<p>@NPcomplete,hey I want to be a doctor in future,but I am confused what to major in as an undergraduate? most med student major in biology,other majors also get accepted but the biology major percentages are slightly high.I am confused what to major in, I love biology,but I also love chemistry and math, and I have a keen interest in phycology,I am confused,what to do?</p>
<p>and I know that med schools say that major does not matter,but being grown up in a society where we are always told to study what is on demand rather than what you love,its becoming a bit hard for me to choose what I actually love or I should say I am confused what I actually love.I</p>
<p>@amy: Do you plan to study medicine in the US? US med schools almost never give out FA. Most US students take out loans to study medicine. Some have to work long hours as medical interns. But if I am correct, it is still possible to go to an inexpensive med school, and then take the residentials for the particular state in which you want to practice medicine. I do not much about it though, there may be lots of high fees involved, but just want you to be cautious.</p>
<p>But to answer your question, med schools in the US do not require any particular major. You just need to fulfill the pre-med requirement that your undergrad school has, with high MCAT scores and as much medical internship experience as possible. Naturally most prospective medical students major in biology, because that is what medicine essentially is, which is why biology has become the most common major in the US. But if you all you know is biology and you end up deciding you don’t want to be a doctor, then your degree is essentially worthless. It isn’t because knowing biology is useless, but simply because there are so many Americans who graduate from undergrads in biology but do not endure the passion for medical schools that they start applying for jobs with their bachelor’s which frankly does not prepare them for anything outside of pre-med. But if you combine your bio degree with say, computer science or some related scientific discipline, then new opportunities spring up in every direction!</p>
<p>Demand depends on many things. Don’t try to predict it because it pretty much requires an economics degree to do that… you can check out the Bureau of Labor Statistics though if you like. But your interests are great! Major in any combination of the subjects you like, but don’t do just biology, it’s safer to double major.</p>
<p>DO NOT go to u.s. if you wanna be a doctor. that’s what my cousin says. i’ve heard of people who’d taken huge loans to pay the med school fees, and even after years of becoming a professional, they’re still paying their education loans. i guess they arent the best doctors in the country. still better safe than bankcrupt.</p>
<p>In absolute terms, U.S. does produce world-class doctors especially at the best medical schools like Harvard,John Hopkins,Mount Sinai and Yale…</p>
<p>But on a per-cost basis, I think UK/Singapore/Japan produce the best doctors. </p>
<p>NP</p>
<p>Yes I want to study medicine in US.Money is not a big factor for me,and I know that med school costs a lot but being a doctor is my ultimate goal. And I can do anything for that, even if I have to take loan.but as I said I am confused , what to major in, Guess this one I have to figue out myself.</p>
<p>^man you must be super-rich to take millions in loan! & here i dont even wanna apply to ucla as i wont be getting an aid. KMN!</p>
<p>This is from Purdue University :</p>
<p>Entering a medical school in the United States for international students who do not have a U.S. permanent resident visa (a green card) can be quite difficult. Many medical schools will not accept international students. Why? They recognize that your tuition does not cover the expense of training a doctor. They are investing in you. Their fear, often based on past experience, is that you could lose your funding midway through your training and their investment would then be lost. Please note: Other health care programs are more open to international students than are medical schools, but it can still be difficult to gain acceptance.</p>
<p>Scholarships for medical training are rare and most American students fund their medical training with U.S. government loans, which are only available to U.S. citizens. Schools that do accept international students differ in their policies. Some schools mean only Canadian students when they say international. Others schools expect you to have two–four years of tuition (between $40,000-$200,000) in an account before you will be allowed to enroll. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, in 2003 only 82 of the 559 international applicants actually enrolled in a U.S. medical school program (this means 82 of the 16,538 new medical students in that year were international). </p>
<p>Some Options for Attending Medical School</p>
<p>Consider an MD/PhD. These programs are highly competitive but may be more open to international students.</p>
<p>Secure a loan from a private bank. This will generally require a U.S. citizen to serve as a co-signer.</p>
<p>Consider an international medical school either in your home country, the Caribbean, or another country.</p>
<p>Look into the International MD Program at George Washington University, a program designed for international students who would like to enter an American medical school but wish to practice in their home country.</p>
<p>Money is not the only fact. I guess there are thousand people who can afford but they just don’t want a student in their Medical Schools unless you’ve a permanent resident-ship or citizenship. </p>
<p>I’m also planning to attend medical school after my Undergrad. I wanna take Biology or Biomedical Science as my Major. I will try for an MD/PhD. Although These programs are highly competitive but it might be one of the greatest option for me.</p>
<p>Or I’ll Consider an international medical school in the Caribbean, or another country.</p>
<p>Or, I’ll pursue graduate studies (Ph.D.) in the US in fields such as bio-medical and neuroscience research. After that when I’ll get my Green Card (My Uncle gonna apply for me) I’ll apply for Med School after Ph.D. (After doing a lot of research, I’ve found This is possible)</p>
<p>Btw, Hopefully I’m applying this December. When are you applying? @amyharvard</p>
<p>FYI, In 2010, there were 42,742 applicants to US medical schools. Only 1300 (3%) were not US residents or citizens (foreign students). Of the 42,742 applicants,18,665 (44%) were accepted and matriculated. However, only 171 of these 18,665 were non-residents or non-citizens. Thus, less than one half of one percent (.004) of the international students who applied to medical school were accepted and enrolled. </p>
<p>And for getting a Green Card it will take you 7-11 years (If you have any relative in USA) </p>
<p>But who cares. I just know I have to complete my undergrad in USA and then get into Med School whether its in USA or some other parts of the world. And then practice in USA. And I know I can do it (Confident !!! 
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:D</p>
<p>@ivyaspire,me too,I will also do my undergraduate in US and ofcourse I will become a doctor no matter what,because that is something I am too much passionate about just like you,lol
@akashdip,I am not like rich,but my dad is really supportive,he says if you wanna study then money should never be an obstacle…and I have my uncle(my fathers own brother) in US,he is an engineer at Ford(he also studied in US and now lives there) he will also support me financially in case of medschool.</p>
<p>@ivyaspire,and I will apply next year</p>
<p>@amyharvard That sounds pretty awesome Doc 
Btw, u’re in Grade XI or Grade XII? U’re from which school?</p>
<p>Did u mean you r going to apply for fall 2013? U r 2017 er, ryt?</p>
<p>my best wishes with you guys for a med school acceptance.
i myself am not counting much on a u.s. acceptance though. i’m planning to do my ug here in india. i’ll obviously be appying though. if i get lucky, then good. if not, then it still remains good, if not better. but caltech it is for doctorate!</p>
<p>@ivyaspire,I am going to apply for 2014 spring, so I am 2018. I read in Holy cross college, and you?
@akashdip,thnx buddy.</p>
<p>hey,is anyone of you here is a volunteer at Jaago foundation?just wondering if anyone is.</p>
<p>@akashdip dude, i’m nt sure whether i cn make it into a us school or nt. I’m just nt worrying about these stuffs. Lets c what happens.
@amyharvard I’m in grade XI. So u r considering a gap year, ryt?</p>
<p>@ivyaspire,me2 nd yes I am planning a gap year.</p>
<p>I dnt knw whether i’ve to take a gap year or nt (depending on SAT). Bt i’ll definitely try to make it this year!</p>