motivation Flashcards

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Why do you want to study medicine?

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-not a singular reason, gradual accumulation of experiences

-underlined by an interest in the science of the human body
-this stemmed from my biology lessons when we moved away from plat bio and started focusing more on human bio
-fascinated by how different systems in the body work together to keep us alive
-and how each individual’s unique biology requires tailored care
-interested by how scientific innovations can be applied in medicine to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives which is an important role of doctors

-med is a diverse and constant evolving field
-everyday is different, keeps you on your feet
-multidimensional
-requiring not only scientific knowledge but also problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and empathy
-these skills are talked about often

-but i got chance to see this first hand in my work experience
-educate and empower patients to make their own decisions about their healthcare
-diagnosis and treatment
-signified the impact doctors have on patients lives, guiding them through complex medical decisions while being empathetic and transparent

-particularly interested in reducing health inequalities for disadvantaged and vulnerable populations
-seen in my own location, know that certain ethnic groups more at risk for certain diseases
-aspire to be a doctor who not only provides scientific expertise but also contributes to creating more equitable healthcare solutions

-a noble responsibility to provide compassionate care in critical times and make meaningful impacts

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Why medicine and not nursing?

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-nurses have a very important role in healthcare settings
-have responsibilities such as providing holistic care, supporting patients emotionally and physically, often being first point of contact in healthcare settings
-key in managing chronic conditions, advocating for patients, integral part of MDT, collaborating with doctors to optimise care

–whilst i appreciate importance of pharmacy,
-my work experience at a GP practice revealed that my skills and interests align more closely with the role of a doctor
-i saw how doctors combine problem-solving and leadership in decision-making to guide patient care

-saw a GP assess patient presenting with a lump
-carefully considering the possibility of breast cancer
-GP used logical reasoning, clinical expertise, and analysis to decide on a referral for a scan at the local hospital
-critical decision that balanced thoroughness with patient reassurance

-whilst its early for me to be making decisions on specialisations, i am currently drawn to specialising further in a surgical field
-combination of technical precision and problem-solving aligns with my strengths and interests

-skills in leadership, analytical thinking, and my desire to take responsibility for complex cases fit more closely with the role of a doctor

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Why medicine and not dentistry?

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-dentists have an important role in providing patient care
-focus on diagnosing and treating oral health issues, preventing
-educating patients about oral hygiene, managing dental diseases, and performing intricate procedures

-respect the importance of dentistry
-my WE revealed that my interests and aspirations align more closely with the broader scope of medicine

-fascinated by human body as a whole
-eager to learn how dif systems interact rather than a singular area
-med provides opportunity to treat patient holistically requiring an intricate understanding of a range of conditions

-saw a GP assess patient presenting with a lump
-carefully considering the possibility of breast cancer
-GP used logical reasoning, clinical expertise to decide on a referral for a scan at the local hospital
- breadth of a doctor’s role, involving a deep understanding of multiple systems and balancing clinical reasoning with patient-centred care
-pursue a career that allows me to continually explore and address a variety of medical challenges

-not currently ready to specialise, want to explore my interests first
-current interest draw me more towards cardiovascular, neuro, emergency care, general practise, etc

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Why medicine and not research?

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-biomed research is vital in advancing our understanding of disease, devp new treatments, improving healthcare outcomes globally
-researchers play key role in devp therapies that have a potential to save lives

-deeply respect the importance of biomedical research
-my WE revealed that my interests and aspirations align more closely with the practical, patient-centred focus of medicine

-eager to learn how to diagnose, treat, support individuals directly
-rather than working primarily in a laboratory setting
-med offers opportunity to combine scientific knowledge with interpersonal skills, allowing me to treat patients holistically and see the immediate impact of my work on their lives

-saw a GP assess patient presenting with a lump
-carefully considering the possibility of breast cancer
-ability to translate knowledge of human biology into direct patient care
-balancing clinical expertise with compassion and reassurance

-whilst its early for me to be making decisions on specialisations, i am currently drawn to specialising further in a surgical field

-combination of problem-solving and desire to make a tangible impact aligns with my strengths and interests

-skills in problem solving, communication, leadership, and my desire to make a tangible impact on patients’ live fit more closely with the role of a doctor

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Why not pharmacy?

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-role of pharmacists in patient care is vital
-ensure safe and effective use of medications
-often catch early signs of disease/health issues through patient consultations allowing early intervention
-key in providing health education
-integral part of MDTs

-whilst i appreciate importance of pharmacy,
-my work experience at a GP practice revealed that my skills and interests align more closely with the role of a doctor
-i saw how doctors combine problem-solving and leadership in decision-making to guide patient care

-saw a GP assess patient presenting with a lump
-carefully considering the possibility of breast cancer
-GP used logical reasoning, clinical expertise, and analysis to decide on a referral for a scan at the local hospital
-critical decision that balanced thoroughness with patient reassurance

-whilst its early for me to be making decisions on specialisations, i am currently drawn to specialising further in a surgical field
-combination of technical precision and problem-solving aligns with my strengths and interests

-skills in leadership, analytical thinking, and my desire to take responsibility for complex cases fit more closely with the role of a doctor

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What are the negatives of a career in medicine?
(What challenges do doctors face?)

