Hello NL,
I know there are lots of threads on this.
I've gone through some and I find them very helpful. I still need some advice from you. It will go a long way in guiding me through my career choice.

I studied Chemistry Education (BSc.Ed) and graduated with a CGPA of 4.44/5 from a federal University in the middle belt. I initially applied to study medicine but I was given Chem Edu. which I patiently did. I have served and I presently teach in a school. I have an option of going for an Msc.

The issue is that I don't feel fufilled teaching especially that I have to be teaching the same thing over and over again. I am tired of the job. I don't think I will be able to spend the rest of my life teaching.

I still have this passion for medicine. Now, I am thinking of going to medical school. I believe I have all it takes. I feel I will be fulfilled as a medical doctor, I also feel my degree in chemistry will be an addition to me. I am 25 years now.

Do you advice me to go back to medical school?

Also, can I be given a DE admission to medicine and surgery with my 4.44/5 degree in chem edu? We offered nearly same natural science courses with medical students in our 100L.

I have less than a week to make this decision because JAMB registration (UTME and DE) is closing soon.

Thank you so much!

Spark2:
Hello NL,
I know there are lots of threads on this.
I've gone through some and I find them very helpful. I still need some advice from you. It will go a long way in guiding me through my career choice.

I studied Chemistry Education (BSc.Ed) and graduated with a CGPA of 4.44/5 from a federal University in the middle belt. I initially applied to study medicine but I was given Chem Edu. which I patiently did. I have served and I presently teach in a school. I have an option of going for an Msc.

The issue is that I don't feel fufilled teaching especially that I have to be teaching the same thing over and over again. I am tired of the job. I don't think I will be able to spend the rest of my life teaching.

I still have this passion for medicine. Now, I am thinking of going to medical school. I believe I have all it takes. I feel I will be fulfilled as a medical doctor, I also feel my degree in chemistry will be an addition to me. I am 25 years now.

Do you advice me to go back to medical school?

Also, can I be given a DE admission to medicine and surgery with my 4.44/5 degree in chem edu? We offered nearly same natural science courses with medical students in our 100L.

I have less than a week to make this decision because JAMB registration (UTME and DE) is closing soon.

Thank you so much!

Greetings. Please go for medicine if that's what you really want. And kindly forget about the age factor. Because I too(at 36) studied Chemical engineering for my first degree before , going for medicine. So its all about the passion

Hashabiah:
Greetings. Please go for medicine if that's what you really want. And kindly forget about the age factor. Because I too(at 36) studied Chemical engineering for my first degree before , going for medicine. So its all about the passion

Thank you very much. This means so much to me. Did you go for medicine via DE?
Do you think I can be accepted through DE?

Go for your masters, apply for a lecturing job, I believe you will do well on that field as a lecturer, every profession is lucrative depending on the passion you have for it, just try and develop more in your current profession.

Spark2:


Thank you very much. This means so much to me. Did you go for medicine via DE?
Do you think I can be accepted through DE?

you would be accepted, just find the schools that accept chem edu for DE, Google is your friend

You are talking about passion when you should be networking


Nigeria and passion do not work together

Fulfillment is relative, poverty isn't.
In our country, being fulfilled and following your passion doesn't necessarily translate to wealth, infact in most cases, it doesn't. Weigh your options properly and choose wisely because in the end your children will ask serious questions if you are fulfilled but cannot pay their school fees.

For what it's worth, you are still young and I'd say go for your passion but in the end it's not about me!

Never ever settle for less.....if you want medicine, then go for it.

I had to quit govt job due to it reducing my IQ and making me lazy....No regrets bruv. I don't give a fu*k about anybody's opinion..this is my future, and I alone will regret if I don't pursue my dream.

Don't think you can make a life out of that peanut you're being paid....it will only hinder you from pursuing your dream.

Catfishing:
Never ever settle for less.....if you want medicine, then go for it.

I had to quit govt job due to it reducing my IQ and making me lazy....No regrets bruv. I don't give a fu*k about anybody's opinion..this is my future, and I alone will regret if I don't pursue my dream.

Don't think you can make a life out of that peanut you're being paid....it will only hinder you from pursuing your dream.

Stop telling lies, looking at previous post I doubt you have work in a government establishment.

BiggyB242:


Stop telling lies, looking at previous post I doubt you have work in a government establishment.

Ok.

I'm not gonna convince or confuse you.....there is a reason this is a PUBLIC FORUM.

Spark2:
Hello NL,
I know there are lots of threads on this.
I've gone through some and I find them very helpful. I still need some advice from you. It will go a long way in guiding me through my career choice.

I studied Chemistry Education (BSc.Ed) and graduated with a CGPA of 4.44/5 from a federal University in the middle belt. I initially applied to study medicine but I was given Chem Edu. which I patiently did. I have served and I presently teach in a school. I have an option of going for an Msc.

