Other careers in health care
Most premed students say they want to be doctors so that they can help people.However, medical school may not be possible - or may not be the best choice - for everyone. There are many other opportunities for careers in the health care field, where you can use your education, intellect, and compassion in a job helping sick people to get better. Everyone who is interested in medicine should take a look at this information: even if you are absolutely sure you want to go to medical school, you will eventually need to explain why you have made this decision, and you will probably be asked at some point why you have chosen medical school over other possibilies.
Useful Links
These sites at other universities also have a lot of information about a variety of health careeers: