Personal Statement

Question 1

Now I understand the importance of such a profession

Answer 1

Why do you think this is important?
- seeing the value that a dr can add to a patients life
- it’s not always about giving treatment
- often about the whole process
- translation in Urdu
- suggestion for my dads family to get checked for it

Question 2

Surgical society event

Answer 2

Medicine students supporting us in the application process and making us aware that everyone’s journey is unique and their experiences

Question 3

How have you learned from mistakes and reached out for help

Answer 3

By having a good support network being organised and having a plan in place helps me stay organised and prevents stressing myself out

Question 4

Can you give and example of where you gained a positive outlook and deescalated when necessary

Answer 4

• when there is confusion with delivery of prescriptions

Question 5

What do you do with additional support needs

Answer 5

• remind them to take their medication
• play games with them
• be a person they can come to