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Is starting med school at 24/25 too old ? did you start right after undergrad?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Not too old. : A classmate started med school at 35 and went on to be a successful physiatrist. I would say that the students who had done other things, then came back ccommitted to being physicians were the most successful, honor society, etc.

Answered 11/11/2016

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