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Originally Posted by SeanM
LOL, I'm not that crazy, and thats a long timeframe for someone whos not even 18D qualified, however for someone who's out, its an option. Its not uncommon for there to be people in their late 30's/40's in medical school. Just a thought...
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I wonder where exactly you pulled THIS information from.
National acceptance rates for MD programs for folks over the age of 35 is about 15%, DO programs significantly more lenient at about 35%. Why would I know this? Because I just went through this particular train of thought about 2 years ago after going through the 18D program and the PA program-and being 36 years old.
Another tid-bit for you to ponder-as a PA with a Master's degree in Emergency Medicine (minor in Family Medicine) and 6 years experience in Trauma, Family Practice and Rural venues. If I were to go to medical school I start at year
ONE along with every 19 year old pimple faced yahoo who could be my own son.
There are no longer any advance placement programs for PA's going to MED school in this country from reputable institutions. Med schools were getting gyped out of hundreds of thousands of dollars in the past by allowing advanced placement so they stopped it.
As far as springboards-do us all a favor and don't waste the training slot. Get your loan or grant and go to school on your own dime. 18D builds habits that must be broken for PA school. PA school builds habits that Docs don't like.
Make your choice-
Eagle