Is there anyone on here on became a doctor later on in life?

Question

I am 25 and I will be getting my undergrad degree this year. I want to take a year off from school then get my surgical tech degree and if my surgeon bug is still alive and well I want to keep going. It would be interesting to see if there is anyone who started working towards their med degree a little bit later than everyone else.

Answer 1

I did!!!

I graduated from Med school 2 years ago, was a house surgeon (house officer) for a year and now I'm a first year ER resident.

I am 33 y.o. now :)

Answer 2

I did!

I was 35 when I started (32 when I went back for my post-baccalaureate work; my undergraduate degree was in the arts and didn't cover the pre-reqs).  I'm graduating next Wednesday and I'm 39.

Good luck to it, whatever you decide!