from another health-related field

[changeofheart]

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A very sincere inquiry to members on this board...

Is medical school admissions very averse to people who apply from other health-related professional schools? (while degree in progress)

I am aware of the points that may be raised along the lines of "you should have made a more informed decision on your career choice earlier... etc etc)..."

Finding a vocation is not easy, and at times, finding a vocation while equipped with the confidence to tackle it adds to the variability of life paths chosen. I have hit this latter point in life, but I wonder if I'm just a tad too late.

Nevertheless, at this point I'd very much appreciate anyone's input/ experience concerning applicants such as myself.

Thank you very much!

 

[Castro Viejo]

That's the conventional wisdom, but I've come to believe that it depends on where you're coming from in the first place. Former RNs, NPs, and PAs routinely go for med school after several years of work. Other doctors, though, such as dentists, chiropractors, and podiatrists, have a greater uphill climb. The reasoning is much like what has been already stated, namely, "you shoulda thought it out more."

Good luck.