Search Keywords and FAQs for A Long Premed Path

If you read my last post, you will understand what details and answers are and will be in this post.
It is quite simple. Blogger allows me to see what people keyed in at search engines, like Google, that lead them to my site. I will try to decipher what information these people were searching for and answer their questions. As well, anyone can comment on this post to ask questions and I will try to add the answers on here as quickly as possible.
I will not create new posts; but instead, I will continuously update this post. And so it begins...

Do I Need Physics
Short answer: Depends
Long answer: Whether in Canada or the States, each school has it's very own set of requirements. Medholic has a great table created for the prerequisites for Canadian medical schools. This information may or may not be up to date, but it gives you a good idea on how every school is different. Keeping yourself as competitive for the maximum amount of schools maximizes your chances of acceptance. Also, in my humble opinion, I believe that introductory physics is very important in science. Physics is the study of the laws of the universe and having some basic understanding in those areas is important. Also, if you've ever read Ian Wong's journey and advice, you will notice he mentions how knowledge is interrelated, specially in sciences. Having knowledge in Physics helps you understand why things happen the way they do in Organic Chemistry. Organic Chemistry helps you understand biochemical pathways in Biochemistry. Biochemistry can help you understand why people may have particular symptoms.

UBC BIOL 234 Fundamentals of Genetics
I've noticed people have been looking for information on this course at UBC (notes, exams, etc). I would like that too except that it's impossible because it's a brand new course. I will have information on this blog when I post my second year courses reviews up. I do know that it is an introduction to genetics (duh). As many have guessed, it is replacing BIOL 334, which the Biology Department of UBC is fazing out. My suggestion is to look for BIOL 334 resources, although most of my own searches have not found much. The content of the two courses must be similar since 234 is replacing 334 and you are only allowed credit for one.
Here is the course description:
Topics include genotype and phenotype, mechanisms of inheritance and genetic analysis.

Am I Too Old for Premed?

Short answer: Never

Long answer: Any way that you are outside of the "traditional premed" is a hurdle in your path. Not because med schools are being discriminatory towards others, but because being traditional makes you the most competitive. But hurdles can be overcome:

UBC has shown at least one person over the age of 39 has been accepted into their program in 2008 - 2010.

I'm sure other schools have similar statistics available. So it is possible. The problem is it may be more difficult; with age you may have developed more responsibilities. These responsibilities may distract you from being able to put in all amount of effort and attention necessary to succeed. Medicine is one of the most competitive fields of study and with higher competition means higher hoops are needed. Set goals and be realistic of your chances. You can do it! 
That's all for tonight... Expect to see more as I post.