The issue is that I don't feel fufilled teaching especially that I have to be teaching the same thing over and over again. I am tired of the job. I don't think I will be able to spend the rest of my life teaching.

I still have this passion for medicine. Now, I am thinking of going to medical school. I believe I have all it takes. I feel I will be fulfilled as a medical doctor, I also feel my degree in chemistry will be an addition to me. I am 25 years now.

Do you advice me to go back to medical school?

Also, can I be given a DE admission to medicine and surgery with my 4.44/5 degree in chem edu? We offered nearly same natural science courses with medical students in our 100L.

I have less than a week to make this decision because JAMB registration (UTME and DE) is closing soon.

Thank you so much!

Go ahead and fulfill your dreams. You are at a great advantage with your background in chemedu

Ademola47:
Firstly bro, when it comes to getting medicine, age is a negligible factor. Don't incorporate age into your plans.

Having a first degree in Chemistry isn't bad, to make it better you completed it happily. There's no remorse whatsoever.

Since you are still on the path to medical school, taking jamb is fine. But with the type of huge competition faced among medicine aspirants, do you think you can spank 300+ (at least) if you start preparing now since the exam is in about one month's time?

Truth be told, I doubt it. Why? Since you've had your first degree in chemistry, you've narrowed your academic paradigm to mainly chemistry. Even if you scale through biology, what about physics and use of English. The first degree will give you leverage later in your year one.

Without being trying to discourage you, the best thing to do if you must get medicine is to dust your four o levels and Jack thoroughly, to be foundationally reinforced. That should take about 4 straight months of intense reading.

However, you may take the jamb on a 50-50 base to know where you are lagging behind, and to try your luck.

What about your o levels? Do you have distinctions? If No, stay away from schools doing Screening instead of post utme.

Another thing worthy of mention is the financial aspect. I don't know how loaded you are, but if averagely, I will advise you to hustle and get some kobos before running MBBS admission.

Best of luck!

Spot on!

well noted

Learn how to code.

Karleb:
Learn how to code.

Interestingly I am a developer.

duduade:
You are talking about passion when you should be networking


Nigeria and passion do not work together

How about fulfilment sir ?

osato45:
you would be accepted, just find the schools that accept chem edu for DE, Google is your friend

Alright. Thanks a lot

zabimaru:
Fulfillment is relative, poverty isn't.
In our country, being fulfilled and following your passion doesn't necessarily translate to wealth, infact in most cases, it doesn't. Weigh your options properly and choose wisely because in the end your children will ask serious questions if you are fulfilled but cannot pay their school fees.

For what it's worth, you are still young and I'd say go for your passion but in the end it's not about me!

Lol! You just got me confused

Catfishing:
Never ever settle for less.....if you want medicine, then go for it.

I had to quit govt job due to it reducing my IQ and making me lazy....No regrets bruv. I don't give a fu*k about anybody's opinion..this is my future, and I alone will regret if I don't pursue my dream.

Don't think you can make a life out of that peanut you're being paid....it will only hinder you from pursuing your dream.

Thanks a lot

femi4:
Go ahead and fulfill your dreams. You are at a great advantage with your background in chemedu

Thanks so much

Ademola47:
Firstly bro, when it comes to getting medicine, age is a negligible factor. Don't incorporate age into your plans.

Having a first degree in Chemistry isn't bad, to make it better you completed it happily. There's no remorse whatsoever.

Since you are still on the path to medical school, taking jamb is fine. But with the type of huge competition faced among medicine aspirants, do you think you can spank 300+ (at least) if you start preparing now since the exam is in about one month's time?

Truth be told, I doubt it. Why? Since you've had your first degree in chemistry, you've narrowed your academic paradigm to mainly chemistry. Even if you scale through biology, what about physics and use of English. The first degree will give you leverage later in your year one.

Without being trying to discourage you, the best thing to do if you must get medicine is to dust your four o levels and Jack thoroughly, to be foundationally reinforced. That should take about 4 straight months of intense reading.

However, you may take the jamb on a 50-50 base to know where you are lagging behind, and to try your luck.

What about your o levels? Do you have distinctions? If No, stay away from schools doing Screening instead of post utme.

Another thing worthy of mention is the financial aspect. I don't know how loaded you are, but if averagely, I will advise you to hustle and get some kobos before running MBBS admission.

Best of luck!

Thanks a lot! I still have a firm grip of my Biology and Physics because I have had to teach Physics for like a year + for ss1, ss2 and ss3. I might just need to brush things up. However, I hope to get in through DE so I would just spend 5 years by God's grace without going through the rigours of 100Level gain

Spark2:


Lol! You just got me confused

it's simple actually, getting rewarded (job, salary, money) for following passion is not certain.