My Non-Traditional Path to Med School... and I Still Became a Doctor!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 มิ.ย. 2024
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I definitely had a non-traditional path to medical school.
I had two gap years, and a whole different career before starting medical school. I was a little older than my medical school peers, but that didn't (and hasn't!) stopped me from becoming a doctor and going onto residency. I'm just a little wiser.
Don't let being non-traditional stop you from applying to medical school. If I can do it, you can too!
Listen to my story, and hopefully you'll be inspired by my tale.
Also, I took the MCAT 5 times. But, I'll save that story for a rainy day.
Thanks for watching!
Joy
joyalvaradomd@gmail.com
I took ten years to get my associates, starting at 22. Never went to HS. Sometimes life kicks you down. I'm 34 now and getting ready for MCAT and applications. I have a 4.0 GPA and all pre reqs.
You give me hope.. I’m the same age and I am starting my process of completing my sciences now
it's tough getting back into school. We are in a marathon now, not a sprint.@@msnadia.realtor802
In all honesty it's hard to be 18 and know exactly what you want to do with your life
Im 18 and i tried 2 times and didn’t work, i will do it again thru god i will achieve my dream this time
I feel so comforted by your video, I am 31 and aspire to be a Neuro Surgeon :)))
Iam 25yrs and and want to be a neurosurgeon. But am afraid I can't be bcz of my age. Can you please share Me your stroy. Are u in medical school right now?. ❤
that is wonderful! i'm 39 and I hope to be a psychiatrist or pediatrician. I'm worried as I don't have the medical classes and background. but Truly hoping it's not ever too late.
I am also a non-traditional student. I'm an immigrant, and my entire degree was in my country. And now I'm having to go through this whole professionalization path again. I'm currently in the pre-PA course, and I confess that I'm pretty scared by the many barriers I must overcome to get there.
Your video encouraged me a lot. ❤
i have two very useless USA degrees.
Did you take a 4 years bachelor degree again?
I believe in you !
Im so happy I watched this. Thank you so much for sharing!
I'm glad you enjoyed my (mis)adventures!
You’re innovative and curious approach is one that resonates with me! Thank you for sharing!
i love your story! i am also a non trad latina working towards applying next year and i am so inspired by you 💓
Oh I love your content! Thanks for sharing
this gives me hope. thank you!
I loved this so much! I'm a non-traditional ms2 right now and have moments wishing I was in the same boat as my traditional peers, but it is so important to realize how thru my non-traditional path, I can contribute to changing how doctors look like :D
I’m 27 and have been nursing this dream. Have a masters in HR of all things lol and a comfortable career. But I’m kinda wishing I could pursue this dream
Can you say more about the admission process and why you decided to become a doctor? Great video by the way :)
Truly inspiring!
Great commentary!
Very informative ❤️ thanks!!
You're such an inspiration!
Can you tell how you handled the weird looks and judgemental remarks of your fellow young med students and also from teachers ? And how you overcame that
Girl we must compare notes! I left clerkships to support my family… could only join clin research pharma sector… thankfully acknowledging my medical school completion. Now returning to complete residency 14 years plus a MBA.
You all pose great questions! I will be answer them in subsequent videos :D
Anyone watching this. If it isn’t obvious. If you get accepted to a US DO/MD medical school, you go. Opting to do the masters program was a very poor choice objectively. It did work out for her , but look how many more years it took her. She should have said, NEVER do what I did and reject a medical school acceptance (which is the end goal)
Generally math and physics majors have the highest acceptance rates into medical school. If i was a patient I would prefer a math or physics major as my doctor because they are sharper in critical thinking.
Dr Alvarado would you please comment on the raw intelligence required to become a doctor, such as IQ and having a lack of science foundation. Do you think you are so bright that you would have become a doctor taking the traditional route?
You are very inspirational.
Will you be making a video about the mcat exam ? :)
Dr. Alvarado! Your last video was 2 months ago! What gives?? A little birdy told me you have a pre recorded video ready to upload! Us imperfect candidates need you so we can get the perfect job! 😁
... OK! It's finally published. You inspired me. Why you gotta call me out?? ;)
@@joyalvaradomd 🥳🥳🥳
how old were you when accepted?