I say 'later in life', but I'm in my early twenties. I say later in life really because unlike a lot of hopeful medical students, I'm married with a DC.
I've seen that a few places offer a GEM of 4 years for those with an undergrad degree in things like nursing and midwifery. I'm predicted a first (fingers crossed), and the requirement is a 2:1 or Higher. If you achieve it, you stand a chance.
Would I be completely mad to consider this?
I've previously gained experience as a HCA prior to starting my undergrad degree. I know the realities of being puked upon and often put in threatening situations (of which don't involve my spiteful toddler DC!).
I've also spent some time in a GP surgery and I really do have my heart set on becoming a GP. My own GP says she adores her career and wouldn't go elsewhere, but I understand she may just be very lucky.
Would I be unreasonable to even consider this?
I feel like I might be a bit 'old'. I'll be 24 when I graduate with my undergrad. I believe you apply for a GEM in your final year of undergrad.
I'm wondering how worth it this would all be, and in addition to that, how much debt I would realistically be in!
Does anyone know when you start getting 'paid' as a junior doctor? Is it after the 4 years of GEM?
As far as I know, it's 4 years GEM, 2 years further training and then another 3 years specific GP training.
I'm wondering how much of that time I'll be completely reliant on student loans etc.
I really worry about DC too. I'm certain he is my last but I worry how much of his life I will miss. I really want to be a GP and I'm certain, for practical reasons as well as a genuine interest in the profession, that I wouldn't want to specialise elsewhere. It just wouldn't be manageable anyway.
Am I completely insane to even consider all of this?