I figured because I had four more months until med school it would probably be a good idea to get a jump on the extensive material. I have a lot of time on my hands and I'm not doing anything useful, but after reading the responses of many current and past AUC students, I realize I should just spend the remainder of my free time doing the things that I enjoy. It appears that once classes begin, there isn't much time for anything but studying and some people make the excellent point that if I start "prestudying" now, I will probably be burnt out from the material midway through block exams.
The journey of one girl with one dream, who refused to take "no" for an answer when it came to becoming a doctor. That's right, Mr. premed advisor! I don't need your negativity because I'm going to medical school and I'm doing it Caribbean style. Update: I'm going to the American University of Caribbean... so I'm actually doing this St. Maarten style. #Second Update: I'm now a practicing physician at UT-Houston, in the throes of my 5 year pediatric neurology training program.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Should I Pre-Study for Medical School?
I searched the boards of valuemd.com and came away with pretty much one answer: a resounding no.
I figured because I had four more months until med school it would probably be a good idea to get a jump on the extensive material. I have a lot of time on my hands and I'm not doing anything useful, but after reading the responses of many current and past AUC students, I realize I should just spend the remainder of my free time doing the things that I enjoy. It appears that once classes begin, there isn't much time for anything but studying and some people make the excellent point that if I start "prestudying" now, I will probably be burnt out from the material midway through block exams.
I figured because I had four more months until med school it would probably be a good idea to get a jump on the extensive material. I have a lot of time on my hands and I'm not doing anything useful, but after reading the responses of many current and past AUC students, I realize I should just spend the remainder of my free time doing the things that I enjoy. It appears that once classes begin, there isn't much time for anything but studying and some people make the excellent point that if I start "prestudying" now, I will probably be burnt out from the material midway through block exams.
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