Pre-Med or Bach. or Science?

[RachRuss]

Just wanted some input. I'm looking at applying to MUA-Nevis in May '08 and I was wondering if I should apply to Pre-Med or the Bach. of Science program. My goal is to go through the Basic and Clinical M.D. program after that. At the end of the spring '08, I will have all my gen. ed. classes completed and 1 year of Gen. Chem and Gen. Bio as well as Pre-Calc at a 4-year US college. Just curious with that said if the Pre-Med Program would be sufficient to start Med. Program or would the B.S. be better for preperation for the med program. I really appreciate any advice on this subject. Thanks!

[BrendaB_MD]

I don't see any advantages to doing pre-med coursework at a carib school. There are plenty of opportunities to get low cost high quality premed courses in the states. Thus, there is no need to pay extra to go to the carib.

Also, you really limit your options by going to a carib premed program. In general, you will be locked into attending the med school that offered you the premed courses -- which may not be your best option. I think it is better to complete your premed work in the US so you can pick and choose med schools rather than go to the one that offers premed.

Finally, I don't know your background but I think one should look at college education as more than simply a glorified trade school that prepares you for medicine. While the benefits are less tangible, there is something to be said for getting a well rounded education. Finally, a rigorous college curriculum will help prepare you for med school. Med school is a big investment and, once you go, you want to have the best possible chance of success. In my view, you improve your chances by taking a longer term perspective and take the time to develop a solid background.




Just wanted some input. I'm looking at applying to MUA-Nevis in May '08 and I was wondering if I should apply to Pre-Med or the Bach. of Science program. My goal is to go through the Basic and Clinical M.D. program after that. At the end of the spring '08, I will have all my gen. ed. classes completed and 1 year of Gen. Chem and Gen. Bio as well as Pre-Calc at a 4-year US college. Just curious with that said if the Pre-Med Program would be sufficient to start Med. Program or would the B.S. be better for preperation for the med program. I really appreciate any advice on this subject. Thanks!