Grief is a corollary to a career in medicine, and whilst at the hospital I witnessed despair first-hand. Although doctors can’t solve everything, I believe that the role of the medical profession is to help each patient to live and die as independently as possible, with dignity and minimum pain.
Although I have a strong work ethic, I do have outside interests. I am a keen rugby player, in a table-topping side, so I know the value of discipline, application, training and commitment. Rugby has a lot of cross-over attributes: the ability to think clearly under pressure, to operate as part of a team and to take responsibility when required.
I also enjoy, and have had weekly lessons in, horse riding and the piano for many years. Both suit different aspects of my personality. My equestrian ability comes from my empathy with the animal, whereas my musical abilities are more a product of diligent practice.
Juggling these commitments with studying has honed my time management and will continue to contribute to a healthy work/life balance through my university years and beyond.
I have thoroughly researched what it takes to be a successful medical student and have gained insight into the life of a doctor through relevant work experience. A medical career will provide the personal and intellectual challenges I enjoy; and the satisfaction that comes from being able to make a difference every day.
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