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Old 12-07-2004, 22:40   #6
Sacamuelas
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There is no CLEP testing for medical school or dental school courses that I have ever heard of- at least in the civilian world schools. This includes already taken major college undergraduate courses, junior college courses, nursing degree, or even an already obtained master's and PHD degree in whatever course you would have to take at the medical center.

At best, I would imagine you would be at an advantage in some of the basic science courses during the first two years of MD school. There is a big difference though in the level of detail and understanding that is required for medic/emt/18D's compared to medical school. It's simply a function of time available, as you are limited in the detail level of what you can spend time learning in a 2 yr 18D training course which has to cover ALL that an 18D must master in background knowledge and most importantly- application in the field. Compare that with the fact that medical school utilizes two full years on just the basic sciences with a second two years on clinical application. Then they do their residency for a couple of years to actually learn the all important- real world practical application of their profession.

You ought to rethink your plan if you want to go the MD route. IMO, there are better ways for the Army and better ways for you individually if that is your dream.

Good luck

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