LANGUAGE Problem...and a Few Other Things!?

Question

So here's the deal:

I'm aspiring to go into the medical profession. I don't have a specific idea of what I want to go into, but I know I want to be a doctor. I'm in high school at the moment (sophomore). I took Biology last year and am taking Chemistry this year. I took Adv. Algebra last year and am taking Pre-Calculus this year. I am also taking Sociology and Spanish II.

Here are my problems:

What science class should I take next? Most people said Physics.

Any other classes I can take in high school?

OK this is a huge problem: I want to learn both French and Spanish, but I took Spanish last year and am taking Spanish II this year. What language is best for this type of career? Also, should I switch over to French next year? I might be able to take it through the University near where I live, but I still need advice.

If you have had experience in pursuing a medical career or are pursuing a medical career, please help!

Thanks

Answer 1

If you are living in the US, I would advise that you learn Spanish.  Chances are that if you become a doctor, it will come in handy when treating our fast growning Spanish population.

I would suggest that you also take all the science courses that you can.  You could probably ask your guidance counselor for help.

Dont sweat to much in high school over what classes you take.  Just make sure that you take the required courses to get into a good college.

When you are in college, you can start taking the required classes to get into med school.

Going to medical school is going to require that you take baby steps at a time.

Answer 2

You'll need physics in college, so you may as well take the high school course. If you want to take French, go right ahead. Latin or Greek would be better, but they're not often available any more. At least French will give you a second Romance language. On the other hand, if your school offers more than two years of Spanish, there's the practical aspect of becoming more fluent in a language that's likely to be that of a large subset of your future patients.

Mostly, though, you need to worry less. These years should be fun, and no matter your choices, you'll do OK.

Answer 3

If available, Anatomy, Physics, German, and any other subjects at the local junior college in the medical field.

German used to be prescribed for science oriented work because the Germans were prominent in it. You will find it stimulating because you will discover that English is a latinized version of German. Take it.