Are You TOO OLD For Med School?!

Are You TOO OLD For Med School?! When is it too late to go to medical school. Are you wasting your time if you go now? Is there no way you'll get a residency or medical practice if you are too old?
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Dr. Buck tells how old is too old for going to medical school. He let's you know when he went to medical school to become a surgeon, his experience in college and med school, and getting residency.
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[@tinanicole808]

Great video! I'm 42 and planning on applying to med school now that my kids are grown. I had my application ready 10 years ago but my heart told me to wait and concentrate on my kids. Now it's my time and I don't regret it! Thanks again!!

[@noname-wx8qq]

Hope you make it!

[@bee2783]

I am 46 and I just finished MD3, I was able to go since my kids went to college.Go for it!!!

[@tinanicole808]

bee27 that's super encouraging! Thank you!

[@KoasterKid95]

That is absolutely incredible, good for you!!!

[@gpudoctor]

milf at med school yeah thats a dream lol anyway good luck

[@jimmyandtaylorperry7735]

I was in medical school with someone who was almost 60, and she was amazing! I feel that we spend too much time worrying about what other people think of us. If medicine is your passion, divorce from your life every person who questions your age or ability to make it. Also, begin to prepare! Take care of your brain with solid nutrition and exercise, and begin to study like a medical student months (or years) before you even start! Good luck!!

[@bighands69]

Age is a reality and is not just about judging people. That persons career options are going to be extremely limited.

[@bluePearlMike]

@Jimmy and Taylor Perry What Medical school?

[@michellefletcher8528]

Agreed..great advice

[@marymason8592]

THIS!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@lauramarinos2100]

thank you for such a good advice!

[@oliverallen5324]

I’m now 30 going on 31. I’ll be done when I’m 40. I’ve been in EMS for 8 years. I don’t regret being later. I’m in the right place.

[@satansmistress265]

What is EMS?

[@erinlayke]

Sonya Meager Emergeny Medical Technician (Ambulance)

[@Zac-mq4pn]

Similar path here man, I’m 23, been in EMS for 5. Joining the military for college and additional medical education and experience, hopefully will be out with a degree in 6. If all goes according to plan, I’ll be 37-44 when I’m all done. Good luck bud, you got this shit.

[@KKISCRAZYFUL]

I'm (potentially) getting my EMT-B in 3 weeks. My friends are all about to get a bachelors degree so I feel behind. But hearing that you are still going to med school later in life gives me hope. I'm just a late bloomer and I have to accept that that's okay.

[@ricasaluria8821]

How do u support yourself while studying

[@Samsalla71]

I will be a doctor....I don't care about my age. As long as my head is working and my body is functioning as it should there is no reason why not.

[@hyperhitter8858]

Age was important, because our life span has a limit, The early that you apply in medical school, the longer that you live.

[@mbekka1]

@@hyperhitter8858 SAYS WHO ??? IT S NEVER TOO LATE TO DO ANYTHING U LOVE EVEN IF U R 60 OR 70

[@ashantal5172]

Dude I'm putting a sticky note of your comment on my desk.

[@faridaakbarli288]

@@hyperhitter8858 did youapy

[@faridaakbarli288]

Apply*

[@WeLoveMeals]

I’ll be done at 52. Been in Pharma Sales for a while. Excited for the journey. #radiology 🤗 Love your channel.

[@jlg502]

I am considering becoming a psychiatrist but I only have an associate degree and I'm 41. Wondering if I'm to old to start

[@_chxchi_1235]

Is it possible to work full time and go to medical school ? I'm afraid I won't be able to support myself .

[@toneshav340]

Hey Dr Parker! Im 26 and have been a scrub tech for 5 years. I’m on the journey of getting my undergrad now and will become a doctor hopefully before I’m 40. This video is very inspirational because I sometimes feel like I started too late compared to my classmates.

[@drbuckparker]

awesome!!! if you want to do it then do it!

[@peachlife5118]

Thank you commenter as well as Doc for this video.. I am 24 and halfway through a tech degree..thinking of switching it up a bit for my TRUE passion!

