Experience Pre-entry experience is not needed Relevant voluntary work experience is helpful when applying to medical school. It is very difficult to enter medical schools over the age of 30. Training is lengthy and is not usually reduced for those with related qualifications. Competition For undergraduates entering university, competition is extremely fierce. For mature entrants there may be some places reserved but motivation is important.
All doctors enter hospital medicine directly after qualifying.
To stay in this environment requires a commitment to hard work, postgraduate examinations and a willingness to relocate regularly. Such doctors choose to concentrate their knowledge in one specific field. An aptitude for politics and management is increasingly necessary. None applicable Recruitment agencies Recruitment agencies rarely handle vacancies. C1 This Occupational Profile forms part of Prospects Planner , an advanced computer careers guidance program for use in higher education.