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itch vaccine · 08-21-2006, 11:38 AM

Hi,

TFP has provided me with many answers, perhaps because I have asked many questions. I have participated less on the forums but seem to visit once in a while still.

I plan to pursue medicine. I have been told (hearsay.. apparently true as it is by seniors) that the UK would not allow me to further my studies there as a specialist. I have already got my grades (4As in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths) in A-Levels and am unconditional to study in University of Bristol UK. This new ruling however is causing me doubts whether or not I should pursue this course. If I cannot further into specialist, I would have a lot of trouble pursuing my ambition and would probably give it up.

Please do not ask me to elaborate on my interests on the profession.

With that, I have looked into being a researcher instead. I'd love to research, find something new that can actually be used to aid the world. Give a world-wide impact. A medical researcher, whether it be something to do with ground-breaking new medicine, or data, statistics and all that to do with medical and health. Perhaps I could go to John Hopkins (very difficult I know) and be associated to the University for research (a relative's friend is doing that - which was how I got myself interested).

So, would you happen to know what I would require to end up as a researcher? Would it be preferable for me to have a medical background?

I know it's very much better to seek a counsellor for advice on these matters, but I'm looking into TFP for a more immediate and constructive response because TFP has been the source of answers to many of my questions!

Thanks.

08-21-2006, 11:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
itch vaccine Psycho Location: on my spinning computer chair	What would it take to be a researcher? Hi, TFP has provided me with many answers, perhaps because I have asked many questions. I have participated less on the forums but seem to visit once in a while still. I plan to pursue medicine. I have been told (hearsay.. apparently true as it is by seniors) that the UK would not allow me to further my studies there as a specialist. I have already got my grades (4As in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths) in A-Levels and am unconditional to study in University of Bristol UK. This new ruling however is causing me doubts whether or not I should pursue this course. If I cannot further into specialist, I would have a lot of trouble pursuing my ambition and would probably give it up. Please do not ask me to elaborate on my interests on the profession. With that, I have looked into being a researcher instead. I'd love to research, find something new that can actually be used to aid the world. Give a world-wide impact. A medical researcher, whether it be something to do with ground-breaking new medicine, or data, statistics and all that to do with medical and health. Perhaps I could go to John Hopkins (very difficult I know) and be associated to the University for research (a relative's friend is doing that - which was how I got myself interested). So, would you happen to know what I would require to end up as a researcher? Would it be preferable for me to have a medical background? I know it's very much better to seek a counsellor for advice on these matters, but I'm looking into TFP for a more immediate and constructive response because TFP has been the source of answers to many of my questions! Thanks. __________________ "When you sit with a nice girl for two hours, it seems like two minutes. When you sit on a hot stove for two minutes, it seems like two hours. That's relativity." - Albert Einstein Last edited by itch vaccine; 08-21-2006 at 11:40 AM..