[@mdakhlaqurrahman258]

@@drbuckparker i am 27 and i am going to take admission in medical am i too old for that,is a humam mind is capable to learn after 30

[@faridaakbarli288]

Which university u applied for

[@Parkerpromax]

Age of 38 me started my MD...was practicing as Dental Hygienist...So Go ahead....all the best

[@jeffmeisner8976]

Ghost..... I'm thinking of becoming a dentist at 48 or should I become a DH at 44 ?

[@themiamilife]

I'm only 24 and eager for med school. Hopefully, I'll be graduating either this fall or spring 2018 from my bachelors, so I'll either be starting med school by 26 or 27. It is frustrating to see people younger than me getting into med school, even people my age who are doing residency, so this video really helped.

[@drbuckparker]

Catherine Campos so glad I could help!

[@drbuckparker]

So glad this video helped u!

[@luismendez7992]

Catherine Campos I just started med school, Im 28, we can do this!

[@lonspram3922]

I'm 26 and just got accepted. "Too old" doesn't exist!

[@krispykreme3822]

Don't be discouraged by the younger kids, you can do this! If anything you have more life experience now and are completely certain this is what you want, all the best!

[@myworldintheuk1633]

I am 29 years and thought I am too old for med school but watching your vedeo gives me hope thank you

[@defanning080510]

Thank you, I'm 32 year old single mom to a toddler, have found a new love in biological sciences and have really been struggling with the fear that I'm too old to pursue becoming a doctor. Your video helped me go ahead and start working on my applications.

[@silmsadie]

I hope you went for it.

[@ingothitrust5248]

32 and been an RN and EMT-I for going on 6 years and slowly starting on my journey to med school; was a poor student as an undergrad due to a variety of reasons but have wised up a bit. Aware of the uphill battle that awaits me but trying to stay motivated and remind myself why I wanted this in the first place.....

[@xxxXKPoPXxxx]

Sometimes I think older med students cope with stress better. Because they've experienced the world beyond school. People who go directly to med school from undergrad I find are burnt out sooned and unless they had physican parents it's hard to find out the hard way how much work it really is.

[@vivsingh4832]

Just stumbled on your video and this was very much what i needed. Im 29, 4th yr med student also from a Carib Med school. Im preparing for a tough road as obtaining residency as you know for us IMGs gets tougher and tougher. Im applying into Orthopedic Surgery. Preparing to go unmatched and see what obstacles i need to overcome inorder to make my dream come true. This video was very motivational and just the little nudge i needed to continue pursuing Ortho. Thanks Dr Parker

[@denzellduncan6366]

I appreciate this video. I'm 28 and I'm just now going back to school and I want to be a doctor. I've had alot of fun and gained alot of life experience since highschool but now I feel like it's the right time to buckle down and go back to school. No kids or wife and I'm done "having fun".

[@avoterz123]

Definitely needed this! Thank you so much! I just started my prerequisites for med school and I just turned 27 so I’ll hopefully be done with residency by 38. I though it might’ve been too late for me but finding out there are people who started later in life as well succeeded is a huge confidence booster. Thank you!!!

[@faridaakbarli288]

Which uni

[@svillachica]

Great video, thank you for the encouragement... I'm 39 with 12 years in healthcare (Rad Tech) currently working on my pre-reqs for Med School

[@AtlasAigle]

You're not only a good doctor but a good human being from who we could get a great inspiration.

[@kittylikesmilk]

You're so handsome and so smart!! I am not a medical doctor and I do not have plans to attend med school, but I still enjoy your videos and find myself learning more about how docs become docs :) they are very informative

[@voldemozart]

Thank you so much for addressing this topic! It's comforting to hear your thoughts on this. Personally, I'll be 24 going on 25 before I can even apply to med school, so I'll finish at 30 and be a specialist by 34 or 35. After high school graduation I went into law school for a while (pro tip, don't do law if you hate it), failed at many things, worked as a waitress etc, all whilst having severe untreated mental illnesses. Now I'm 23, properly medicated, progressing in therapy, and currently studying chem and maths at uni. It may be strange to say this during a literal pandemic, but life feels good right now, and I'm so excited to work my way toward and then through medical school. All the best to everyone reading this, and a happy new year! 😊

[@Xobrigo]

Love this video! I really needed to see this as a 30 y/o non-traditional applying to medical school. Thank you!

[@gsbeemer1]

Brigette Obokhae I’m 31 and just took the mcat and am applying this cycle. It’s going to be totally worth it!

