JP Fitness Forums - View Single Post

Sarah Rippel · 11-30-2008, 12:09 PM

Hi Adam!
I actually tried to get into med school 6 years ago...after getting a BS in Exercise Science. Got a 28 on the MCAT but my undergrad GPA wasn't good enough, despite the fact that I did all I could with the pre-med courses to boost it up. It was a pipe dream, and if your heart is in personal training, GO FOR IT! I personally believe i'd be miserable as a doctor and have no clue why I thought that was for me (for a brief moment in time). My heart is in working with people and being a PROACTIVE component in their lives...I feel medicine is REACTIVE and i'd rather help people take care of their health, not try to "fix" it. I wanted to go into ortho or plastics, btw. The thought of me operating on people is just downright scary!

I have a client who repeatedly tells me I should be a doctor (her hubby is an MD), which is flattering, but i'd be miserable. Personal training is so rewarding and I love the fact that you can carve out your own niche and pretty much do what YOU want to do, IF you want it bad enough!

11-30-2008, 12:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sarah Rippel Nerd Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 86	Hi Adam! I actually tried to get into med school 6 years ago...after getting a BS in Exercise Science. Got a 28 on the MCAT but my undergrad GPA wasn't good enough, despite the fact that I did all I could with the pre-med courses to boost it up. It was a pipe dream, and if your heart is in personal training, GO FOR IT! I personally believe i'd be miserable as a doctor and have no clue why I thought that was for me (for a brief moment in time). My heart is in working with people and being a PROACTIVE component in their lives...I feel medicine is REACTIVE and i'd rather help people take care of their health, not try to "fix" it. I wanted to go into ortho or plastics, btw. The thought of me operating on people is just downright scary! I have a client who repeatedly tells me I should be a doctor (her hubby is an MD), which is flattering, but i'd be miserable. Personal training is so rewarding and I love the fact that you can carve out your own niche and pretty much do what YOU want to do, IF you want it bad enough! __________________ "If you love what you do, you'll never have to work a day in your life." Visit my blog: "Outside the Box" Training!