Background And Motivation

Question 1

Why do you want to study medicine?

Answer 1

Always wanted to, became clear 3 years ago.
• Intellectually challenging
• Allows me to problem solve
• Versatile allow me to teach whilst committing to life long learning
• Help people get better, position to treat the cause of the problem

Question 2

If you were not offered a place to study medicine, what would you do?

Answer 2

• Reapply
• Self reflect on what I can improve
• Request feedback, in person if possibly
• Whilst continuing to work in the NHS

Question 3

What aspects of medicine appeal to you?

Answer 3

• Being in a position to help people and make a difference in their lives
• Being a teacher
• It’s challenging, and intellectually stimulating

Question 4

What aspects of medicine don’t appeal to you?

Answer 4

• Stress
• Death
• Work-life balance
• Low morale

Question 5

Can non-scientific hobbies add to a persons ability to be a good doctor, and why?
Can you think of any example in your own case?

Answer 5

Yes. Medicine is a science and art, can just develop the one side. Patients are people with a load of different interest.
• Exercise (swim/gym) - discipline and health
• Gaming - logic and brain training
• Reading and cinema - escapism and stress relief
• Eating out - socialising

Question 6

What do you find interesting about medicine?

Answer 6

• How the body can be manipulated to cause damage, and vice versa
• The people behind the disease, socioeconomic values/race/gender increasing statistical risk

Question 7

What do you want to achieve from your medical career?

Answer 7

• Help people, in hospital and community

* Be part of the NHS, making positive change

Question 8

Why not a nurse?

Answer 8

• Nursing is a different skill set, I feel more suited for being a doctor
• More satisfaction from the intellectual stimulation
• Link disease to the medical science