[Philosoraptor]

(Original post by e...)
So why did you choose medicine as a career path?

To cut a longish story short - I changed my mind at 18/19 as to what I wanted to do.

I'm not a bleeding heart wanted to do it since I was a fetus guy.

I genuinely enjoy working with people, my favourite subjects are sciencey and I have a wicked memory. Also it's possibly a job for life. Therefore I said yes.

I'm good at passing exams on rote learning which means I'm good for medicine - bad for something like e.g. physics with understanding

[chinaberry]

(Original post by Philosoraptor)
Idiots who clearly have no idea about anything should stay away from the Medicine forum. Seriously.

(this isn't aimed at the person above me - just generally)

Why am I an idiot who knows nothing about anything (in the narrow sense of the word )? Everyone knows that people with great grades and all the rest of it miss out every year because of the CDD degrees taking up space. And it's not like we can take or leave doctors- we need them.

I could have kept my little rant to myself, but gosh why do you care?

[Philosoraptor]

(Original post by chinaberry)
Why am I an idiot who knows nothing about anything (in the narrow sense of the word )? Everyone knows that people with great grades and all the rest of it miss out every year because of the CDD degrees taking up space. And it's not like we can take or leave doctors- we need them.

I could have kept my little rant to myself, but gosh why do you care?

Firstly what's a CDD degree?

Secondly if we got rid of other uni course spaces that doesn't = one medical school place.
Each medical school has it's physical constraints - secondly the government funds ~ £250,000 for each student.

[chinaberry]

(Original post by Philosoraptor)
Firstly what's a CDD degree?

Secondly if we got rid of other uni course spaces that doesn't = one medical school place.
Each medical school has it's physical constraints - secondly the government funds ~ £250,000 for each student.

A degree course you need a C grade and two Ds to get onto, that kind of thing. Basically everyone who's stupid can get on a uni course and everyone who's smart and lucky can get on a uni course, but if you're just smart...there's not a whole lot of hope. It shouldn't be based on luck and safety nets, should it? Where do we place merit now? Maybe that's too simple, but that's how it comes across. I've seen lots of people complaining about it here, why pick on me?

Well, it could, because one place= one portion of funding. If we free up lots of funds from old useless courses, that can be directed towards medicine courses. And new schools.

[WanaBdoctor]

I was predicted no A* but got 7 so it doesn't matter. It's only a prediction. Ultimately, if you put in no work you will fail and if you put in loads of work you will pass; it doesn't matter what a computer thinks you'll get

[Philosoraptor]

(Original post by chinaberry)
A degree course you need a C grade and two Ds to get onto, that kind of thing. Basically everyone who's stupid can get on a uni course and everyone who's smart and lucky can get on a uni course, but if you're just smart...there's not a whole lot of hope. It shouldn't be based on luck and safety nets, should it? Where do we place merit now? Maybe that's too simple, but that's how it comes across. I've seen lots of people complaining about it here, why pick on me?

Well, it could, because one place= one portion of funding. If we free up lots of funds from old useless courses, that can be directed towards medicine courses. And new schools.

I wasn't picking on you - you quoted my message lol.

I'm in agreement with your point...

[chinaberry]

(Original post by Philosoraptor)
I wasn't picking on you - you quoted my message lol.

I'm in agreement with your point...

"Picking on me"- didn't know how else to put it- singling out, then I meant in the original post, don't think I was being wildly unreasonably paranoid, but never mind!

Okay then.

[Philosoraptor]

(Original post by chinaberry)
"Picking on me"- didn't know how else to put it- singling out, then I meant in the original post, don't think I was being wildly unreasonably paranoid, but never mind!

Okay then.

You think you were the only non medic commenting? It was a general statement - and tbh more aimed at those non medics who negged me whilst the OP actually gave me rep... :/

[e...]

(Original post by chinaberry)
"Picking on me"- didn't know how else to put it- singling out, then I meant in the original post, don't think I was being wildly unreasonably paranoid, but never mind!

Okay then.

(Original post by Philosoraptor)
You think you were the only non medic commenting? It was a general statement - and tbh more aimed at those non medics who negged me whilst the OP actually gave me rep... :/

I for one do not recall repping you on what you claim. Anyway I would like you 2 two to please keep it civil as I value both your comments, perhaps some more than others however I still value them. Philosoraptor please do not make indirect comments which can equally be regarded as generalisations.

Moving on, can anyone please explain to me how to approach the possibilty of shadowing a doctor. How would I go about it?

[malaz_197]

(Original post by e...)
Thanks. It seems that I have to inform my teachers about my situation which I'm slightly reluctant to do if I'm honest. When I go college will there a certian teacher that deals with this type of thing would I have to approach a normal teacher. I ask this because there used to be a teacher in my school that dealed with such(I never told about my situation) but was made redundant due to Government cutting in all schools which I'm not sure if its applicable to all schools.

