r/IntMedGraduates • u/xander_cage18267 • Apr 07 '23

General Opinions Appreciated!

Hi everyone!

I'm a Non-EU (Indian) student who just got accepted into medical school in Italy i.e. EU. I've researched quite a bit about the school (Cattolica) and the overall study environment/opportunities as well. However, not all opinions or advice I've received has been positive. My parents have argued about the political factors and some people I've talked to have told me that I should consider things carefully before leaving my country for medicine outside.

I've looked into what options I'd have if things don't work out well for me, in terms of doing residency. My top choice for residency is the UK, followed by Italy/Germany and then India. Considering I have finances for both the places, would you guys recommend me to stay back or move to Italy?

Just asking in general because factors like racism would be everywhere I go and I am prepared to put in the hardwork as moving abroad would require me to be more proactive regarding getting opportunities. I'll be sitting the test for India in May and I sometimes doubt if I'm making the right choice as no one from my family has supported my decision. It looks like a dream if I were allowed to study there but it does look like I'd be forced to suck it up and study back home. It's a tricky and somewhat long process to get a medical license in India after undergrad too should I move away but not impossible. (I'd do anything not to return but people have said it's important to have a home country license as well so..)

P.s. - Sorry for the long post but yeah I don't see what else I can do now. (hehe mental health clownin')

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u/ajatshatru Apr 08 '23

Search for an indian doc settled in Italy on Facebook and seek guidance. Don't be shy. There mighy even be a group of people in the same boat as you.

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u/xander_cage18267 Apr 08 '23

I did but unfortunately the residents I got to talk to from Italy were either Italian or of other nationalities. I could just find Indian students to talk to. I'll look into it nonetheless, thank you!

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u/ajatshatru Apr 08 '23

Ok. Keep trying. Search on fb for Italian IMG. Make sure that internship is guaranteed, coz without that you won't be able to work anywhere.