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Need advice, please help. Failed a levels, not wanting to give up medicine

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Also if there is another degree you think you can do then try for graduate entry medicine is my advice unless you wouldn't mind do clinical sciences if you didn't get a place for the transfer because medical schools also look down on people that quit or dropped out of a degree because it shows that you are not committed

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You're the first person to say go for grad entry, this I have been considering.

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Emilin

Original post by shylah

Gah where do I begin.
To start out with, my Granddad inspired me when I was a kid, it wasn't that he meant to, but the feeling of awe being in his presence never left because with his skills he decided to go back to this village and set up this ramshackle clinic and treat people there.
But mostly, it's the puzzle/challenge, that draws me in. I guess you could say I have a bit of a God complex where with all this combined knowledge and skill, i'm able to take control of the situation and outwit God if you like haha. I don't want to be the person that calls 999 and stands around or helps out on the side. It's a slight rush.
Of course my opinion and expectations of doctors were set high as a kid and continued to be whilst growing up, so when I found the clinic my family have been at for the past 10 years have such terrible bedside manner and treat patients as just a source of income. The infuriation motivates me further. Having my fair share of doctors who I don't trust, I want to be one of the few who makes you feel like you're in good hands.
Also it's a career where you're continuously learning and I find that so appealing.
I'd also really like to takeover my Granddad's clinic once I've spent a considerable amount of time serving in England.
It's always been a gut feeling, nothing else I've explored felt right.

How's that

Fair enough, you have your personal reasons.

Have you considered applying to a med school outside England? What about a med school near your Granddad's clinic in Bangladesh?

I know of some straight A*/A candidates who haven't got into med school here in England, but have got a place abroad. In particular, the Medicine course at Maastricht University, which teaches in English. As an EU student you should qualify for student funding there too, http://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/web/show/id=103856/langid=42

For Universities here, you've missed the Medicine application deadline for 2013 entry, so you will need to think of 2014 entry. Will you be 22 then?

Graduate entry is a possibility, but just bear in mind the length of study. You're looking at 3 years (minimum) for an undergrad degree, then 4 years as a postgrad medic and another 2 years to specialise. That's 9 years, so you'll be about 31.

Depends if that's what you want?

But I think it's important to be realistic too. You can still help people, improve bedside manner and learn lots in other medicine related jobs. Perhaps do a little research into backup options?

Here is a list of Medicine job profiles to browse through to consider alternative options:

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobfamily/Pages/medicineandnursing.aspx

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shylah

I'd rather study in England as I would be practising here and I'd like to avoid the whole system you need to go through when wanting to practise here.

I would be 21 if I applied in the next cycle.

Reply 23

Emilin

Original post by shylah

I'd rather study in England as I would be practising here and I'd like to avoid the whole system you need to go through when wanting to practise here.

I would be 21 if I applied in the next cycle.

If you studied Medicine in an EU (European Union) country, like the one in Maastricht in the Netherlands, then you should still be fine to work in England (because it's in the EU). That's one of the benefits of being in the European Union - there's more flexibility and movement across countries. Likewise, you should be entitled to the student funding there too, because it's all in the EU.

I agree, it would be harder if you studied outside the EU, eg in Bangladesh and wanted to practice in England. There maybe some hoops to jump through, but a lot of people do it...

Good luck. Take it day by day.

Reply 24

h_1992

Original post by shylah

Is the place at Leeds guaranteed?

It's competitive but defo not impossible- i don't know too much about it but i'd look into it if i were you....i'd say if you don't get your grades then that is probably your next best option

Reply 25

username853993

Original post by shylah

You're the first person to say go for grad entry, this I have been considering.

I understand why people would say not to as it is a massive undertaking debt wise but of that's your only option then go for it.

Going abroad to study medicine In the EU is a good idea if you have the money as it would be a lot cheaper but most people don't have that kind of money to pay up front :frown: