Expert: Ronald Levy, M.D. - 8/21/2008

Question
QUESTION: Well right now I am in my Senior year in Clements High, Sugarland Tx and I am not quite sure how I should prepare to become one. But I am not sure which specific medical field yet...well I've researched and read about some medical occupations, but not sure which exact faculty I would be interesting yet. I've taken Biology, BIology 2, Physic and Chemistry already and this year Im planning to take Chemistry 2.  I like helping people and seeing smiles on their faces when I've helped them...Please give me some suggestions on which colleges I can go to ... Im doing alright in my studies my transcrip from thailand was 3.66 from grade 9 to 11; I was in an International School so no worries about my english... Im planning to take my SAT and ACT next month, but not sure that I would get a high score. I took SAT once when I was in g. 10 and got only 1470...   Another thing is that I am planning to go to many Retirement Homes, Orphanage Homes and other homes where I can learn more about people....so please help me...

ANSWER: It is hard to understand your question but if you are asking me which college to go to before going into any medical specialty, it doesn't matter. Any college is good enough to get into medical school. From there you can decide what specialty you want.

Ronald Levy, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
UTMB-Galveston

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QUESTION: Sorry about the confussion but is four credits for sciences enough to enter medical school? and what subjects should I choose for my undergrad before entering a medical school? And what could I do to make me stand out from others that are going to apply to the same medical school?

Im really sorry for the interruption.

Answer
No it is not. You need to complete 4 yrs of college including all the pre-requisite courses (calculus, biology, inorganic and organic chemistry, physics, etc). After 4 yrs, you apply to medical school. As for what can make you stand out; volunteer work, research, ambulance work, etc.

Ronald Levy, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
UTMB-Galveston