<p>Before you shoot down the idea, think about it. I very badly want to attend the Culinary Institute of America, a demanding school in its own right, but have an interest in becoming a doctor. I spent my freshman semester at UT Austin, made out with a good GPA, but did not enjoy my time there.</p>
<p>I know it seems strange, but does anyone have any information on doing something like this? Would it be possible to complete the pre-med requirements at a nearby college in New York while also getting a degree in food sciences at the Culinary Institute of America?</p>
<p>If you’re really serious, you may want to call two of the closer schools to CIA - Vassar and SUNY New Paltz. Also call the CIA. See what they say about your plan.</p>
<p>From what I gather CIA has a very intense, regimented program. You should talk to people there to see if this is at possible but I would doubt you could do well in both areas of such a disjointed self-organized program. </p>
<p>It would make more sense to complete the training at CIA, then study part-time once you have a job. You could pick up the pre-med series over the course of two or three years as a non-degree student at a nearby college or university.</p>