Help! Not sure whether to major in a non-science or science

[GoBruins123]

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I'm currently a science major and know for a fact that I want to go to medical school. However, I figured that since I'll be doing science and medicine my whole life, why not major in a non-science to pursue another interest. I'm thinking of switching to Art History while still staying premed. Do you think I'll be at a disadvantage/advantage or should I just stick with my science major?

 

[thestrokes14]

I'm currently a science major and know for a fact that I want to go to medical school. However, I figured that since I'll be doing science and medicine my whole life, why not major in a non-science to pursue another interest. I'm thinking of switching to Art History while still staying premed. Do you think I'll be at a disadvantage/advantage or should I just stick with my science major?

Don't. If you want the best chance of getting into medical school, go for something that will actually be useful for your job. Yeah, studying art history will be an eye opening experience, but it won't make you a better doctor most likely. And if you don't believe me, take a look at class profile breakdowns. Very few matriculants were humanities majors.

 

[milski]

Something in the humanities was my plan as well, exactly for the same reason. But after taking a couple of courses (English, Linguistics) I found out that I absolutely dread writing any papers. I still do well but I absolutely hate the process of writing. So I decided to stick with something science related, most likely physics or astronomy.

My advice would be to take a couple of classes and see how you like them. Even if you decide not to go on with the humanities major, you can probably use the credits to meet gen-ed requirements.

As for applying as a non-science major - that should not be a problem if you have good grades on the pre-reqs. I leafed quickly through an MSAR - the non-science majors vary a lot but most are withing 25-35%, which I would not call 'very few', especially considering that non-science majors are not as likely to apply.

 

[deleted357625]

it's not a disadvantage because your still taking the pre-reqs which are what they look at. You stand out tho and plus it's an easier major, i would recommend it.

 

[paul411]

My advice would be to take a couple of classes and see how you like them. Even if you decide not to go on with the humanities major, you can probably use the credits to meet gen-ed requirements.

Solid advice. I found some of the humanities courses I took because I thought they would be interesting and different ended up being kinda lame.

Test the waters before you make the dive.

 

[GoBruins123]

I actually have taken a couple of art history classes and did very well in them (and found them pretty interesting) so that's why I'm considering majoring in it. I'm also going into my third year of undergrad, so I kinda need to make the decision soon....

 

[CaliGirl14]

NON SCIENEnNCCENNCE!!

 

[scribble]

Haha I've always felt that if I could go back in time, I'd major in English. 😛 I don't regret doing science though - I really feel like it prepared me well.

I'm assuming you've done well in your science courses, and just want something different? Go for it if you know you really like art history, and can focus on it for the next two years... Because taking a couple classes here and there is different than taking whole courseloads of it.

 

[GoBruins123]

Yup, I've done pretty well in my science courses! I just figured why stress myself out more with a science major that would be so time consuming when I know that a nonscience one would make me more unique? And with a nonscience major, I feel like I would be able to give more attention to the science prereqs I have left bc I won't be taking them in bulk with all science classes

 

[postbacpremed87]

Bachelor of Science in Economics/Minor in Mathematics and then Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Med studies seems to be working fine for me. It's good to show that you're a diverse applicant with many abilities. I eat cost curves for breakfast AND I will have an MD behind my name.

 

[GoBruins123]

So you guys don't think Art History will be looked upon as an "easy out" major?

 

[vanillabear55]

I eat cost curves for breakfast AND I will have an MD behind my name.

 

[weezynation]

Don't. If you want the best chance of getting into medical school, go for something that will actually be useful for your job. Yeah, studying art history will be an eye opening experience, but it won't make you a better doctor most likely. And if you don't believe me, take a look at class profile breakdowns. Very few matriculants were humanities majors.

Not trying to be rude or anything, but I think this is horrible advice. Undergrad science courses (outside of the pre-med curriculum) are not going to make you a better doctor than someone who majored in a non-science major considering you take the same classes in med school. All you need to know about being a physician is taught in med school, not undergrad. The only thing a science major can potentially help you with moreso than a non-science major is the MCAT. As for the class profiles, obviously there are much fewer humanities majors who matriculated because much fewer humanities majors apply. It's all about percentages. In all honesty, anything that makes you stand out in this process is a great thing and a unique major will definitely make you stand out. Why do you think so many secondaries and interviewers ask...what makes you a unique/diverse applicant? OP, major in what you want to major in. Like you said, you have the rest of your life to study science. And to answer your question, no it will not be seen as you taking the easy way out. A 3.9 as an art history major may be equivalent to a 3.5 as a science major in a pre-med's mind, but to an adcom it's a 3.9 vs. a 3.5.

