Is it ever too late for medical school?

Doug3 · 04-18-2009, 07:28 PM

My oldest brother, 52, is contemplating going to medical school. Back in 1979, he was accepted at every medical school he applied to, but he chose to focus on getting his physics Phd instead. All his degrees are from the Ivy League. Do you think that med schools think that giving a spot in a med school class to someone over 50 is a waste?

mlc · 04-18-2009, 07:35 PM

If they are smart no they shouldn't. But I am a hell of a lot closer to 52 the I am to most of the people being accepted to Med school.

Kevin

JOECHY · 04-18-2009, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug3

My oldest brother, 52, is contemplating going to medical school. Back in 1979, he was accepted at every medical school he applied to, but he chose to focus on getting his physics Phd instead. All his degrees are from the Ivy League. Do you think that med schools think that giving a spot in a med school class to someone over 50 is a waste?

Absolutely not!!! I currently sit in class (UTMB Houston) with 2 adults over 50 and 3 over 40 years of age. Its intersting what their backgrounds are; ex farmer, ex lawer, ex physician assistant, (don't remember the others). The ex farmer is the most interesting (over 50). When most of us think about a farmer we typically don't think genius. The guy has the highest GPA in my group. He is the reason why I am motivated do well. I am glad he doesn't want to be a surgeon otherwise I would have to look for another specialty. He wants to be a neurologist (the guy is smart!!) and he is well on his way. One day I gathered the nerve to ask him why after so many years he wanted to go through another 6 - 10 years of school. He simply said it was something he has always wanted to do and the economy (when gas was really high) motivated him to do it. He is a great guy. Tell your bother to go for it! We need more doctors.

J'sS2K · 04-18-2009, 08:37 PM

I think he should retire and enjoy life! That's what I would do.

Scooter · 04-19-2009, 01:39 AM

Sounds like this is how he would enjoy life, he should go for it. Retirement sounds boring!

kjconcepcion · 04-19-2009, 07:43 AM

its never too late, as long as he has the money to pay for medical school. Seems like he is smart, so he should have no problem. Its getting quite expensive these days to afford medical school. My friend from college has almost $250,000 in medical school loans. There is a great shortage of doctors in the rural parts of america.

Neil · 04-19-2009, 02:21 PM

If you have the ability and courage to eventually help people.....then you must do it !

Doug3 · 04-19-2009, 05:21 PM

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If you have the ability and courage to eventually help people.....then you must do it !

My other brother and my father are both MD's and they're kinda pricks.

Neil · 04-19-2009, 06:19 PM

That's a shame.

Doug3 · 04-19-2009, 07:07 PM

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That's a shame.

But they're great physicians. Just a little full of themselves.

JakeO5 · 04-20-2009, 11:05 AM

6-10 years? I guess if you start from scratch but he won't be. If your brother has a PhD in Physics then I would guess he won't find Med School all that hard. The people I know who have degrees in Physics are really bright. Seems your brother would be custom made for working with people missing limbs or confined to a wheelchair. I have never met an MD that has a PhD in Physics. I have know a number with law degrees and other PhD(s) in specialties that are more med oriented but not Physics. He would be a rarity. Far as age goes. He will be far from the oldest. I think I heard of a lady a few years back that was in her 70s?

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04-18-2009, 07:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
mlc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 323	If they are smart no they shouldn't. But I am a hell of a lot closer to 52 the I am to most of the people being accepted to Med school. Kevin

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Scooter Senior Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,510	Sounds like this is how he would enjoy life, he should go for it. Retirement sounds boring!

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kjconcepcion Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: winter garden, fl Posts: 15	its never too late, as long as he has the money to pay for medical school. Seems like he is smart, so he should have no problem. Its getting quite expensive these days to afford medical school. My friend from college has almost $250,000 in medical school loans. There is a great shortage of doctors in the rural parts of america.

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Neil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,457	If you have the ability and courage to eventually help people.....then you must do it !

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Neil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,457	That's a shame.

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JakeO5 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 90	6-10 years? I guess if you start from scratch but he won't be. If your brother has a PhD in Physics then I would guess he won't find Med School all that hard. The people I know who have degrees in Physics are really bright. Seems your brother would be custom made for working with people missing limbs or confined to a wheelchair. I have never met an MD that has a PhD in Physics. I have know a number with law degrees and other PhD(s) in specialties that are more med oriented but not Physics. He would be a rarity. Far as age goes. He will be far from the oldest. I think I heard of a lady a few years back that was in her 70s?