Too old to become a physician or surgeon ?

[intern123]

Hi people. I am new to this forum, so please don't blame me if I post this thread not in the right place.

I have one question that concerns me.

I want to become a surgeon or a physician. But I am afraid that I am too old. Currently I am 26 yr. When I matriculate to med school next year (I hope) I will be 27.

Do I still qualify for that profession or is it too late ?

Besides, can you give me more details about what is the average age of first year med students in USA. As I understand I will be non traditional.

p.s. sorry for my bad English, not mother-tongue

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[Kfire326]

You're not too old at all. The average age at matriculation is about 24...check it out:

http://www.aamc.org/data/facts/2006/2006age.htm

So you'll be 27...I'll be 21 when I matriculate. We average out

 

[OncoCaP]

Hi people. I am new to this forum, so please don't blame me if I post this thread not in the right place.

I have one question that concerns me.

I want to become a surgeon or a physician. But I am afraid that I am too old. Currently I am 26 yr. When I matriculate to med school next year (I hope) I will be 27.

Do I still qualify for that profession or is it too late ?

Besides, can you give me more details about what is the average age of first year med students in USA. As I understand I will be non traditional.

p.s. sorry for my bad English, not mother-tongue

You are still young for medical school & a medical career. You'll meet students in their 30s and maybe even some in their 40s. Read more about it here: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/forumdisplay.php?f=110

Do you really want to be average? Then don't even try to go to medical school. Average people don't get accepted. Yes, I know you are talking about average medical students, but now is a good time to stop worrying about average and thinking about what qualifies you and what you have to offer. Make sure that you are exceptional and that your qualifications (GPA, MCAT, ECs, clinical experience, research, etc.) prove it. I hope it works out for you.

 

[mshheaddoc]

Closed. please see thread in non-trad forum