Does anyone know what classes I have to take in college to be a doctor???
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You only have to take five required classes to get into medical school:\nYear of:\nchemistry (physical)\norganic chemistry\nbiology \nphysics\ncalculus \n\nOther science classes are recommended, especially biochemistry.\n\nYou can major in whatever subject.\n\nGoing to a particular school gives no priority in getting an admission to their medical school.  Getting into medical school is often based on these three areas:  GPA, MCAT scores and life experience/experience with medicine.
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You need a college degre, which usually takes about 4 years.  You then go to medical school, which is another 4 years.  Then you have a residency, which varies depending on the program.  It can take 3-5 years.\nYou will need to take sciences classes to get into medical school.  Biology, chemistry, physics, and calculus are required by most medical schools.
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Take (anatomy and physiology).  That is the name of one class.  When I took it in high school, we learned about all the parts of the human body and dissected a cat.  Like the others said, AP biology and chemistry would be good too.  Does your school offer any agricultural classes?  Learning about taking care of livestock animals may give you a good perspective too.  \nGood luck on becoming a midwife.  I think that would be a neat career.
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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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Psychiatry is offered in medical schools only. You will need to go to college first before you get to take psychiatric classes.\n\nIn your 4-year university, you will probably need to take a lot of biology and biological related classes, psychology, psychobiology, chemistry and chemistry related classes, physics, a lot of math and other liberal arts classes and you have to do really well in all of your classes. \n\nYou have to make sure you meet the requirements for medical school cuz medical school is the only place to get a degree in psychiatry.\n\nhere is a list of good universities for med school preparation: \n\nNYU\nUCLA\nUCSD\nJohn Hopkins University\nUniversity of Penn\nUCSF\nStanford University\nDuke University\nUC Berkeley\nHarvard\n\nall the schools i've just listed are top medical schools also.
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Very few schools offer PRE-MED.  Get a degree in biology or any science like that.  Make  good grades.  Takes lots of math. Med school will count your GPA in college, the interview and the PSAT's score. GL and congrats on your surviving cancier.
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At most universities you have to pick a major and complete the pre-med requirements which are usually about 4-5 chem classes, 2 physics, 2 biologies etc.  so most students will chose major that already has these classes built into the curriculum, but that is not always the case.  You can major in anything you'd like and still get accepted to medical school as long as you complete the requirements.  \n\nMost major universities have a pre-med program and as for deciding on a school to attend you should definitely consider many other things than just the pre-med program.  Like location, quality, student life, academic life, how you fit in with the students etc.  These are all important factors weighing in you decision since you will be spending four years somewhere.  Hope this helps and good luck!
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It will take 4 years of undergraduate work taking classes that include biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy, etc...Then you have to be accepted to a medical school for another 4 years.  At the end of your schooling you'll spend another 3 years in residency as a physician under other doctors being certified as a pediatrician.  This is in the US anyways.
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everything! Particularly statistics,all forms of chemistry( organic and inorganic,biochemistry),algebra, anatomy \n and physiology, microbiology, biology, \nforeign languages,english. The entrance exam to\n apply for medical school has most of the above on\n it. It is called the MCAT(medical college admissions\n test). Typically you want to be a very well rounded student. Good luck! happy studying!
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I'm not one, but know a couple.  I'm not understanding whether or not you are already in medical school, or if you're younger, and have little knowledge of the field.\n\nA psychiatrist must be an MD first.  That means medical school, internship, the whole works.  It takes a very long time to get your credentials.  A psychiatrist can perform operations on patients, as well as counsel and prescribe.\n\nIf you are not about to become an MD, but want to help people with problems, you might consider looking into psychology.  As a psychologist, you would not be an MD, and not allowed to prescribe medication.  You would major in psychology in college, and need to get a masters degree, and possibly more.  A lot of work, but rewarding.\n\nI would not have answered this question if I thought any psychiatrists were actually on this site.  Although, you never know...  Good luck.
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Yes, you CAN attend and finish medical school. The most important thing you must have is determination. \n\nGood luck, future Doctor:-)
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Pre-med is not a major, therefore you cannot major in it. Pre-med is a program designed for students who plan to go to medical school. The program guides you through all the requirements for med school - prepares you to take the MCAT exam, provides you with advisors, recommendations, community work and a curriculum for the science courses you must take (Biology, Chemistry and Physics). You can major in anything and still be pre-med. In fact, most medical schools are looking for well-rounded applicants who have majored in the humanities or social studies. Philosophy is a popular major among pre-med students who like to combine the study of ethics and science. \nhttp://www.macquil.com
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This is not a decision you have to make now. I would say at this point just take General Chemistry and General Biology along with general education courses at the community college and concentrate on making good grades. After you have completed these courses you will have a better idea of what you would like to major in - Biology or something like English or History.\n\nIt is true that the more science you have, the better chance you will have on the MCAT but medical schools do not require that you major in a science. In fact, they are pleased when a candidate for med school has a broad liberal arts education in addition to the pre-med requirements.\n\nI wish you well at the community college. It is really important that almost all of your grades are A.\n\ns
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You're college will make sure you choose the right classes.  Of course, you will have to take the core classes:  english, algebra, chemistry, etc.  You also have to take the nursing related classes:  pharmacology, biology, psychology, anatomy, nutrition, etc.
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If you've always wanted to be a doctor and you still want to be a doctor, then you should definitely pursue it.  You only need to take one year of college math as a prerequisite to medical school and you can get a tutor for that class if you're really bad at it. You can major in whatever you want and just take the required courses to get into med school: 1 year physics, 1 year chemistry, 1 year organic, 1 year biology, 1 year math, 1 year english (1 semester biochem and 1 semester genetics required by about 9 med schools).  You'll need to make sure your grades are high and your MCAT score is above average as well as staying active in other activities and being well-rounded. If it's always been your dream, then you should do it.  You are lucky that you know what you want to do.  Some people don't figure it out until they're 40 years old and then they feel it's too late to pursue their dreams.  You are young and know what you want.  Take advantage of this!
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To study medicine in the USA, you must first have a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent. In the majority of cases, universities will only accept applicants who have a US or Canadian Bachelor's degree. Medical schools also require MCAT scores, recommendations, community work among other requirements. Visit the AMA (American Medical Association) for more information. For further advice, please visit http://www.macquil.com
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I think you need to have taken all the pre-reqs for Med School. Such as Organic chemistry, Biology, etc. The degree really doesn't matter as long as you have the pre-reqs. And the MCAT score is really important.