Hello! As per the title really, I’m 30 and I cannot stop thinking about studying medicine. I won’t sob story you, but for a bit of background… upbringing wasn’t the best (was made very clear I was unwanted), messed around in school due to said upbringing, thus messing up my GCSE’s. I just scraped getting into a great college and left prematurely, because I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life and had zero guidance from anywhere. I scrapped the idea of ever becoming a doctor in my early 20’s due to grades and looked no further. Fast forward to now, I’ve been working as a HCA in my local hospital for a few years- I love it so much, particularly the caring aspect, but it has only reignited my desires for learning more and studying medicine, which I’m currently limited to in my role. Our ward trainer is sick of me by this point haha!
People are probably thinking why now? Well, I feel like I’m honestly a completely different, more committed person than i was, I’ve gained a lot of life experience and I really feel, I have the characteristics attributed to being a really great doctor.
So my question is, where do I go from here? What’s the best route for me to take? Resits? A Levels? Access courses? Has anyone any success stories they’d be willing to share with me please? I don’t want to hit 40 and think, I could have been a doctor now if I’d have just taken that leap!
Thank you for your time, all info is greatly appreciated!