Some have dreamt of becoming a doctor ever since they were born. The gratification of helping others appeals to many; so how do you start? What should you do?
Students at Rosebery school got a chance to discuss all things medical with two wonderful medical students - Emerald Cheung and Nyan Lin Khant.
First, you need a little backstory of both. Emerald Cheung initially started with Biomedical Science but when lab work began to bore her, medicine caught her eye, specifically the patient interaction she would get really enticed her. Nyan Lin Khant, however, was always interested in the human brain, that is what drew him to medicine. Despite his outstanding grades, he was seen as the “rebellious” one in school. This label made him “want to prove people wrong” so he worked and worked. Both these students had different interests, academic strengths, and different lifestyles, yet here they are, studying medicine at a brilliant university together.
One of the main tips given was to choose a university that suits you; make sure the location is suitable and the teaching style is the best for you. Would you like to live in the hustle and bustle of the inner city, or in a more secluded area with the tweeting of birds? Another piece of advice was that you can still do medicine, even with any kind of set-back. Whether that be your final A-level grades not being what you hoped, or more personal challenges, you can get there. All that matters is you find a medical course that works for you, or try a different scientific university course until you’re ready.
Aqsa Ali is the young medical mind who organised this enlightening talk, she is extremely passionate about studying medicine after her A-levels so here is what she has to say:
When asked why she organised this talk, her response was simple and clear.
She “wanted all of us to get an insight into the ins and outs of being a Medical student” because it enables you to gain a “wider perspective” of the field. And, Aqsa believes that the speakers successfully “showed different pathways into medicine, so even if you can't get in the traditional way, there are multiple ways [to get into medicine]. That is why the talk was great.
Everyone learnt something from this talk. Whether it was how to decide which university to study at or what studying medicine is truly like, all students who attended, benefitted.
