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I've never heard of a pre-med major... Only a pre-med or pre-professional emphasis. Have I been ignorant this whole time?
Even if there is a pre-med major, that doesn't negate the false claim of being a pre-med major that students at an uncountable number of other schools with no distinct pre-med major/degree make. Slight run-on. I Sry..
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As an anthropology major who gets asked on a regular basis why I'm taking bio or physics or calc, I have definitely said "I'm premed" for the sake of simplicity. I used to try to explain that it was a pre req I was taking to apply to med school blah blah blah, then I realized that the only people who actually care if you say "im premed" are a selective group of tools on SDN.
The idea I think that annoys a lot of people is that some students seem to say it as if it's an accomplishment to be applauded in and of itself.
Personally, when asked what my major is, I say psychology, and if the question of why I'm taking cancer cell biology or molecular genetics comes up, I'll then say that it's because I'm also "pre-med". But still, notice how that's different than saying I'm a "pre-med major", and how highlighting medical school aspirations at the forefront can often be, if only mistaken as, a prideful claim.
Personally, when asked what my major is, I say psychology, and if the question of why I'm taking cancer cell biology or molecular genetics comes up, I'll then say that it's because I'm also "pre-med". But still, notice how that's different than saying I'm a "pre-med major", and how highlighting medical school aspirations at the forefront can often be, if only mistaken as, a prideful claim.
This. The lack of any alternative career options with a "premed" major is presumptuous (and probably foolish considering acceptance rates), this is why it's annoying.
Eloquently said.
it is actually incredibly rare. And not really well tenured in any way. Essentially a science heavy independent study major (i.e. doesn't mean crap, and at about 3 colleges total give or take).
Most schools have science majors and will have pre-med requirements to help students check off all of their pre-med boxes. and by most I mean essentially all. I cannot believe someone would be so ignorant as to not know that. 🙄
Very few schools...like maybe 5 or less.
It's highly unlikely that all these students claiming to be "premed majors" are all attending those very few schools.
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Maybe I'm the only person who read "The Three Billy Goats Gruff" as a child...
Clearly my sarcasm and reference to a certain mythical creature was not picked up on.
Oh... I see it now 👍
Reading your response to my post with your signature about sarcasm prominently displayed just made my day.
Oh the irony...I don't always troll...but when I do I tell people I'm doing it and get away with it anyway. 😎
Reading your response to my post with your signature about sarcasm prominently displayed just made my day.
I don't always troll...but when I do I tell people I'm doing it and get away with it anyway. 😎
Yeah yeah yeah 😳
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I would identify as "pre-med" when it was appropriate (i.e. pertinent to the convo). But never call it my major. I just always found it incredibly pretentious. I knew a guy freshman year who self identified as a "pre med major" every chance he got. I believe he is currently in sales....
I have been fairly indecisive about what I'm majoring in and I've changed my mind a lot, so when I thought I was going to major in English and people asked, I would say, "English, but I'm hoping to go to medical school, so I'm taking pre-med classes too," because I feel like pre-med defines me more than an unrelated major. When I was planning on biochem, I wouldn't add that part because it is kind of assumed at my school that biochem and biology = pre-health. I feel like this differentiation is acceptable and makes sense...
My issue with "those people" has more to do with how loud and how often they say it rather than how they say it. I think the multitudes of arrogant freshmen that go around claiming to be pre-med has cheapened the claim to the point that in my eyes it now means: "I'm going flunk a few science classes then get a business degree."
Also, when someone responds to a pre-med claimant with (as is the usual in my experience), "You'll be a great doctor!" rather than, "Good luck!" it only adds to the problem by increasing presumptuousness and belittling the difficulty of admission.
I always avoided calling myself pre-med like the plague, because I didn't want to be associated with arrogant ignoramuses.
P.S.-- I propose we start calling those accepted, but not yet matriculated: "post-pre-med." If I have to identify myself as pre-med one more time I'm going to have an arachnoleptic fit. 😀
Also, when someone responds to a pre-med claimant with (as is the usual in my experience), "You'll be a great doctor!" rather than, "Good luck!" it only adds to the problem by increasing presumptuousness and belittling the difficulty of admission.
I always avoided calling myself pre-med like the plague, because I didn't want to be associated with arrogant ignoramuses.
P.S.-- I propose we start calling those accepted, but not yet matriculated: "post-pre-med." If I have to identify myself as pre-med one more time I'm going to have an arachnoleptic fit. 😀
The generally used term for such individuals is MS0 or M0.
Accepted pre-meds are still pre-meds though.
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What I find annoying is accepted people changing their status to Medical Student. I know it's not that big of a deal and in a couple of months it's true, but it still annoys me.
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Accepted pre-meds are still pre-meds though.
Meh. I'd rather be known as an MS-0 at that stage instead of a premed.
I mean, if someone asked me, "Are you premed?" and I had already been accepted, I would say yes. If they then asked, "Oh, have you applied yet?" I would say "Yeah, I've been accepted to ______."
I go with MS0 online, in person I say I start med school in the fall.
The other day talking with a Chem major:
Me: so what's ur end career goal?
Them: I'm going to medical school to be a dermatologist.
Me: way to gun.
Them: don't u mean way to go?
Me no, way to gun. (Changes subject)
Obviously I was annoyed by them.
The other day talking with a Chem major:
Me: so what's ur end career goal?
Them: I'm going to medical school to be a dermatologist.
Me: way to gun.
Them: don't u mean way to go?
Me no, way to gun. (Changes subject)
Obviously I was annoyed by them.
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I feel that when someone asks whether I'm a premed, it somewhat implies that I'm aspiring to go to med school, but not in that stage (i.e. applying, accepted). I take the neutral approach and say no.
Is there a such thing as a grammar troll?
http://theoatmeal.com/comics/ie
Not a habit I intend to make, however.
Back on topic, if an accepted pre-med told me they were a med student, even if they are to matriculate in a mere matter of months, I'd be appalled beyond my normal in-public passive silence.
http://theoatmeal.com/comics/ie
Not a habit I intend to make, however.
Back on topic, if an accepted pre-med told me they were a med student, even if they are to matriculate in a mere matter of months, I'd be appalled beyond my normal in-public passive silence.
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Just say I'm going to be a med student. Problem solved.
This is way better than "post-pre-med," which actually doesn't make any sense since it negates itself and comes out to just "med," which also isn't strictly true.
I retract my motion and move to endorse MS0. 👍
Please excuse my ignorance. I'm still surrounded by pre-meds, and ignorance is quite virulent. 😳
why would anyone ask you "are you premed" unless they already knew you in some form? In which case, why wouldnt you simply respond that you have been accepted to and plan on attending medical school?
I met an M0 who introduced himself to other applicants as a med student. Would've smacked him, but that would be unprofessional...
You won't have the time to care, really.
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It's crazy for someone with a med school acceptance to begin calling themselves a "med student." That would mean that the high school seniors with acceptances would immediately start calling themselves, "college students".
I guess it's akin to radiology techs calling themselves radiologists.
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Beat me to it...
I agree. I liken it to an engaged person saying that they are married.
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A cautiously dating person saying he's engaged?
This lone if jokes has no end. Lol.
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Myuu returns!!!
Nope. Once you're in, you're not a premed anymore. Just a future med student.
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Single ----> Casual Dating ----> Serious Dating ----> Engaged ----> Married
Cautiously = casual trying to be serious.
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What about an intern?
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I know cna-s that call themselves nurses, and therapy assistants that say "physical therapist".......ugh
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