aviroop wrote:
uvs,
+1. my bro told me that it will take him 4 yrs to finish med school. Then another 2-4 years to finish specialization (he thought of neurology or cardiology). Then once out of school, he will earn 100-150K a year, and take his entire life span to pay off his loans...although doctors earn a lot, I guess the pay hike goes into effect only when you are in ur 40s and garnered some good experience.
So finance is one field that he really wants to get into and possibly also entertainment. But he has to prepare for his MCAT and thus the indecision...
So folks keep ur opinions coming in... I really appreciate your help on this matter...
Hi guys... I haven't been on this forum much lately, but lurked frequently in the early stages of my app process. Thanks so much for the help all of you have provided in the slog through MBA applications.
Your brother's quandary is an interesting one. If he's considering medicine, he needs to be absolutely sure he wants to do it. Med school and residency require a staggering time commitment... four years for med school, then anywhere up to 7 or 8 years of training thereafter. General neurology would require about four years (more if he wants to subspecialize in stroke or epilepsy, etc.), while cardiology would require anywhere between 6 and 8. I know... I'm in my 7th year of post-med-school training, specializing in cardiology. (I'm applying to business school with the plan of working in a particular niche of the medical device industry)
So, if he's thinking about medical school, make sure he takes his time and considers things carefully. If he uses his time constructively (doesn't sound like that'll be a problem!), there's no reason why he can't wait a year or two before applying to med school.