Me? Want to go to med school? What?

Heres what I know. Its usually a 2 years program, pretty math and physics intensive. First year consists of Anatomy and physiology, lots of radiology type physics, basic radiographic positioning. The year builds up into taking pics of naked bones and maybe some flouroscopic procedures.

Its a very good field to get into, you can further specialize into MRI, nuclear, diagnostic ultrasound and vascular. Now is a great time to do this, the demand is very high.

Good Luck


Mike

 

Listen to Doctor Mike

Yeah thats what TB needs... Doc's Corner. hehe



Merls

 

If it were easy, there would be more than enough technologists. I think if you make your education a priority, its not impossible. You have to remember, peoples' lives are at stake, so any education in these type areas must be thorough and tough to weed out the boneheads. As I said before, the basic part of the course is very math intensive.

The toughest part IMO is dealing with the patients. You must always remember that these people are trusting you with their lives. They are in pain, scared and sometimes mentally out to lunch, never ever take it lightly. They will try your patients, pull your heart strings and test your abdominal fortitude almost everyday.

If you want it, its gonna take work. If you are looking for something that you can skate through without alot of effort or studying, pick something else.


Mike

 

my med school is full of these people, and the sad thing is that they get thru med school easily

I can only think of the poor people falling in hands of some really idiotic classmates of mine


me? im one year closer to internship and loving it!

 

The didactic portion of med school can let some of these clown through. Wait until internship and residency. Sleep while you can my friend.


Mike

 

My wife is in her 4th year of medical school. It's tough in general but it's what she wants to do and I'll hold to the old cliche that "it's not for the money." She starts residency next year. She's going to go into either pediatrics or family medicine. She's not completely decided yet.

brad cook

 

yeah, in my short experiences with hospitals i have noticed that doctors really appreciate good hard working interns and reject those knuckleheads.

BTW: Im doing a lot of resting and sleeping lately

 

Those that are not dedicated to the art, get found out soon enough. I saw many go down in flames. You are gonna be a fine physician. Its gonna be tough but hang in there, its worth every minute.


Mike

 

thanks! this really helps!