Mental health and becoming a doctor?

Mental health and becoming a doctor?I have been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia.
I have been put on a section 136 once and a section 2 twice, in the last two and a half years.
I would like to do postgraduate medicine after my natural sciences course so that I can eventually become a medical doctor, then specialise in forensic pathology.

Do I have a chance of becoming a medical doctor with my diagnosis and history?

Answer by collegenebula
Maybe your condition is a little risky... but you should major in it and find out, if it doesn't work out, write a book... that usually works.

Answer by mX2007
You should get a second opinion on your diagnosis.

Answer by Andrew T
yes

Answer by snorkel_susie
I think people that are really ill would be the best doctors. going to school and reading books doesn't mean squat. experience is everything.

Answer by squirrel
I think you have a very good chance. Being mentally ill doesn't mean stupid, as we all know. I don't see any reason not to go for it. Good Luck!!!!

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NWMH - Graduate/Postgraduate Nursing #1

We hear from some of NWMH Graduate and Postgraduate Nurses as they give their opinion of the program offered by Melbourne Health including the Challenges and Rewards of being a Mental Health Nurse.
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