U1987 Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 I'm not studying medicine, but biomedical science. I'm working towards a PhD, not an MD. I'll be working in health-related fields, but in a more clinical, research-based setting rather than with patients. Should I just tell girls I'm Premed and going to Med School? Technically, I will be a "Doctor," just one who works in a lab with cell cultures instead of patients all day. Do you think most young girls would take the time to nitpick the difference between the two?
Art_Critic Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 Why not just say the truth ?.. what harm could come from that ?
january2011 Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 Agree with Art. And I think you're overthinking this.
Cypress25 Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 Should I just tell girls I'm Premed and going to Med School? Why would you lie? College-age girls certainly know the difference between a PhD and an MD, and lying about it would make you look like a pretentious, insecure jerk. Are you trying to impress them? If so, a PhD in biomedical science is quite impressive enough.
Author U1987 Posted September 26, 2011 Author Posted September 26, 2011 When I tell girls (or people in general) that I'm studying biomedical science, I just get confused looks and usually have to explain what biomedical science is. I'm just wondering if saying "I'm studying medicine" has some sort of instant "wow" factor with girls.
Dust Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 I'm not studying medicine, but biomedical science. I'm working towards a PhD, not an MD. I'll be working in health-related fields, but in a more clinical, research-based setting rather than with patients. Should I just tell girls I'm Premed and going to Med School? Technically, I will be a "Doctor," just one who works in a lab with cell cultures instead of patients all day. Do you think most young girls would take the time to nitpick the difference between the two? That would be lame to tell girls you are pre-med since you’re not. I mean at that point you might as well just start making up a different lie depending on your mood. Some nights you could be a dolphin trainer other nights you could be a secret agent. Just say what you just wrote here “I’m working toward my PhD in Biomedical Science” It’s quick and gets the job done. Yes technically you’ll be a doctor but so are dentists and people who write books about history and literature. Personally I don’t think MD’s are hot sht or very professional. Just be proud of who you are. You don’t have to talk about how you’ll technically be a doctor as far as your resume or research is concerned and you really don’t have to justify yourself and compare yourself to MD’s.
AmEricanWomann Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 I think people get confused because unfortunately these days, anything more than a few syllables is beyond most people's level of understanding. Tell the girls the truth, just shorten it...say you're studying medical science, rather than bio-medical science. It sounds crazy, but I bet you just leaving off that one prefix will get you alot less confused looks. You'll probably still get asked about it..., but that's a good thing, opens up the door for conversation.
Kinder-Horror Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 When I tell girls (or people in general) that I'm studying biomedical science, I just get confused looks and usually have to explain what biomedical science is. So, you're unhappy that you have even more of a reason to talk to a girl? You're career path is conversation starter. This should be a good thing. It isn't like you are saying you are studying to be a garbage man
oaks Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 (edited) I'm not studying medicine, but biomedical science. I'm working towards a PhD, not an MD. I'll be working in health-related fields, but in a more clinical, research-based setting rather than with patients. Should I just tell girls I'm Premed and going to Med School? Technically, I will be a "Doctor," just one who works in a lab with cell cultures instead of patients all day. Do you think most young girls would take the time to nitpick the difference between the two? If you can honestly say "I'm working towards a PhD" (which I think most people would assume means that you already have, at least, some sort of Bachelors Degree) then I don't think that sounds any less attractive than saying "I'm in Med School". Edit to add: I see the subject says "Undergrad ...", so I don't really think you can use the "working towards a PhD" line since that isn't the award you're working towards. Edited September 26, 2011 by oaks
phineas Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 When I tell girls (or people in general) that I'm studying biomedical science, I just get confused looks and usually have to explain what biomedical science is. I'm just wondering if saying "I'm studying medicine" has some sort of instant "wow" factor with girls. You shouldn't be worrying if a chick digs you, you should be worrying if you want a woman who doesn't know what bio-medical science is. If your just looking to get laid then, sure say what you want but don't you want someone on your own level?
udolipixie Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 I'm not studying medicine, but biomedical science. I'm working towards a PhD, not an MD. I'll be working in health-related fields, but in a more clinical, research-based setting rather than with patients. Should I just tell girls I'm Premed and going to Med School? Technically, I will be a "Doctor," just one who works in a lab with cell cultures instead of patients all day. Do you think most young girls would take the time to nitpick the difference between the two? No don't bother trying to be technically telling the truth or rather a version of it. Just state biomedical science as your major. Most girls won't take the time to nitpick but they probably would start to ask some questions that will quickly reveal that you're not the type of doctor they thought you were due to your technical variation of the truth. When I tell girls (or people in general) that I'm studying biomedical science, I just get confused looks and usually have to explain what biomedical science is. I'm just wondering if saying "I'm studying medicine" has some sort of instant "wow" factor with girls. So you dislike the lack of attention your field gets and you want to know if saying medicine will get you a wow? Why not instead of trying to get the wow with a possible false impression you get the wow through explaining the your major. As one poster mentioned before that right there is a conversation starter. You can easily include some jokes about your classes/teachers and ask her for any of hers then go gradually into more personal things. Majors you have to explain are truly t If your just looking to get laid then, sure say what you want but don't you want someone on your own level? Does this also work with women saying whatever they want to get money, relationships, and marriages then later on getting someone on their own level?
