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Having always been fascinated about the human body, medicine has always been a subject that I am most passionate about. From a young age, I was exposed to the medicinal world, where I had witnessed my grandmother who had been diagnosed with secondary breast cancer. At the time, I felt helpless, but when I experienced the work of doctors and healthcare professionals, I was immediately fascinated by their dedication in helping the most important person in my life. From then on, I have wanted to seek the knowledge and skills that I am unable to learn during my A levels, which are required to help make a difference in people's lives. Having a passion for medicine and the human body, I then went on to read a book called 'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks', which helped me understand the complexity of cancer. I still wanted to …show more content…

To build up on this knowledge, I completed an EdX course on essential human biology where I learnt about the cell and various types of tissues. To further expand my knowledge, I attended work experience at the University of Nottingham lab where I gained new information about bacteria and aseptic techniques. I gained the ability to concentrate for long hours and maintaining a good level of accuracy and attention to detail, along side the ability to be organised and managing my time, all which are called for in order to be a doctor.

Having also volunteered for 6 months at an after school club, I was able to use my bilingual speaking skills in order to support children in their activities. As I enjoyed working with children, I then volunteered at Autism East Midlands, where I learned the importance of tone, patience and volume when interacting with the children, in which I believe are vital in the medical

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