If your d wants to have significant patient contact and be involved in the "caretaking" aspects of health (or illness) care, she may be more suited for a career in nursing than in medicine. (And of course, nurses start their careers while doctors are beginning medical school.)
I second Rochester's program; my d has several friends in it and they love it - very challenging. They also have access to the complete liberal arts experience. Rochester's is a 5 year program, with its graduates obtaining both the BA and the MSN.
And as to your question, Why nursing?
Why Choose Nursing — School of Nursing