Chris is amazingly articulate and what he mentions about the course not being too 'conceptually tricky' is so reassuring (English Lit graduate here considering GEM!) and about changing the way he learns, very useful video thank you so much!
I'm in a similar situation right now (in the US)--going for a master's in elementary special ed and wondering if teaching is right for me as I am also considering switching to medicine. I don't have a science background past high school. I enjoyed learning science in high school but wasn't the best at understanding histology and other micro-processes but always enjoyed learning about diseases, genetics, organ systems, etc. This video makes me believe that if teaching doesn't work out, I can try out medicine, and go back to teaching if that, in turn, doesn't work out.
I am on the same boat. I have a masters in public health and a bachelors in economics from US institutions. I will be going to med school abroad. Wish me luck. If you envision yourself caring for people, go for it! It is better to try and regret than regret for not trying.
I filmed one recently but unfortunately was still getting used to the new camera and it was out of focus! Reshoot is scheduled for Friday so hopefully not long after that!
I like medicine, did maths and finance, but hate the people contact plus the dread working in UK NHS sucks. If was in US may have gone medical school. So will just stick investment management out now.
@Harry Smith I wouldn't say it necessarily sucks (in terms of UK context) it's nowhere near as much as places like the US - but then their healthcare system is awful and ours is quite good, so swings and roundabouts
@Harry Smith Your argument has no solid standing you're essentially saying that hedge fund managers are paid greater for there contribution to society than a doctor? It seems pretty shallow and in many ways, a materialistic view to life, to suggest that a person who crunches numbers is somehow better than someone who saves lives on a daily basis for what you describe as "average". I am glad you are not a doctor in the UK and agree you most likely would be more suited to the USA if money is your only motivation.
