If you don’t think that you can handle chemistry, biology and calculus at the same time — then it is time for you to come up with a new career plan, because this is simple compared to what you will have to do to get into medical school and once you are in.

It is time for you to do a reality check.

Obtaining a college degree is not easy, of course. But hundreds of thousands of people do it every year. How? My advice is to do what I did: study HARD, take more notes than you think you should, do not try to keep a job while you take classes, and don’t party very much.

When it is time to sign up for classes, speak with the counselor you are assigned to about your concerns. He/she will advise you as to how many classes you can probably handle.

Develop keen study habits. Join a study group. Keep the socializing down to a minimum. After all, what are you attending university for anyway? To have fun or to get a degree.

After the first couple of semesters, you will fall into a rhythm of your own and should have a good handle on things. Remember that you will not be the only new student there, and keep your nose in your books.

Classroom

Disecting cadavers

Working on a Group project

Individual project

Getting published

Hospital and clinic rounds

On-call stints

You can be assured you will do a 3 day on-call at least ONE Christmas, New Years, Thanksgiving, LAbor Day or Memorial Day weekend at some point in time.

To be a doc it takes years of grueling schooling and then internship. It’s a reality you’re going to have to face.

If I knew you personally I’d be able to give you an honest opinion and you could either prove me right or wrong. As it is this is the best answer I can give you:

You’re the one who needs to decide if you can do it or not.

Be confident in your abilities, but be honest and realistic with yourself.

Good Luck

“nothing comes without hardwork.”

I realize that there is a tremendous amount of pressure and stress on the path way to becoming a doctor.

but you know?

every present doctor has traveled that way.

just stick to it and keep moving!

that’s the kind of determination and courage it takes to become a successful doctor

and that’s the best advice i can give right now.

Good Luck!

Good Luck!!!

Ta Ta! No stress! Study and at the same time, meet new friends.