Why Med? Flashcards
Why med?
Mums condition- patient doctor relationship- had a big impact
work experience cardiology- patient in critical condition- post operative complications
- Conclusion- want to do med because…
- Whilst there are many reasons why I would like to medicine, I also understand the challenges that it accompanies- stress and workloads- facing unexpected situations. However I believe that I would be able to overcome these challenges by continuing to reach out to my personal tutor for support and maintaining a good work-life balance
Want to study med because it is a career that would allow me to combine my interest of wanting an intellectually challenging career in human biology along with emotional satisfaction gained from directly interacting with patients.
In terms of patient interaction-
Why not another healthcare career?
Overlapping skills and have involvement in caring for patients.
Differences:
- Nurses have greater intimacy with patient- spend more time per patient (emotionally rewarding)
- Drs have ultimate responsibility for patient. Drive the decision making process, mdt contribute significantly to this, however final decision rests with dr.
Time where I enjoy taking responsibility or making decisions.
(While some nurses these days have taken roles traditionally held by drs, this includes only a small minority in very specialised areas. Drs are given clinical expertise of areas beyond their specialty.
- leadership- leading as well as working alongside multidisciplinary team to provide best quality of care centred around patient
Drs and nurses have different responsibilities and it is important they work together towards one goal- providing patient centred care (best quality of care to patients)
Why choose you?
Appreciate there are other able students, however I believe that I have the passion and skills required to become a great doctor
Why med at St Georges?
- PBL- aligns with my learning style- really enjoyed it during 1st 2 yrs want to continue doing it as a med student, really useful for med students to be able to effectively work with team members to solve problems and also get opportunities to lead sessions, this will prepare me really well with strengthened teamwork and leadership skills for when I am a doctor and work with mdt to provide centred care to patients.
- Diversity- tooting is diverse- uni is diverse, interacted with students from different countries, religious backgrounds, by continuing study at st georges I will be better prepared to build rapports with patients from different backgrounds, given that patient population is increasing in variation?. This would mean that I am providing the best quality of care to all my patients regardless of background. Which would also mean that I am acting on the medical ethical pillar of Justice.
What would be your contribution to healthcare?
Use my communication skills to provide best quality of care to a diverse patient population
What are the downsides to a career in medicine?
Appreciate there are downsides
A doctor has many responsibilities, can lead to stress which affects personal life.
Having long working hours and heavy workloads can be stressful.
Important to find a good work-life balance, by continuing to make time to do things that I enjoy such as going to the gym and talking to friends and family. Could also ask seniors for support.
Why dr and not researcher?
I enjoy human biology and making a difference. Respect and understand role researchers play in healthcare, however prefer role of drs.
Responsibilities of drs- manage patients, learn, teach and work together to provide the best possible quality of life for patients.
I like the variety of roles a doctor has. As a dr can conduct research as well as directly help patients
While being a researcher would enable me to make a difference on a wider scale
while being a researcher would help me make an impact on a wider scale, I find direct patient contact to be more satisfying. E.g. during wex I interacted with
