Question 5: Am I too old for Medical School?

Absolutely not! Medical schools regularly graduate students that are in their 30's, 40's, and older. Granted, the older you are, the less time you will have to practice a physician/pay off your loans, but medical school admissions are age-blind. This means that your age itself will not be a discriminating factor. In fact, you may find it easier to get into medical school after several or more years out of college. One of the biggest factors in admissions is maturity and life experiences. Having another career full of responsibilities could be a great asset, as long as you convince the committee on your reasons for applying to medical school and shifting careers. The average age of first year medical students is 24, though this is probably slightly skewed by those who are over 30's and over. Regardless, a healthy number of medical students take a year or two off to do research, travel, perform community service, or just work. As long as you can validate your reasons, it will not hurt you, and has a very likely chance of helping you.