HI EVERYONE!
Well, before I unveil all my questions and concerns, in which I desperately plea for help, in medicine, I think it would be fair for me to introduce my self and where I stand. I'll try to keep it short and to the point and not go into details.
I am currently an undergraduate student at an accredited University in Ohio! I have decided to dive into the world of medicine and try to live up to my dream of becoming a physician. (Which seem light-years away)
As of legal age, I was involved with medicine in one form or another. I have worked in a hospital (Nursing Administration) for 1.5 yrs when I decided that I needed more patient care experience. As I was pulling classs fulltime at the University, in the meantime I was being certified as an EMT. Now I work for a private ambulance Co. In addition to that, I do research at the University, trying to gain leadership experience as a VP in AMSA (American Medical Student Association), and for the past few months I have been volunteering/shadowing at the local hospital.
I am very paranoid about getting into medical school, and based on my own research this is what I tried to accumulate for a better chance to get in. Here is where the problem lies, my work ethic is very strong and I work hard (basically sacrificing everything except church, to get into med school: Social life, vacations, friends/family outings, the whole nine yards...not the problem) but I will admit I am not the Brightest lamp in town...big problem. My GPA is a little below a 3.5 but I have another 2 yrs or so to go, so maybe I can bump it up a little. Plants, animals, physics, and molecules are interesting, but when it comes to human anatomy and physiology, neurology etc. it is all eyes and ears.
There is a lot of pressure, which I am trying to manage, from family and friends. I do not come from a very educated family, parents have some education and a few relatives, everyone else, well...you know manage to survive with hard work. I have 4 other siblings and a boatload of younger relatives. My parents support me and a few relatives here and there and everyone else...well...I CANNOT FAIL or I'll be the story of that "relative that tried and failed" for the next few Generations!
I am trying to get my feet wet, and I am willing to get down and dirty...If there is anyone, med students, Doc's, advisors etc., that know where I'm coming from, please let me know of anything else that I may be missing. Or info on med schools that are not so much inclined to the MCAT or GPA as to the well roundedness of the individual. I am researching med schools in Ohio and will look for any forums on SDN for any insight on med schools out of state. If there is anything that I should watch out for, please do let me know. Many, Many questions but I will STOP and I do apologize for the lengthy Message!
MANY THANKS for your time, support, and insight. Your comments do matter and they are greatly appreciated!
Well, before I unveil all my questions and concerns, in which I desperately plea for help, in medicine, I think it would be fair for me to introduce my self and where I stand. I'll try to keep it short and to the point and not go into details.
I am currently an undergraduate student at an accredited University in Ohio! I have decided to dive into the world of medicine and try to live up to my dream of becoming a physician. (Which seem light-years away)
As of legal age, I was involved with medicine in one form or another. I have worked in a hospital (Nursing Administration) for 1.5 yrs when I decided that I needed more patient care experience. As I was pulling classs fulltime at the University, in the meantime I was being certified as an EMT. Now I work for a private ambulance Co. In addition to that, I do research at the University, trying to gain leadership experience as a VP in AMSA (American Medical Student Association), and for the past few months I have been volunteering/shadowing at the local hospital.
I am very paranoid about getting into medical school, and based on my own research this is what I tried to accumulate for a better chance to get in. Here is where the problem lies, my work ethic is very strong and I work hard (basically sacrificing everything except church, to get into med school: Social life, vacations, friends/family outings, the whole nine yards...not the problem) but I will admit I am not the Brightest lamp in town...big problem. My GPA is a little below a 3.5 but I have another 2 yrs or so to go, so maybe I can bump it up a little. Plants, animals, physics, and molecules are interesting, but when it comes to human anatomy and physiology, neurology etc. it is all eyes and ears.
There is a lot of pressure, which I am trying to manage, from family and friends. I do not come from a very educated family, parents have some education and a few relatives, everyone else, well...you know manage to survive with hard work. I have 4 other siblings and a boatload of younger relatives. My parents support me and a few relatives here and there and everyone else...well...I CANNOT FAIL or I'll be the story of that "relative that tried and failed" for the next few Generations!
I am trying to get my feet wet, and I am willing to get down and dirty...If there is anyone, med students, Doc's, advisors etc., that know where I'm coming from, please let me know of anything else that I may be missing. Or info on med schools that are not so much inclined to the MCAT or GPA as to the well roundedness of the individual. I am researching med schools in Ohio and will look for any forums on SDN for any insight on med schools out of state. If there is anything that I should watch out for, please do let me know. Many, Many questions but I will STOP and I do apologize for the lengthy Message!
MANY THANKS for your time, support, and insight. Your comments do matter and they are greatly appreciated!
