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Becoming a neurologist
Hello sorry for any trouble but I need some advice regarding going into neurology.
I have recognised 2 possible routes I could take
I would like to become a paediatric neurologist
Route 1;
-go into medicine 6 years for the unis I'm applying to (quite general and has a variety of topics covered like surgery,(2nd year is locomotor and nervous system) I am not too keen in the surgery aspect(5th year))
-2 foundation years
-1/2 years of subspecialty training (into neurology)
-1/2 years internship into general paediatrics
Maximum- 12 years
minimum-10 years
Route 2;
-go into neuroscience 3/4 years (which has a more focus onto neuroanatomy, neuroscience and neuropsychology and is generally more onto neuro aspect
-go into a post grad or graduate entry clinical medicine course for a further 3/4 years(which is more concise and focuses on human sciences and public health with a bit of dissection and surgery)
-2 foundation years
-1/2 years in general paediatrics
Maximum-12 years
Minimum- 9 years
I apologise if any of my information is inaccurate I have done quite alot of research and about to write my personal statement but am unsure on which route to take (neuroscience or medicine) and just wanted a bit of advice.
Thankyou
I have recognised 2 possible routes I could take
I would like to become a paediatric neurologist
Route 1;
-go into medicine 6 years for the unis I'm applying to (quite general and has a variety of topics covered like surgery,(2nd year is locomotor and nervous system) I am not too keen in the surgery aspect(5th year))
-2 foundation years
-1/2 years of subspecialty training (into neurology)
-1/2 years internship into general paediatrics
Maximum- 12 years
minimum-10 years
Route 2;
-go into neuroscience 3/4 years (which has a more focus onto neuroanatomy, neuroscience and neuropsychology and is generally more onto neuro aspect
-go into a post grad or graduate entry clinical medicine course for a further 3/4 years(which is more concise and focuses on human sciences and public health with a bit of dissection and surgery)
-2 foundation years
-1/2 years in general paediatrics
Maximum-12 years
Minimum- 9 years
I apologise if any of my information is inaccurate I have done quite alot of research and about to write my personal statement but am unsure on which route to take (neuroscience or medicine) and just wanted a bit of advice.
Thankyou
Thankyou for your reply. Its just that not many people have got accepted for medicine this year and our careers adviser has told us loads of applicants will be going for medicine (because of COVID ). I am also new to the school so the predicted grades and reference would be different to those who were there for years
Would I still need to do 2 years of sub specialist training with route 2?
Thankyou for your advice.
What would you recommend if the school isnt giving good references and predicted grades. Would it be to take a gap year and re apply with the real results to medicine?
What would you recommend if the school isnt giving good references and predicted grades. Would it be to take a gap year and re apply with the real results to medicine?
I would like to apply to all London unis.
I wish not to move out thats why.
I feel like its because I am new
I wish not to move out thats why.
I feel like its because I am new
That is true, my parents aren't too keen on letting me move out ive got younger siblings too. But thats a really good point I will have placements out of London. Route 2 just seemed like the guarantee of place, instead of applying to medicine and not getting in.
I think I will consider a few unis out of London. Thankyou so much for everything.
How is it being a neurologist in terms of hours and the pressure due to covid?
I hope you dont mind me asking.
I think I will consider a few unis out of London. Thankyou so much for everything.
How is it being a neurologist in terms of hours and the pressure due to covid?
I hope you dont mind me asking.
Original post by sarah09409
Hello sorry for any trouble but I need some advice regarding going into neurology.
I have recognised 2 possible routes I could take
I would like to become a paediatric neurologist
Route 1;
-go into medicine 6 years for the unis I'm applying to (quite general and has a variety of topics covered like surgery,(2nd year is locomotor and nervous system) I am not too keen in the surgery aspect(5th year))
-2 foundation years
-1/2 years of subspecialty training (into neurology)
-1/2 years internship into general paediatrics
Maximum- 12 years
minimum-10 years
Route 2;
-go into neuroscience 3/4 years (which has a more focus onto neuroanatomy, neuroscience and neuropsychology and is generally more onto neuro aspect
-go into a post grad or graduate entry clinical medicine course for a further 3/4 years(which is more concise and focuses on human sciences and public health with a bit of dissection and surgery)
-2 foundation years
-1/2 years in general paediatrics
Maximum-12 years
Minimum- 9 years
I apologise if any of my information is inaccurate I have done quite alot of research and about to write my personal statement but am unsure on which route to take (neuroscience or medicine) and just wanted a bit of advice.
