Philosophy Major/ Pre-Med

[GeoSkyy33]

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Whats up everybody 😀.

i am currently in a community college transferring to Loyola University Chicago next year! (cant wait 😀). At first i was a bio major but then after taking a philosophy class i realized that i was much more interested in that, and taking philosophy was helping me get a better perspective of life and at the same time making me much more knowledgeable in general. So i decided to switch majors. My passion and goal has always been to be a family practioner. i absolutely love the idea of helping patients of mine and also building a relationship with them. After doing some research, i realized becoming a D.O was much more fitting for me. It seems like there not so quick to give a prescription like some MD doctors are. Don't get me wrong, there are some great MD family practioners, but i feel like D.O's specialize in finding a solution without being so quick to give out pills. What do all of you think??

Thanks,
GB

 

[gettheleadout]

Philosophy major is fine. DO's and MD's are virtually identical in terms of practice methods with the exception of OMM. Unless you specifically want to learn OMM, the "philosophy" of osteopathic medicine is not a reason I would recommend for choosing DO over MD. Going MD (if you can) leaves more options open and prevents needless possible complications.

 

[GeoSkyy33]

Philosophy major is fine. DO's and MD's are virtually identical in terms of practice methods with the exception of OMM. Unless you specifically want to learn OMM, the "philosophy" of osteopathic medicine is not a reason I would recommend for choosing DO over MD. Going MD (if you can) leaves more options open and prevents needless possible complications.

What kind of complications?

 

[Iliketoytles]

What kind of complications?

It's more difficult for DO's to compete for ACGME residencies, especially in the more competitive fields. That's pretty much it.

As far as philosophy goes, it's fine. I minored in it and was glad I did. It's good to train yourself in both methods of thought.

 

[GeoSkyy33]

It's more difficult for DO's to compete for ACGME residencies, especially in the more competitive fields. That's pretty much it.

As far as philosophy goes, it's fine. I minored in it and was glad I did. It's good to train yourself in both methods of thought.

Are family practioners considered to be in a competitive field? I wouldnt think so since there is such a big shortage of GP's

 

[Iliketoytles]

Are family practioners considered to be in a competitive field? I wouldnt think so since there is such a big shortage of GP's

Nah. FP is one of the easiest fields for DO's to slide into, whether going AOA or ACGME. So if that's what you're interested in, there should be little-to-no resistance for your residency options. 🙂

 

[gettheleadout]

Are family practioners considered to be in a competitive field? I wouldnt think so since there is such a big shortage of GP's

Nah. FP is one of the easiest fields for DO's to slide into, whether going AOA or ACGME. So if that's what you're interested in, there should be little-to-no resistance for your residency options. 🙂

Still, interests can change and if you have a choice and there isn't another compelling reason (e.g. huge financial difference in COA or something) then MD is generally a better choice.

 

[Mosonik]

Pick a major you will enjoy and go with it. Ultimately it doesn't really matter and you'll still be doing 80-90% the same classes as all the other pre-meds in the US. I am a philosophy minor too and I enojy it but the only reason I am is because I enjoy it and won't regret it. As a bonus it provides good reason skills too.