 

[ScholarStud]

Bachelor of Science in Economics/Minor in Mathematics and then Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Med studies seems to be working fine for me. It's good to show that you're a diverse applicant with many abilities. I eat cost curves for breakfast AND I will have an MD behind my name.

I am also majoring in Economics but taking premed classes. LOL @ cost curves.

 

[bajastapler]

Do whatever is going to give you the best GPA possible
-__- I realized this a tad late into my college career

 

[sonia1177]

I'm currently a science major and know for a fact that I want to go to medical school. However, I figured that since I'll be doing science and medicine my whole life, why not major in a non-science to pursue another interest. I'm thinking of switching to Art History while still staying premed. Do you think I'll be at a disadvantage/advantage or should I just stick with my science major?

NO NO NO! A lot of medical schools want non-science majors because it shows that you are well-rounded. I should have listened when people said that you should major in what you like since in medical school, all you are taking is sciences. So, no, if you want to major in art history, go ahead and do it. I wanted to major in psychology but didn't out of fear that if I didn't major in a science like chemistry, id be considered out of the game. This is not true, when i went for my interview, the person was actually more interested in my non-science courses. It's kind of sad, but yes GPA does matter in the sense that a 3.9 in any major will look better than something significantly lower in a "harder" major.

 

[rgrell]

I'm currently a science major and know for a fact that I want to go to medical school. However, I figured that since I'll be doing science and medicine my whole life, why not major in a non-science to pursue another interest. I'm thinking of switching to Art History while still staying premed. Do you think I'll be at a disadvantage/advantage or should I just stick with my science major?

You seem to have answered the question for the most part by yourself - you will be studying medicine for the rest of your life, so study something in undergrad different while you can.
When I was speaking with physicians prior to college, they all told me to pursue a non-biology/chemistry path in undergrad for multiple reasons. The first I previously mentioned. The second is that medical schools like to see diversity - most of the applicants are biology/chemistry. A non-traditional major will set you apart from the rest. However, if you do choose a non-traditional major, make sure that you get a gpa as close to 4.0 as possible (especially in art history). More importantly, do well in your science classes. If you take the core premed classes, depending on your university requirements, you should be within about 4 classes from a minor in biology or chemistry. You can always minor in one of these areas if you want.👍

 

[gravitywave]

Something in the humanities was my plan as well, exactly for the same reason. But after taking a couple of courses (English, Linguistics) I found out that I absolutely dread writing any papers. I still do well but I absolutely hate the process of writing. So I decided to stick with something science related, most likely physics or astronomy.

My advice would be to take a couple of classes and see how you like them. Even if you decide not to go on with the humanities major, you can probably use the credits to meet gen-ed requirements.

As for applying as a non-science major - that should not be a problem if you have good grades on the pre-reqs. I leafed quickly through an MSAR - the non-science majors vary a lot but most are withing 25-35%, which I would not call 'very few', especially considering that non-science majors are not as likely to apply.

excellent advice. whatever you do, just make sure you can make 3.7+

Don't. If you want the best chance of getting into medical school, go for something that will actually be useful for your job. Yeah, studying art history will be an eye opening experience, but it won't make you a better doctor most likely. And if you don't believe me, take a look at class profile breakdowns. Very few matriculants were humanities majors.

facepalm.jpg

 

[postbacpremed87]

Economics is a great major. You know more about the financial world around you and it builds your analysis skills. Econ is no cake walk either. Some of the classes get quite difficult, especially the upper level quantitative ones.

I am also majoring in Economics but taking premed classes. LOL @ cost curves.

 

[eli20]

Don't. If you want the best chance of getting into medical school, go for something that will actually be useful for your job. Yeah, studying art history will be an eye opening experience, but it won't make you a better doctor most likely. And if you don't believe me, take a look at class profile breakdowns. Very few matriculants were humanities majors.

🙄

This is wrong in at least... 4 ways from my count.

 

[AntiHouseMD]

Major in something useful and that you're interested in.

 

[Why Me]

I majored in a science but regret doing so. You should major in whatever truly interests you. There aren't many other times in life when you can dedicate four years to studying pretty much anything. And I would not be swayed by the "useful" major argument in terms of job prospects. Science majors can be un- or underemployed, or working in a different field, too.

