Has anyone gone from Podiatry to a Medical career?

Hi. I went onto to study Dentistry as I didnt fancy the long working hours of Medicine. I have not found the work difficult but it is substantial with little reprieve. There are a lot of exams and competencies and the course is longer at 45 weeks as opposed to 35 weeks for other degrees. The practical element of the course took a little adjusting as any work using a high speed drill is carried out in mm so a steady hand goes a long way. However, it can be managed by prioritising your workload and effective planning.

 

Hi Paul,

I have also enquired about a change into Medicine/ Dentistry after completing my first year in Podiatry.

However all the Universities I contacted said they do not accept direct transfers. You would have to apply as a graduate and get a minimum 2:1 or a 1st

I believe Newcastle have a 4 year graduate entry programme for Dentistry. Also, if you do not have great GCSE's or A Levels most Universities don't even look at them as you already hold a degree at such a high level (1st).

Best of luck

 

Do you not have to go to medical school to become a GP?

 

Yes,
Med School/ hospital rotations and then the GP training - more rotations and a fairly stiff set of exams I believe. So about seven years in total.

As previously stated, you can gain entry to Med School with a Podiatry First or 2.1, but you may not get any exemptions.