My mother was stabbed when I was 11 years old. As a result she isolated herself socially and suffered from schizophrenia. The impact the health professionals had upon my mother's situation and the way they reassured me, gave me hope in trying conditions. From this time onwards, it has been my dream to study medicine. I want to make a physical, emotional and social difference to the lives of people. Not only will a degree in medicine provide me high levels of employability, opportunities for Continued Professional Development and status, it will also help me make my impact on the world, caring for others, delivering high quality care and advice for my patients and contributing to their morbidity and that of the nation.
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I also worked with teachers in the planning and delivery of lessons. More recently, I have worked at the Swanswell Centre, an alcohol and drug charity that helps people rehabilitate and find inner happiness. This enabled me to work with people of all ages in and attempt to help steer them towards lifestyles that are less destructive and detrimental to themselves and others. As part of this work, I liaised with professionals such as social workers. I prevented cross infection through hand washing and using personal protective equipment. Additionally, I washed, dressed and fed residents. This work involved both one-to-one therapy and group therapy. It helped me realise that drink and drug abuse is a form of mental ill-health and needs to be challenged in the same way that smoking has. I have also worked as a First Aider with St John Ambulance, where I feel that I have acquired some relevant knowledge that is relevant to this application as well as honing my ‘bed side manner’ and general inter-personal
I have always had an …show more content…
I also worked with teachers in the planning and delivery of lessons. More recently, I have worked at the Swanswell Centre, an alcohol and drug charity that helps people rehabilitate and find inner happiness. This enabled me to work with people of all ages in and attempt to help steer them towards lifestyles that are less destructive and detrimental to themselves and others. As part of this work, I liaised with professionals such as social workers. I prevented cross infection through hand washing and using personal protective equipment. Additionally, I washed, dressed and fed residents. This work involved both one-to-one therapy and group therapy. It helped me realise that drink and drug abuse is a form of mental ill-health and needs to be challenged in the same way that smoking has. I have also worked as a First Aider with St John Ambulance, where I feel that I have acquired some relevant knowledge that is relevant to this application as well as honing my ‘bed side manner’ and general inter-personal