Med school or psychology masters

[Ezio313]

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Hi, I'm studying at AUB and graduating this spring
I was originally a nursing student but my parents and surrounding pressured me to do something (bigger) since I got high grades in high school. I also hated the idea that I will be just a nurse giving IV's and meds for my whole life(too basic). Moreover many nursing students didn't recommend it either.
For that I decided to pursue medicine and transfered to psychology (premed) in my 2nd semester.
I then started falling off in my grades and barely hold an 85(3.6) gpa. Like I needed to repeat almost all premed course to get an A- and skipped many finals and midterms because I couldn't catch up.
I realized then that maybe I'm not that good and at most will be an average doctor. I doubted myself and then a deep economic crises hit the country this year and most banks went bankrupt so we lost most of our fortune and banks stopped giving loans. This was a big plus against med school.
Everyday when I wake up, I wish I continued nursing so I can make money and help my family without all the stress and hassle of premed and the financial burden of med school. Nursing will allow me to continue doing what I love like playing video games and chilling out..
Now that going back to nursing is unlikely. My only options are doing the MCAT and applying to med school or persuing masters in psychology. For med school I will be applying to KU since it's awarding full scholarships for medicine. As for masters in psychology, I don't mind it but I'm not that excited for the idea. Part of that is because all my relatives and people I know consider me a doctor and always ask me what specialist you want to be..I know I must disregard people's opinion but it's inevitable imo..

 

[Osteosaur]

This is your life. Do what you love.

Master's in psychology is a terrible idea. Master's degrees are a dime a dozen and there is no prestige to it. Not to mention you don't like the idea? Clinical psychologists, who face very stiff competition to get a PhD, barely make any money (like $80k!). You'll be getting a useless masters that can maybe be wedged into social work which requires huge amounts of luck and connections.

What's wrong with Nursing? Why is it unlikely? Steady job that fits your wants and there are options for advanced practice. Do you have any healthcare hours that PA is an option?

For medical school loans most are government so bank closures aren't an issue. But do you want to be a doctor? Nothing in your post speaks to liking shadowing, loving medicine, enjoying complex decision-making.

 

[Goro]

OP, do not choose a medical career just because your family wants to. You have to determine your own fate.

 

[Dr.K124]

OP, do not choose a medical career just because your family wants to. You have to determine your own fate.

To add to this, most people would rather make $80,000 and love their job than $200,000 and hate their job.

Your job is a very big portion of your life. Choose what you love.

 

[Ezio313]

This is your life. Do what you love.

Master's in psychology is a terrible idea. Master's degrees are a dime a dozen and there is no prestige to it. Not to mention you don't like the idea? Clinical psychologists, who face very stiff competition to get a PhD, barely make any money (like $80k!). You'll be getting a useless masters that can maybe be wedged into social work which requires huge amounts of luck and connections.

What's wrong with Nursing? Why is it unlikely? Steady job that fits your wants and there are options for advanced practice. Do you have any healthcare hours that PA is an option?

For medical school loans most are government so bank closures aren't an issue. But do you want to be a doctor? Nothing in your post speaks to liking shadowing, loving medicine, enjoying complex decision-making.

This is your life. Do what you love.

Master's in psychology is a terrible idea. Master's degrees are a dime a dozen and there is no prestige to it. Not to mention you don't like the idea? Clinical psychologists, who face very stiff competition to get a PhD, barely make any money (like $80k!). You'll be getting a useless masters that can maybe be wedged into social work which requires huge amounts of luck and connections.

What's wrong with Nursing? Why is it unlikely? Steady job that fits your wants and there are options for advanced practice. Do you have any healthcare hours that PA is an option?

For medical school loans most are government so bank closures aren't an issue. But do you want to be a doctor? Nothing in your post speaks to liking shadowing, loving medicine, enjoying complex decision-making.

Thanks for the reply. I don't know what I love, all I know is that I read a lot about cosmology since the age of 11 and whenever I meet someone I talk about stars and galaxies. And yes I love medicine, I once was hospitalized and really loved how the residents work together inorder to diagnose the disease. As for nursing, I'm already a senior and I don't think it's wise to finish by BS and start another 3 years in nursing. I considered accelerated Bsn but found its so expensive and would take me 2 years... No I'd not have healthcare hours. I once volunteered for children cancer center but I don't think it counts. As for shadowing, there is no such thing in our country.

Regards ❤️