<p>Hello All. </p>
<p>I'm a current high school senior, and have already been admitted to a few colleges in America (UGA, Boston College, BU, U of South Carolina), and plan to major in biology, before applying to medical schools across the USA. </p>
<p>However, as my parents are both doctors that did their medical training abroad, they want me to apply to UK medical schools and go there straight from high school. If I go to the UK, it will take me 4-5 years to become a doctor, as opposed to the USA which would take 8 years. </p>
<p>My question is, is it still possible for me to apply to UK med schools at this point? Is it worth going there for medical school as compared to the USA? As I want to become a doctor as quickly as possible, and my parents believe that US undergrad is basically a waste of time. Would it be easy for me to come back to the USA and get a residency after I go to the UK to study?</p>
<p>I think it may be a little late for you to apply to UK med schools for this fall. You would probably also have to take some extra courses/tests. Also, the spots reserved for international students are extremely limited.</p>
<p>I’m using Cambridge as an example:
[url=<a href=“Study at Cambridge | University of Cambridge”>Study at Cambridge | University of Cambridge]Medicine[/url</a>]</p>
<p>Another option is a BS/MD program in the US. You can find the forum for these programs here (Multiple Degree Programs - College Confidential Forums). You would probably have to take a year off and apply to them for Fall 2013, since most have already released their decisions.</p>
<p>Taking a year off for a bs md would take 8 or 9 years total, no faster than the traditional route, unless you get into a 6 year. Why not try to complete college in 3 years if possible with ap credit and summer courses? That’s probably the fastest option at this point</p>
<p>I do know it is notably more difficult for foreign-medically educated students have a tougher time getting residencies in the U.S.</p>
<p>Check out statistics here:
[NRMP:</a> Data and Reports](<a href=“http://www.nrmp.org/data/index.html]NRMP:”>http://www.nrmp.org/data/index.html)
<a href=“https://www.aamc.org/students/download/62400/data/chartingoutcomes.pdf[/url]”>https://www.aamc.org/students/download/62400/data/chartingoutcomes.pdf</a></p>
<p>As long as you do well in your boards (and it would increase your chances applying for a less competitive specialty) you should be matched though</p>