Motivation for medicine

Why do you want to study medicine?

hospital visits - doctors reassure patients
communication - emptahy and active listening - effect on patients
scientific interests - human biology - effect on patients
long-term ambition - combine scientific knowledge, clinical resaoning and patient care

Why not another healthcare profession?

scientific knowledge, diagnosing conditions, evidence-based clinical decisions.
manage uncertainty, assess diagnosis, develop treatments plants.
responsibilty of suppporting patients thru diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care

What does being a doctor mean to you?

Taking responsibility for patients’ health and wellbeing
application of sk and clinical judgement to make informed decisions
collaborating
constatnly learning
comunicating clearly, respect

What attracts you to patient-facing work?

Building trust
Listenting to concerns
Helping ppl undestand treatment options
Care home volunteering taught me the importance of adapting
Supporitng patients during unceratin or vulnerable moments