Under the motto of lifelong study, I wondered why it is practically impossible to study medicine at a later age. And why this is not possible in evening classes, for example.
Answer
The study of medicine of 6 years is so demanding that it is impossible for the student to do this in a reasonable period of time. Moreover, this must be organized with professors who are willing to teach in the evening. After all, in addition to education, there is great pressure to do research and also to practice in a university hospital. It is extremely unlikely that people will feel called to provide evening classes in addition.
In addition, this is followed by a 6-year training as a surgeon, usually on top of 2 – 3 years of additional specialization. This is also full-time (often >60 hours per week).
In the best case scenario, you start about 40 years old. Few supervisors in surgery think this is a good idea.
Evening education is possible for nursing, but that in itself is also taxing for the institution and the staff members associated with it. Because the study itself is lighter and the pressure to do research is lower, it is possible.
Answered by
Dr Mistiaen Wilhelm
Prinsstraat 13 2000 Antwerp
http://www.uantwerpen.be
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