I know it will take up most of your time by studying and all that, but learning all those symptoms and medications seems really hard.\n   Source: ER heh\n\nIm going to college this fall and I was planning on majoring in Physics/Aerospace Engineering which is something I've always wanted to do, but ever since I started watching ER Ive wanted to do that also.\n\nI know its just a tv show, but Im talking about helping people and being able to help my family if something "suddenly came up". \n\nCan anyone majoring in pre-med now, or any doctors can help me out here?
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Pre-Med is a difficult path through college. It is becoming more and more competitive as more and more people pursue this line of schooling. Of course, doctors are essential in today's world, but at the same time, this country is experiencing a shortage of science and math students. If you truly want to do both, you should probably talk to a counselor at your college. In either case, you are going to need to be quite motivated, for both paths that you wish to take are going to require a great deal of effort and work.
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It's unclear whether you're a freshman in high school or a freshman in college, but I'm going to assume you're still in high school and answer accordingly.\n\nFirst, you asked "What are some top medical schools with a good college basketball team?" There are NO medical schools with basketball teams! The university of which a medical school is part of may have a basketball team, but only undergraduates can play on the team. Medical school is a graduate program so medical students are not eligible to play, thus, no medical school has a good basketball team!\n\nIf you want to go to medical school, you first have to get your four year college degree. You will also need to study certain courses to prepare you for medical school (bio, chemistry, math, physics) and get excellent grades. This "pre-med" curriculum is very demanding and time-consuming.\n\nCollege sports are also very demanding and time-consuming, especially at Division I and Division II schools like the U of Miami. There's constant travel and practice, and it can be very difficult to get the kind of grades in a demanding pre-med courses necessary to get into a good medical school. Can it be done? Possibly, but most students will find they'll need to choose one or the other - basketball or medical school.\n\nIf you're a freshman in high school, here's what I would suggest. Enjoy your high school basketball career, and do your best to develop your athletic talents. At the same time, however, get involved with activities that will help you decide if you really want to pursue a medical career -- volunteer at a hospital or a nursing home, talk to local doctors about their jobs, research what it takes to get into medical school. Down the road, also start finding out about the differences between the different college athletic divisions and the requirements for being a recruited college athlete (www.naca.org). Talk to your coach about whether you have the skills to be recruited, and which Division might be best for you.\n\nThis way, when the time comes to start figuring out where to apply, you'll have a clear idea of what the demands of pursuing both interests will involve. You may decide to just play basketball, you may decide to just pursue medical school, you may decide that there's a way to combine both, perhaps by playing on a college Club team or for a Division III school. But, you'll have a clearer picture of the pro's and con's of the options, and that will be the best guide which college is right for you.\n\nCarolyn Lawrence, www.AdmissionsAdvice.com
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I don't think we should have those prerequisites.  I'm currently a junior pre-med, and I'm nearly done with those classes, but I hated every single one of those classes (except maybe biology).  There were so many instances when I thought, "when am I ever going to use calculus during my rotations as a doctor?"  Or "when will I be studying the rotations of alkanes when talking to my patient?"\n\nUniversities taking our money?  Maybe.  But I believe the reason why they want us to take those courses is so that they have an idea of how we perform in the hard sciences.  It's gives them a means of determining who is serious and committed enough to go through the extremely difficult task load in med school.  Those who can't take it as undergraduates end up changing their major.  And there are probably studies somewhere that say that if a student can't handle hard science in his/her undergraduate career, then he/she will not be able to successfully go through med school.  Make sense?\n\nThe classes help give a broader understanding or the underlying idea of how the body works and what chemicals it reacts to, etc., but I guess it's a necessary evil in the pre-med process until med school admissions officers can think of a different way of determining who is worthy to go to med school in the first place.  \n\nThere are programs, however, that allow students to go straight from high school to a program through which the student can become a doctor in six years.  One of my closest friends in high school is currently in the program, and he is in the first year of med school (or its equivalent), and he didn't even have to take the MCAT.\n\nIf there is another method for med school admission officers for determining who is worthy enough to go to med school, then they'd probably implement it.  Until then, we're stuck with those classes whether we like it or not.
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Go to college first!  You don't have to be a"pre-med/biology" major- actually, medical schools like to have applicants who majored in non-science fields- but make sure you take the med school prerequisites (usually a bunch of science classes including organic chem, physics, some math).  Don't listen to what other people say, do what it is that interests you.
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There is no "pre-med major" at either school but both have many opportunities for people interested in becoming doctors, especially since both have medical schools and hospitals that undergraduates can volunteer in.  There are also "career services" staff that can advise students about med school requirements and such.
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i'm a medical student... what it takes is passion.  you have to passionately want to help people, even at your own expense.  \n\nyou have to be smart.  and you have to be willing to study.  i study 40-50 hours each week outside of class.  but it's worth it to me because I will be a doctor soon.\n\nand you have to love people.  you have to really see people and feel for them.  \n\nand you have to have drive.\n\nmost of all, nothing is set in stone.  i was once told that everyone who wants to be a doctor... who really wants it... will.   if you feel it in your soul, then make the grades and put in the work.  if you have doubts, take some time off and search yourself.  there is plenty of time.
