General Physics V.S. Calculus Based Physics

[mahalopele]

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Which one is better for both medical school and the MCAT, general physics w/lab, or calculus based physics w/o lab? I'm hoping to be a pediatric oncologist if that helps. And what do you suggest is the highest level of math that I take?

 

[Gibbward]

As far as the MCAT is concerned, general physics will suffice. You only need to do basic algebra/arithmetic for the test.

 

[MCAT-MVP]

Hi @mahalopele

The MCAT and your college classes do not play a direct role in the type of specialty you get after medical school. Your MCAT score and college GPA will play a role in getting you into medical school. After that your grades in medical school will play a role in the type of residency you will get.

A list of medical residencies is shown here:
https://residency.wustl.edu/Residencies/Pages/LengthofResidencies.aspx

Some residencies offer a fellowship, which is a few years after your residency and can include things like Endocrinology and Cardiology.

A list of fellowships is shown here:
https://services.aamc.org/eras/erasstats/par/

Hope that helps! 🙂

 

[El-Rami]

All you need to know is basic algebra in order to use equations, fast logarithm calculation methods, and how to use scientific notation.

 

[68PGunner]

Which one is better for both medical school and the MCAT, general physics w/lab, or calculus based physics w/o lab? I'm hoping to be a pediatric oncologist if that helps. And what do you suggest is the highest level of math that I take?

Take calculus based physics if you want to be a ***** and destroy your GPA. There're only two numbers that medical school admission committee care about: GPA and MCAT. Nobody gives a crap about the course difficulty nor where these classes are taken nowadays.