[@kayphoskoko2704]

Go girl. I'm a 30 year old woman as well... I'm in first year med school. It's not easy... I doubt myself sometimes... but I'm doing it🙌🏾🙏🏾

[@boochi7087]

This is the video I've been looking for! Thank you Dr. Buck. I've spent the last 5 years since graduating college working in the medical device/Pharma industries and I am over it. I watched your video about preparing for and doing well on the MCAT. I don't care about any other people. I'll focus on my self and goals this year, and the subsequent ones!

[@igbafemagdalene6432]

This video just gave me so much hope!, I was confused for like 3yrs straight and now I have confidence to still pursue my dream in medicine, thank you!

[@marytran8895]

Best of luck! You can do it!

[@onlinevideofan1986]

Thanks for the video Dr. Parker; I'm 33 and finishing dentistry with colleagues a lot younger. This video really gave me some perspective.

[@qonitabadegestm9989]

mY dad is >65 and is in cyber-security school. he's mY inspiration to start medical school as a late bloomer. I'm SO GLAD I didn't spend my 20's studying. It is HARD WORK and I'm soooo satisfied at all the fun and experience young-me got to have, I wouldn't feel like I was missing out on TOO much if I'm trapped in school at this point.

[@bryantannibanjr.158]

I am now 32, I am planning to enter meds school. I want to improve my self to sho the love of God.

[@jfilmzstudio3470]

I love the positive comments in here it gives me hope!!

[@brady1268]

Love this video. Thank You. I work in the oil field now. I’m 23 and I’m a junior in undergrad. Doing online school. Thank you for keeping it real sir.

[@RebekahHart]

This is encouraging (and you look great)... Congrats!!

[@sfhtogonon]

I am 46 and still have that great desire to become a doctor...😕

[@mercybanda4142]

Go for it.YES YOU CAN! You can get it if you really want it

[@mikolasg6115]

Im 28 and still have 2 more years of college because I was in the military before. I was really getting worried it was approaching being too late but I hear of so many people starting in their 30's, 40's and even 50's and it makes me feel like I have plenty of time. I think with things like social media starts putting pressure on you to accomplish things quicker because you see your friends doing things and youre still studying for undergrad.

[@FreekeeChakra]

Great video. You’re a “young 43,” and also it seems like your experiences matured you a lot. From what I’ve seen in your vids, your path, including all of the missteps, gives you something uniquely valuable to offer to aspiring physicians and probably your patients as well. “The path and the goal are one” - Lao Tzu

[@toyaprudegoldsmith2748]

Thank you for the video. Very inspiring for a 51 year old mother of two.

[@MyPocketPediatrician]

I get this question a lot also. I think one important consideration is family life. I went the traditional route and finished fellowship at 31. I had 4 kids shortly after, and was fortunate to have the flexibility to reduce my clinical hours with each baby. I have had a lot of friends ask if they should start med school in their 30s. It's a complicated question, but I think it would have been very difficult to juggle young kids in school or residency. I've definitely seen some amazing people manage it, but it was very difficult. Because becoming a doctor is a process with a minimum of 7 years of med school and residency, it can have a huge impact on your family life. I had to miss important weddings, funerals, and other life events because of my training. However you time it, if you want to be a parent at some point, you need to consider the impact this commitment will have on your family life also. Great video!

[@lifeisbeautiful9455]

This was inspiring! I lost my mom very young and I had a lot of responsibilities and my sperm donor was no help. He put all the responsibilities on me as a woman. After high school I needed a break since I went to school all year round. I’ve enrolled in several colleges I wanted to be a music major but left. I wanted to do be an an advertising exec. But my true calling I believe is in the field of psychology. I’m always helping people in some form or fashion. My mom was going back to school but she passed and never got a chance to fulfill her dream as a RN. This was very inspiring. Now that I have the time and life is not in the way I want to go backs my fear is the debt, since I don’t have any but I can move past that if I know the field I’m choosing is going to be very rewarding. Thank you, sometimes a career path chooses you and you have to submit to Gods calling on your life.

