Would like to know if anyone here has exp in this field or is currently going through school for this field... im trying to make a concrete decision on whether ill be able to do this... its what I've wanted to do my whole life I'm just getting started a bit later in life and I have 2 children as well... just curious about residency and actual med school... the part leading up to med school won't b so hard.. its the stuff after..

What is your undergraduate degree? That will determine to a large extent whether you can get into Med School. I am not aware of any Physicians who post on AMHD.

We do have a labor/delivery nurse here.

I'm working on my undergrad now.. not too worried about being able to get in just as to what to expect.. I currently hold a 4.0 GPA... I don't forsee it being an issue getting in... I kind of wanted to know what med school itself would be like and residency..

It does take more than a 4.0 GPA. Candidates are evaulated on much more. But, that being said, you wanted to know what it is like in med school. Here are some sites that spell it out very well:

What is Medical School Really Like? (http://gradschool.about.com/od/medicalschool/f/MedSchool.htm)

What Is Medical School Really Like? | eHow.com (http://www.ehow.com/facts_5032997_medical-school-really-like.html)

What Is the First Year of Medical School Like? | eHow.com (http://www.ehow.com/about_4607166_first-year-medical-school-like.html)

Making the Decision to Study Medicine - Considering a Career in Medicine - AAMC (http://www.aamc.org/students/considering/decision.htm)

I am aware of what it takes to get into med school... but thanks for the reference sites

Are you thinking becoming a neonatologist or a neonatal nurse (practiioner)?

Becoming a Neonatologist Section of Neonatology, Baylor College of Medicine - Houston, Texas (http://www.neonate.net/education/career/)

http://www.neonatalnurse.org/

Neonatal Nursing Career | Discover Career and Education Requirements (http://www.nursing-school-degrees.com/Nursing-Careers/Neonatal-Nurse.html)

Rewarding, no question, but expect long hours for schooling and residency. J_9 can certainly attest to the work and dedication required.

Neonatologist