ok I did a lot of research and it seems that I will be gooing for my PhD instead. Many mdmoms have the same predicaments that I have as a pharmcist mom. So I decided that academia will better suit my needs. I need to take my GRE'S and decide whch area I want to do it in. I have a BA in psychology and a BS in pharmacy. My GPA in both is above 3.5. Anyone knows a field that I could go into that would utilize both of my backgrounds???

Hi Anne,
thanks for your response, yes I have child care help the whole week. So what information do you think that I need to know regarding medical school;i.e which years are the most demanding does it get easier etc....

ok i am still debating if medical school is an option. I have more specific questions; as I understand it the first 2 years is classwork ~8-5pm ,the next 2 years is hospital rotation and the hours depend on the hospital; then one takes his boards, once he passes he continues 2 more years in hospital for specialty all through out one has exams, am I even remotely close?

I wanted to thank all of you for giving me your advice. I decided to go for my pharmD degree. I am applying for next year.

My husband is supporting me with whatever decision I make. He genuinely has no problem if I go to medical school, and for the next 4 years he will have to help me through it. My children is another story, I am not sure if they will feel the same way when I will be pre-occupied; and I am scared that this decision will haunt me when they get older and they will have a legitimate case against this decision. You should know that your responses are helping me in ways that you wouldn't imagine to arrive to a decision that will leave me feeling fulfilled and not regretfull; however I don't want to kid myself I am not there yet.

you mean a study partner? I figured that i will meet one there.

Hi Rick,

I don't mind the length of it; I want to know if through out the years i can designate the hours from 8am-4pm daily. The other programs like phD and PharmD I understood that its possible.

I am a pharmacist. I want to continue my education. I am considering either an md phd or a pharmd. I am a mother of 4. 8yo 7yo 5yo and a 3yo. I work flexible hours. I prefer to go to medicl school but i don't want to sacrifice my family on the way. Is medical school that rough....