Alright, I only just jumped onto this boat a few months ago. Becoming a doctor is a long time dream and I'm finally going for it.
But I don't really know the best course of action.
Quick details: I'm 25 and a paramedic and have an associates degree in it. I've worked on the ambulance for about 3 years and now I teach the EMT class at my local community college, I also used to work in the ER as a technician before that. My first year of college was terrible (like 2.5 almost all nonscience but lately I have been getting all As in chemistry physics and psych classes) though and my biggest set back. I live in a rural area and I am taking classes online at oregon state university along with some classes at the community college.
I'm getting a BS in Psychology and am taking physics and general chemistry at the community college. Im planning to take Orgo, and biochem along with biology requirements and the rest of the classes for my psych degree on campus at Oregon State University next year.
I don't have much for research yet. I volunteer in the ER here and at the high school tutoring chemistry. and I have met with my Pre-med adviser but she was zero help.
How much to medical schools like the Paramedic and EMT instructor thing? Is psychology a good major? will my classes at the community college not look good and will they come back to haunt me? I have to finish all the pre-req classes along with my BS degree to apply to schools correct? Should I try and get into school clubs? What about scholarships? When should I try and take the MCAT? what is this I heard about applying through a committee? I basically have zero information and would love to hear suggestions and advice to make myself a good candidate other than GPA because that has been my primary focus up until now.
But I don't really know the best course of action.
Quick details: I'm 25 and a paramedic and have an associates degree in it. I've worked on the ambulance for about 3 years and now I teach the EMT class at my local community college, I also used to work in the ER as a technician before that. My first year of college was terrible (like 2.5 almost all nonscience but lately I have been getting all As in chemistry physics and psych classes) though and my biggest set back. I live in a rural area and I am taking classes online at oregon state university along with some classes at the community college.
I'm getting a BS in Psychology and am taking physics and general chemistry at the community college. Im planning to take Orgo, and biochem along with biology requirements and the rest of the classes for my psych degree on campus at Oregon State University next year.
I don't have much for research yet. I volunteer in the ER here and at the high school tutoring chemistry. and I have met with my Pre-med adviser but she was zero help.
How much to medical schools like the Paramedic and EMT instructor thing? Is psychology a good major? will my classes at the community college not look good and will they come back to haunt me? I have to finish all the pre-req classes along with my BS degree to apply to schools correct? Should I try and get into school clubs? What about scholarships? When should I try and take the MCAT? what is this I heard about applying through a committee? I basically have zero information and would love to hear suggestions and advice to make myself a good candidate other than GPA because that has been my primary focus up until now.