Transfer out of a BS/MD program

kklalal
Thu, 04 Dec 2014 16:19:50 +0000

I am a first year student at a 7 year combined med program and while I am still extremely interested in pursing medicine, I am not enjoying the program and do not feel like I am made for a 7 yr program because I am a very goal-driven person and don’t feel like I have an immediate goal here. I am also having a hard time adjusting to the general laid back atmosphere at the college/ in the program because I have a good amount of free time but I do not feel like I am using that time productively.

I am considering transferring into some of the undergraduate schools that I previously gained admissions to (UChicago, Duke, or UPenn) and was wondering if that is something worth doing. Is it worth giving up my guaranteed admission into a top 30 medical school for a chance at another undergrad institution where I can be pushed/challenged more and get a chance to apply to more prestigious medical schools?