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The decision to become a doctor is
probably one of the most intimidating
choices you can make.
As a premed student, you will be working
for at least two years without guarantee of
a spot in medical school. It means publicly
stating that you want something that in 1997
only 35 percent of those applying received —
a position in medical school. And then after
an arduous application process, that
decision means committing yourself to a
labor-intensive course of study, including
four years of medical school and three to
twelve years of residency and fellowship.
Physician, Know
Thyself
One important element of preparing your
application campaign is articulating why you
want to be a doctor. This also involves
demonstrating that you have glimpsed the
reality of what it is to practice real
medicine, not the glamorized versions on
ER.
While some students have a clear epiphany
they can movingly relate regarding their
career goal, for many applicants, the
decision to enter a medical field isn't as
easily conveyed. Some find themselves
daydreaming in organic chemistry class,
still trying to decide two years into the
prerequisites if this is the career for
them.
The point is that you need to gather as
much information as possible, immerse
yourself in it, and then think long and hard
about whether a career in medicine is right
for you.
More Information
Learn more about med school admissions at
www.kaptest.com/premed .
Learn about Kaplan's MCAT programs at
www.kaptest.com/mcat .
Enroll in a Kaplan course at www.kaptest.com/enroll .
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