[@hillarycontreras461]

Thank you for inspiring meee. Actually I'm just 21 years old and a year ago I graduated in bs aircraft maintenance technology but deep inside my heart I hear the calling of being a doctor. Im kinda bothered if i can or of it is still possible. But watching your vid and reading other people's comments inspires me a lot. Indeed, age is just a number and it's better be late and still trying than to die regretting. Thank youuuuu. Hoping I can become a doctor one dayyyy 💛

[@sarahbeauvais8573]

Thank you so much for sharing your timeline! That is really helpful to hear from a real person instead of all this marketing BS. I graduated pre-med and am now 25 trying to decide if I really want to go into medicine or pursue a phd. I am trying to find shadowing/or entry level medical positions and really want to make sure I make this choice whole heatedly because of the huge time commitment. I would really like to take some time to travel!

[@dr_Olga]

I m 35 y.o. 2nd med university student. never too old. And I see no any difference betw me and younger groupmates. The same ability to learn.

[@Zac-mq4pn]

I appreciate this man, after high school I became an EMT (in Detroit mah dude), and I instantly knew I wanted to be a Physician after my first major trauma. But I sat on it. I started a paramedic program, then dropped out because I wanted to spend time with a girl, who I then wasted a few more years on. Now that I had i moment to myself and had a chance to really contemplate what I want to do, and HOW to get there, I decided again to shoot for the stars, but the only feasible way to do it would take me an absurd amount of time, so I was hesitant to say the least. Idk if anyone will read this, but here’s the plan. I’m 23 now. 6 years in the Navy as a SARC (spec ops “medic” for the Marines), another year to finish up by BS in Paramedicine (that’s a thing now). Maybe do a masters in order to get into a better school. Then do med school, or, if I can swing it, an MD/JD program. THEN residency in EM or possibly shoot for Trauma Surgery. Possibly have the Navy pay for that too and serve some more as an MD. All together I’m looking at 14-21 years before I get everything I want. I’ll be 37-44 years old before I start making actual money. Idk how I’m gonna start a family, idk how I’m gonna do any of this. But I’ll fucking do it. Bite off more than you can chew, and then fucking chew it.

[@itskingstonsworld3550]

THANK YOU!!! this is very encouraging! im 22 married one kid i lost hope at one point but this is motivating me to get my bachelors in radiology and continue furthering to be a radiologists i will have regrets if i dont i just feel stuck

[@belenjimenez2153]

Thanks for this video Doc! Very inspirational!

[@Floridavisual]

Inspiring, I really needed to see this. I’ve been working as an Ophthalmic tech since I was 18 I’m 25 now and I’m going back to school to be an Ophthalmologist ❤️

[@bleakachica]

Later part of the video got deep and I love that. Thanks for sharing your story!

[@gurbazsekhon684]

Im 23 and i was about to go into depression because i always wanted to be a doctor.. i had to move to canada from india by myself at 17. Managed my self settled here and now i want to start my med journey but everybody in my house is like you are too old now and that chance is gone.. it gonna take your whole life away and what not.. these comments gave me so much hope that as long as you are passionate about your life nothing is impossible

[@DoctorFashion]

GREAT VIDEO

[@AmandaLovesOldFords]

Thanks for keepin it real.

[@johnelway9879]

I’m 25. I’ve done a masters in Geology. I’m working a decent job get a good wage but I really think medicine is my calling. Really enjoyed Bio in HS and university.

[@dpal]

Thank you so much for sharing this video . This give me hope 😍

[@nikooarbabian2245]

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! I really needed this video! 🙏

[@parulsahu2294]

Hey doc Parker I am really inspired after watch this video and the comments OMG 💓💓💓

[@alexandrag3124]

What a great video! Thank you!

[@vincentweiss5226]

Great video! I'm 28 and starting med school next month. I'm a lawyer working in clinical research. My dream has always been to become a doctor and I realised in my mid-20s that that dream would never fade.

[@angelojayme1662]

This video means a lot, thanks Doc!

[@layasmine4118]

Hi Park, my name is Yamin ,I'm from Algeria, I'm curenttly a 2nd year resident in plastics , I just found out about ur channel and love your vids , your sacasm in ON FLEEk doc lol I did med school for 7 years( coz that's how it goes in here) from 17 to 24 YO and then practiced as a general doctor for almost 6 years meanwhile I traveled a lot , and then decided to go into residency as I did start it at the age of 31 YO , so I feel your story and somehow it's never too late to just do what u want to do :)

[@Samsalla71]

Same like many here, my kids are sorted I worked in the hospital for a couple of years and now its just my time to get into it. Age doesn't really play a big role unless u want to become a brain surgeon...as it takes ages...I will go for it no matter what people think or say around me I am just making sure I am mentally and physically able to with stand the stress.

