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Cambridge Personal Statement

The applicant is passionate about pursuing a career in medicine to care for others. They have gained clinical experience through multiple medical placements, observing complex surgeries and developing communication skills. These experiences reinforced the applicant's interest in medicine and showed them the importance of teamwork in patient care. The applicant also volunteers regularly and has demonstrated strong time management abilities through their involvement in extracurricular activities like drama, debate, and medical ethics discussions. They believe their determination and compassion will help them succeed in medical school and as a doctor.

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Cambridge Personal Statement

The applicant is passionate about pursuing a career in medicine to care for others. They have gained clinical experience through multiple medical placements, observing complex surgeries and developing communication skills. These experiences reinforced the applicant's interest in medicine and showed them the importance of teamwork in patient care. The applicant also volunteers regularly and has demonstrated strong time management abilities through their involvement in extracurricular activities like drama, debate, and medical ethics discussions. They believe their determination and compassion will help them succeed in medical school and as a doctor.

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Medicine Personal Statement

Illness affects us all at some point during our lives. From birth to death, the study of
Medicine contributes towards improving the quality of life and the ability of the human body
to overcome these illnesses, allowing us to live longer and die more comfortably. Should I
be given the opportunity to do so, studying Medicine will enable me to pursue a career
which dedicates itself towards caring for others. This is something I feel incredibly
passionate about.
I have been fortunate enough to contextualise the knowledge that I have gained during my
A-Levels through several work experience placements which I organised independently.
Having learnt about the complexities of the human body in Biology, I spent two weeks at
the London Chest Hospital, shadowing a cardiothoracic consultant. There, I observed
open heart surgery and the remarkable progress made in technology through a TAAVI
procedure. This, alongside my two weeks shadowing a consultant urologist, allowed me to
build bridges between my A-Level Physics course and medical equipment. An example of
this is the development of Cell Savers, which clean lost blood during surgery, using the
principle of sedimentation. This analytical skill is fundamental to a doctor’s success
because, in most situations, it is not a case of recalling what one has studied during
medical school, but being able to apply it practically as each patient is unique.
Furthermore, the placements developed my ability to communicate with patients during
ward rounds in a sensitive manner. I then organised a two week placement for myself at a
General Practice to gain an insight into primary care. What struck me was that, despite
television portraying a hospital environment as one that is led solely by medical personnel,
teamwork is indispensable. Having been a member of the Army Cadet Force for eighteen
months, my ability to work in a team has improved significantly and is continuing to
through my pursuit of a gold Duke of Edinburgh’s award. This is further highlighted by the
fact that, as the captain of my school’s netball team, I have won several inter-borough
netball competitions.
My experiences at St Joseph’s Hospice as part of a project with the National Council for
Palliative Care taught me, over the course of the four months which I spent there, that a
doctor’s ability to cure is limited. The fact that the patients were deteriorating so rapidly
showed me the importance of being able to control one’s emotions. My ability to cope with
this pressure is highlighted by the fact that, as a qualified member of the British Red Cross
first aid team, I am required to deal with traumatic incidents. Having a second language,
Farsi, allowed me to understand the different cultures at the hospice, enhancing my
empathetic skills. I was subsequently invited to deliver a speech at the Houses of
Parliament to share my experiences. For over six months now, I have volunteered at St
Anne’s Care Home which has further developed these skills.
My ability to manage my time effectively without losing my academic focus has allowed me
to maintain my extracurricular interests. As a member of my school’s drama society, I have
been able to release the stress associated with my academic life in a creative manner.
Debating has enriched my ability to communicate coherently and my successes as a
debater have led me to receive a Trailblazer award at the House of Lords. Attending
medical ethics master-classes and reading journals such as The Lancet, alongside books
like ‘The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat’ by Oliver Sacks, have allowed me to
explore concepts which extend beyond my A-Level studies, developing my ability to learn
and research independently.
I fully comprehend that Medicine is not an easy route to pursue. However, the skills that I
have developed through my experiences contribute towards my belief that, not only do I
have the determination to succeed at medical school, but the sensitivity and passion to
succeed as a doctor

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