Hi there,
Background Info: Recently graduated with 1st class honours in BSc. Physiology, currently working as a HCA at a hospital, and have an up coming interview for a Neurophysiologists position. Have been rejected from Medicine for the 3rd time (both grad and undergrad Medicine) always due to not meeting cut off scores in entrance exams (UKCAT and GAMSAT).
Because of this, I am now seriously considering studying Medicine ABROAD as I don't know if I can keep going through the agony of re-applying in the UK and failing these entrance exams. I meet every other criteria: brilliant grades, work experience, clinical experience, life experience, interview skills, interpersonal skills. (I wish I had gotten even one interview in all these years :-(
My questions are:
1. Does it matter which University I pick abroad? As long as its GMC recognised, will I have an issue to get on a foundation course in the UK or later practice here if I went to a less prestigious University abroad? (I know it doesn't matter where you study Medicine in the UK, but I don't know if the same applies abroad).
2. Is Romania or Bulgaria better for Medicine?
3. Any one know a good 4 year programme abroad, which won't cost me an arm and a leg?
4. Will I face racial discrimination in Bulgaria, Romania or Poland? (I am indian asian), I don't want to make an assumptions or judgement about another country, but I have to ask because I don't want to feel uncomfortable or unwelcome in another place, that I might possibly call home for 6 years.
I would really appreciate any information anyone could give me :-) I have been in this struggle for 5 years but I still can't give up on this dream. Thank you in advance!