[@ramlamohamed3339]

🥺 i needed this. i’m 22 and just starting college right now so i’m definitely “behind” compared to my peers.

[@C3yl0]

You go to med school or law school to fulfill a vocation. The vocation to help people and feel you are helping others not because of a paycheck or whatever it is. You need a paycheck and you are worried about it just do 4 yrs undergrad and get a job. Medicine is a vocation

[@nuggetty86]

I really needed this; thank you.

[@jacquelineestrada5446]

Happy I seen this. Thank you! I'm 25 and will be finishing my undergrad hopefully in 2 years. Wish me luck!

[@drbuckparker]

You can do it!!! haha Good Luck!

[@harmindersandhu5756]

Good Luck :) You got this!

[@bighands69]

I am not joking here so do not freak out. Do not be scared to consider a second degree if you do not make it the first time. Going back to a degree the second time is sort of like cheating in that you will have seen it all before.

[@marytran8895]

Good luck!

[@honestinsky]

Excellent video, thanks for sharing, much appreciated : )

[@TimelessjewelbyDebra]

My liver transplant surgeon is 35..Best Dr ever ...

[@britbee7380]

Thanks for sharing your story. I think doctors with a not so direct pathway bring so much more to the profession. Life experience and exposure to other areas of work enhances a doctors perspective and character. I also wanted to add that I think the biological and social pressures on female aspiring doctors are different than men. Losing prime child bearing years, for example, is an important consideration for women who may start their medical training later in life.

[@drbuckparker]

Thanks glad you like that video! Yes you are absolutley right women have even MORE to think about!

[@nausheensheikh2454]

that is my struggle at the moment. 29, married, and want to go to medical school but scared from the thought of staying away from husband and not being able to have kids on time.

[@ahc8973]

Exactly!! That’s my fear.... ugh I wish someone made a video about this!!!

[@nausheensheikh2454]

Dr. Parker, you think you can make a video about it and give any suggestions or advice ??

[@bighands69]

+Brit Bee A women who is on the ball could be a doctor practicing by the time she is 29 or 30 meaning she can still have enough time to have children. When you hit residency you are actually in employment so you career is already underway at that point. I am a man and had a family to raise but was in the middle of my residency and it was the toughest thing I have ever had to do in my life. I used to visit my mother and father in the UK routinely but during my residency I did not see them for almost 3 years.

[@lbarbaric11]

Awesome video- thank you!

[@xheng7722]

Just found your channel. Thank you for your advised. Now I'm more motivated. Im taking BS pharmacy Im at my early thirties. 😍

[@aamirkarim]

Thanks for this video, I liked it a lot.

[@rohandrysdale1139]

wow, super helpful. Thank you!

[@raymundoserrano5140]

I just graduated college a month ago. My GPA is 2.5, and I am 24years old. I’ve done everything that is expected from me, first one in my family to graduate from a 4 year university. Now I want more it’s more of a personal goal I will do my best to get into med school because I will regret it later if I don’t trying doing it now. Thank you for your videos!

[@oliverallen5324]

Raymundo Serrano you’ve got to destroy a post-bac program and do well on your MCAT.

[@keepkiaweird]

You’re amazing! I needed to hear this. I am 28 going on 29 next month and want to be a Veterinarian. I am going to apply next year which mean I won’t be going into vet school until I’m 31 but as long as it happens that’s all that matters. I won’t be happy u til I receive my DVM

[@touboulayefaobuda7198]

Amazing video, keep it up

[@deekircher21]

Thank you for this Buck

[@johna3357]

I'm about to be 27, never did a single day of college and have no idea what I want to do with my life anymore. I was thinking about something in the medical field because I like helping people. But when I go for something I shoot big. Being anything less than an MD wouldn't be enough for me. Not saying I'm trying to go that route but I'm only weighing my options. It's comforting to know its not too late... yet.

