<p>So I'm a Junior in high school from Canada and am looking into applying to medicine in the UK (you can go into it straight out of high school without having to do a undergrad degree before) But I'm very nervous about moving so far away from my family. I'm only 15 now but I need to start planning volunteer time and studying for the UKCAT test. I think that I have a good chance of getting into the schools but any advice on how to know if I'm ready to move across the ocean? I think I would be able to take care of myself but am worried about missing my family, any thoughts on what I should do?</p>
<p>Yea, sorry to burst your bubble but you need an undergraduate degree for all med schools</p>
<p>Hey, first of all Rudimentary Peni is wrong. You do not need an undergraduate degree for all med schools. In the UK you can go straight out of highschool as you believed you could. My suggestion would be to talk to some advisors who specialize in this area. When I (Canadian) came over to the UK for university I went through [S4S</a> Abroad | Students For Students Canadians studying in the UK - S4S Abroad | Students For Students](<a href=“http://www.s4sabroad.com%5DS4S”>http://www.s4sabroad.com) for advice about these sorts of things. They are essentially a free service that deals with these sorts of questions and issues. So perhaps send them a message. </p>
<p>In my own personal experience I know that I was ready to leave high school and move away from home. I just knew it is what I wanted. So if it is what you want then you will have no problems. I would highly recommend sending s4sabroad a message with your questions though. It may give you and your parents some peace of mind and answers to some important questions.</p>
<p>I second jpinkerton.
I suggest you rack up some summer camp/enrichment experiences where you have to go away from your family for a month, etc. SHAD is a great way to do this.</p>
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<p>One reason why UK medical school graduates find it very difficult to practice in North America.</p>