Would being in Community College my first 2 years and then transferring to a UC hurt my chances at getting into med school?

It’s great that you’re thinking of a career in the medical field but as @WayOutWestMom already pointed out that isn’t enough to conclude you should become a doctor.

In addition to medical physics already mentioned, some of the myriad medical careers include physical therapists, radiology techs, perfusionists, speech pathologists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, to name but just a few as shown on http://explorehealthcareers.org Careers that pay well and take less than 11+ years of education and training plus the immense debt incurred when becoming a M.D.

Until you’ve carefully considered the alternatives and have first-hand volunteer experience I suggest thinking of yourself at the stage of considering medicine. You can start this summer with volunteering at a hospital or clinic in your area and then work with the career center at college to figure out what’s right for you.

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