[@gugu20051]

Thank you I needed this. I am in the same boat as Tina Nicole. My kids are grown and I have a job and another degree but I am still not fulfilled because I keep saying I want to go to medical school.

[@harbimidiyosunkanka]

Forget about the age conversation.... Who is your dermatologist?😘😘 You look gorgeous

[@basma6347]

Thank you so much Sir for sharing your story!!!🤩🤩.........I was so desperate since a few days for getting some motivation u know a lil inspiration from outside. Im 22 currently doing my masters and was stuck between whether to do research by going with phd( which is a hella uncertain thing) or to follow my life long dream of becoming a surgeon. Since I come from an Indian family and also being a girl( almost all my cousin sisters got married at the age of around 22 or 23) I have zero support from people around me. Your story gave me immense energy to boost my internal self. Thank you so much again. Also Sir please upload more videos on how to prepare for Usmle and a little info on expenses surrounding it.😊

[@wolverafay]

keep making videos and keep folks motivated

[@RVC0902]

Thank you. Enjoyed this. Very helpful

[@melissaliebermann200]

I am 28 soon to be 29. I have a 6 yr old and I am planning on starting school soon again to provide a better future for us! I was debating it because he is pressuring me to give him a sibling and it breaks my heart because I want another child already, part of me blames myself for not finishing school before I had him but I just have to finish school now before I have another child.

[@thegrandwizard33]

dude you are OK in my book! and for 42, you are keeping it totally G.

[@patmebg3794]

Great video. Appreciate it a lot.

[@espiew7937]

Im 32 years old and I feel old to go to med school. I have a masters degree in microbiology and I want to be an MD. I’m married with two kids under the age of 4. Everyone tells me to go back I just think I’m scared. I feel old, I feel I will put my kids to the side and miss all the great moments. But I also think it will be temporary and I will have a secure future and probably my own business. My children will look up to me and say that’s my mom dr. .,..I hear everything you said and I watched other videos. I’m constantly thinking and even dreaming about medical school. I just have to act on it. What’s the worst thing that can happen. Nothing.

[@drbuckparker]

I feel your pain. It's a tough scenario. You don't want to miss out on the kids growing up, and I think that is definitely a real problem. Think about a 3 year residency. Don't do a 5 or 6 year program. ER, Medicine or peds (although honestly peds you don't make enough money). ER is a good schedule for a Mom, you can work like 14 shifts per month and 1/2 the month off. That's what I would do. You will be about 40 when you finish residency. Not great but not bad. You're kids will be 10 ish. Would you regret missing out on your kids growing up between 4 and 10 more or missing out on being a doctor more? I think that's probably your answer. Whichever one you would regret the least, do that.

[@tarveenchadha]

I’m in a similar position with masters in microbiology and preparing for med school at age 33. Your videos is very inspiring and gives me a much needed push in the forward direction. I’m planning to go for family practice (gp) and open my own clinic eventually. I too feel everyone has their own time line and have accepted that I am starting out late, but I really want to follow my dream and feel practicing medicine is my true calling. The only thing that stops me is my responsibility towards my kids. Just wondering how much a gp makes considering all the debts I will be accumulating over the years as I will be leaving my full time job and have to provide for my kids future.

[@martianprincess]

I'm in the same boat! I will be 30 when I apply. I have three young kids. I'm really excited though!

[@cmoore7518]

@@martianprincess Do it :-), I'm going through Pre-Med Next year and I'll be 30 when I start Medicine, we're young take advantage of the opportunity you have life experience and life skills you'll be fantastic. Good luck

[@dynastyof3880]

I’m 32 and I’m headed to med school. Some times you just have to prove yourself wrong and take a chance on yourself. I don’t feel to old to go. I look at many people who struggle to identify why they want in life in their 20s many people decide who they need to be when they are in their 30s, some later in life.

[@chiarafreccero633]

Thanks for you interesting video. I am clinical psychologist, 33 years old, a small kid and I am going to apply for Medicine this year. I am so scared but also exited and I don't want to have any regrets in life. Wont be easy...but I will make it.