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If you really wnat to become a doctor then Pre-med is the way to go.  It wiil prepare you for the rigors of med school.  If you're really not sure, your 1st year should be loaded with general eduacation hours, so hopefully you'll catch on to an area that you feel is what you want to study.\nIf you're concerned about the costs, apply for FAFSA, and every scholarship that you can.  Also, consider community college for the 1st two years and knock out your gen-ed requirements (CC's are typically less expensive), consider public (state) schools.  Private schools are more expensive.\n\nGood luck!
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Pre-med isnt a major. They dont have a pre-med major but all you need to major in, is biology or biochem. Anything that will allow you to get your pre-requisites for med school and allow you to get a degree at the same time. A degree in biology or a double major in biology/chem will give you that. Thats all pre-med is.
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Definitely DO NOT declare a major at this point.  You certainly don't have to, and don't let your counselor pressure you into it.  Spend some time thinking about which classes you enjoyed the most in school - then experiment in classes like it.  For example - say you liked, oh earth science.  Try some classes in geology, astronomy, anthropology, etc.  Spend some time reading through the course descriptions in the catalog - see if any of them jump out at you.  Good luck!
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Okay from one procrastinator to another...Ignore that really BAD advice from those folks so not like us.  I am the Student Body President for my University so trust what I say...My first semester was easy.  I was so nervous about flunking out that I did really well in my classes.  However, I will give you some advice to ease first semester.  NEVER take financial aids word on anything.  It's like a doctor, seek a second opinion.  Second, do not be afraid to go talk to your professors. Trust me they like it when you try and get things right (It saves them time.)  Almost all schools have a tutoring center or a person they can recommend, so if you need help...get it!  Also get involved with your Student Government.  I cannot tell you how much networking I have done just from being involved.  Put it this way if I am having trouble or need something fixed...one phone call.  Also for some more academic advice, always review your note right after class or the same day.  I have done it for so long, I barely have to study (and believe me I'm NOT that kind of student)!  Also try and do your homework within that day.  Yes, I know it’s hard but trust me it’s easier!  Oh and for your English class, go to your professor’s office and check out their books and see what interest them.  My instructor had a bunch of feminist books, so I started writing my papers about women, and my grade went from a C to an A, in a flash.  Hit me back if you have any other questions or want anymore pointers!! I got truck loads of tips for the procrastinators!!(We have to stick together)!
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jesus christ, is that how you think?  i can't understand a thing you just said.  you may as well forget getting any A's in college unless you're a phys ed. major.  get ready to walk everywhere, pal.
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Tom, I went back to college having never received a degree the first time around (I went on the Budweiser scholarship program, go figure), but when I finally realized what I had a passion for doing, and found a school that offered classes to match, it was great. I got my degree in paramedicine, and work as a paramedic for several areas and I love it. The only difficulty was juggling work schedule with (mostly) night classes, most of the students are very young (read: immature), and may get upset at you for blowing the bell curve, and the fear of making a big career change. If you can get past the last hurdle, the other two are easy!\nGood luck!\nSteve
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HA!  that's funny.  Dude, your in for a big surprise.\n\nFor a real eye opener, talk to your college guidance counselors.
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--Depression can have a strong familial link, in which case seriously consider medication along with counseling.  Counseling can only do but so much when your brain chemicals are insisting on something different.    \n\n--Don't be at all surprised if other members of your family, besides you and your sister, have it too.  There's such a stigma about it, they may very well not want anyone else to know either--whether inside the family or out--and do what they can to cope.  Depression that is hidden and untreated is a path can lead to self-harm or harm of others (whether that's over-eating, binge drinking, bullying others and much, much worse).  \n\n--Do your depressions seem to relate to your periods at all?  If so, maybe your gyne or internist at your campus can help with medication and/or dietary suggestions to help.  \n\n--Where did you go for your college counseling?  Is there another mental health source available?  \n\n--Visit "About.com"--they have guides on various topics and I know there's a Depression site . They have articles that may point you in the direction you need to go.  Also, there's a forum where you can post with others struggling with the same issues.  They may also have more ideas about groups--on line or in the community that are low-cost or free.  They can certainly provide you with support that won't cost a thing.  \n\n--Try calling your campus' Psychology Dep't.  They may low cost referrals or students (if you're willing to try a student, perhaps a masters or a doctoral student) that can provide you with counseling and support.   \n\nGood luck.
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My best advice in addition to what has been posted, is to focus on getting into medical school while in college.  Once you are in, you will be able to rotate through all of the medical specialties, and profess your inclination towards OB.  Then sign up for several fourth year med school rotations in OB.  \nTry to become involved in OB research, whether clinical or basic science (that, you can start in college, but is not essential) during medical school, that will earn you a lot of respect when you apply for an OB residency your fourth year of med school.
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i'm a student too, have focus on your studeis, less your leisure time,and night out.. Its natural to give extra time and effort to harder subjects until you are use to it...its an effort to succeeed, you know.....then if you hurdle that struggle, its very satifying, very fulfilling that you did succeed. study in advance ,. Ask the help of your professor if you can understand or any person understand the subject you are studying.. Where to get that extra time... Subject s you think is easier for you less your time there... Extra books borrow from friends of your senior or take out a library book in school..... I hope I have given you helpful ideas.. Good luck !
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As a 4th year pharmacy student, let me give you a little advice. Pharmacy School is difficult, but it is a very rewarding career. You have the ability to provide care to patients in a way that no other healthcare professional can. If you are dedicated and have the intellegence, i would stick with it! Just remember that you will get no sleep and will be extremely stressed; we all are, but the rewards are great!!