swimpis:

"For as long as I can remember I have been fascinated by the workings of the human body, coupled with a strong desire to care for and to help people.

In the past I have travelled to many countries in Africa and I have seen many people in this part of the world who suffer from various terrible diseases and illnesses. In South Africa I was particularly moved by the sight of African children born with HIV through no fault of theirs, with no hope for survival and some of whom have lost both parents to AIDS and all of whom are subjected to impoverished conditions of living.

Since medicine is a science that involves problem solving and teamwork, I am hoping to join force with a team of like-minded professionals to produce new and effective methods to ease the suffering and find the cure for some of these diseases. The science subjects I am currently studying all relate to my career choice. Biology aids my understanding of the human body. Chemistry has helped to develop analytical skills as well as an aptitude for research and experimental projects. Mathematics has given me knowledge in statistics that is required in the medical field for collation and analysis of data.

To foster my interest in the field of medicine I attended medlink and medsim courses. During these courses I was exposed to practical skills such as auscultation, venipuncture, tracheostomy keyhole surgery and suturing. Furthermore during my work experience at University College Hospital in Ibadan, Nigeria (West Africa’s foremost medical college hospital). I spent time in the different major departments; medicine, surgery, psychiatry, accident and emergency, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics attending their clinics and ward round as well as observing some theatre procedures. It was quite interesting to compare notes and see that despite the disparity in the resources available to doctors in Britain and Nigeria in terms of adequate funding, technological advancement and support personnel, there was a similarity in the palpable passion that the doctors had for their profession.

To have a broader view on current issues in medicine I subscribe to journals such as New Scientist, Global Health news and student BMJ.

Medicine requires qualities such as care, dedication, commitment, communicative skills and the ability to work as part of a team. I’ve had a chance to develop these skills during various roles as a prefect, house captain and a trained college listener. Voluntary work with senior citizens as well as children with severe learning disabilities in Wales has also given me the opportunity to practice these skills.

I have contributed to school activities throughout my school career. I have been involved in school productions and house activities. I enjoy participating in aerobics, athletics and rounders. I am also enrolling on the community sports leader award scheme. I also enjoy singing and playing the piano and I am presently taking lessons for voice training and piano. I was a lead soprano singer in my previous school. In Malvern Girls’ College I am a member of the school choir and in 2002 I had a solo performance in the Royal Rave charity concert organized by my school. I also have an interest in drama and I have passed my Grade 6 LAMDA exam.

I am a very determined person by nature and I have set my mind on becoming the best doctor I can be. I hope your university will give me the privilege of becoming the doctor I know I can be. "




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