24 years old, and I want to go premed.. too old?

[multiband8303]

As title states, I went to school right out of H.S did well, went into biology got accepted into major, however shortly after the first semester, I decided I want to go into IT, I then went into a nearby school and recieved an associates degree in Networking. I worked, did fairly well, and anyways, I got a job offer from the college where I would go to school as a network admin, and basically my tuition woulc cost next to nothing with there benefit coverage, extremely flexible hours, and can go back to school - I planned on finishing my undergrad in biology, and then going into radiological sciences.

Am I too old to do this? Any stories? Plan of attacks? Please discuss.

 

[axelfox]

no.

 

[mercanucaribe]

Radiological science? Does that mean you want to be an Xray technician??

 

[iversonyin]

Never too old for anything!

 

[Raiden256]

Dude... there was a 50yo nurse and a 35yo ex-olympic athlete in my med school class.

Edit: Also, a 45yo Dentist.

 

[eits]

nope

 

[Kev]

if you really want to do it, do it

 

[Agentbolt]

24 is the new 14, you're too young to get in. Wait 4 years, you crazy kid.

 

[multiband8303]

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
Radiological science? Does that mean you want to be an Xray technician??

Perhaps, or go all the way, depends on how I feel once I complete the courses required...but from what I hear either way...has a great pay off and great job security. I do fear outsourcing though in the future... via constant broadband, but I don't know.

 

[Dogo]

In my entering vet school class it ranges from 20-46... same stats apply to med school. 24's a youngin nowadays.

 

[eits]

the average student age at my chiropractic school is 27

 

[Mo0o]

Originally posted by: multiband8303

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
Radiological science? Does that mean you want to be an Xray technician??

Perhaps, or go all the way, depends on how I feel once I complete the courses required...but from what I hear either way...has a great pay off and great job security. I do fear outsourcing though in the future... via constant broadband, but I don't know.

dont go into radiological science, do something more hands on. Mass general has already outsourced a significant portion of their radiology department

 

[Bateluer]

Why would you be too old? If anything, you're better suited than an 18 year old straight out of high school because of your work experience and such.

 

[Descartes]

Not at all too old, imo, but IT to premed is a pretty big switch. I'd at least be sure that it's something you really want to do, because it can be a costly mistake if not.

 

[isekii]

Originally posted by: eits
the average student age at my chiropractic school is 27

How are you liking the program ?

 

[Slew Foot]

When I was in med school, I was 23 and one of the youngest, the average was 26 with the oldest being in the 40s.

 

[KarmaPolice]

my brother goes to med school. He says there is this 40 year old ex trucker there....


so i would say no.

 

[eits]

Originally posted by: isekii

Originally posted by: eits
the average student age at my chiropractic school is 27

How are you liking the program ?

yeah... i mean... i hate school altogether with a passion and have ever since childhood, but all in all, it's a great program.

 

[MasterOfKtulu109]

my mom was a nurse for years and then went back to medical school at age 40. doesn't regret it at all and makes a helluva lot more money.