3 big decisions-pharmacy, dental, or medicine

Pre-Med & Medical School Multiple Degree Programs
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<p>I have been admitted to three different programs, in three different fields. Knowing all you know about the three programs or careers, which would you choose and why? It seems obvious to go to Saint Louis, but any opinion counts =) Anyone who has had experience in any of these programs would be very beneficial to hear from!</p>

<p>University of Detroit Mercy 7 year BS/DDS Program
-no guarantees of admittance
-regular admissions as any other student</p>

<p>University of Michigan Preferred Pharmacy Program
-guaranteed admission to pharm D program if gpa and pcat are in good standings</p>

<p>Saint Louis University Med Scholars Program
-98% admittance to SLU Med School
-need to maintain 3.4 GPA overall, and 3.5 science for freshman and sophomore year
-can apply to med school sophomore year
-MCAT required, yet not counted against admissions</p>

<p>yes, it may seem obvious, but I need some help!</p>

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<p>Either UofM or SLU</p>

<p>Which do you prefer? Med or Pharm?</p>

3

<p>Initially I applied to U of M Pharmacy in case I did not get accepted into a Med Program, so I could apply to med school with some sort of knowledge in pharmacy. But, since I was accepted, I feel that I should just go into Medicine. I think I would be more interested in Medicine, and have a lot of options and specializations, while pharmacy is limiting in terms of job options, etc.</p>

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<p>go to medicine my friend,you’ll never regret it</p>

5

<p>I think you should investigate each field thoroughly. It is extremely difficult to be a physician right now. I suggest you talk to some current physicians about their experiences.</p>

6

<p>I have family members that each have one of the careers. My dad is a dentist and pharmacist, and I have some relatives who are physicians. My dad says that while dentistry and pharmacy are very good careers, medicine allows you to do more and specialize. </p>

<p>Do you have any experiences that make you believe being a physician is not the best choice of the three, or is it just from hearing others?</p>

7

<p>I’m curious: how did he become a dentist and a pharmacist? </p>

<p>Has he (or does he) practice both professions?</p>

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<p>He does practice both:</p>

<p>He first went to UofM for pharmacy, then when he graduated, he attended their Dental school</p>

<p>He goes to the dental office around 6 days a week usually, and every other week he works the night shift at a pharmacy.</p>

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<p>hey
when you got your acceptance letter from udm
did it say you got accepted into the 7 year program or the college of e&s</p>

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<p>I heard that SLU is not rereally a guarantee. 98% of graduating students go to med school. However, 50% of admitted to the program dropped out during first and second year.</p>

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<p>udm 7 yr program</p>

<p>and</p>

<p>yes, there is not a guarantee, and i am hesitant on attending because most drop out because they can’t maintain a 3.4 GPA.</p>