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Medicine Personal Statement

To be given the opportunity to study medicine would be a dream come true. I think medicine is the most fundamental of professions; without doctors society would surely collapse given that one's health is a prerequisite to almost anything in life. The science of medicine fascinates and inspires me; reading StudentBMJ and NewScientist compel me into learning more. However, medicine is clearly about much more than just knowledge. I am an outgoing, approachable person and I would aspire to making vulnerable patients feel at ease

I have been fortunate to have spent just over 5 weeks in the last 3 years doing work experience during school holidays. For example, I spent a week in November observing consultations in various clinics of an Outpatients' department. Of these, I found dermatology particularly interesting; I was able to observe skin allergy testing which, on this occasion, produced some conclusive results

I spent time observing a Cardiovascular surgeon on his ward rounfds; I learnt a great deal from his very helpful PRHO in particular, who told me a great deal about medical training and the challenges she faced when beginning her first job after graduation

Another week was spent on a lower G.I ward, where I worked with the nurses and HCAs; I was able to help give bedbaths, take observations, change sheets and learn the best way of putting on pressure stockings! I was particularly lucky in gaining an insight into general practice

I was able to make comparisons between an inner-city and a rural practice on the Isles of Scilly, which I visited while on a family holiday. One of the biggest challenges faced on the I.O.S is the huge influx of visitors during the summer, causing a trebling of appointment requests! I love being part of a team with a common aim; for instance, last summer I spent two weeks on an Outward Bound trek from Glenfinnan, near Fort William, to the Isles of Skye, with 9 brilliant people. It was the toughest physical challenge I have ever experienced, but taught me that it is possible to achieve anything

I try to make a contribution to my local community. In 200 and 2001, I ran in Bristol's 3km Imperial Cancer Research Race for Life. Since my 17th birthday, I have donated blood every 3 months. I spent 6 months last year volunteering for 3 hours every Saturday at a local Hospice Shop, as part of my Bronze Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Since September I have been volunteering at Bristol's Riding Centre for the Disabled, where I work with a severely autistic child every Monday evening; I love it because it combines my love of riding with doing something of benefit to someone else

I intend to play an active role in University life. I have represented my school in hockey and debating; played in school orchestras and quartets - I was leader of the orchestra for the Sixthform musical in July. I was an elected school council representative in upper school

I love to be challenged about my ideas and opinions. During my sixthform studies I have relished the intellectual challenge offered by Chemistry, combined with increasing my knowledge of Biology and learning how to develop arguments and clarity of expression in History.

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