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IB options?
Is it mandatory to take all 3 sciences to go to med school if I'm doing IB?
At the moment, I plan to do HL maths, biology and chemistry (and not physics) as my other 3 options will be english, history/economics (6 options in total).
Thank you
Posted: 08 May, 2010 - 03:12am
by: future doctor
Yeah, what about an IB student
Hello,
I am an IB student currently in the 10th grade and my goal is to successfully become a doctor. What HL courses should i take for grade 11 and 12... My options Mathematics (definitely not D:), Biology (for sure), Chemistry (might, but i heard taking to HL sciences is basically a suicide mission) and English is mandatory. IDK about arts and what not.
So mainly i nedd three HL courses...so biology is one, history is one, might have english as one or (this is my question what sould be my third one)
:D
im getting solid 80's right now...
but hey its IB!!!
Posted: 18 November, 2009 - 05:39pm
by: I need a nickname and dont wanna spend t
interested
in my understanding finishing a doctrate takes more thn 5-7 yearsnot including your school tears.how true is that?
Posted: 12 November, 2009 - 05:24am
by: doc to be
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"How To Design Your Career as a Life-Calling Rather Than Just a Job..."
Welcome to another Letter from the Doc, that's me!
In your mission to become a doctor, you ask many questions. "How do I become a doctor?"; "When will I qualify as a doctor?"; "Where will I study to be a doctor?" and so on.
But the most important question that you will have to answer to yourself is: "Why do I want to become a doctor?"
Is it for the money? Let's not beat about the bush, money is important! Very important! If money is your main motive for wanting to follow a career in medicine, then you will be very disappointed, and medicine will simply become a boring job to you eventually.
Is it the status, respect, maybe, dare I say it: power? Also valid reasons and important, but these should never be the primary motive for your desire to become a doctor.
It's like Tony Robbins says, the WHY is more important than the HOW.
What is the key to REAL success in your career and in life in general?
What should your motive be?
Your motive should be to serve. The key to success is becoming a servant! Not what you were expecting? If you want to be truly fulfilled in your life, you'll need to adjust your thinking.
Yes, you will be serving your patients and your community. In the final analysis, it really isn't about you at all! It is all about helping, assisting and loving other people!
And in being a servant to other people you will find real happiness and fulfillment within yourself and the finances, status and respect will become mere by-products of your primary motive, TO SERVE!
I know it all sounds a bit mushy and clich?, but I'm talking from experience.
Listen to some wise words from the 20th Century Irish dramatist and writer, George Bernard Shaw:
"This is the true joy in life, the being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one. The Being a Force in Nature... not a feverish selfish little clod of ailments and grievances complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy."
I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community, as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can.
Do not simply become a medical professional. Become a GREAT healthcare professional - make a difference, change the world!
Dr Anton
President of The Apprentice Corporation
This Letter from the Doc was submitted on 19 July, 2007 at 06:27pm
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IB options?
Is it mandatory to take all 3 sciences to go to med school if I'm doing IB?
At the moment, I plan to do HL maths, biology and chemistry (and not physics) as my other 3 options will be english, history/economics (6 options in total).
Thank you
Posted on: 08 May, 2010 at 03:12am
By: future doctor
Yeah, what about an IB student
Hello,
I am an IB student currently in the 10th grade and my goal is to successfully become a doctor. What HL courses should i take for grade 11 and 12... My options Mathematics (definitely not D:), Biology (for sure), Chemistry (might, but i heard taking to HL sciences is basically a suicide mission) and English is mandatory. IDK about arts and what not.
So mainly i nedd three HL courses...so biology is one, history is one, might have english as one or (this is my question what sould be my third one)
:D
im getting solid 80's right now...
but hey its IB!!!
Posted on: 18 November, 2009 at 05:39pm
By: I need a nickname and dont wanna spend t
interested
in my understanding finishing a doctrate takes more thn 5-7 yearsnot including your school tears.how true is that?
Posted on: 12 November, 2009 at 05:24am
By: doc to be
how can a engineer become a doctor?
i am a mechanical engineer. i have enormous interest in doctor profession.can you tell me what specializations that i have the chance to become a doctor or surgeon oncologist?
Posted on: 24 October, 2009 at 04:46am
By: bvsk
21 century science
Answer from Sarah Codrington
Nuffield Foundation Curriculum Programme
"Yes certainly, as long as your student is doing Science and Additional Science, or Separate Sciences"
Posted on: 29 June, 2009 at 02:26pm
By: Dr Anton
Am confused!
