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I love philosophy and the mind, but after doing research in cognitive neuroscience and cognitive science I've realized that I just love patient interaction and the isolation of research makes me unhappy. However, I have been warned by multiple people that medical school, especially the first two years, will be a huge culture shock for me given its focus on rote memorization. They all warn me that I will have to wait until third year at the very least to implement critical thinking.
How much truth is there to this? Does anyone have experience transitioning from a philosophy/cognitive science/similar major to medical school?
Basically, I love people (really looking into pursuing pediatrics) and the amazing human body way too much not to pursue medicine, but I also really enjoy abstract concepts and critical thinking, and have been warned by many people that I may hate medical school
How much truth is there to this? Does anyone have experience transitioning from a philosophy/cognitive science/similar major to medical school?
Basically, I love people (really looking into pursuing pediatrics) and the amazing human body way too much not to pursue medicine, but I also really enjoy abstract concepts and critical thinking, and have been warned by many people that I may hate medical school