Pierre Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 I'm not studying medicine, but biomedical science. I'm working towards a PhD, not an MD. I'll be working in health-related fields, but in a more clinical, research-based setting rather than with patients. Should I just tell girls I'm Premed and going to Med School? Technically, I will be a "Doctor," just one who works in a lab with cell cultures instead of patients all day. Do you think most young girls would take the time to nitpick the difference between the two? IN some circles saying you are a doctor (or that you are in med school) makes you a babe magnet. It automatically makes you an Alfa male without having to be a jerk. But, you should not lie. Perhaps you should apply to med school. It seems you have the right background.
january2011 Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 In my opinion, outside of the traditional universally well known professional disciplines, not many subjects have an immediate wow factor unless you inject it yourself. What would 'impress' me is someone who can explain their field in layman's terms and can relate their work to everyday life. Is passionate about what they're doing. Knowledgeable about their subject. And knows what they want to do after they've done their basic training. And can articulate why they've chosen this field beyond "making lots of money/to get girls." But that's just me. Some people just want to hear that you're going to make lots of money and therefore would be someone worth talking to. I also agree that it doesn't matter that people look confused, it's a conversation starter - that's not usually considered a bad thing, especially in the context of talking to girls.
vsmini Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 No. Two reasons. A. Lying off the bat shows insecurity and it doesn't matter. B. The thought of dating a guy that would be going to med school is a major turn off for a lot of people. The idea of dating a future doctor is nice but most people don't want to look forward to a future of lonely years while that guy/girl is in med school. If you say pre-med then people will envision med school.
Mme. Chaucer Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 The answer is ALWAYS to tell the truth instead of a lie.
Cee Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 You could say you are studying to go into medical research. I think that's a simple way to explain biomedical science. Saying pre-med is deceptive unless you are going the MD/PhD route. I know a PhD student in biomedical research. He explains that he is doing work in the field of immunology. Probably you aren't far enough along in your studies to be that specific. But I think a scientifically minded woman would ask you what line of research you are pursuing. At least, I would.
tman666 Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 Girls aren't going to be impressed whether you're pre-med, pre-vet, or whatever, especially at the undergrad level. They will, however, laugh at you (a lot) when they find out you're trying to embellish on your educational status. Personally, I think it's hilarious when pre-med undergrads act like they're already in the "doctor circle".
Pierre Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 No. The thought of dating a guy that would be going to med school is a major turn off for a lot of people. The idea of dating a future doctor is nice but most people don't want to look forward to a future of lonely years while that guy/girl is in med school. If you say pre-med then people will envision med school. Some women are better off with blue collar men, I have to agree.
vsmini Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 Some women are better off with blue collar men, I have to agree. Is that snark? Or am I just misreading? I guess it doesn't matter. I work at a hospital and am close with a few MDs here - sure everyone is different but they all agree that being a doctor has caused havoc to their relationships and med school was a disaster when it came to dating and keeping their relationships intact. Unless someone has an established private practice a doctor practically is blue collar work. Completely underpaid for the hours they are putting in. It sucks that being a doctor isn't what it used to be...or seem.
Pierre Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 Is that snark? Or am I just misreading? I guess it doesn't matter. I work at a hospital and am close with a few MDs here - sure everyone is different but they all agree that being a doctor has caused havoc to their relationships and med school was a disaster when it came to dating and keeping their relationships intact. Unless someone has an established private practice a doctor practically is blue collar work. Completely underpaid for the hours they are putting in. It sucks that being a doctor isn't what it used to be...or seem. It was not a a tongue in cheek remark. And I agree, most docs work like dogs and sadly most people in society think they are millionaires.
stillafool Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 When I tell girls (or people in general) that I'm studying biomedical science, I just get confused looks and usually have to explain what biomedical science is. I'm just wondering if saying "I'm studying medicine" has some sort of instant "wow" factor with girls. No, it usually means years and years of student loan debt. Now being a well established surgeon has the "wow" factor.
Cypress25 Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 I'm just wondering if saying "I'm studying medicine" has some sort of instant "wow" factor with girls. No, not really. Usually it just means "I'll be extremely busy for the next 7 years and I won't have time to date." Just tell the truth, biomedical science isn't that confusing. A friend of mine is at Johns Hopkins, getting her PhD in molecular and computational biophysics. And she's smarter than any MD I know.
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