Okay, here’s the thing; I want to study medicine, and surgery. Where should I go to learn this, in other words, what is a good college to go to.

You won't be going to only one college for this. You have to take all the sciences you can in high school and do well. Then get accepted to a college and do well there in all classes, but especially in the science ones. Talk to your advisor a lot and get to know him/her. Consult with the advisor about a career in medicine and which medical schools would be right for you. You're not at a point right now where someone can tell you Stritch is the best or Southern is perfect.

I'm a chemist/biologist (degrees in both) that has taught many premeds...

You need to weigh your needs... bigger schools might be better known, smaller schools might give you better one on one experience.

Honestly, my personal experience is you do not need to be in a top notch univ. you need to be in a good program that fits your needs and wants, you need to be a great student, you need to do well on your MCATs, and you should be flexible in your med school application. That said, some people LOVE going to a bigger school with a well known reputation, and id never discourage someone if that's what felt right.

I taught for several years at a smaller private school in the midwest. Mostly I taught premed and pharmacy students. I've seen so many have success with proper planning.

I went to the smaller school I ended up teaching at and it had some nice advantages... I did research in a chem lab starting my soph year and all the rest of the way. I knew the profs well. They were available, and even a few I thought of as "friends"...

You need solid grades. Mostly A's and some B's. You need good MCAT scores, which focus on the first 2-3 years of education. And honestly, when it comes to applying to medical schools, you need to be willing to be flexible.

I know a great doc who didn't get into an MD program, but was accepted in a DO program. The downside is it cost a lot more... but she's living her dream.

I've even known students who spent the first two years at a community college to minimize costs, transferred to a four year for the degree, and went on to med school.

One twist, I beliece KU used to have a 6 year program that was unique... in that instead of the traditional 4 years college, 4 years med school... you'd track right into 2 years college and then right to med school... I'm sure it was really competitive to get in, and I don't know if they still have that program, but its maybe an option.

Good grades are key. Persistence is key. I've known good people who didn't get into med school the first time they tried. I honestly believe a good student will get in if they keep trying and they are willing to go different paths.

Please ask if you have more questions...