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First of all, have a little patience.
Secondly, (and I'm sure some will disagree) I think it's a good idea to do the traditional thing and go to a 4 year university. College is not just a pit stop before med school. It's an important period of growth and it allows you to develop non-medical knowledge and interests that will make you a well-rounded doctor and IMO, a better person. In college so far, I have learned more about political and social issues, friendships, and living independently and responsibly on my own. I wouldn't want to go to med school without the opportunity to take more art and history classes, read more literature, and grow as a person before dedicating myself to training for my life's work. Everyone is different, but I personally feel that I have changed completely since starting college 2 years ago and I know so much more about who I am and what I want in life than I did when I graduated high school.
Secondly, (and I'm sure some will disagree) I think it's a good idea to do the traditional thing and go to a 4 year university. College is not just a pit stop before med school. It's an important period of growth and it allows you to develop non-medical knowledge and interests that will make you a well-rounded doctor and IMO, a better person. In college so far, I have learned more about political and social issues, friendships, and living independently and responsibly on my own. I wouldn't want to go to med school without the opportunity to take more art and history classes, read more literature, and grow as a person before dedicating myself to training for my life's work. Everyone is different, but I personally feel that I have changed completely since starting college 2 years ago and I know so much more about who I am and what I want in life than I did when I graduated high school.
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Well said Thundrstorm. I totally agree. Take whatever extra time it requires. I loved my college experience not really at all because it was a great pre-med program, but because of all the other stuff I did, an English major, volunteering in totally random organizations, and classes in something like 8 or 9 non-science departments. In addition, the more background you have, pre-med or non, will help you on the mcat. I would not suggest rushing into anything, especially medical school. In addition, taking the traditional route will likely open you up to more medical schools and give you a better chance at an acceptance.
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Don't rush stuff. Even if don't do the traditional 4 years of college, wait a while before you go to med school. You'll be much happier and much more well-rounded (also a good thing). I changed SO much in college and then I changed more once I got to med school. Take your time, have a social life, it's worth much more.
