RNtoMD2028
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Hi all,
Just wanted to introduce myself quickly as I'm new to the forum. I'm a 30-year-old nurse in NYC who hit a wall in nursing and I can’t see myself as an NP or CRNA. It's hard to explain, but I believe that not becoming a doctor would be a big regret in my life.
So, I’m planning my med school journey but feel stuck. By the time I apply, it’ll have been 10+ years since I took math/science pre-requisites in nursing school (1 year of gen chem/bio/physics, 1 year of mathematics). Based on my research, I've come to the conclusion that it would be beneficial if I re-took the recommended core sciences (1 year of gen chem, bio & physics), along with upper-level sciences (orgo 1/2 with lab, biochem) to better prepare me for the MCAT as it's been 8 years since graduating, and I've taken neither orgo 1/2 nor biochem. This would be fine, except I also wonder if I should take the other "recommended" courses like 1 year of english, math, and 1 semester of psych/social sciences to fulfill med school requirements, which would then increase the timeline from now until I get into med school. I do think it would help to learn math again, especially pre-calc since I got a C+ in high school, but that would require me to take algebra. Ultimately, what I'm thinking is I go to a local college (CUNY) as a non-matriculated student to take algebra, english, geometry and pre-calc, and then apply to a formal post-bacc that takes 1-2 years, take the necessary science courses, take the MCAT and apply.
I'm probably overthinking, but I would appreciate any insight/feedback on all of this!
Just wanted to introduce myself quickly as I'm new to the forum. I'm a 30-year-old nurse in NYC who hit a wall in nursing and I can’t see myself as an NP or CRNA. It's hard to explain, but I believe that not becoming a doctor would be a big regret in my life.
So, I’m planning my med school journey but feel stuck. By the time I apply, it’ll have been 10+ years since I took math/science pre-requisites in nursing school (1 year of gen chem/bio/physics, 1 year of mathematics). Based on my research, I've come to the conclusion that it would be beneficial if I re-took the recommended core sciences (1 year of gen chem, bio & physics), along with upper-level sciences (orgo 1/2 with lab, biochem) to better prepare me for the MCAT as it's been 8 years since graduating, and I've taken neither orgo 1/2 nor biochem. This would be fine, except I also wonder if I should take the other "recommended" courses like 1 year of english, math, and 1 semester of psych/social sciences to fulfill med school requirements, which would then increase the timeline from now until I get into med school. I do think it would help to learn math again, especially pre-calc since I got a C+ in high school, but that would require me to take algebra. Ultimately, what I'm thinking is I go to a local college (CUNY) as a non-matriculated student to take algebra, english, geometry and pre-calc, and then apply to a formal post-bacc that takes 1-2 years, take the necessary science courses, take the MCAT and apply.
I'm probably overthinking, but I would appreciate any insight/feedback on all of this!
