Considering GEM- Psychology degree- Need Advice

Hi All,

I will try to keep it short.

I am studying Cognitive Neuroscience (BPS approved Psychology degree) and I am currently on a placement year. I will be returning to university this September to complete final year. I am doing my placement in a NHS mental health clinic (specialist trauma clinic), as an assistant psychologist and a research assistant. My placement is great, I love working there, especially enjoy patient interaction and applying theory to practice. I am very lucky that I have been given this opportunity and have learned so much. I initially took a placement year because I was not 100% sure about clinical psychology and part of me have always wanted to go to med school and become a doctor.

I am now considering med school but I'm not sure if I stand a chance. Below are academic and work experience details.

GCSEs : 2*, 10As, 2Bs
A levels: ABB Biology, chem, maths
Degree: expected to get at least high 2:1
Work experiences: 1 year Assistant psychologist and Research Assistant (1-1 psychological intervention, patient group facilitation, managing clinical waiting list, conducting psychological assessments, research assistant for a clinical study).

Do I stand a chance? I am thinking to get work experience shadowing doctors? any advice would be appreciated

Thanks

You have as good a chance as anyone else for GEM

Hi, thanks for the reply. Would you recommend more medical experience? do you think my placement alone is enough experience?