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PLEASE HELP... I'm a fourth year undergrad that decided to pursue medicine after a long period of contemplation. I ultimately decided I should at least give it a shot instead of regretting it in the future. I like bio and am good at memorization but struggle with math and chemistry. I took gen chem this semester and worked the hardest I ever did throughout my four years in college. The material isn't necessarily difficult and I did all the practice problems and homework problems but the tests are really conceptual and nothing like the practice problems, which is why I haven't aced a single exam so far. Ultimately I'll be finishing the course with a B or B+ but I question whether this is the right path for me if I already struggle with general chemistry. Will I be able to do better in Physics and Biochem when I can't even get an A in gen chem? (I go to a top 20 school so I'm just hoping my sciences courses at my postbacc institution won't be as difficult). I ask because Postbacc is very expensive and I don't know if my will and effort alone will help me get into medical school if I struggle in the sciences. I don't want to be making a costly decision just on hope and motivation....My plan is to spend the next two years as a postbacc doing more clinical work and build my resume but my main concern is will I be able to Ace science courses (physics, biochem, ochem) when I'm already struggling. I don't want to be pulling out a $25k loan this summer for a postbacc program if this is not a realistic option for me....
(Only took Gen chem part 1 and Bio classes as prerequisites so far)
EC: Volunteered at hospitals/outpatient clinics/research lab but most were short-term over breaks
(Only took Gen chem part 1 and Bio classes as prerequisites so far)
EC: Volunteered at hospitals/outpatient clinics/research lab but most were short-term over breaks
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