Common Questions Flashcards
Why medicine?
Intro: Seeing the support given to those around me at times when it was most needed. Led me to research the career and built up understanding of it and how medicine is multidimensional.
Point 1: Hugely Rewarding
Justification: In not only a knowledge way but also in a physical rewards of diagnosing and working with people to try to better help them.
Point 2: Human Aspect
Justification: Caring for the most vulnerable (privilege), establishing a close relationship with patients. Playing a vital role in people lives.
Conclusion: This is why I want to study medicine.
Tell us something about yourself
Intro: Abigail, Isle of Bute, South African/Italian
Point 1: Reading
Justification: Like increase random facts bank through fiction and exploring new worlds through non fiction.
Point 2: Family
Justification: Spending time with my sisters, role models etc.
Point 3: Learning Afrikaans
Justification: Closer to families roots, want to have the knowledge of a 2nd language.
Conclusion: These are just a few bits about me not the full list.
Why not nursing
Intro: Through wider reading, I have grown to understand the role of nurses in the multidisciplinary team, their role shares many aspects with that of doctors.
Point 1: Nurses work with other health and care professionals in the decision making process, but doctors usually take the lead and ultimate responsibility for the patient and their treatment.
Justification
What aspects of the working life of being a doctor appeal to you?
Rewarding to help people who need it and to make a difference in people’s lives. - CC
Intellectually stimulating
No 2 days are the same. – AB
Problem solving
Acknowledge it is stressful, but the positives outweigh the negatives.
What aspects of the working life of a doctor don’t appeal to you?
It may restrict my family or personal life balance
Death of patients – WHAT SUPPORT IS AVALIABLE TO DRS TO DEAL WITH THIS (BMA’s confidential 24/7 counselling and peer support services)
Can non-scientific hobbies add to a persona ability to be a good doctor, and why? Can you think of any examples in your own case?
Yes, running, reading, allows them to relate to others.
What do you find interesting about medicine?
Varied area of study and practice.
Practical science – not only scientific skills but also soft skills, pattern recognition and logic.
What do you wish to achieve from your medical career?
Helping people
Research – cardiology
What excites you most about a career in medicine?
Volunteering – AB/Care home (patient contact)
Reading BMJ – advancements
Day to day realities through, YouTube videos
Have you heard about any public health campaigns recently? What is your opinion on the role of public health campaigns in medicine?
Mention long term aim of public health campaigns, which is generally to help reduce the prevalence of diseases in society.
Have you thought about what you would like to specialize in?
Not hundred, eager to learn about a range of specialties
Pediatrics (volunteering)
Cardiology (Chris Barnard.)
