Hiya,
Now I do understand that many 'Am I good enough' for medicine threads are created. My situation differs slightly and I was wondering if anyone could spare any advice.
I'm currently 17 years old. I'm currently in my first year of A Levels (Lower Sixth) but I am due to retake my first year due to an unforeseen circumstance. I was experiencing some illness symptoms before my GCSEs which affected my study and performance. Unfortunately In February this year, I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease. Since my diagnosis, I've felt the desire to help people possibly within the medical profession, but I am now maybe restricted due to my condition affecting my GCSE grades. I was on track for higher grades A*, but they were as follows;
Mathematics - A
English Language - C (is currently under investigation for 'harsh marking' - considering to resit)
Core Science - A
Additional Science - A
Further Additional Science - C
Business Studies - B (1 mark off of an A)
Geography - B
GCSE PE - B
I then chose Maths, Physics, Business Studies & Economics to study at A Level. I have been given a second chance at my first year and can now revise if I wish to study different subjects. Now wishing to pursue a medical career, I'm now asking for your advice regarding my options for next September. Whether to take Chemistry/Biology or not. I do understand that it is a very competitive profession, but I do really wish to help people who have to go through conditions like myself. I feel that I can empathise greatly with people. Is there any chance for me? What advice can you spare?
Any help will be hugely appreciated,
Kind Regards.