Looking for some advice

[LineMedic]

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I created a post in the Non-trad threads, but someone suggested checking out the military columns since I am prior service.

I'm not considering going the military route in the future but I'm not entirely ruling it out either.

Was wondering if anyone here may have some insight to what I am considering and or thoughts on how to devise a stronger plan.

Here's the link to my post in non-trad:

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/former-army-medic-need-help-devising-a-plan.1189586/

 

[WernickeDO]

I created a post in the Non-trad threads, but someone suggested checking out the military columns since I am prior service.

I'm not considering going the military route in the future but I'm not entirely ruling it out either.

Was wondering if anyone here may have some insight to what I am considering and or thoughts on how to devise a stronger plan.

Here's the link to my post in non-trad:

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/former-army-medic-need-help-devising-a-plan.1189586/

I was once on your shoes (somewhat) in that I had been out of school for quite some time and then returned with the goal of getting into medical school. I can tell you that you're going to have to repeat those basic science courses; not so much for updating them, but to help you for the MCAT. You have some experience in the health care field and it will help you in your application but job #1 is a strong science GPA and MCAT. Don't worry about military stuff for now (assuming you are using GI Bill for undergrad) and focus on getting A's in your classes and prepare for the MCAT. Sounds like you have a long way to go before a med school application can even be filed so concentrate on the basics for now. Good luck.

 

[pgg]

Avoid any further military commitments while you're an undergrad. They will not make it easier to get into medical school. ROTC is a trap for pre-meds.

Get the undergrad work done at a reputable (but not necessarily elite/expensive) brick & mortar institution, avoid excessive debt as you can, get an acceptance to medical school, and then take a look at the military.

 

[LineMedic]

I was once on your shoes (somewhat) in that I had been out of school for quite some time and then returned with the goal of getting into medical school. I can tell you that you're going to have to repeat those basic science courses; not so much for updating them, but to help you for the MCAT. You have some experience in the health care field and it will help you in your application but job #1 is a strong science GPA and MCAT. Don't worry about military stuff for now (assuming you are using GI Bill for undergrad) and focus on getting A's in your classes and prepare for the MCAT. Sounds like you have a long way to go before a med school application can even be filed so concentrate on the basics for now. Good luck.

I was pretty sure I'd have to retake the older ones just so I understand the material.

I was thinking of waiting to use the GI bill for Med school since it's a higher cost. Tuition for my undergrad is 1/3 of med school's costs.

 

[Cooperd0g]

Holding the GI Bill for med school is not a bad idea from a financial perspective. I wouldn't worry about research experience for med school application. Get the grades, that's most important.

 

[pgg]

Holding the GI Bill for med school is not a bad idea from a financial perspective.

It is if he doesn't go to medical school, either because he changes his mind while doing the undergrad degree, or if he can't get in ...

Both of those things happen more frequently than premeds turn into doctors.

 

[Cooperd0g]

It is if he doesn't go to medical school, either because he changes his mind while doing the undergrad degree, or if he can't get in ...

Both of those things happen more frequently than premeds turn into doctors.

Yeah, I was totally tempted to say "assuming you actually go to medical school" but I didn't want to sound overly negative.

 

[LineMedic]

I understand both of your concerns. It is a question I've asked myself, but I know I'm a good student when I want to be. I'm not arrogant enough to say I got this in the bag, but I am confident that it's attainable. I just need to work hard and then work some more.