanted to go in life. After being a landscaper, store manager, warehouse worker, tool and die maker, machinst and now currently an application engineer without a degree, I decided I didn't enjoy manual labor or working in a factory at all. I thought of continuing to pursue engineering but decided against it because it doesn't interest me as much and the only reason I took the position was because my grandfather was an engineer and I wanted to give it a try. Well I did a lot of soul searching over this winter and have finally decided I want to become a physician. Ever since I was young I've had a strong desire to help people and have always felt a responsibility to take care of others around me. My mother always tells the story of me when I was in preschool and helped a classmate tie his shoe because he couldn't quite get it. Trust me I know tying a shoe and performing open heart surgery are two completely different things but shows I've had some form of empathy all my life and it followed me through all my years in school.
At first I thought going to school now to become a doctor was too late since I have been it of school for two years. After being reassured and encouraging myself to do what I truly want I decided I will make it work whatever the circumstances. One my questions is what is a solid undergrad to pursue? I have a high interest in human anatomy and physiology but couldn't come up with a major for the schools I am looking to attend. I first thought of kinesiology since I used to compete as a bodybuilder and have always had interest in how the body moves but was discouraged by my school counselor saying it may be a mistake if you truly want to get into med school? Any other opinions? Another question I have to is what about becoming a Medical assistant,CNA, or EMT? I just talked to a recent MD grad and he explained to me that it wouldn't really matter if I took either of this programs as I should focus on my studies for a high GPA and having a 95 percentile MCAT score. Then told me it's better if I just volunteer. Any opinions on the value of either of those before med school? I am really looking for opinions and some guidance as to where to start as I go on through my journey. I am all for constructive criticism as well. Thank you all to anyone who can lend some time to help!
At first I thought going to school now to become a doctor was too late since I have been it of school for two years. After being reassured and encouraging myself to do what I truly want I decided I will make it work whatever the circumstances. One my questions is what is a solid undergrad to pursue? I have a high interest in human anatomy and physiology but couldn't come up with a major for the schools I am looking to attend. I first thought of kinesiology since I used to compete as a bodybuilder and have always had interest in how the body moves but was discouraged by my school counselor saying it may be a mistake if you truly want to get into med school? Any other opinions? Another question I have to is what about becoming a Medical assistant,CNA, or EMT? I just talked to a recent MD grad and he explained to me that it wouldn't really matter if I took either of this programs as I should focus on my studies for a high GPA and having a 95 percentile MCAT score. Then told me it's better if I just volunteer. Any opinions on the value of either of those before med school? I am really looking for opinions and some guidance as to where to start as I go on through my journey. I am all for constructive criticism as well. Thank you all to anyone who can lend some time to help!