Sunday, May 23, 2010

Is it possible for me to be admitted and complete medical school with a three year old child?


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I started medical school with a 1 month old child. I was a single Mom for 5 years. I did it. So can you.You will need support from family and friends, because medical school will suck every available minute from your life.My son is now 20, and I have a great practice, plus 2 more kids (residency babies) and a great husband.I used to wonder if I would have been a better doctor without being a Mom, or a better Mom without being a doctor. Now, I know I'm a better person for being both.Go for it!
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They can't keep you out just because of a child, but you have to have really good grades and lots of service hours in the medical field.
Sure, I have a daughter that is three and a son that is one and I will start medical school in August.
It will be extremely difficult, however if you simply do not attempt you will never know. So i suggest you try it. If you are having finincial difficulties then it is another problem. Remember nothing is impossible only your temporal lobe creates a wall blocking your cerebellum from taking risks.
If you can make the time to go to school and put in hours of study as well and still be a parent then YES you can do it.Keep the grades good and enjoy being a parent.Best of luck.
It can probably be done but why would you want to? I mean if you have a three year old child, think of the things in her life that you will be missing out on because you are so tied up in school and labs, interns etc? You'll be stressed out from school, you'll be putting in some very long hours and probably not get to really spend any real time with her til she's in high school.I know I couldn't stand the idea of missing out on my child's growing up years. Your child is priority right now.If you want to get into the medical field why not start out in nursing? You can become an LPN in a year taking full time classes and that will get you a job in the field. From LPN you can work on becoming an RN which takes about four years. Or any of the other four year medical degrees like Medical Assistant, RN Practioner, Anathesiologist, Radiologist, etc. there are so many options out there besides becoming a doctor that will be more suited to your needs as a parent. and you can be earning a living rather than accumulating debt with all those years needed to go thru med school.
If going to medical school is what you REEEAAALLLYYYY want to do, you can do it. I've met people in similar fields with two or more small children. I've even seen mothers bring their children into the labs with them. If you're serious about med school, if it's your life's dream, then you can do it. If it's too much all at once, start by taking only a couple of courses at a time. If it's not your life's dream, figure out what is your dream and go after that.
P.S. - most colleges have free day care centers
errrrrr.. is it possible? yes. but don't even think you are going to be able to do it alone. the question to ask yourself is: am i ready, willing, and able to have someone else parent my child? because you will be an absentee parent for at least 8 years. more if you specialize. the further along in your training, the more medicine will demand your time and the more 24/7 childcare becomes a make-it- or -break it factor if you are to successfully get through training and pass the boards. med school is a cake walk compared to residency. you'll be x-tremely lucky to get even a total of 2 hrs/week of quality time with your child. the norm will be this: when you are w/ your child, you will be pressed for time, sleep deprived, and low on patience. the upside? your actions will teach your child numerous invaluable lessons - the least being what tenacity, hard work, and sacrifice can achieve. good luck!
You can do it. I just hope you have a partner who can help you! I went through undergrad with a girl who had two small girls and is currently in osteopathic school. I have a nine month old and start medical school in August. I did defer for one year b/c of the baby, but I have wanted to be a doctor since I was 4. You have to REALLY want to go through with it. It won't be easy, but you will be able to give your child all he/she needs.
Possible, not easy, very difficult most likely, but possible.Good luck. :)
anything is possible, specially if you have a midn to do it, just get help from family and friends. good luck
Yes, we have a number of students like that. The osteopthic (DO) schools tend to be more accepting of non-traditional students. You need to have solid arrangements for child care because medical school is extremely time consuming. Figure on 25-30 hours a week in class and 50 hours a week stugying from day one - and I really mean DAY ONE.
yes I know lots of people who have more then 1 child and still be able to get a 4.0 GPA its on how you can handle stress and other things in life.

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