Hey guys!
So before I begin, I wanted to mention that I have searched the site and was unable to find a thread that answered my specific question. Also, sorry for any errors as I am currently pushing work hour 14 with 0 sleep in the past 24 hours.
So I have always wanted to be a Doctor...for as long as I remember anyway. I am currently premed but I am currently having an internal debate over wasting time or not and wanted to hopefully get some info from you guys.
I have been an EMT-B for approximately 2 1/2 years. I have been working in a very busy ALS 911 system for about a year now. I love my job, and it has really reinforced my desire to go MD. I only have about 2 years left of undergrad as well, but have recently been debating whether or not I should waste the 16 months it takes to go paramedic. I wouldn't be able to continue on in undergrad for the didactic portion of the program, but could continue during clinical and internship.
I do not wish to stay paramedic for very long, but I cannot stop thinking about the experience I would gain. IV's, intubation, quick decision making in hectic situations, etc would be invaluable and wouldn't hurt to boost my chances eh?
I have spoken to a couple doctors at my local level 1 trauma center and have gotten mixed. One says it wouldn't be a waste of time, other says to just go and do what I want to end up with, and not to waste any time. I already have experience as an EMT in a very busy system (average 850 911 medical calls in a 24 hour period and we are the only provider here).
So confused.
Tl;dr : Anyway should I go paramedic for the experience and then go MD, or should I just go to med school to achieve my dreams? Thanks in advance!
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So before I begin, I wanted to mention that I have searched the site and was unable to find a thread that answered my specific question. Also, sorry for any errors as I am currently pushing work hour 14 with 0 sleep in the past 24 hours.
So I have always wanted to be a Doctor...for as long as I remember anyway. I am currently premed but I am currently having an internal debate over wasting time or not and wanted to hopefully get some info from you guys.
I have been an EMT-B for approximately 2 1/2 years. I have been working in a very busy ALS 911 system for about a year now. I love my job, and it has really reinforced my desire to go MD. I only have about 2 years left of undergrad as well, but have recently been debating whether or not I should waste the 16 months it takes to go paramedic. I wouldn't be able to continue on in undergrad for the didactic portion of the program, but could continue during clinical and internship.
I do not wish to stay paramedic for very long, but I cannot stop thinking about the experience I would gain. IV's, intubation, quick decision making in hectic situations, etc would be invaluable and wouldn't hurt to boost my chances eh?
I have spoken to a couple doctors at my local level 1 trauma center and have gotten mixed. One says it wouldn't be a waste of time, other says to just go and do what I want to end up with, and not to waste any time. I already have experience as an EMT in a very busy system (average 850 911 medical calls in a 24 hour period and we are the only provider here).
So confused.
Tl;dr : Anyway should I go paramedic for the experience and then go MD, or should I just go to med school to achieve my dreams? Thanks in advance!
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