Interested in engineering but choosing medecine

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A high school student expresses interest in studying medicine while also wanting to deeply understand electrical and aerospace engineering. The discussion highlights that achieving the same level of knowledge as professional engineers through self-study alone is unlikely, as formal education provides essential hands-on experience and access to expert guidance. It emphasizes that without a degree, it may be challenging to compete for job opportunities in these engineering fields. Additionally, a suggestion is made for the student to consider pursuing an engineering major while completing premed requirements to keep options open for medical school.
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Hi guys,
I am a high school student and I think I will study in medicine. However, I am VERY interested in electrical and aerospace engineering. Is it possible that on my own , I deeply study those subjects in order to have a deep understanding. What I mean is that I want to be as knowledgeable as the real aerospace/electrical engineers. Is my goal feasible or no? Can you guys recommend me some good textbooks please.

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No, it is not possible that by reading a few books you will be as knowledgeable as those who spent four years of thei live studying this at university.
 
To add, these students who study engineering get laboratory experience with expensive equipment, out of book information from experts of the field, etc.

If your goal is to have job opportunities in these fields, you're not going to be able to really "prove" you can compete with those who have a degree in it.

To study medicine, in the US at least, you could study one of the engineering majors while knocking out the premed requirements as an undergrad, then apply to medical school.
 
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