Can I become a doctor through being a paramedic and is this a good way in

Matt

Matt
I would advise you rather to go straight into medicine, then specialize in Emergency medicine.
Or dedicate yourself towards the paramedic option and continue learning and improve yourself as a paramedic with training...

Dr Anton

I am a senior in highschool of to college next year. I will be talking to the counselors to help set me up. I am afraid of going through all this college and not getting into a med school. What can I do if I do not pass the mcat

Jerry

Jerry
Failing is not an option - go with this attitude.
You want to become a surgeon? Will you tell your patient that you want to operate but rather would not because you are afraid that that the op will fail?
Failing is not an option.
Now just like an operation - if you encounter a complication - deal with it then. Of course do al in your power to avoid compactions!!
Now you CAN do it - go with self assurance - there is NO other way - believe me!

Dr Anton

hi Dr.Anton I'm a student who does not possess Chemistry/Biology at an o-level, however I truly want to be a surgeon. Do you think that if I study and repeat a year of my education I would be able to do them both at A-Level? Thanks

Jonathan

Hi Jonathan
I am convinced that it is possible - with he right amount of planning and dedication!

Dr Anton

hiDr ANTON,I AM CURRENTLY IN YEAR AND WONDRING WHAT SUBJECTS SCIENCES I SHOOLD TKE AT A-LEVEL. I AM NOT SURE WHETHER I HAVE TO TAKE PHYSICS OR NOT.

yolanda

Hi Yolanda
Biology
Chemistry
Physics

Dr Anton

On average how much do cardiosurgeon earn per year in ?s?

emma

$400 000 - 550 000 per year

Dr Anton

Is there any other routes to becoming a GP other than the traditional route of GCSE's alevels then uni???

MJB

Hi MJB
Yes - do an honours Science Degree - then med school.
Or study abroad - try this for example: http://www.americandreamabroad.com/index.html they do UK as well.

Dr Anton

hey Doc Anton
how long does it take to become a Pediatrician and what is the wage in england for a Pediatrician?

solange

Hi Solange
(U.K.) Medical degree plus specialty is in the region of 9-10 years.
Depending on being employed or going into private practice it can vary between 75 000 and 145 000 Pounds per year.

Dr Anton

how much one can earn during pg and after completion of pg in gyne outside india.which are the highest paying hospitals

rolly

Hi Rolly
This site primarily focuses in on high school kids who are interested in a career in medicine - and we gladly welcome questions in this regard.
Why not pose your question to a medical forum - like: http://www.blogtoplist.com/resources/blogdetails-5667-2.html
Trust this helps!

Dr Anton

Can you become a Doctor in 2yrs of pre med and 3 yrs of med school....because i heard you can become a doctor in 5 yrs...Is this true??

SabaLava

Hi SabaLava
Not in the USA to my knowledge
I do believe that there are a couple of integrated premed-med school courses for 7 and 6 years - but not 5. Many countries outside of the USA offer 5 year medical degree courses

Dr Anton

how members of medical council of india are selected ,on what basis.is completion of pg necessary.how to apply?

rolly

Regretfully I don't know much about medicine in India.
This question is completely beyond the scope of this website.
Sorry.

Dr Anton

at this present years which section in doctors is most preferable?

shruthi

Hi Shruthi
Please rephrase your question.
Are you living in India? Please confirm.

Dr Anton

i`m studing 10th (cbse)now.how much marks should i get to become a doctor?b`coz my aim is to become a doctor.so anyone please help me!!!!!

shruthi

A's and A*s or equivalent grades...

Dr Anton

hey,,i want to study Psychiatry and i was wondering how long to i have to be in med school for my medicine degree before progressing to my psychology degree?

clayton

Med school is 4 years.
Unlike psychology, psychiatry is a 4 year specialty following your medical degree.

Dr Anton

i m 2nd mbbs student.i want to be a surgeon.which will take more time to be cardiosurgeon or gynaecologist and who earns more cardiosurgeon or gynaecologist

rolly

Obs and Gyne 4 years
Cardiosurgery - >5 years
Both do well finacially. Obs and Gyne high medico-legal risk!!

Dr Anton

hi doc i didn't quite catch your answer last time what grades do you need to get to become a doc which works in a hostpital and what subjects would i need to take

henry

Hi Henry
GCSE: "Triple science" and maths plus your choice of language/s and other subjects of your choice.
A levels - maths, chemistry, physical science and biology..
Due to the competitiveness of the selection process you will have to get a number of A* and A's grades
I am not always aware of the specific local choices regarding subjects available - so the above is general guidelines - hope it is of some help.

Dr Anton

i am in 6th grade going to 7th and i want to become a docter are there any steps so i'll be better perpraed in the future

dr.williams

Hi Dr Williams
1. Excel in your scool subjects - especially science and maths subjects.
2. Read books about the human body and medicine (at your level)
3. I would strongly recommend that you invest in an Apprentice Doctor Foundation Course and Kit - follow this link for more details:
How to Examine Patients

Dr Anton

How less likely am I to get into med school if I'm taking my general education classes at a community college? The CC is regarded as having the high transfer rate, and being regarded as having the top nursing program in the state.

