2: How Old is Too Old to Start Medical School

[@jasonmajor3437]

Thank you guys very much this was very helpful! I decided to go to medical school at 48!

[@bilalkontakt9330]

Amazing! Good luck!

[@mindsuga1283]

Good for you!!

[@tukays1896]

I am here because I am 38 and trying to encourage myself that it is not too late for me. Let’s do it!

[@sheilae.9670]

@@tukays1896 yesss! I'm 36 and also going for it.

[@rajireddysama9619]

But is it possible in India...???

[@nomkitteh]

Thanks for this!! I’m 26 now in Australia and have started my pre med journey, should hopefully be finished with pre med and med school by 33. I’m working part time as a carer in a nursing home so I can support myself through med school. Wish me luck!

[@mazenstone1105]

Wow. I'm going to start my pre-med at 25 which I'm awfully conscious with since my cousins started medschool at the age of 22. So reading this comment made me happy and motivated. Thank you for this!

[@arshpreetkaur9]

All the best. Hope you are doing good.

[@ogoeze4329]

My prayers are with you..

[@atavax6094]

I'm the same age in Aus and thinking about starting the same journey, good luck mate!

[@susanakapo377]

As an FNP and in my mid-40 as premed student I was thrilled to be admitted to an osteopathic school which was my very first application and now in my first year of residency grateful for the opportunities that I have had. If I had to do it over again, I will do it in a blink of an eye. But I would like to share that the individuals contemplating on this journey should be prepared ) and I am sure are able to handle hiccups on the way - ie student loan, some individuals who don't think you belong.

[@theebikwosiblings3145]

Well done How is it going so far?

[@Ονομαεπίθετο-ξ1υ]

how are you holding up now ?

[@VndNvwYvvSvv]

Bone wizard must have kicked the bucket herself.

[@ifym5455]

@susan akapo I know I am 3+ years out from this comment, but when you mention some individuals who feel like you don’t belong, who are you referring to, if you don’t mind me asking. How would they know if you were an NP or to what were you referring to in that aspect?

[@ernestojr.acosta972]

I started Med school at the age of 20 and became a full fledged licensed MD at 25. It sounds pretty cool but thinking in retrospect, I feel I lacked life experiences to deal with what would come after. So I think starting medical school at a later age doesn’t seem to be a bad idea.

[@Syncretic.]

Congratulations! I’m an aspiring 20 yr old building my way up to medical school.

[@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro]

Peace be to you all! If this is your dream and, you are determined to do it, please consider the Uniformed Health Services Corps. They will pay for you medical school. However, the cut-off age is 44. I wish you all the VERY best of succes in your positive endeavors! Peace!

[@qonitabadegestm]

Is this a government company? Then u owe them 10 years of ur Life stuck working for them f/t?

[@krystenchambers7748]

I'm interested

[@rolansanchez7046]

I'm a science teacher for 14 yrs and had my masteral degree in science. I like science so much and thinking of getying medicine but I am now 37.

[@bxglizzo8]

Go for it, my friend! 14 years and a masters degree in science is great to getting in medical school. Best of luck to you!

[@VivekMishra-um7hl]

Yes go for it...you can do it

[@jessalynn712]

I'm an OR nurse and current pre-PA student. I appreciate you comment about nurses. The general surgery team I work with is very cohesive and my surgeons trust my judgement and respect me personally and professionally.

[@ggblog7563]

Thanks because this is my second degree and 29 and starting the Pre Med track very nervous thoughts 💭 I was too old love this and it has help me a lot

[@alicegreig8303]

Gosh, I thought i was too old at 29

[@neethuvinodkumar992]

Alice Greig damn me at 22🤭

[@hottrader4262]

Ha! You guys are young. I am 63 and thinking about premed and medical school.

[@bellsjingle8975]

Bruh

[@williamhoskins2300]

Do it ! ..

[@bxglizzo8]

RESPECT.

[@jackeroo75]

Let us know your progress!

[@VivekMishra-um7hl]

Respect and love...my wishes always with you

[@matthewscott1091]

❓Obviously most young med students are likely to be single. As an older individual in my early 30’s I’m happily married & we’ve been together for 13 years. Does anyone know how significant a strain med school & residency has on a marriage? Just wondering if anyone else might know? ❓Thanks

[@elverdad6805]

Thank you for posting this! :)

[@Alexanderdoubled]

I'm currently 25 and I'm starting my bachelor's in multimedia design and I will also do my masters in cinematography

[@DoctorSpicy]

If you’re older than me and can pass your boards, I’ll shake your hand. Good luck.

[@ilpazzo9407]

Thanks for this!

[@mickc4672]

Wouldn't it depend on how much money you have? Graduating with hundreds of thousands of dollars of debt or not, for someone of higher age

[@TheSAPGarden]

But how do you support yourself :(

[@ShakeelAhmed-oc9yu]

Thanks for giving use and as well as motivated sessions , i am doing msc applied psychology and will to go to med school what will the prerequisites for admission, please give me ans.

[@yeobosingh4583]

Thankyou.

[@kateyurchenko971]

Just wanted to check weather I will be too old if i take a gap year

[@michaeliline9510]

Awesome, thanks a lot for that. Very interesting :)

[@eyekandy3000]

Depends on how you’re going to finance your education and pay for other expenses and being willing to give up close to a decade of your life. I’m mid 30s with kids and mortgage- decided against it

[@qonitabadegestm]

I only want to take up to 12 credits per Quarter Are there any schools for me? Thanks every1

[@1MinuteFlipDoc]

short answer - 42 is the cut off (realistically).

[@djmightymel]

1MinuteFlipDoc why do u say that

[@1MinuteFlipDoc]

42 is realistically the oldest you want to go to med school, considering school + residency + your age you'll be when you are finally on your own (50) + school debt/loans. most people are looking forward to retirement at that age. most patients don't want a 50 year old doc just starting out in her/his career. if being a doc is absolutely the ONLY thing you want to do in life even when you are old and ur willing to be broke and studying nights and weekends for the next 10 years. go for it!

[@krispykreme3822]

1MinuteFlipDoc lol No.... Most people are not expecting to retire by the time they hit 50😂

[@1MinuteFlipDoc]

no, but they are planning on it (saving, investing, reducing debt) if they are professionally employed.

[@C3yl0]

1MinuteFlipDoc if you are expecting and planing to retire by 50 crawl back to your mom womb dude.