I also wanted to add that, MCAT wise, humanities majors tend to outperform biological science majors, according to the Official MCAT Guide. I don't think going down the non-science path can hurt you in any way, especially if your goal is to apply to med school.

 

[TheMightySmiter]

Don't. If you want the best chance of getting into medical school, go for something that will actually be useful for your job. Yeah, studying art history will be an eye opening experience, but it won't make you a better doctor most likely. And if you don't believe me, take a look at class profile breakdowns. Very few matriculants were humanities majors.

OP, this is horrible advice. Statistically, humanities majors actually have a slightly higher acceptance rate than science majors. Do what you like. Being a biology major won't make you a better doctor either. The material you'll be learning in med school will be so intensely detailed and in-depth that even majoring in a science won't put you all that far ahead. A lot of people will say that you should major in science or something in case med school doesn't work out, but very few of these people have actually tried to find a job. Unless you're going into something really specialized, employers don't really give a crap about your major. Your work experience and connections are far, far more important than your major. So, to summarize, if you love Art History then by all means major in that instead of science!

So you guys don't think Art History will be looked upon as an "easy out" major?

Not if you do well in your pre-reqs. It might be a good idea to take a few upper-division bio courses to show that you can handle the science, but you certainly don't need to have a science major.

 

[GoBruins123]

Alright thanks everyone! I think I will go with Art History....it's interesting and will make me stand out. I hope this is the right decision! 🙂

 

[deleted393595]

Do whatever you like, as long as it gets you a job if you don't get into med school. Not many employers are willing to hire someone with a BA in Obscure Italian Literature or Art History.

I know plenty of people, who didn't get into med school, end up working at department stores where they're taking orders from their superiors who didn't even get a high school diploma (Not passing judgement on people who don't hold college degrees). Don't be one of them. Get a solid degree which will get you into a solid job.

 

[JESSFALLING]

So you guys don't think Art History will be looked upon as an "easy out" major?

I don't know anyone who would think that Art History is an easy major. Furthermore, admissions statistics clearly show that Humanities majors have the highest likely-hood of acceptance vs. social/life/physical/health science majors. Humanities majors are the only majors which have a >50% admissions rate. The "why" for that is debatable, but rest assured that your Art History major won't place you at a disadvantage.

 

[JESSFALLING]

Do whatever you like, as long as it gets you a job if you don't get into med school. Not many employers are willing to hire someone with a BA in Obscure Italian Literature or Art History.

The OP could go to grad school for Art History and become a professor; or become an Art Curator somewhere... Or, he could get an MBA or JD and work in business, law, or non-profit. Also, I disagree that businesses will not hire an Art major out of undergrad...Think advertising! An awareness of art and its meaning is an extremely valuable skill-set to business. Yes, maybe a few marketing classes would help, but the OP will not become a penny-less popper with his Art major if he doesn't get into med school. The short-sighted thinking on this board is ludicrous!

 

[JESSFALLING]

It might be a good idea to take a few upper-division bio courses to show that you can handle the science, but you certainly don't need to have a science major.

I'd recommend taking 2-3 extra science courses: Biochemistry, Genetics, & Physiology if you have time for it. These will likely help you on the MCAT and may also slightly help you in MS.

Good luck

 

[FlowRate]

Don't. If you want the best chance of getting into medical school, go for something that will actually be useful for your job. Yeah, studying art history will be an eye opening experience, but it won't make you a better doctor most likely. And if you don't believe me, take a look at class profile breakdowns. Very few matriculants were humanities majors.

This is wrong.

My advice would be to take a couple of classes and see how you like them. Even if you decide not to go on with the humanities major, you can probably use the credits to meet gen-ed requirements.

This is a good idea.

Do what you enjoy and do it because you enjoy it, not because you're a grade-grubbing douche.

(milski, I am not implying that this applies to you, but it does indeed apply to that sort of advice when given by most premeds.)

Do whatever is going to give you the best GPA possible
-__- I realized this a tad late into my college career

This is relatively good advice, although I think that kind of thinking is a little shallow.

(I majored in the hardest thing I could/what I liked)

NO NO NO! A lot of medical schools want non-science majors because it shows that you are well-rounded. I should have listened when people said that you should major in what you like since in medical school, all you are taking is sciences. So, no, if you want to major in art history, go ahead and do it. I wanted to major in psychology but didn't out of fear that if I didn't major in a science like chemistry, id be considered out of the game. This is not true, when i went for my interview, the person was actually more interested in my non-science courses. It's kind of sad, but yes GPA does matter in the sense that a 3.9 in any major will look better than something significantly lower in a "harder" major.

