Am I crazy to decline a place at medical school?

hi guys,
i'm in a huge dilemma. so this year, i was rejected from 4/4 medical schools and throughout the whole process, i realised that i didn't want to pursue medicine anymore. i think even if i got accepted into med, i still would not want to pursue medicine, as i've realised the main reason why i loved medicine so much was the science, and the science only LOL. i'm not a huge fan of the bureaucratic NHS system and the all-consuming side of medicine. i'd would much rather just study science (biology or natsci) at university, hopefully take a phD, and go into research. i really love biology and was hoping to apply for it this year, including oxbridge and UCL.
but on results day today, i got A*A*A and got a place for medicine at the university of birmingham, and surprisingly, i was quite upset. i didn't want to make such a massive decision, and to be honest, i was really excited to apply for biology this october. everyone i know is urging me to take it, that if i try a year of medicine i won't have any regrets, but in my heart, it really doesn't feel right. but i don't want to live with regrets in the future, but i also don't want to waste potentially numerous years studying medicine and deluding myself that i enjoy it when i'd rather do something else. please help me guys, also my uncle who's a doctor said if you love science and are good at it, the natural pathway is medicine but i can't help but disagree... i know i might be answering my own questions as i write this, but i've honestly never been more confused.
thank you in advance.

hi guys,
i'm in a huge dilemma. so this year, i was rejected from 4/4 medical schools and throughout the whole process, i realised that i didn't want to pursue medicine anymore. i think even if i got accepted into med, i still would not want to pursue medicine, as i've realised the main reason why i loved medicine so much was the science, and the science only LOL. i'm not a huge fan of the bureaucratic NHS system and the all-consuming side of medicine. i'd would much rather just study science (biology or natsci) at university, hopefully take a phD, and go into research. i really love biology and was hoping to apply for it this year, including oxbridge and UCL.
but on results day today, i got A*A*A and got a place for medicine at the university of birmingham, and surprisingly, i was quite upset. i didn't want to make such a massive decision, and to be honest, i was really excited to apply for biology this october. everyone i know is urging me to take it, that if i try a year of medicine i won't have any regrets, but in my heart, it really doesn't feel right. but i don't want to live with regrets in the future, but i also don't want to waste potentially numerous years studying medicine and deluding myself that i enjoy it when i'd rather do something else. please help me guys, also my uncle who's a doctor said if you love science and are good at it, the natural pathway is medicine but i can't help but disagree... i know i might be answering my own questions as i write this, but i've honestly never been more confused.
thank you in advance.

Doesn't sound crazy. Sounds like you've thought this through so listen to your instincts and be confident in your decisions

hi guys,
i'm in a huge dilemma. so this year, i was rejected from 4/4 medical schools and throughout the whole process, i realised that i didn't want to pursue medicine anymore. i think even if i got accepted into med, i still would not want to pursue medicine, as i've realised the main reason why i loved medicine so much was the science, and the science only LOL. i'm not a huge fan of the bureaucratic NHS system and the all-consuming side of medicine. i'd would much rather just study science (biology or natsci) at university, hopefully take a phD, and go into research. i really love biology and was hoping to apply for it this year, including oxbridge and UCL.
but on results day today, i got A*A*A and got a place for medicine at the university of birmingham, and surprisingly, i was quite upset. i didn't want to make such a massive decision, and to be honest, i was really excited to apply for biology this october. everyone i know is urging me to take it, that if i try a year of medicine i won't have any regrets, but in my heart, it really doesn't feel right. but i don't want to live with regrets in the future, but i also don't want to waste potentially numerous years studying medicine and deluding myself that i enjoy it when i'd rather do something else. please help me guys, also my uncle who's a doctor said if you love science and are good at it, the natural pathway is medicine but i can't help but disagree... i know i might be answering my own questions as i write this, but i've honestly never been more confused.
thank you in advance.

I'm confused 0 why did you seek out a Medicine offer if you didn't want to study it?

If your heart is not in it then please don't do medicine ...

i have changed quite a lot across this past year, and i liked the idea of medicine in theory, but as i matured this year something clicked in me that it isn't quite what i want just in terms of the sort of life i want to live and what i genuinely enjoy learning. i know it might not make sense haha

Yes but why get an offer today? It makes no sense - follow your heart and don't do medicine.

oh right, i got waitlisted for birmingham med and if i met the grade requirements, they would reconsider my application after rejecting me initially which they did and they offered me a place.

hi guys,
i'm in a huge dilemma. so this year, i was rejected from 4/4 medical schools and throughout the whole process, i realised that i didn't want to pursue medicine anymore. i think even if i got accepted into med, i still would not want to pursue medicine, as i've realised the main reason why i loved medicine so much was the science, and the science only LOL. i'm not a huge fan of the bureaucratic NHS system and the all-consuming side of medicine. i'd would much rather just study science (biology or natsci) at university, hopefully take a phD, and go into research. i really love biology and was hoping to apply for it this year, including oxbridge and UCL.
but on results day today, i got A*A*A and got a place for medicine at the university of birmingham, and surprisingly, i was quite upset. i didn't want to make such a massive decision, and to be honest, i was really excited to apply for biology this october. everyone i know is urging me to take it, that if i try a year of medicine i won't have any regrets, but in my heart, it really doesn't feel right. but i don't want to live with regrets in the future, but i also don't want to waste potentially numerous years studying medicine and deluding myself that i enjoy it when i'd rather do something else. please help me guys, also my uncle who's a doctor said if you love science and are good at it, the natural pathway is medicine but i can't help but disagree... i know i might be answering my own questions as i write this, but i've honestly never been more confused.
thank you in advance.

I was in areally similar position last year, I ended up taking a gap year to think things through and I don't regret it a bit. The best thing I can say is do what's right for you not anyone else. At the end of the day you're the one sitting the 5 yr course and career afterwards, not the people trying to sway you into medicine. Besides, with the amazing grades you got, it sounds like you have the knowlege and skills to do well on whichever path you choose, medicine or otherwise

It might be worth doing a little more research into the outcomes from a medical degree. It's not all being a GP or a Surgeon. There's no reason why you can't get a PhD and go into research as a medical Doctor. Just explore whether medicine can still deliver you where you want to be, before you give up on the offer.

My son is going through similar to you although he hasn’t been offered a place. He got 4 rejections and he’s thinking about studying something else now. He’s taking a year out and having a think. He also got A*A*A. Good luck with whatever you do.

i have changed quite a lot across this past year, and i liked the idea of medicine in theory, but as i matured this year something clicked in me that it isn't quite what i want just in terms of the sort of life i want to live and what i genuinely enjoy learning. i know it might not make sense haha