How do you become a nurse or doctor in the diaspora?

Many young Somalis dream of medical careers but aren't sure of the path. Let's map it out by country.

General routes (verify locally):

• UK — nursing via a university degree + NMC registration; medicine via a competitive degree.
• US/Canada — pre-med, then medical school; nursing via accredited programmes + licensing exams.
• For internationally trained professionals: bridging programmes and equivalency exams (like PLAB, USMLE, NCLEX).

If you've walked this path, share what you wish you'd known earlier. What surprised you most?