Do I Have To Know Every Skeletal Thing?
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To start off, I’m in the 11th grade and taking an anatomy and physiology honors class. Right now, we are studying the skeletal system which is by far the longest and most detailed chapter I’ve ever done. I have a test coming up for the chapter and the class was given a study guide to complete. Now I can do the guide and study off of it since the test will most likely not go into major specifics about the skeletal system, but my question is, since I’m strongly considering getting into medical school, will I need to learn all the big and small details about the skeletal system(and the rest of the body as well)? I can understand having to know where all the bones are in a body, but actually having to memorize all the surface features of bones and what they articulate to and ETC. seems like a heck of a lot! I guess this question is aiming toward the people already in the medical field, but how much work am I looking at if I’m considering taking this as a career in my future?
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My mother went to medical school, and my roommate is currently pre-med, so though I don’t have personal experience, I feel pretty confident telling you yes, at least to an extent. As far as how much work, school wise, I can give you a lot more insight.
A lot. I mean, a lot a lot.
My roommate was already told by our science department that there is no possible way for her to get all of her classes in without taking at least one course over the summer. We attend a small, private liberal arts school, so we have extra requirements, but still. Med school is no joke. Pre-med is CRAZY, to say the least my roommate has, on average, about an extra third of work compared to what I have. And then, of course, there’s getting into med school and getting through.
It’s not something to scoff at, but if you’re really interested and are willing to put in that sort of work, you’re up for a rewarding (monetarily and otherwise) career.
Best of luck!
(p.s. on a somewhat unrelated note, apply for college EARLY next year. Like, REALLY early. Like, the moment they start accepting. Gets you the best scholarships to the best schools (: )
Unfortunately yes. It is one of the most important chapters in understanding the human anatomy especially if you are considering this as a career. Turn it into a game and try to learn 3 per day over time youll know every bone in the body! Its a pain but the pay off will be priceless!