Thinking about being a psychiatrist
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Thinking about being a psychiatristHello
I am currently doing a Maths and Physics degree. I've just finished my first year so have started thinking about careers. Ive thought about possibly working in criminally insane institutions as a psychiatrist. I am hopeless at long essays so am not planning on moving over to psychology so i can specialise etc.
My reasons to go into this field may seem random, however i've always been very unsure about what I want to do after university. My decision to do Maths and Physics was based on my ability with numbers and the (hopefully) large scope of job oppurtunity that will come with the job.
What are the prospects for someone who comes out with a bachelors of science to go into this field?
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Re: Thinking about being a psychiatristSee you in 2025.In the United Kingdom, psychiatrists must hold a medical degree. These degrees are often abbreviated MB BChir, MB BCh, MB ChB, BM BS, or MB BS. Following this, the individual will work as a Foundation House Officer for two additional years in the UK, or one year as Intern in the Republic of Ireland to achieve registration as a basic medical practitioner. Following this, training in psychiatry can begin and it is taken in two parts: Basic Specialist Training is the first three years and trainees take the MRCPsych exam (equivalent of ABPN board exams). The second stage of training is Higher Specialist Training, referred to as "ST4-6" in the UK and "Senior Registrar Training" in the Republic of Ireland. Candidates with MRCPsych degree and complete basic training must reinterview for higher specialist training. At this stage, the development of speciality interests such as forensic, child/adolescent take place. At the end of 3 years of higher specialist training, candidates are awarded a CCT (UK) or CCST (Ireland), both meaning Certificate of Completion of (Specialist) Training. At this stage, the psychiatrist can register as a specialist and the qualification of CC(S)T is recognised in all EU/EEA states. As such, training in the UK and Ireland is considerably longer than in the US or Canada and frequently takes around 8–9 years following graduation from medical school. Those with a CC(S)T will be able to apply for Consultant posts. Those with training from outside the EU/EEA should consult local medical boards to review their qualifications and eligibility for equivalence recognition (for example, those with a US residency and ABPN qualification). -
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Re: Thinking about being a psychiatristYou need to qualify as a doctor first (MB ChB or equivalent), then eventually specialise in psychiatry. What did you get for your BSc?(Original post by conle)
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I am currently doing a Maths and Physics degree. I've just finished my first year so have started thinking about careers. Ive thought about possibly working in criminally insane institutions as a psychiatrist. I am hopeless at long essays so am not planning on moving over to psychology so i can specialise etc.
My reasons to go into this field may seem random, however i've always been very unsure about what I want to do after university. My decision to do Maths and Physics was based on my ability with numbers and the (hopefully) large scope of job oppurtunity that will come with the job.
What are the prospects for someone who comes out with a bachelors of science to go into this field?
Thankyou
Have you done any work experience in medicine? Before you become a psychiatrist you'll have to spend a fair few years studying and practising medicine, so be sure you know what you're getting into. Work experience can help you to do this. The following link should also be quite useful:
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Re: Thinking about being a psychiatristIve got an interesting point here
Apparently in the US, you need to complete a major before you go to medical school. And looking on google a major is the same as a bachelors in the UK? It may be expensive but the US is open to foreign students. Could this be seen as a bypass for someone in my situation. -
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Re: Thinking about being a psychiatristYes but US med schools don't usually accept UK undergrad degrees. Getting into med school in the USA as an international student is near impossible.(Original post by conle)
Ive got an interesting point here
Apparently in the US, you need to complete a major before you go to medical school. And looking on google a major is the same as a bachelors in the UK? It may be expensive but the US is open to foreign students. Could this be seen as a bypass for someone in my situation.
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Re: Thinking about being a psychiatrist"Most institutions require foreign students to have completed at least the last two years of their undergraduate study in a U.S. college or university."(Original post by Democracy)
Yes but US med schools don't usually accept UK undergrad degrees. Getting into med school in the USA as an international student is near impossible.
http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki...ine_in_the_USA
That was there quote, seeing as i'm in my 2nd year of university planning on doing a masters it has given me something to think of. There are a lot of exchange programs that operate from my university and American universities.