Thankyou
I have recognised 2 possible routes I could take
I would like to become a paediatric neurologist
Route 1;
-go into medicine 6 years for the unis I'm applying to (quite general and has a variety of topics covered like surgery,(2nd year is locomotor and nervous system) I am not too keen in the surgery aspect(5th year))
-2 foundation years
-1/2 years of subspecialty training (into neurology)
-1/2 years internship into general paediatrics
Maximum- 12 years
minimum-10 years
Route 2;
-go into neuroscience 3/4 years (which has a more focus onto neuroanatomy, neuroscience and neuropsychology and is generally more onto neuro aspect
-go into a post grad or graduate entry clinical medicine course for a further 3/4 years(which is more concise and focuses on human sciences and public health with a bit of dissection and surgery)
-2 foundation years
-1/2 years in general paediatrics
Maximum-12 years
Minimum- 9 years
I apologise if any of my information is inaccurate I have done quite alot of research and about to write my personal statement but am unsure on which route to take (neuroscience or medicine) and just wanted a bit of advice.
Thankyou
This is a no-brainer (pardon the pun). The undergraduate route is what you should do - graduate medicine is super competitive and you may be very disappointed. Undergraduate medicine is less competitive, probably better financially for most people and you will be younger upon graduating with more time/effort to be able to dedicate to pursuing specialty training. I am in an allied specialty and I did an intercalated degree in neuroscience partway through medical school to pursue my interest.
If I were you I would do undergraduate medicine, intercalate in neuroscience during the degree and go from there.
Also most people do change their minds about specialty once they are exposed to the multitude of specialities out there - it could be that you like something even more than neurology after you start med school....
(edited 1 year ago)
Original post by sarah09409
Hello sorry for any trouble but I need some advice regarding going into neurology.
I have recognised 2 possible routes I could take
I would like to become a paediatric neurologist
Route 1;
-go into medicine 6 years for the unis I'm applying to (quite general and has a variety of topics covered like surgery,(2nd year is locomotor and nervous system) I am not too keen in the surgery aspect(5th year))
-2 foundation years
-1/2 years of subspecialty training (into neurology)
-1/2 years internship into general paediatrics
Maximum- 12 years
minimum-10 years
Route 2;
-go into neuroscience 3/4 years (which has a more focus onto neuroanatomy, neuroscience and neuropsychology and is generally more onto neuro aspect
-go into a post grad or graduate entry clinical medicine course for a further 3/4 years(which is more concise and focuses on human sciences and public health with a bit of dissection and surgery)
-2 foundation years
-1/2 years in general paediatrics
Maximum-12 years
Minimum- 9 years
I apologise if any of my information is inaccurate I have done quite alot of research and about to write my personal statement but am unsure on which route to take (neuroscience or medicine) and just wanted a bit of advice.
Thankyou
I have recognised 2 possible routes I could take
I would like to become a paediatric neurologist
Route 1;
-go into medicine 6 years for the unis I'm applying to (quite general and has a variety of topics covered like surgery,(2nd year is locomotor and nervous system) I am not too keen in the surgery aspect(5th year))
-2 foundation years
-1/2 years of subspecialty training (into neurology)
-1/2 years internship into general paediatrics
Maximum- 12 years
minimum-10 years
Route 2;
-go into neuroscience 3/4 years (which has a more focus onto neuroanatomy, neuroscience and neuropsychology and is generally more onto neuro aspect
-go into a post grad or graduate entry clinical medicine course for a further 3/4 years(which is more concise and focuses on human sciences and public health with a bit of dissection and surgery)
-2 foundation years
-1/2 years in general paediatrics
Maximum-12 years
Minimum- 9 years
I apologise if any of my information is inaccurate I have done quite alot of research and about to write my personal statement but am unsure on which route to take (neuroscience or medicine) and just wanted a bit of advice.
Thankyou
Hey I its been a year since you posted this but do you mind telling me what you got for your GCSEs
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