SunDevilNurse15

How long was the gap between you graduating and going to med school? Did you find that you had to retake some of your undergrad courses because your school didn't accept classes after a certain amount of years?

Shadowing I can do.

I haven't really looked into PA school. I figured that if I was going to go higher with my education, I should just shoot passed it and become an MD.

I will still have the scholarship after my two years. The obligation is separate from this particular scholarship. I am wanting to decide which pathway I would like to take so I could spend this time working doing my pre reqs for medical school. Also, to get involved in some research opportunities be free I go in. I know it may seem like I am rushing, however, I want to knock out all the school aspects of advancing my career while I am still in my 20s and have the energy (not saying those who are older do not have that energy). I just know that I will be burnt out of school and will lose my study habits if I wait to long. I know they are both two different career paths but I have a passion for both. I want to take advantage of the free medical degree. But I know that once I start working, I am not going to Want to stop, so stopping for school will be tough

In your nursing program, did you have to do the pre med requirements (biology, chem,physics)? Or did you have to go back and do them before you went to med school?

I have a full ride scholarship to either one. I will not have loans. What would your take be in that case?

I am currently starting an RN position in New Mexico. I want to keep going with school, however, I have a two year service obligation to IHS and will be fulfilling that. With costs not an issue, what would the best route be to take? I want to be a CRNA or get a Medical Degree with a specialty in Pediatrics. I am not sure how to approach either. I have a full ride scholarship to complete either. With the CRNA route, I have to consider the "clinical hours" that I would need. A few questions I have include: 1. Can I do this while working full time? (I have to work full time for this service obligation to IHS) 2. How can I advance my career after becoming a CRNA? What options are there? For Medical school, I will have to take the Pre-Med classes (biology, physics, chemistry, etc...). I will have to take those courses, take the MCAT, and then apply to medical school. Questions I have: 1. Can medical school be done while working a full-time job? 2. I am not confident that I am smart enough to finish medical school. Is this a feeling that the majority of people have going into medical school? 3. I want to utilize the opportunity to go to med school for free. Is being a CRNA more beneficial (opportunites, advancement in career, pay, etc...) than becoming an MD? 4. What are the pros/cons of becoming an MD vs. a DO. 5. Does Med school work like an undergraduate program where you can go at your own pace? or is it fixed and you have to structure your schedule around the programs set schedule? ANY opinions, experiences, advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks!