MCAT and EMT training in summer?

[Hermoinely]

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So EMT summer intesive course is 8-3pm Mon-Friday. I am also trying to study for an august MCAT exam, on my own time and with a weekend class. In the 2-3 ish months of summer, is this a plausible schedule?? I want to finish training so I can actually do some EMT stuff before applying to med school. Otherwise, I'd train in the fall, be ready to do EMT stuff over winter, but then only have 2-3 months of experience before applying to med school.

Should I take this EMT training over the summer along side MCAT studying right before the exam or should I just take it during the fall and apply with more training experience than real emt experience??

 

[EParker37]

Not really the right forum. But, I would suggest studying for the MCAT and doing something else for EC's. Don't do the EMT route unless you really want to be in EMS. 2-3 months experience as an EMT isn't all that much. My suggestion is to shadow an ER doc or something similar if you want exposure to trauma etc.

 

[ItsShirley]

I'm doing the same thing! I think it is plausible to study while taking the course but you really have to commit. Study when you are at home and try to finish a set number of chapters a day. You can do it! Plus, in my opinion, I think it is better to apply with more EMT experience. That's my plan.