This is correct.

Also, make sure you have a way to get some research xp in anyway, if you're aiming for that kind of thing.

 

[GoBruins123]

Not getting into medical school isn't an option for me; I mean, I know this is what I want to do, it's my calling. And I don't think I'm naive for not having a backup plan since I am going to do everything it takes to get into medical school (I'm doing research, lots of clinical experience work, etc). There's no way I would stop after I get my undergrad degree, and I think that's the way I should be thinking since this is what I really want. Thanks for the input though, everyone!

p.s. I'm not a guy, I'm a girl hahah

 

[weezynation]

Not getting into medical school isn't an option for me; I mean, I know this is what I want to do, it's my calling. And I don't think I'm naive for not having a backup plan since I am going to do everything it takes to get into medical school (I'm doing research, lots of clinical experience work, etc). There's no way I would stop after I get my undergrad degree, and I think that's the way I should be thinking since this is what I really want. Thanks for the input though, everyone!

p.s. I'm not a guy, I'm a girl hahah

Many people would say that you are stupid for saying this, but I think it's great that you have this attitude about pursuing medicine. The only thing I will say to consider is...yes you should do everything possible to get in and that shows your dedication to your calling, but also think about if you get rejected from medical school multiple cycles, will you still pursue medicine and be just as passionate about it as a career? I am currently in that boat and the passion has not left and I refuse to give up. So if you are "all in" for medicine like you say you are, make sure "all in" includes the potential for failures and being determined to not give up in spite of those failures. Sometimes the road to success is not always straight, you may have to zig-zag and go over mountains along the way, but in the end if you're prepared for that potential reality you will be fine.

 

[thestrokes14]

I'll admit, I was a bit stringent with my response. I am not undervaluing humanities majors, and I understand that medical schools are looking for well rounded candidates, and I understand that the percentage accepted are what they look at.

But let's be honest, majoring in Art History is easier than majoring in Biology or any science major. GPAs are inflated at a lot of top schools precisely for this reason. My point is this, do what you love. But honestly, if you are more interested in majoring in Art History, chances are you aren't really interested in medicine.

Yeah, this isn't what most people want to hear, but this is the truth. Can an Art History major be a good doctor? Sure, but there is a reason why very few humanities majors apply to medical school....most of the things you learn just won't be that useful in medicine.

But the overarching advice is this: do what you enjoy. I find it ironic that you choose medicine before you choose a major. If medicine somehow stems from the humanities, fair enough. Just don't take the easy way out. It will be obvious.

 

[boobelle]

But let's be honest, majoring in Art History is easier than majoring in Biology or any science major. GPAs are inflated at a lot of top schools precisely for this reason. My point is this, do what you love. But honestly, if you are more interested in majoring in Art History, chances are you aren't really interested in medicine.

Eh, still pretty bad advice. I'm guessing you've never taken an advanced level humanities course, which usually requires original research, critical thinking skills and advanced writing skills...you're probably less likely to develop some of those skills (particularly writing) as a run of the mill college science major. I did both the humanities and science thing (not to mention medical school and now residency), and hands down some of the most challenging courses I've ever taken were humanities.

Yeah, this isn't what most people want to hear, but this is the truth. Can an Art History major be a good doctor? Sure, but there is a reason why very few humanities majors apply to medical school....most of the things you learn just won't be that useful in medicine.

This might be a harsh wake-up call, but about 95% of what you learn in college as a science major is also going to not be very (or at all) useful in medicine, either. The last time I used organic chemistry was on the MCAT, the physics I learned for the SAT is probably still more advanced than physics I use as a clinician, and literally by *day 4* of med school we had surpassed the content taught in several years of college bio...and to be honest, the first two years of medical school are ultimately fairly useless when it comes to clinical practice. 😉 The things that *do* serve you are critical thinking, understanding how to research, organization, and study skills...all things you can develop is either a science or non-science major. It's the same reason why humanities majors traditionally score better on the MCAT than science major...anyone can memorize science facts and basic principles, it's the ability to read critically and analyze which is the key skill for success in medicine.

But the overarching advice is this: do what you enjoy.

