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Yes, they do. After the second year, which would be right before the start of medical school if I did get an acceptance. I guess I'm just frustrated as the MA won't really benefit me for medical school...I could spend the time I'd spend on year 2 in a post bacc. It just may look horrible on a resume to just drop out of a graduate program...?
Before I respond, I have a preliminary question: at this time, have you decided 100% that a career in medicine is your true career/calling (and nothing else), based on your interests, experiences, activities, volunteering, shadowing, family issues, etc?I started a Phd program (liberal arts) this Fall because I just had to see if I will be happy with it. I have completed all my pre-req course work and have volunteering, shadowing and everything except for MCAT to apply to medical school. I also have a family, so that's why I followed many people's advice and tried to see if there's anything else that could make me happy besides medicine.
SO now...here I am, in my first semester of graduate school and I'm super unhappy. I love the material we work on, is IS interesting. But I just don't see myself doing this for the rest of my life.
Yes, I am 100% certain!Before I respond, I have a preliminary question: at this time, have you decided 100% that a career in medicine is your true career/calling (and nothing else), based on your interests, experiences, activities, volunteering, shadowing, family issues, etc?
Agreed. It would, but I already have over 100 hours of volunteering, shadowing and ECs. It is not THAT much, but I think it is enough to make a case. I have explored the field to make a decisionIf you don't already have the experience and activities to back it up...it'll look like you thought about medicine on a whim and dropped out of your program...it'll make you look like a quitter.
Will your program allow you to simply get a master's degree and leave? If so, I would say that looks much better than actually dropping out.
I think I should be okay GPA wise (3.7 science and overall) I just thought it's show more commitment and preparation as I'm a non-trad
Greetings...Hello, everyone! I hope I won't be ripped to pieces for my question. I started a Phd program (liberal arts) this Fall because I just had to see if I will be happy with it. I have completed all my pre-req course work and have volunteering, shadowing and everything except for MCAT to apply to medical school. I also have a family, so that's why I followed many people's advice and tried to see if there's anything else that could make me happy besides medicine.
SO now...here I am, in my first semester of graduate school and I'm super unhappy. I love the material we work on, is IS interesting. But I just don't see myself doing this for the rest of my life. I just don't belong here. I know I will have to drop out, but my question is: would it be smarter to drop out after the first year, do a post bacc as prep, and face some uncomfortable question when I apply to med programs? Or should I complete the two years, get a masters (which won't benefit me in any way) and then apply?
I know, I made a bad decision but I guess I had to do it to KNOW that I don't want it.
Thank you all for your advice in advance!!
I have to say this OP - you need to be careful and read the exact verbiage of your commitment to the PHD program you are in.
I know it sounds wierd, but schools can blacklist you if you jump from another school. You have to do it the right way or you may even get an acceptance to med school rescinded after the fact. It is just how it is so you need to talk to your PhD program directors/mentors/whathaveyou about your plans.
These sort of rules came out to protect "poaching" of students.
Poaching generally refers to graduate programs in the same field, not from a liberal arts PhD to medical school. The OPs interests and life goals have changed he won't get blacklisted for it.
Not guaranteed. Hence, OP needs to follow through with his current program.
We had a lady who was bright, and doing well in a masters program. She did the same thing that OP wanted and interviewed and was eventually accepted. Once they knew she was still in school they rescinded the offer. It was sad but what can you do.
I would just go through with talking to your program because it is not worth burning up an opportunity for something so easy to do.