[@nafraz93]

How did you find it?? I applied for my doctorate in clinical psychology and I’m really happy in the psychology field but I’ve always deep down wanted to become a surgeon and idk if I would be too old to do it. I also want to do my doctorate though 😩 so I’ll be 30/31 when I qualify as a clinical psychologist but then I’d also maybe want to do medicine after that so you’re basically doing what I will probably do. I’m just scared at the idea of actually doing it

[@geraldomedrano5558]

Thank you for this

[@markl3118]

I am struggling with this so much right now. I am planning to apply this year and, if all goes well, will begin med school next year at 26. I will graduate from med school around 30 and may finish residency around 34 if I choose a 3-4 year residency program. I came to realize that time will go on either way and I don't necessarily have to wait until I am 34 to start a family. However, my biggest worry is having to wait that long to help take care of my mom. She is currently 64 and will be around 74 by the time I finish residency. I struggle with the thought of my mother having to wait so long to have me take care of her in the way I want to. My incentive for going into medicine is not money, but once I finish this journey, I will finally have my first true job that will allow me to help care for my mother and not have to worry about her continuing to work to take care of herself. I would still like to pursue medical school, but I want to take care of my mom now so she can finally rest from the many years she worked and struggled :( Any advice on this?

[@elvira4702]

Hi! I am in the exact same situation. How did it go? Did you get in, or did you choose something else? Id love to hear how you handled those inner conflicts, because I can`t seem to let them go... Hope you`re doing good!

[@Ryan78336]

I know I will be old before I begin medical school. I'm in Australia where most schools require you to have done a bachelors before entry and some don't have any prerequs. I am in my undergrad in nursing, and I chose it because I recognized the need for my undergrad to be a means for me to make an income as well as being a pathway. I have students in first year with whom I work who have gone into nursing for the same reason. because its something they are good t, something they enjoy and something that is going to make them an income as well as assist them in getting into a post graduate degree. This is me. I've met people who have been anything from accountants to bus drivers before deciding on medical school. Since I have no expectation that I'll want to retire at any time, I think that I will go on for as long as it takes. As much time as it takes. Don't ever worry about how much time reaching your dream career will take you.

[@mskhatiga]

I was waiting for this video especially after watching the gap year video and losing money. I agree is not all about money

[@elimelechs.l3246]

Omg u make me feel much better thanks

[@jazminrocha1994]

Thank you. Almost 25 and just now going back 🤞

[@mariakhan6965]

Jazmin Reynolds did u go?

[@bobbiblueeyes2837]

In 35 and need a good career. I'm a chiropractic assistant but my dream job has always been a veterinarian. Don't know if I have the ability financially to ever go back to school

[@xxxXKPoPXxxx]

Vet school is tough because there's not that many schools and they're compensated maybe high 5 figures to low 6 figures vs. High cost of schooling. I've never had a passion for animals but if that's what interests you maybe try getting a part time gig as a vet tech before you commit to veterinary pre reqs and vet school. Send some Vets questions working in fields you wanna work in.

[@esraaa8d]

All these people in the comment section are amazing. You give me motivation and it is really an eye-opener. The only thing that is a big problem is to pay for education. I already have my bachelor's degree in Biology teacher but I feel so empty on the inside and I am sure I don't want to teach anymore (too many negative things, your colleagues are your biggest bullies). In the Netherlands, it's a fun story, instead of paying med school its around 2000-4000 euros per year. Because I got my teacher's degree, I am not allowed to study further. So what they did is that if I want to study further in the med field, I need to pay around 19.000 euros per year. And I neeeeedd to pay it within that year, I cannot pay it later when I earn money. No, I need to pay it with each year (multiply it with 6 to be a basic doctor). Crazy right? This is the reason I am not able to study further as a doctor and it makes me sad. I am 25 years old right now and I regret everyday for not believing in myself and only think that I will be able to become a biology teacher. I should've had more self-confidence back than. Unfortunately, you cannot go back, you can only go forward. Perhaps studying outside the country will be more suitable (even though I cannot leave my mom as her health is not optimal so I need to take care of her). But yeah that's life. I'm saving up, doing my extra curriculums to boost up my CV. I am looking up forward because, in the past 1,5 years, life is looking better than ever for me. I'm gonna look at these comments every time I need motivation.

[@diananoemi6796]

Thanks for your video< I think for me I regret so much I didn't get started on the medical road earlier in life! Life is so complicated at times and it certainly was for me, although I have gained strength and new perspectives that I believe could very well help. I'm now 32 but still can't think of something that I wish and want more.