Lily

Hi Lilly
Med schools selection criteria revolves mainly around your MCAT results and your premedical B-degree academic results. Also of importance will be volunteer work in a hospital etc.
So studying at a CC shouldn't be a problem as long as the criteria above are in place.

Dr Anton

I'm about to go to 7th grade and I was wondering what I should do over the summer.

Waheguru

Hi Waheguru
Consider:
1.Read books about the human body and medicine (at your level)
2. Complete the Apprentice Doctor Foundation Course and Kit - follow this link for more details:
How to Examine Patients

Dr Anton

exactly what grade will i need to get if i do applied science in in year 10

hamdi

Hi Hamdi
You will have to excel - so aim for as high as possible!

Dr Anton

what kind of docter study on the entire human body

Dr.ambra

Dr ambra
Quite a number of doctors:
A general practitioner, a general physician, a general surgeon an anatomical pathologist etc...

Dr Anton

who is a genweral practitioner

Dr.ambra

Hi Dr.ambra
Have a look at:
Become a Doctor

Dr Anton

i'qam a 14 year old child who wish to become a doctor that studies on the entire body what is this job like and how do i get ready.

Dr.ambra

Hi Dr.ambra
In which country are you living at the moment - where do you intend studying medicine?

Dr Anton

What subjects do i need to take to become a doctor and what grades do i need to take

Henry

Hi Henry
Have a look at these letters forn the doc:
Have a look at:
Become a Doctor
Have a look at:
Become a Doctor in the USA

Dr Anton

what classes can you take in high school to become a doctor for babies
Shorty

Shorty

Hi Shorty
Have a look at:
Become a Doctor
Become a Baby/Child Doctor
It will answer most of your questions regarding how to become a doctor and subjects to choose. Have a look at some of the other letters as well...

Dr Anton

Hi
What did you get for the sciences at GCSE level?

Lydia

Hi Lydia
In my student days one could still get into med school with A's and B's. Today you will need A*'s and A's.

Dr Anton

How do you do an Apprentice Doctor Course and what are they?

Lydia

Hi Lydia
Presently we have 2 courses - available on CD-ROM - with a medical kit included.
See:
How to Examine Patients

How to Stitch up Wounds
Or if you would like to earn high school science credits, follow this link:
Apprentice Doctor Science Credits

Dr Anton

hi doctor right now i am in form three and i am about to pick subjects. what subjects should i take to become a pediatric doctor

felisha

Hi Felisha
Have a look at:
Become a Doctor
Become a Baby/Child Doctor

It will answer most of your questions regarding how to become a doctor and subjects to choose. Have a look at some of the other letters as well...

Dr Anton

i need to know how many years does it take in college to be a doctor does it depends on the college you go to

faith145

Hi Faith145
It varies from country to country and sometimes from med school to med school.
Where do you stay?
In the USA it takes 11 years in total.
In the UK 7 years (a degree before applying to med school is not mandatory in the UK, unlike the USA where it is.)

Dr Anton

how do i become a doctorand what do i have to do

faith145

Hi Faith 145
Have a look at:
Become a Doctor
Become a Doctor in the USA
It will answer most of your questions regarding how to become a doctor. Have a look at some of the other letters as well...

Dr Anton

thnaks for being there when i needed help curing my cancer

brezzi

Well that is what doctors are there for... I am sure your oncologist is a wonderful person.

Dr Anton

how old do you have to be

brezzi

Brezzi
No age restriction to medical school as far as I know...

Dr Anton

do you have to have a daplome

brezzi

Brezzi
In the USA you need a B-degree before you can apply for selection at a medical school...

Dr Anton

Hey, i was wondering is there any way to become a doctor without having to take physics and maths at A-level? could i just take Chemistry, biology, and mabye one or two others?

joe

Hi Joe
In my opinion, no.
Selection is simply to competitive - in other words - there are simply too many candidates with As and A*s with those subjects.

Dr Anton

in uk.done gcses. i am now doing maths, biology, chemistry and psychology for AS.would it be better to drop chemistry next
year & get good grades, or do i do chemistry but risk getting lower grades? even if chem is accepted to AS

DipDip

Hi DipDip
Chemistry is essential.
Organic chemistry is required to understand biochemistry - an essential subject towards understanding the basic chemical building blocks of the human body.
You not only need to take chemistry - you need to excel in chemistry!

Dr Anton

Thank U for answering me. I know about match process and everything. I?d like to ask you, since I know foreign doctors are?nt usually accepted in some specialities, like surgical ones. Is anesthesiology accessible for us??

Fede

Hi Fede
I believe so - but lets pose your question to a pre-med forum... follow this link: Premed Forum
(Kindly register, pose the question to the forum - and wait for an answer)

Dr Anton

what are the main subject to become a doctor.

jay

The foundation subjects of medicine are:
Human anatomy
Human physiology
Pathology

Dr Anton

can you have food and nutrition to become a doctor.

jay

Jay - not sure what you are asking.
You can become a doctor and specialize in nutrition - or become a dietician...

