What is Medical School like?
Looking much farther down the road into the future, I have always wondered what I'd do after graduating from college with a Bachelor's Degree. Some will stop there and will look for careers that best suit them, however, I don't think I'd stop there.
After graduating college with a Bachelor's Degree at the age of 22, I am determined to continue my education in medical school. There are over 130 U.S. Medical Schools that award M.D. to graduates. Notably, there are two distinct branches of medical school that individuals pursue: Allopathic Medical School and Osteopathic Medical School. The difference between these two is that Allopathic Medical Schools award M.D. degrees to graduates, while Osteopathic Medical Schools award D.O. degrees to graduates. Also, individuals who take the path of Osteopathic Medical School learn osteopathic manipulative treatment, in which they use their hands to help diagnose and treat different diseases.
While attending Medical School for an additional four years, each year is different from the next. In the first year of medical school, it mostly consists of arduous, yet basic classes. The first year of med school is always the hardest year. In addition, the first year is a mixture of lectures and labs. The second year of med school is almost the same as the first, quite frankly. However, the only difference is that it will be more clinical based because you will encounter many diseases known to the human body in the hospital. After the second year, all the information acquired previously will now be put into use into the next two years, 3 and 4. You will have clinical rotations in hospitals and clinics. In these rotations, you will be a part of a team that includes: a senior doctor, residents, and interns. From there, you will be graded on your performance during the rotation by the team.
Although Med School is very rigorous, mentally and physically demanding, and time-dragging, it's worth all of the effort you put in. Essentially, you become a different person, and you grow as an adult and as a professional .
This was a similar question that I had and I am glad that you responded or had answers to them. I too have a similar journey that I want to accomplish and it seems like a long one. Many people in general believe that medical school is very competitive to get into, but honestly I am not sure for the reason why. What would be a reason why medical schools are so competitive amongst others?
ReplyDeleteHonestly, if taking those hard classes and being in that competitive environment allows you to get to where you want to be, I definitely say do it. At the end of the day all that hard work will get you the job or your dreams and a fat check at the end of every pay period. The hard work is only temporary because once you love your job, you are not gonna work again for the rest of your life.
ReplyDeleteI believe that attending medical school will be worth it at the end. I also want to attend Med School, but I'm afraid of taking it because of how costly it is and how rigorous the classes are. In the end, you're going to have a high-paying job doing something you like while serving the community.
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