[@drbuckparker]

go for it!

[@hebahilal2948]

I finished medical school at 23, then working at hospitals for 11years. I wished I knew the way to usmle longer before that. Now I am 34 old IMG, start studying for steps. your video give me motivation.

[@SunshineSaniya]

Do you still have a chance to get into residency after 11 from graduating med.school? I heard it is almost impossible to get into residency if it has been more than 5 years since graduating med.school. I finished med.school in another country 8 years ago and i gave up on even trying...

[@abhishekbhatta2071]

Im 26 now and a final year med student .I failed my last exam and was worrying about my time that i had lost because of the failure.It always came in my that im i gonna be too old when i got graduated.

[@hdb80]

KEEP GOING! One failure doesn't define you. You got this!

[@ajitdardare4565]

Im 23+ and i have great desire for mbbs...but i afraid that i couldnot accommodate the younger student which can get that degree with me..but im sure that age is just a no.❤️❤️thanks sir..

[@MeridaEllaSDB]

Thanks Dr. Buck! I was a bit nervous to click the video. I am 32 with a Masters of genetic engineering. I got held up a for a few years on health after that. I have some pre-reqs to double back for. I keep getting older, but with no kids or husband, shooting for pie in the sky has always worked before. I would just be too frustrated with myself if I didn't give it a go and do what I am good at. I just need to get past all of my hangs ups. Thanks again!

[@bighands69]

If you want to get married and have children then I would say focus on that first. In the meantime you could focus on practicing for the MCAT. Or have you ever considered Pharmacy school or Dental school. You could practice the MCAT to see if you are up to it. I would assume you have a good foundation in chemistry and biology. Medical specialities such as pathology could be right up your street in that your masters in the field of genetics could be useful in the likes of chemical pathology or cytogenetics. If you got into medical school when you are 33 you could be a practising doctor by the time you are 40 to 43 which means you could still have a good 25 year career ahead of you and if you picked a field like pathology you could be active up until you are in your 70s if you desired.

[@itzelmontalvo6645]

I do not want to start med school in my 20s though because I want to enjoy my youth more, have fun, do other interests, travel.

[@mahsasabbaqi7031]

I’m 25. I’m studying for medical school in my own country. I was a bit worried about my age, but if I look as young and healthy as you in my 40s, I’ll have no regrets 😀

[@studymail5946]

wow. iam gonna be 25 this year n graduated last year and havent established a career for myself but i cant see myself persuing in the field i choosed.

[@dianerose7631]

You are never too old for anything in life. If you take care of yourself. Too bad the world thinks otherwise

[@nasrimohamed8062]

I'm 21 need to join cimp this march for 1 year then hope i secure mbbs seat coz i feel too old I'll finish my undergraduate at 27 which stresses me considering the fact that I'm a girl Thanks you boosted my confidence

[@bernardogonzalez3172]

Your videos really help...... i am 24 and have an associate degree as a lab technician but my life dream was and still is to be a trauma surgeon. But i was always told that i can never do it, i never have had the guidance on how to get there, never become that level of greatness that many people expected from me and I was never given the best advise to how to get to that point and always given the cold shoulder.... so now i want to go back to college get a bachelors degree and get to med school and get to the point of my life in where i want to be. But i really dont know where to start and how i can get there... luckily i have a family that supports me and i would be the first in my family to pursue this career. Any advise that you can give can really help, thanks!!!

[@dynastyof3880]

I’m definitely being called to this profession. I always had an ideal of being a doctor but exactly what types is why threw me off. I went to school for medical billing and coding and pharmacy tech. Not enough money in it for me. Went back to school for a BS in psychology and now I’m headed to med school for psychiatry. I should actually be done with my residency by the time I’m 40 but that’s life. 40 isn’t old to me. I just know that this is something that I desire to work hard to be. I do have kids and I do not want them to live a life as hard as mine if possible.

[@i_only_simp_for_myself800]

Dr mike is the most charming doct-...!!!

[@serkancandan2024]

I live in Turkey and im 25 i thought that i was late for med school thanx for the video.

[@h1911]

The turkish education system makes you feel that way. Heck I am 21 and I was told 'Kabul etmeyeceğiz'