I would definitely let a teacher know. it's important to have some kind of a mentor who will help you with all of these applications and keep pushing you in the right direction. Teachers aren't there to ridicule you, or your family situation, they there as a means of support. Find a teacher you feel comfortable with (even if they don't teach you anymore) and just explain the salient point, not necessarily all the detail. good luck.

[e...]

(Original post by malaz_197)
I would definitely let a teacher know. it's important to have some kind of a mentor who will help you with all of these applications and keep pushing you in the right direction. Teachers aren't there to ridicule you, or your family situation, they there as a means of support. Find a teacher you feel comfortable with (even if they don't teach you anymore) and just explain the salient point, not necessarily all the detail. good luck.

Thanks. I want to tell my new sixth form about my situation but my parents, particularly my dad, is against it. I was recently filling out my acceptance form for my acceptance of a conditional offer from the sixth form where there was section that stated that we should write in any other issues that may affect my education such as family issues or housing, my dad didn't fill it, so I asked my dad why and he got all defensive... I feel they have the mentality of if my school get involved they may bring in the social services; they perhaps instilled this doctrine in me..

[e...]

UPDATE:

So i'm now at sixth form studying for my A levels which are Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and History. I have not done January exams as my college does not do them however I am predicted 4As although I don't want to get complacent.

On the otherhand my GCSE results were not that great:

1 A* history
8 As including Maths, Addtional Science, English Literature
2 Bs Spanish and English Language ;/
1 C in Astrophysics from year 9

I've got 1 week of work experience in a GP and I am yet to get more
Also haven't really started volunteering official but I do help out with a lot of elderly people in my area.

Thanks for all your support

[PeaceFreak]

(Original post by e...)
UPDATE:

So i'm now at sixth form studying for my A levels which are Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and History. I have not done January exams as my college does not do them however I am predicted 4As although I don't want to get complacent.

On the otherhand my GCSE results were not that great:

1 A* history
8 As including Maths, Addtional Science, English Literature
2 Bs Spanish and English Language ;/
1 C in Astrophysics from year 9

I've got 1 week of work experience in a GP and I am yet to get more
Also haven't really started volunteering official but I do help out with a lot of elderly people in my area.

Thanks for all your support

Just avoid a couple of places and those GCSEs will be more than good enough Just aim for the good a levels now!

[e...]

(Original post by PeaceFreak)
Just avoid a couple of places and those GCSEs will be more than good enough Just aim for the good a levels now!

I'll try! Thanks for the encouragement, it really helps

[Mazzini]

(Original post by e...)
UPDATE:

So i'm now at sixth form studying for my A levels which are Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and History. I have not done January exams as my college does not do them however I am predicted 4As although I don't want to get complacent.

On the otherhand my GCSE results were not that great:

1 A* history
8 As including Maths, Addtional Science, English Literature
2 Bs Spanish and English Language ;/
1 C in Astrophysics from year 9

I've got 1 week of work experience in a GP and I am yet to get more
Also haven't really started volunteering official but I do help out with a lot of elderly people in my area.

Thanks for all your support

Those GCSEs aren't bad - but make sure you get some work experience in a hospital too as well as those A grades. Good luck

[Dreamer.]

(Original post by e...)
UPDATE:

So i'm now at sixth form studying for my A levels which are Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and History. I have not done January exams as my college does not do them however I am predicted 4As although I don't want to get complacent.

On the otherhand my GCSE results were not that great:

1 A* history
8 As including Maths, Addtional Science, English Literature
2 Bs Spanish and English Language ;/
1 C in Astrophysics from year 9

I've got 1 week of work experience in a GP and I am yet to get more
Also haven't really started volunteering official but I do help out with a lot of elderly people in my area.

Thanks for all your support

Wow, I am in a very similar situation to you, we even do the same AS subjects


BUT I DON'T have the same great predicted grades as you. How do you it? I feel like I should give up...

[e...]

(Original post by Dreamer.)
Wow, I am in a very similar situation to you, we even do the same AS subjects


BUT I DON'T have the same great predicted grades as you. How do you it? I feel like I should give up...

NO DON'T GIVE UP!

Regardless of what people say, you can turn things around. Just be patient and persevere. As corny as this sounds, you are in control of your destiny, despite what life throws at you, your actions are what make you.

I revise in one hour time slots and take regular breaks of 15 minutes. Practice with your friends - great source of informatiobitty don't get distracted! or find a quiet place e.g library. Generic stuff really but it works, you just need to find your revision technique.

Hey watch this: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ujMP41Rphzc

It's really motivating, especially the one line: 'you want a better life, prove it'

Your reponse should be: CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!

Good luck