This I agree with. 😉

OP, do what challenges you and what you enjoy. You'll be much happier (and do much better applying to med school) if you follow your passions and interests. What matters to adcoms--and I say this as a former adcom member--is that you demonstrate excellence in whatever your chosen field, not what that chosen field is. What matters are, as I said above, those intangible skills and character traits which you can develop in any field...intellectual curiosity, creativity, analytical skills, etc. They're looking for people who can succeed in whatever field they turn to, and are frankly more impressed by people who demonstrate mastery of several fields...it's the same reason why adcoms love applicants with great grades/scores AND amazing extracurriculars. The premed prereqs are prereqs for a reason...they're all you really, honestly need to succeed in medical school in terms of a science foundation (and, frankly, are more than you need). Do what you love and the grades and everything else will follow.

 

[orthomyxo]

Non-science majors are for little sissy babies. 😀

 

[brahms11]

Echoing previous advice (or most of it)....follow your interests. It will be a little more difficult to manage an arts/humanities major and all of the premed classes and do well in both. For me, it meant summer classes and sacrificing some ECs to start research. However, the intellectual rewards of exploring two different fields are worth the work IMHO.

Assuming that you do succeed in both, get a solid MCAT score, and participate in a combo of meaningful ECs/research you have as good as or even a better shot at med school than a straight science major with similar stats clinical activities.

Don't forget the added bonus of not looking back in several years/a decade and wishing you had taken this opportunity!

 

[thestrokes14]

Eh, still pretty bad advice. I'm guessing you've never taken an advanced level humanities course, which usually requires original research, critical thinking skills and advanced writing skills...you're probably less likely to develop some of those skills (particularly writing) as a run of the mill college science major. I did both the humanities and science thing (not to mention medical school and now residency), and hands down some of the most challenging courses I've ever taken were humanities.



This might be a harsh wake-up call, but about 95% of what you learn in college as a science major is also going to not be very (or at all) useful in medicine, either. The last time I used organic chemistry was on the MCAT, the physics I learned for the SAT is probably still more advanced than physics I use as a clinician, and literally by *day 4* of med school we had surpassed the content taught in several years of college bio...and to be honest, the first two years of medical school are ultimately fairly useless when it comes to clinical practice. 😉 The things that *do* serve you are critical thinking, understanding how to research, organization, and study skills...all things you can develop is either a science or non-science major. It's the same reason why humanities majors traditionally score better on the MCAT than science major...anyone can memorize science facts and basic principles, it's the ability to read critically and analyze which is the key skill for success in medicine.



This I agree with. 😉

OP, do what challenges you and what you enjoy. You'll be much happier (and do much better applying to med school) if you follow your passions and interests. What matters to adcoms--and I say this as a former adcom member--is that you demonstrate excellence in whatever your chosen field, not what that chosen field is. What matters are, as I said above, those intangible skills and character traits which you can develop in any field...intellectual curiosity, creativity, analytical skills, etc. They're looking for people who can succeed in whatever field they turn to, and are frankly more impressed by people who demonstrate mastery of several fields...it's the same reason why adcoms love applicants with great grades/scores AND amazing extracurriculars. The premed prereqs are prereqs for a reason...they're all you really, honestly need to succeed in medical school in terms of a science foundation (and, frankly, are more than you need). Do what you love and the grades and everything else will follow.

I submit, listen to this man/women 🙂 I think I may have responded poorly because when I first read the original post, it just seemed odd that someone would want to go to medical school_for sure_but want to switch out of science to a humanities major. And yes, I agree with the whole critical thinking aspect of things. This is probably the most important thing you can achieve in any major. Honestly, I did take one Art History class and my professor did tell me that diagnosing a painting probably involves similar skills when diagnosing a patient. Anyways, don't listen to me, listen to those who have been to med school.

 

[brahms11]

My point is this, do what you love. But honestly, if you are more interested in majoring in Art History, chances are you aren't really interested in medicine.....Just don't take the easy way out. It will be obvious.

I find your quotes misinformed with a touch of smugness. Who are you to tell anyone whether they are interested in medicine?

Adcoms LOOK for people with outside interests because they don't want students to burn out. Medicine will be your career and professional focus for the rest of your life, but you will most definitely benefit from outside interests and hobbies such as a love for art. You will avoid burnout and be a more well-rounded individual.

It is also very difficult to balance premed requirements in an arts/humanities major. If you have zero overlap with prereqs and other requirements (foreign language, social sciences, etc.) I'd argue that it's actually MORE difficult to do both well than just follow a cookie cutter bio major path.


