Yeah, I'm a Finance major that took all the pre-med reqs. I knew I wanted to do medicine from my freshmen year, but I chose Finance as a major because I enjoy learning about business principles. I just want to somehow explain to ADCOMs how this business background of mine can benefit me as a future doctor.
I think you provided me some great insight I can build off of. Thanks!
Yeah man I'd say you are in a great position for a personal statement, i think a finance major could cook up something really interesting: depending on of course the level of your interest and participation in the financial community.
I'm in the financial society at my school and plan to double major in Economics and Biopscyhology(or Biology), and to be honest i am really interested in business: probably not as much as medicine but interested. I think especially if you apply to schools in major cities like NY: Columbia, NYU, Cornell, a strong interest in business may benefit your "reason" for wanting to go to that school: granted that interest in the business district has to be one of a supporting reason (a strong subordinating season nonetheless) and not the main reason.
If not, its just something that shows that you have diverse interests, and its always good to be knowledgeable about the economy and financial proceedings: especially because going to med school involves so much financial obstacles and processes. Consider this example: medical schools love maturity and someone 21 year old in complete control of his own financial security with maybe an investment portfolio shows ambition, maturity and intelligence.
Being in the financial club has also exposed me to many social academic scenes, where the ability for small talk, and been colloquial were just as important as being intelligent in order to succeed. I think i have become more confident and suave (lol) and am able to hold my ground much better in conversations about my future, the economy, and the world. Overall I think I have become more convincing and better at talking about the right things at the right time. This will undoubtedly help me in medical school interviews. Also the fact that in business you have to "deal" with people who often have "problems"(mostly financial) is in a way common but different with doctors who "deal" with people who also have problems (medical). If anything, business has taught me to become a more cogent, patient and amicable clinical candidate for medical school
Sorry to go on a rant here but finally, if you have ever been to an investment banking firm, or other financial firms: through an internship, shadowing or etc, you become aware that it is a such a high pressure job, and you have many people who depend on you and trust you with their money. The responsibility of being in the business district and the confidence that bankers need in their ability mimics the confidence and the responsibility of a physician. So you can in essence argue that business has made you realize that you strive in high pressure situations, and can take controlled risks and succeed.
I hope this helps!
Best of luck
