Late twenties, and want to act on my lifelong dream of going to med school and becoming a doctor... Is this a good idea? [more inside]
posted by frwagon on Nov 9, 2009 - 21 answers

Grad-school, med school, residency match, geography...help? [more inside]
posted by DeucesHigh on Aug 2, 2009 - 12 answers

Probably a common story: I graduated with a liberal arts degree and a mediocre GPA from a mediocre college a few years ago. Now, after working for a few years, I've grown a lot and I've realized that I'd prefer a "hard science" career - and I'm seriously considering med school. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 30, 2009 - 14 answers

I'm out of fresh encouraging perspectives, and the stakes are higher than ever. Please help me figure out how to best be a supportive friend in the 11th hour of my pal's struggles with studying for the med school boards. [more inside]
posted by dorothy humbird on Apr 29, 2009 - 7 answers

New career path (Med school) in sights, past the deadline to apply/register for (Fall '09) undergrad programs that offer classes necessary for MCATs, any way to get into universities this late in the game? [more inside]
posted by Christ, what an asshole on Feb 19, 2009 - 8 answers

It's the final hour of this medical school application cycle. Is there anything I can do to increase my chance of getting an interview at the schools near and dear to my heart? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 27, 2009 - 2 answers

Asking for a friend: I am in interviewing at medical schools, and I am considering writing a letter of intent, but am unfamiliar with the protocols, expectations, and ramifications... [more inside]
posted by Science! on Jan 20, 2009 - 8 answers

Where can I get a quality medical education for cheap in Europe when dual French and Canadian nationalities? [more inside]
posted by snoogles on Oct 28, 2008 - 5 answers

Medical School Interview (MMI Style) Tips? [more inside]
posted by Orange Pamplemousse on Jan 21, 2008 - 1 answer

Med school is considering kicking me out - what should I do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 20, 2007 - 15 answers

I'm currently applying to medical school. Will my essay choice blackball me from consideration? [more inside]
posted by wuzandfuzz on Jul 21, 2007 - 17 answers

Guy has dream to be a doctor. Will most likely attend community college or similar. Screwed? Y/N? [more inside]
posted by thehmmhmm on Jul 18, 2007 - 29 answers

Should I go to medical school? Or go to grad school in English? Help! [more inside]
posted by suedehead on Apr 29, 2007 - 26 answers

BA to MD/PhD - how do I do it? [more inside]
posted by The White Hat on Feb 19, 2007 - 19 answers

What's the better choice for an illegal alien: med school or nursing school? [more inside]
posted by k8t on Jan 10, 2007 - 27 answers

Say I want to change my career path and go to medical school. What kind of volunteering would be helpful in terms of a) deciding if medicine is for me, and b) getting into medical school? [more inside]
posted by limicoline on Jan 9, 2007 - 8 answers

My partner and I really want to procreate. I also want to go to medical school. I've spoken to friends about this, to gather several schools-of-thought that might be useful in making some kind of decision as to the timing of these two things. Now I'm turning to you. Which should we do first? [more inside]
posted by mjao on Oct 18, 2006 - 49 answers

I'm looking for the perfect shirt for a plus-size woman doing med school rotations [more inside]
posted by not that girl on Jul 11, 2006 - 19 answers

Suggestions for a gift for a graduating med student friend who will be a pediatrician? [more inside]
posted by grouse on May 29, 2005 - 10 answers