thanks for all help guys

its a relief knowing its possible. scottish chap- you said that many people dont stay after residency - is that because they arent permitted?
also - does anyone know the specialities that arent so competitive?
thanks so much

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2008 application:
St Georges - unsuccessful after interview
Barts - interview but no date yet ...
BSMS - unsuccessful
Cardiff - unsuccessful
come on barts!!
Sussex Uni- molecular medicine - offer
UCL - biomedical science - offer