Medical vs. Dental school?

Chauncey Williama: a) Medical school is more competitive, but dental is starting to become very competitive as well. While medical school is a bit harder to get into, and requires additional prerequisites that dental doesn't, dental school is still very difficult to get into given that there are less than 60 schools in the the country who only accept an average of 60 students a year.b) I think both schools are probably ridiculously stressful. However, I have heard that medical residencies are HORRIBLE. Supposedly you work a TON and get paid almost nothing during those years. This is one reason I chose to pursue dental school instead. But for both medical and dental school I have heard that the it will basically be the worst 4 years of your life. (But it'll be worth it in the end! Good luck!)...Show more

Erin Arron: Here's a blog that might be helpful for you down the road - its a blogger's journey applying to medical school and they also have helpful tips for pre-me! ds:http://20somethingmedlife.wordpress.com

Marquetta Gimm: that's a tough decision. maybe they're just different kinds of work?This book "Secret Guide to Med School Admissions" actually mentioned this.

Jinny Dronen: Depends on what you want to do both are going to provide you with a great career one thing is for certain your going to have a huge student loan bill. Here is a link to an article about tuition and grants