<p>neuro - it’s fine what you are thinking and feeling and I’m sorry you are under so much pressure from your Mom. Being a doctor isn’t about those clubs and science projects that are done in high school anyway. </p>
<p>You may want to think about what it means to want to do scientific research, or to help people with their health problems, or to help athletes avoid injury, or to help athletes maximize their performance, or to help communities avoid infectious diseases, or whatever. All of those things are health related concerns and all would involve some kind of health or science degree which may or may not be an MD. There are many, many options out there and I think you need to talk to your Mom about the fact that you are too young to be pigeonholed into one of those options so early. </p>
<p>Good luck to you. It will be one of many adult conversations you will have with your Mom over the years.</p>