BSN/RN to MD

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I'm sorry if I am posting this in the wrong forum.

I am an RN with BSN degree, now working in Texas.

1. Do you know any good school in Houston that I can go and take my MD courses?

2. Do I have to start from the bottom to become an MD or my BSN RN will be helpful.

Thanks.

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

Well, first off, you don't 'take MD courses' you must be accepted into med school and med school is a full-time commitment +. That involves taking and passing the MCAT (and possibly the GRE), having whatever pre-requisite the school in question requires, (in other words, the hard sciences outside of your BSN program like physics and additional biology/ chemistry courses at the upper division level), interviews and most importantly- securing a source of funding.

Obviously, medical school is EXTREMELY competitive- ten times more competitive than nursing school.

A quick Google search shows UT and Baylor have med schools in Houston.

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Why not look into becoming a Nurse Practitioner? That builds on your current RN/BSN and allows you to do most of what a Dr does (unless your wanting to become a surgeon or something similar).

While the pay is not as high as an MD (but still very good), your debt incurred is no where near as high, and your hours are better.

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I have a slight disagreement with meanmaryjean. In terms of the application ratio (# of applicants versus number of open slots) getting into nursing school is harder than medical school in many areas of the country. One of the factors is the prevailing myth of "anyone can become a nurse" that attracts many unqualified people to nursing while medical school is perceived as much more unattainable and intimidating.

Physician status is no longer a guarantee of wealth. Many primary care physicians, have very modest incomes and the impact of Health Care Reform will undoubtedly have a negative effect on physician income in all specialty areas. Nurses in leadership/executive positions have incomes that are comparable to other health care executives - 'nuff said.

FYIW, TAMU medical school also has a presence in Houston. UTMB is in Galveston - just a short hop away from Houston.

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