What if my advisor discourages me from going into medicine?

Most advisors are knowledgeable, helpful, and supportive, but if you find yourself in a situation where you feel uncomfortable or discouraged by the advice you receive, you always have the option to turn to someone else for a second opinion. Ask for help from a campus career counseling office, the minority affairs office, a trusted professor, or another prehealth advisor.  It may be that the advisor is suggesting that you be realistic in your career planning, or it may be that the advisor is more cautious in his or her advice than your individual situation might merit. Seeking a second opinion will help you clarify and better evaluate your career goals.

For More Information:

• The National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions (NAAHP) - Free Resource!
  This Web site includes a listing of all colleges and universities where its members are located and information on volunteer advisors.