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If I don’t get into Med after reapplying and do physician associate studies, can I apply for graduate entry medicine or is this course not accepted/seen as having a different motive than med?

Since PA leads to a similar type of role but less of a managerial responsibility.

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artful_lounger

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Original post by Idk131

If I don’t get into Med after reapplying and do physician associate studies, can I apply for graduate entry medicine or is this course not accepted/seen as having a different motive than med?

Since PA leads to a similar type of role but less of a managerial responsibility.

In principle quite a few aspects of the role are different and not purely in managerial areas.

In any event, if you're absolutely focused on doing medicine as in this case you would be better off just taking a gap year(s) and reapplying (and retaking in that time if needed). It will take longer and cost more (including out of pocket) to go down the medicine as a graduate route (either for GEM or standard entry medicine as a graduate) and it's much more competitive than standard entry medicine as a school leaver.

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Idk131

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Original post by artful_lounger

In principle quite a few aspects of the role are different and not purely in managerial areas.

In any event, if you're absolutely focused on doing medicine as in this case you would be better off just taking a gap year(s) and reapplying (and retaking in that time if needed). It will take longer and cost more (including out of pocket) to go down the medicine as a graduate route (either for GEM or standard entry medicine as a graduate) and it's much more competitive than standard entry medicine as a school leaver.

I understand what you mean but my parents won't let me take another gap year. I am already on a gap year and I don't think I would want to take another one just because I have experienced this year how unpredictable/terribly wrong the UCAT exam can go (computer crash and loss of time). I would rather be in education than (potentially) getting rejected in the second gap year. Grad entry was a backup plan for me as I don't think I could stand another gap year as well

Thanks for your insight x

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Appio001

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I would consider going abroad there are some medical schools i.e., in the Carribbean which do not take entrance exams and it would be a 1 year Pre-Med programme before progressing onto the 4 year MD programme. You could look through agencies such as StudyMedicineEurope who I have heard good things about. I would enquire further into this and see if it is something that would interest you. Furthermore they tend to have three entrance dates in a year typically January, May and September so there may be a space for you to start this September. It is cheaper to go through the agency as they have an agreed UK pathway for those that are certain they want tocome back to the UK and SME are known to be GMC compliant meaning when you complete your medical degree abroad you are eligible to come back and work in the UK - Hope this helps but if you have any questions feel free to PM me :smile:

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George&Mary

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Original post by Idk131

If I don’t get into Med after reapplying and do physician associate studies, can I apply for graduate entry medicine or is this course not accepted/seen as having a different motive than med?
Since PA leads to a similar type of role but less of a managerial responsibility.

I think you are heading to Leeds this year for med with a foundation year no?

These old threads popping up really show how much the position changes over time.

Good luck at Leeds, it's a great uni 👍

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