<p>I’m a high school junior interested in radiology. I understand the long process and work involved in the field. What should I start doing now and what steps should I take in college to pursue this career and enter into medical school?</p>
<p>Your goal right now is to study hard, learn the material well, and do well on your SATs. Apply to college sensibly, get into a school that you like and which provides you with good opportunities. Don’t worry about anything besides being a high school student for now.</p>
<p>As for college, the Pre-med Topics Forum has a set of good threads on the subject. Start with the “FAQs” thread.</p>
<p>Some other helpful sites:
[AAMC:</a> Considering a Medical Career](<a href=“http://www.aamc.org/students/considering/start.htm]AAMC:”>Medical Careers) - The “official” site.
[Alex’s</a> Illicit Guide to Medical School Admissions: a Trusted Source for Premed Students](<a href=“http://www.bestpremed.com/index.php]Alex’s”>http://www.bestpremed.com/index.php) - This is a little outdated, but a good site anyways.
[Pre-Med</a> Manual](<a href=“Pre-Professional Health Advising | Temple University Undergraduate Studies”>Pre-Professional Health Advising | Temple University Undergraduate Studies) - You’ll find some good information here!
[Student</a> Doctor Network Forums](<a href=“http://■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■/index.php]Student”>Student Doctor Network Communities | Student Doctor Network) - A great online community for doctors or future doctors. If you do create an account, please put “Carissa” as your referrer.</p>
<p>Basically, just look around CC and you’ll find soooo much insight!</p>