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-workload, unsociable hours, long hours
-stress that comes along side this

-can often put strain on your personal life
-such as relationships and hobbies

-important to appreciate every career has its ups downs, not just medicine
-chosen this career as i think i will be fulfilled by it so i look at it with a positive outlook
-i appreciate it has challenges too

-i feel like im equipped to tackle these though
-as i’ve developed techniques to help me destress, especially for times when im exeriencing a lot of stress and a large workload such as exam season

-planning out a general schedule for my week helps
-ensuring I’m scheduling in down time where I’m able to participate in my hobbies such as baking and dance
-find dance really helps me refocus as it provides a change of setting, people, and actual task
-also maintaining some sort of routine everyday, whether that be working out every evening or maybe going on a walk in the afternoon gives me some time to reflect and destress

-sometimes, it is necessary to reach out
-depending on the cause of my stress that may involve talking to a teacher about my worries in school
-or reaching out to my close friends or family
-they provide a strong sense of support for me an help me stay grounded

-i see challenges as an opportunity to learn and develop as a person rather than a hurdle

-coping with death

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What is it like to be a doctor?

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-medicine is a broad field
-many doctors have different specialisms so its hard to give one specific response
-but there are definitely similarities i can identify

-through my WE, i saw the diverse range of responsibilities that a doctor has
-diagnosing and treating
-co-ordinating referrals
-teaching medical students
-educating patients, public health
-part of wider MDTs
-GP partner (more managerial roles)

-their role isn’t just medical so they need many more skills that scientific and logical skills
-they’re working with patients, building doctor patient relationship (and trust in the medical profession)
-importance of empathy, communication, sensitivity
-developed thru volunteering at MENCAP

-also volunteered in hospital
-the environment was very different, fast paced and more intense
-roles were more specialist
-running scans, carrying out procedures, treatments
-had a teaching centre

-overall, i’d say its a very fulfilling role, you get to work closely with a diverse range of patients, seeing them at both their worst and at their best
-you are able to make a meaningful and tangible impact on their lives through providing them empathetic care, and empowering them to make decisions about their own healthcare

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In your opinion, what has been the greatest advancement in medicine in the last 20 years?

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-there are constantly new advancements in medicine
-some make a greater impact than others
-and some are more well known than others

-i think that one of the greatest advancements in medicine is the development of next generation sequencing

-not the first method of DNA sequencing
-but much more accurate, fats, cost-efficient
-more accessible in the NHS
-enables broader clinical use

-enables personalised medicine
-in the uk, nhs initiatives such as genomics england aimed to sequence genomes of patients with rare diseases and cancer
-provided insights into more targeted and effective treatments tailored to individual genetic profiles

-improving early diagnosis and prevention of genetic diseases

-advancements in cancer research and treatment
-precision medicine
-more personalised treatment

-in the future, gene editing and gene therapies
-offers hope for patients with previously untreatable conditions

-more affordable, so population wide genomics screening

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What did you want to do before medicine?

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-i’ve wanted to do a variety of different things from a young age
-learning and growing as a child so only natural to fluctuate in your career aspirations
-at a young age you also don’t have a proper understanding of what a job is

-definitely some similarities that have trickled thru all these different aspirations

-for example, when i was younger i wanted to be a writer
-i was reading the harry potter books at the time
-loved the creativity aspect of it, creating this fictional work
-acted as an escape for people
-i wanted to be able to mimic the impact that those books had on me for other people
-wanted to be able to have an impact on other peoples lives

-then, i gradually became more interested in marine biology, zoology and veterinary sciences
-again, thru this role i had the ability to have an important impact of living beings lives
-i was really interested by how ecosystems interact and how you could save lives

-as we shifted our focus to human biology in school
-learned about different organs, and systems in the body
-dif diseases and treatments
-public health
-i became more interested in medicine
-impact of human lives, interest in science and patient focused career
-needed to be communication, different everyday, see the impacts i was having

-communication thru mencap
-consolidated thru my GP work experience

-thru dif careers ive wanted to do, you can see how as ive developed and learned more about myself ive been growing towards a career in medicine

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Tell us about an article that you have recently read.

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-BBC news article earlier this month

-context: 30,000 people infected from contaminated blood transfusions and products
-approx 3000 deaths
-covered up scandal and exposed victims to serious risks
-letting patients catch HIV and hepatitis

-inquiry done into this and exposed that the NHS, government and doctors had failed these patients in various ways
-importation of unsafe blood products from high-risk donors
-lack of heat treatment of blood to prevent HIV transmission
-general failure to acknowledge and take action when changes were needed

-covered up by concealing info, not telling patients of the risks of blood transfusions, sometimes not telling them that they had contracted HIV
-records destroyed
-delay in inquiry

-stated that the survivors would be compensated
-first compensation been made, but is becoming a slow and tedious process for those affected

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