is it easier to go from pre-dent to pre-DO?

[jankodejenko]

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how i understand it is that the only difference between premed and predent vs pre-med (DO), is that pre-med (DO) considered retaken courses. so that being said, is it easier for me to switch from pre-dent to premed (DO)?

apparently dental schools don't take retakes so my gpa is lower than expected. but with the retakes, i'm more applicable to DO?

 

[mcloaf]

This is a really awful reason to pursue medical school over dental school.

 

[jankodejenko]

This is a really awful reason to pursue medical school over dental school.

got to have love for all 🙂

 

[mcloaf]

got to have love for all 🙂

Easy to say that before you're multiple years and hundreds of thousands of dollars of debt into a career you didn't actually want. I realize I sound kind of harsh but it's true, you need to figure out what you want and then commit to getting there.

 

[jankodejenko]

Easy to say that before you're multiple years and hundreds of thousands of dollars of debt into a career you didn't actually want. I realize I sound kind of harsh but it's true, you need to figure out what you want and then commit to getting there.

haha i try to stay disconnect with anything that has to do with money, i'll just go with the flow and see where i end up

 

[mcloaf]

haha i try to stay disconnect with anything that has to do with money, i'll just go with the flow and see where i end up

I hope for your sake by the time you're old enough to actually be making this choice you've wised up a bit.

 

[tony101]

how i understand it is that the only difference between premed and predent vs pre-med (DO), is that pre-med (DO) considered retaken courses. so that being said, is it easier for me to switch from pre-dent to premed (DO)?

apparently dental schools don't take retakes so my gpa is lower than expected. but with the retakes, i'm more applicable to DO?

I agree with mcloaf, don't do it because it fits the grade replacement. If you don't want to be a physician, I really don't recommend you doing this because you will be miserable and probably quit mid way through because you realized you didn't want to do this. Don't just switch drastically because one takes class and the other doesn't.

 

[lnguyen1412]

It will be easier if you have the passion and love for it. Otherwise, it will be a burden

 

[Alienman52]

This is a really awful reason to pursue medical school over dental school.

Strongly concur

 

[kelminak]

how i understand it is that the only difference between premed and predent vs pre-med (DO), is that pre-med (DO) considered retaken courses. so that being said, is it easier for me to switch from pre-dent to premed (DO)?

apparently dental schools don't take retakes so my gpa is lower than expected. but with the retakes, i'm more applicable to DO?

If you want to be a dentist, just work hard and become a dentist. You will be sorely disappointed if you go to medical school instead of dental school if that's what you truly had a passion for. Medicine is a completely different ball game with a lot more time investment before you can become autonomous. You'd need to strongly look into what it takes to become a doctor and what the differences are before you just hop over to the medical school train. People sound harsh here, but it's because you don't sound like you have a respect for medicine. People say medicine is for "people who can't see themselves in any other career" for a reason. It's an extremely difficult process that you must have a true passion for to be successful, otherwise you'll find yourself burned out and in a career you hate.

Don't make the decision lightly. If you want to be a dentist, do the work it takes and be one. Even if it takes you an extra year of classes, it'll be worth it in the long run.

 

[jankodejenko]

If you want to be a dentist, just work hard and become a dentist. You will be sorely disappointed if you go to medical school instead of dental school if that's what you truly had a passion for. Medicine is a completely different ball game with a lot more time investment before you can become autonomous. You'd need to strongly look into what it takes to become a doctor and what the differences are before you just hop over to the medical school train. People sound harsh here, but it's because you don't sound like you have a respect for medicine. People say medicine is for "people who can't see themselves in any other career" for a reason. It's an extremely difficult process that you must have a true passion for to be successful, otherwise you'll find yourself burned out and in a career you hate.

Don't make the decision lightly. If you want to be a dentist, do the work it takes and be one. Even if it takes you an extra year of classes, it'll be worth it in the long run.

I didn't take it harshly at all and thats not to say I'm not fully appreciating the advice (although I could be as well) but i do consider the reality of my decisions, and I am all for the constructive criticism. It's kind of crazy actually I realize I might end up pursuing both dental and medical school. That's how I am when I find myself in more difficult 'dilemmas' and I don't even know why. maybe money will be a problem after all

 

[kelminak]

I didn't take it harshly at all and thats not to say I'm not fully appreciating the advice (although I could be as well) but i do consider the reality of my decisions, and I am all for the constructive criticism. It's kind of crazy actually I realize I might end up pursuing both dental and medical school. That's how I am when I find myself in more difficult 'dilemmas' and I don't even know why. maybe money will be a problem after all

Doing both would be 100% a waste of your time unless you specifically want to be an oral and maxillofacial surgeon (which is why they offer combined degree programs). Those degree programs take a LONG ASS TIME and you have to be literally the ****ing best to get into one. You need to pick a path and stick to it. Dentistry can be a fulfilling career and if that's what you were initially interested in, I think you should stick to it unless you have a really compelling reason to switch to medicine.

 

[jankodejenko]

Doing both would be 100% a waste of your time unless you specifically want to be an oral and maxillofacial surgeon (which is why they offer combined degree programs). Those degree programs take a LONG ASS TIME and you have to be literally the ****ing best to get into one. You need to pick a path and stick to it. Dentistry can be a fulfilling career and if that's what you were initially interested in, I think you should stick to it unless you have a really compelling reason to switch to medicine.

thank you, i'll be taking life one step at a time anyway