To apply again at the age of 30

[Worried11]

Hi,

I live in Australia, so the system of entry into graduate medicine is different here (fewer school, no option for DO/ PA or training in the Caribbean). We also have the gamsat which is a wacky sudoko style exam (its awful). Anyway I have sat the exam 6 times already and am wondering if I should do it again. I certainly can, as retaking entrance exams is not frowned upon by unis here, the only problem is that I am getting to old. In my journey to get in, I have aged considerably. Now I'm 30, and I fear being too old to get in. In fact I find myself consumed with jealousy with stories of 22 years old getting in. I know its not helpful to feel this way, but I can't stop it.

I feel like it is too late for me. I'm filled with regret that I didn't start applying sooner.

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[Goro]

You can't compare yourself to anyone else but yourself. Not everyone is meant to go to med school.

 

[Thumpthump]

If you really want to be a physician, 30 is definitely not too old. But, if the age thing is really bothering you, you could bank on reincarnation being real and apply the next time you are 22.

 

[Seth Joo]

If you really want to be a physician, 30 is definitely not too old. But, if the age thing is really bothering you, you could bank on reincarnation being real and apply the next time you are 22.

Being 30 in medical school is no big deal, many students at DO schools tend to be in their late 20s, close to the 30, and its not uncommon to meet 30 somethings in medical school, there are even people in their 40s.

I have no idea what the situation is like in your country but in the US, there is no real issue with being a bit older and in medical school.

 

[Mimi111]

Being 30 is not a big deal. You have to ask yourself if you really want this path, and if you do - don't focus on age. If you don't strive for your dreams you will have regrets.

 

[familyaerospace]

I started medical school at 34. A friend of mine was accepted to med school in Australia at 30 I believe.