Jamer Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 I was hoping someone could give me direction as to where I'd begin looking. This isn't a backup to medicine as I'm starting to think I want this more than I want to be a doctor. I'd love to think I have the stats (3.9, 34R) and interpersonal skills to get in at some point should I really want it, so that's not really my concern. It really came to me in a 3 hour conversation I had with a good friend at the shisha bar tonight. I'm incredibly fascinated with non-prescription drugs (illicit drugs if you'd like to call them that--hallucinogens and so on). Not using them really, just everything about them--the pharmacology, the social stigma, and everything else. Enough to make a career out of it--doing research and teaching at an institution. The only things I'm ever truly interested in reading are about them. I'm basically looking for guidance in terms of looking into schools and programs. If I'm going to go for it, I want to go big or go home. I'd want to get a masters and pHD from some strong schools. I was hoping someone could direct me to Canadian and American schools with strong post-degree pharmacology programs and anything else I'd need to fully research this. Or some words of warning should you have some [informed] opinions Kind of a weird place to ask, but I don't know where else I'd turn I guess. Thanks team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ploughboy Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 Keep in mind that you can always do both (eg clin pharm/tox as part of your medical training) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 Keep in mind that you can always do both (eg clin pharm/tox as part of your medical training) My point exactly, why not start off with medicine for your first credentials and then spread your wings, thereby having a foot in both camps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamer Posted July 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 Yeah I was strongly considering that too. I just figure I have a year off so I might as well start researching and applying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Law Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 I wish I could help, but I don't really have any info! So the best I can do is get this bumped back up for you and hopefully you get more answers. GO TEAM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewB Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 The U of Washington has a prof that did some pretty cool research on marijuana/THC. Not exactly a hallucinogen but sweet nonetheless. I forget his name. If I remember to search it later on I will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamer Posted July 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 The U of Washington has a prof that did some pretty cool research on marijuana/THC. Not exactly a hallucinogen but sweet nonetheless. I forget his name. If I remember to search it later on I will. Is WashU grad as hard to get into as WashU med? PS <3 Law Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamer Posted July 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Well I sent an e-mail to the pharmacology faculty of graduate studies explaining my goal. Hopefully they don't think I'm some drugged up crazy for telling them illicit drugs interest me so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boodog Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 try NYU, they have a stong toxicology program Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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