Journey of a Medical Student: Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Success
Completed third year of MBBS at King's College London with a focus on Infectious Diseases and Immunobiology. Engaged in various extracurricular roles and voluntary activities while balancing studies through an Extended Medical Degree Program. From a background in the care system to excelling in academics and entering medical school, the journey showcases perseverance and dedication. Guidance on applying to medical school and helpful resources for aspiring students are also highlighted.
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Life as a medical student Recently completed my third year of MBBS at King s College London (KCL) University Infectious Diseases and Immunobiology (IBSc) September 2019 at KCL Work part-time as an Outreach for Medicine Ambassador and Debate Mate Mentor Voluntary roles as a Sutton Trust Alumni Leadership Board Member and Drive Forward Foundation Policy Forum Ambassador
Life as a medical student Extended Medical Degree Programme (EMDP) 6 years MBBS2020 Curriculum Pre-clinical (Years 1A,1B and 2) Clinical (Years 3,4,5) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Hospital placement (KCH) Scholarly Project Module Doctor as Teacher Hospital Placement (KCH) Longitudinal Psychiatric Placement
My background Entered the care system at the age of 5 Looked after by WSCC but placed in South West London Attended a state primary and secondary school Involvement with student council , sports teams, peer-mentoring and homework club. NFA Award for Academic Progress 2013 Participated in Realising Opportunities (Year 12), Sutton Trust Summer School/ Pathways to Medicine (2014) Clouddog Volunteering Programme 2014 Harris Federation Student of the Year Award for Academic Excellence (2014)
Applying to medical school Important to start considering HE from a young age Careers Advisors UCAS application and personal statement Work experience/Volunteering BMAT/UKCAT Interview (MMI or Panel)
What has been helpful? UCAS and SFE (Please tick the box ) Online resources (Propel, Become, Buttle UK and Which?) Education on HE (Student Finance, bursaries and scholarships, support for care leavers and housing) Apply to Widening Participation programmes such as HELOA, RO, K+, Kings of King s, Sutton Trust and Nuffield Health Attend university open days Bursaries and Scholarships
Thank you any questions? www.thefosteringnetwork.org.uk Member helpline: 0207 401 9582
Links https://www.suttontrust.com/ http://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk https://propel.org.uk/UK/ https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/exte nded-medical-degree-programme-mbbs https://becomecharity.org.uk https://university.which.co.uk http://www.unitefoundation.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2019/01/2019_20_Information-and- Guidance.pdf