***Edit...just saw boobelle's more articulate response. Whoops.

 

[thestrokes14]

I find your quotes misinformed with a touch of smugness. Who are you to tell anyone whether they are interested in medicine?

Adcoms LOOK for people with outside interests because they don't want students to burn out. Medicine will be your career and professional focus for the rest of your life, but you will most definitely benefit from outside interests and hobbies such as a love for art. You will avoid burnout and be a more well-rounded individual.

It is also very difficult to balance premed requirements in an arts/humanities major. If you have zero overlap with prereqs and other requirements (foreign language, social sciences, etc.) I'd argue that it's actually MORE difficult to do both well than just follow a cookie cutter bio major path.

Look, the brutal truth is that tons of people apply to medical school probably for the wrong reasons. I am not telling any one individual whether they are interested in medicine. I'm also not trying to say only do science related things. Yes, everyone has interests. And yes, everyone should pursue those interests. But picking a major is like making a statement. If you really love something (like art or writing, for example), go ahead and do it. But it would make a lot more sense if your passion for writing or art led to your passion for medicine, and no the other way around. If it is the other way around, it seems like one might be choosing medicine for the wrong reasons. Sure, you might not be performing advanced physics calculations in medical school, but I guarantee that you aren't reading and analyzing Greek literature in med school either.

 

[Tappinfool66]

I'm in a similar situation. I'm going into my third year and I'm finally realizing how great a non-science major could be if you truly enjoy it. I'm currently switching to Spanish (and if I could go back in time far enough and start playing an instrument early on, I would do music too).

I would absolutely recommend going for the non-science major if you really are interested in Art History. Don't do it to be diverse, though - do it because you love it. The whole well-rounded thing is definitely a bonus, but don't let it be what determines your major.

 

[Soulstice]

Look, the brutal truth is that tons of people apply to medical school probably for the wrong reasons. I am not telling any one individual whether they are interested in medicine. I'm also not trying to say only do science related things. Yes, everyone has interests. And yes, everyone should pursue those interests. But picking a major is like making a statement. If you really love something (like art or writing, for example), go ahead and do it. But it would make a lot more sense if your passion for writing or art led to your passion for medicine, and no the other way around. If it is the other way around, it seems like one might be choosing medicine for the wrong reasons. Sure, you might not be performing advanced physics calculations in medical school, but I guarantee that you aren't reading and analyzing Greek literature in med school either.

So if you're not doing either of those things later on then isn't your original advice (science > not science for medical school) flawed?

 

[eli20]

I'll admit, I was a bit stringent with my response. I am not undervaluing humanities majors, and I understand that medical schools are looking for well rounded candidates, and I understand that the percentage accepted are what they look at.

But let's be honest, majoring in Art History is easier than majoring in Biology or any science major. GPAs are inflated at a lot of top schools precisely for this reason. My point is this, do what you love. But honestly, if you are more interested in majoring in Art History, chances are you aren't really interested in medicine.

Yeah, this isn't what most people want to hear, but this is the truth. Can an Art History major be a good doctor? Sure, but there is a reason why very few humanities majors apply to medical school....most of the things you learn just won't be that useful in medicine.

But the overarching advice is this: do what you enjoy. I find it ironic that you choose medicine before you choose a major. If medicine somehow stems from the humanities, fair enough. Just don't take the easy way out. It will be obvious.

Bleck... please stop giving advice on this topic.

 

[Mattchiavelli]

In undergrad I double majored in Biochemistry and Religious Studies. Got all my pre-med coursework finished, made it to med school. When I was interviewing for residencies I actually got asked about the Rel Studies major quite a bit. You just need to know how to spin the major in an interview... art history probably will make someone more cognizant of visual detail, and inspection is one of the 4 components of the physical exam, one that I think is neglected.

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[aSagacious]

^ I like your name

 

[GoBruins123]

But picking a major is like making a statement. If you really love something (like art or writing, for example), go ahead and do it. But it would make a lot more sense if your passion for writing or art led to your passion for medicine, and no the other way around. If it is the other way around, it seems like one might be choosing medicine for the wrong reasons.

I dont have to explain to you why I want to go into medicine, but I'll tell you something because I find this statement of yours pretty ignorant. You have NO clue about my passion for the medical field. But I think it's smart to take the opportunity now to explore another interest while in undergrad since I know I will be dealing with science and medicine for the rest of my life. How in the world would there be a "right" way to build up passion for medicine?? I don't even know what to say to that, frankly.