It’s best to pivot to another career BEFORE being rejected, as some alternate programs/degrees are not interested in accepting students who really wanted to attend medical school. Being perceived as a backup will not go over well and may very well prevent you from being accepted (depends on the degree).
If you wait too long to switch paths it could take a few years…between the prerequisites, volunteering, etc. That’s ok…lots of students switch…but it is important to know.
Having a lower gpa will not cut it for other programs/degrees either, but of course this depends on the desired degree.
Lots of considerations, decisions, and stress for premeds.
And yes, there are definitely other fields that steer you out.