What Field?

[Haybrant]

Hi,

Im applying to med school right now and Im not sure how to go about answering the 'what field of medicine do you want to go into' question. Ive had experience watching surgery but i dont know what i could say beyond i like working with my hands and ive found it interesting. Is there any websites you could recommend that describe what it takes to go into these specialities?

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[cytoborg]

You are not expected to know at this point. A reasonable answer to this question would be stating which, if any, specialty originally sparked your interest in medicine (and why), but adding that you're excited to explore the many specialties that medicine has to offer. Provided that you have enough clinical experience under your belt to convince you that medschool is truly for you, there's really no need to start researching specialties yet.

 

[mikedc813]

You are not expected to know at this point. A reasonable answer to this question would be stating which, if any, specialty originally sparked your interest in medicine (and why), but adding that you're excited to explore the many specialties that medicine has to offer. Provided that you have enough clinical experience under your belt to convince you that medschool is truly for you, there's really no need to start researching specialties yet.

I agree. The question isn't that important to them. Heck, a lot of MSIs and MSIIs don't even know.

 

[Neuronix]

Heck, a lot of MSIs and MSIIs don't even know.

No clue here. I just ask the applicants because I'm looking for ideas

 

[chilla]

Hi,

Im applying to med school right now and Im not sure how to go about answering the 'what field of medicine do you want to go into' question. Ive had experience watching surgery but i dont know what i could say beyond i like working with my hands and ive found it interesting. Is there any websites you could recommend that describe what it takes to go into these specialities?

Basically, I said that I observed surgery and was enthralled by the surgical techniques of the physicians. It inspired me to become a physician and that I can see myself working in that area but I am uncertain of the specific field until 3rd year of med school after gaining more clinical exposure.

I think adcom is looking to see that you are serious about med school via have had some clinical exposure and not so much that you know what kind of physician you would like to become from such an early onset.
my 2 cents

 

[azzarah]

I just answered mine VERY generically...I think I said "academic medicine."

Hi,

Im applying to med school right now and Im not sure how to go about answering the 'what field of medicine do you want to go into' question. Ive had experience watching surgery but i dont know what i could say beyond i like working with my hands and ive found it interesting. Is there any websites you could recommend that describe what it takes to go into these specialities?