Dr Anton

what is it like to be adoctor

jay

Hi Jay
Have a look at:
Become a Doctor
It will answer most of your questions regarding how to become a doctor. Have a look at some of the other letters as well...

Dr Anton

I already performed 2 years on anesth. trainment in ARgentina. I want to start over in USA, after giving the Steps. Do I have real posibilities as a latin doctor to become anesthesiologist in USA??

Fede

Hi Fede
You will need to pass the relevant testing through the ECFMG. So if you want to be an anesthetist in the USA you will have to redo your residency/specialty training in the US.
Be perfectly sure this is the way you want to go - remember anesthetists in the USA carry a very high medico-legal risk with all the negative emotional and financial implications.

Dr Anton

I joined St Johns Cadets not long ago, Will this help in the future if go to Med School?

Lydia

Hi Lydia
When applying to med school, your academic results count the heaviest weight, followed by the results of your admissions test (MCAT or equivalent).
Anything else showing the selection committee that you are interested in medicine will be to your benefit - so the answer is a definite "yes"

Dr Anton

Hi. How long after you graduate from medical school does it take to become a gp?

Rachael

Hi Rachael
Three years of residency before you can apply for board certification.

Dr Anton

hello i reallu want to become a doctor so i want to know after high school hw many years does it take to become a doctor?

H

Hi H
One of two routes
Route 1: You will have to do your A-levels - and aim for straight A's, then apply for med school admission - if accepted it will take 5 years (plus 2 years as a junior doctor).
Route 2: Do an honours BSc degree:(3-4 years) followed by med school - 5 years.

Dr Anton

Hi Doctor, i just want to know after finishing GCSEs how many years does it take to become a doctor?

H

To become a doctor in the UK takes a minimum of 7 years - see more complete answer above...

Dr Anton

hello doc, i want to know if you really need to be very smart to be a doctor. does it take only people with brains or someone who is willing to study really hard?

Mavis

Hi Mavis
The competition to enter medical school is fierce - so by default you have to be "smart" - at least somewhat above average
The reality is doing medicine is also hard work - both study-wise and time-wise.
So I suppose both attributes apply to becoming a doctor.

Dr Anton

Hi Doctor
thank you so much for the answers :)
You have been in highschool and juniorhighschool like us , and what was your some of the ways of studying or time organization>?
like what helpd you focus on studying
Thanks : )

Stella

HI Stella
Key 1 - planning. I always planned my hours in the beginning of the academic year.
"Cramming" just before exams never worked for me. (One may pass the exam - but the information doesn't enter the long term memory effectively)
A bit every day is the second key. ([Q]: How does one eat an elephant? [A]: One bite at a time.)
3. And study wisely - do a study course. Some students are visual learners and other learn better by hearing the information.
4. Be somewhat flexible with your study roster - go out with friends on the spur of the moment... but do catch up again.
5. Put time aside for relaxing, exercise, family and time for God - or according to what you value in life...

Dr Anton

I'm in year 9, and have taken all the Science's for my GCSE's. What else can i do to help towards going into madicine in the future?

Lydia

Hi Lydia
1. Study for excellent grades in all subjects
2. Take part in a hospital volunteer program
3. Consider doing one or both of the Apprentice Doctor Courses

Dr Anton

hello doc. i'm currently studying maths, english, biology, modern studies and french. is that enough for me to become a doctor?

Mavis

I am missing the science - physics and chemistry subjects.
Medicine is short for medical science - so the science subjects like chemistry and physical science are actually quite important.
The body is a highly complex chemical factory.
It is also a highly complex stuctural unit working within the basic laws of physics.

Dr Anton

Hello, Dr anton
i am in secondary school at the moment and my dream is to be a peadatric when i am older for my options i have took child developement instead of triple science would this effect me to be a peadutrician
x lucy x

Lucy

Hi Lucy
Child development will definitely benefit you - but keep in mind that you first need to become a doctor before you can become a pediatrician, and to become a doctor you really need triple science...

Dr Anton

Hi Doctor, I have another question. Sorry; what average do I have to have to get in to pre-med school and how many years to become a family doctor?
THank you so much Doctor

Stella

Hi Stella
Again - not too sure about Canada - but here is some general information as well as the USA system...
BECOME A DOCTOR
BECOME A DOCTOR IN THE USA

Dr Anton

Hi Doctor,
I'm currently in grade 9 and graduating soon, and lives in Canada. I'm taking IB programme in grade 10,11,12.
Now, would IB be affective for Med school? I'm taking partial which universities inner country don't really care.

Stella

Hi Stella
It seems like most Canadian universities acknowledge the IB diploma, and sure it will look good on your CV - thus increasing your chances for selection at most medical schools. Unfortunately I do not have a lot of experience regarding becoming a doctor in Canada.

Dr Anton