Life Decisions, Am i capable? Please help

[ruckerparklegend]

I would truly appreciate the help of everyone on here because I know how helpful and courteous you all can be but I need the harsh truth. Here goes:

My goal has always been to become a physician and it's something that my mom wanted for me (which drives me towards working harder bc of the sacrifices she makes for me). However, I was never in any accelerated programs except for AP in high school, and despite changing up studying styles numerous times in college while seeking tutoring and help from professors, I didnt do well in my undergrad science courses (sGPA = 2.96, cGPA = 3.6; got a D in Orgo 1, C's in Bio 1 +2, biochem, B's in rest of MCAT science courses except for physics (A's). MCAT score = 501; so I am currently taking post-bacc courses to boost my sGPA but these courses are extremely difficult and despite coming to class prepared and studying daily as if I have an exam the next day, I struggle with understanding concepts in class. Despite going to office hours also, whenever we do in-class problems, I feel like everyone understands everything so quickly while it takes me time, and I always feel lost. I felt this way throughout high school and undergrad, believing me to think that I am not smart enough to excel in med school. Don;t get me wrong, I put in so much hard work but always come up short in my hard sciences despite having a 4.0 with non-sciences (social sciences, psych, health, gen eds ,etc.).

Although only 1 month into my post-bacc program, I already feel like the practice problems and homework in my biology courses are difficult and might end up lowering my cGPA when the purpose of the post-bacc was to increase it. I want to be at a level where I can excel in med school because I know how much worse it is in med school, but if I can't excel now, is it worth it? Should I switch careers? I have this dream and I feel like I've given it my all, so should I face the fact that I am not capable enough to become a doctor? I thought that studying hard sciences more sharply + retaking the MCAT would allow me to have a change at applying soon, but now I'm not so sure. I really believed the quote that "you can do anything you put your mind towards", but now I just wonder if I am not capable. As a Christian, I do NOT want to fall into that "God has a plan for everyone" excuse, nor do I want to quit, but I wonder if this just isnt for me.

I would greatly appreciate honest advice, and I promise I can take the hit. This is a major decision of my life that I want to hear about from fellow people in my area. Thank you, I would greatly appreciate all your input.

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[Goro]

If you've having trouble this early, then you need to head to your school's education or learning center and get help with learning styles, test taking skills etc.

And be aware than not everyone is meant to go to med school.

Although only 1 month into my post-bacc program, I already feel like the practice problems and homework in my biology courses are difficult and might end up lowering my cGPA when the purpose of the post-bacc was to increase it. I want to be at a level where I can excel in med school because I know how much worse it is in med school, but if I can't excel now, is it worth it? Should I switch careers? I have this dream and I feel like I've given it my all, so should I face the fact that I am not capable enough to become a doctor? I thought that studying hard sciences more sharply + retaking the MCAT would allow me to have a change at applying soon, but now I'm not so sure. I really believed the quote that "you can do anything you put your mind towards", but now I just wonder if I am not capable. As a Christian, I do NOT want to fall into that "God has a plan for everyone" excuse, nor do I want to quit, but I wonder if this just isnt for me.

I would greatly appreciate honest advice, and I promise I can take the hit. This is a major decision of my life that I want to hear about from fellow people in my area. Thank you, I would greatly appreciate all your input.

 

[shopsteward]

1. Don't try to be a doctor because it's what a parent wanted. Live your own life.

2. You are clever (4.0 in non-science subjects and in physics). BUT cleverness takes a lot of different forms: everyone has something they are clever at and something they are less clever at. Understanding biological and chemical concepts is currently your "less clever". You need to work out why: follow Goro's advice. There will be learning techniques and psychological training ideas to help you. If you implement all the available suggestions to the best of your ability and still struggle then you will have the certainty that your talents are better employed in a different direction - in which there is no shame, most of the cleverest people around are not medical doctors. Good luck.

 

[deleted480308]

you need to go to the education center for tutoring in how to study(if that works continue, if not stop)......then you need to figure out if this is what you want or what someone else wanted for you (if it's you continue, if not stop)