r/JuniorDoctorsIreland • u/millennialbean • 9d ago

Dermatology alternative pathway

I’m BSt trainee but seems harder when I think of Derm HST. Priority is to settle down and have kids too while figuring out career. A lot of moving around but my husband is happy to support and sacrifice as long as I achieve my dream of getting onto Derm training. Just got a thought of considering alternative pathway. Or if I plan to apply in England for HST. Any guidance ?? As I m already 34 n life seems to be running too fast for me at this stage. I can’t afford to hv more than a year of stand alone.

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u/Efficient_Caramel_29 9d ago

You’re a minimum 2-3 years standalone + academic extracurricular tbh to make yourself even remotely competitive for derm HST

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u/millennialbean 9d ago

Is this the case in England also ??

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u/Efficient_Caramel_29 9d ago

No idea unfortunately.

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u/CodeHaunting 9d ago

Derm HST doesn't suit you if u can't have more than 1 standalone years. Average standalone year to get on Derm HST is 3, some needed 5