I'm aspiring to become a kidney surgeon in Nigeria. How long will it take? Hope I won't end up getting screwed?
Posted on: 29 June, 2009 at 11:28am
By: Emzola
helpp!!
can i become a doctor if i take 21st century science
Posted on: 27 June, 2009 at 09:23am
By: sam
surgeon
i want to became a surgeon what should i do?
Posted on: 07 June, 2009 at 09:34pm
By: bebo
i want to became a doctor
hi dear i want to became a doctor.
i just want to ak u wt subject do i chose to became a doctor
Posted on: 07 June, 2009 at 09:26pm
By: bebo
how much marks should i get in 10th?
shall we talk this about through my id.ppppllleeeaaassseee!!!!!!!!!my id is saishri3@gmail.com
Posted on: 17 May, 2009 at 10:47am
By: shruthi
How about an IB student?
Hello, I was wondering what 3 (HL) subjects should I take? I also have to include a language (Finnish HL in my case). So 2 higher level subjects. Are biology and chemistry good?
And for standard level I thought of taking English A1, Mathematics and psychology?
You could also reply to my email ; rohitverma2@hotmail.com
Thank you very much!
Posted on: 06 January, 2009 at 05:56am
By: Rohit
how long would it take
will it take long?
Posted on: 11 October, 2008 at 09:17pm
By: Meicha
Becoming a doctor in Nigeria
Dear Fechi
To be honest I do not have the faintest clue regarding medical training and becoming a doctor in Nigeria.
Do you have a career guidance teacher at your school? I am sure he/she will be able to help. Becoming a computer engineer doesn't sound like too a bad idea to me... My best wishes with your future!
Posted on: 18 September, 2008 at 04:07pm
By: Dr Anton
help me out
pls dr anton help me out send an answer or a solution to my email address yungcliky@yahoo.com
Posted on: 18 September, 2008 at 06:01am
By: fechi
about been a doctor
am from nigeria and here we do things way different what if i cant stand the years of medical school am very confused i dont really know if to become a doctor or a computer engineer am only 14 am so confused pls help me out
Posted on: 18 September, 2008 at 05:58am
By: fechi
More information
Max
See Letters from the doc:
"So You Want to Be a General Practitioner (Medical Doctor)..."
Posted on: 11 September, 2008 at 04:32pm
By: Dr Anton
what the subjects needed to becme a doctor
hi how do I become a doctor what the subjects needed
Posted on: 10 September, 2008 at 08:04pm
By: max
pre-med school
I know pre-med school is for those who hasn't got any science A-levels but other A-levels with a good grade. But isn't it possible for those who didn't get the EXPECTED grade in the science subject to go to pre-med school?
Posted on: 16 August, 2008 at 10:34am
By: sabrina
High school subjects
Hi Lucky
The answer to your question depends to some extent on the country that you live in etc. If you are referring to high school subjects - it is highly recommended that you take mathematics, science (physics and chemistry), and biology or life sciences. Keep in mind that you can do a structured pre-med course as part of your high school science credits - follow this link http://www.solidrockvirtualschool.com/ShowDetailofCourse.aspx?cid=130 for more information. And you can study online at this virtual school!
Also see our article on Becoming a GP doctor.
Trust this helps!
Posted on: 21 July, 2008 at 01:57pm
By: Dr Anton
Which subjects
If I want to become a doctor which subjects do I have to study.
Posted on: 21 July, 2008 at 02:00am
By: LUCKY
Damn that's long
That's like 14 years?
Posted on: 08 July, 2008 at 08:53am
By: Ricky
for international
what is my change to become a GREAT healthcare professional in usa?
My pre-medical degree is about engineering.
Posted on: 19 June, 2008 at 05:11pm
By: fromeurope
How many years to study...
Dear Apprentice Doctor.
I am going to offer a very generalized answer - add the number of years you need to do to complete your high school career, then add, on average, another 4 years for a Pre-medical degree, and finally another 4 years at Medical school to become a family physician.
Should you desire to specialize, add another 3-7 years.
The years may vary depending on your country/state requirements etc.
Dr Anton.
Posted on: 14 August, 2007 at 01:18pm
By: anton
how long will it take
Including school, how many years of study will I have to do?
Posted on: 13 August, 2007 at 02:15am
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