Anthony Rainey
Q & A with Biology Student
Q: What was your major at Marywood?
A: I would say that it was the example of my dad. He is a doctor and works in occupational health.
Q: What inspired you to want to go to medical school?
A: I would say that it was the example of my dad. He is a doctor and works in occupational health.
Q: What medical school were you accepted to?
A: The Commonwealth Medical College located in Scranton.
Q: When you found out that you were accepted into medical school, how did you feel and what was your reaction?
A: It was a big relief. It was something that I had been working toward for my entire college career. It was a huge relief and a great sense of accomplishment that I had finally made it. I got the phone call telling me that I was accepted while I was on my way home from an interview at another school, and that other interview didn’t matter anymore because I had gotten accepted where I really wanted to go.
Q: When did you first realize that you wanted to go to med school? Have you always wanted to go?
A: I wanted to attend medical school for a while, not when I was younger, but it was something that I started thinking about in high school.
Q: What specialties did you consider?
A: I had narrowed down my choices, but had not decided yet. Emergency medicine seemed kind of interesting, as did dermatology and neurology.
Q: Where did you see yourself going after medical school?
A: I’m wasn't completely sure yet. There were so many different places and options for me to choose from, and I had some time to decide exactly where I wanted to go.
Q: If you could give one piece of advice to anyone thinking about attending medical school, what would it be?
A: Plan early. You want to set out your plan for what you want to do and how you’re going to do it.