finishing up undergrad, questions!

[sdles]

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Hello all,

I'm entering my senior year of undergrad, with an empty schedule, completed coursework in my Math and Economics majors, and no completed pre-reqs for med school.

I want to go to Medical School. I will be working on an Economics thesis next year, but other than that I have a wide open schedule.

Should I enroll in Chemistry and Physics for my senior year and finish up my other pre-reqs at a school closer to home?
Or should I wait until after graduation to start pre-reqs and do a dedicated post-bac program?

Thanks for your advice!

 

[DrMidlife]

Whatever gets you the best grades, and best prepares you for the MCAT, and allows you to volunteer and do interesting extra-curriculars. There's no recipe.

If you have any interest in the Peace Corps or a similar institution, now's the time. Do a post-bac when you return.

Best of luck to you.

 

[Kateb4]

Don't know if finances are an issue to you, but if you continue to take the pre-reqs before you graduate with your undergrad, you are eligable for more financial aid. I'm not completely sure of all of the details, but it's just something to look into/consider before you make your decision.

 

[sdles]

Just posting an update:

After undergrad, I got a job working as a medical technician and doing medical research. Completed pre-reqs at night school over 3 years.

Got into medical school 3 years after undergraduate degree.

Completed Residency.

Currently a practicing attending.

It's very doable, keep your eye on the prize!