How did you discover TAMS and what inspired you to join the team?

When I was in Secondary school I was one of 2 people in my year who wanted to study medicine, I didn't know any medical students let alone doctors or healthcare professionals! This meant I was really nervous to start as I wasn't sure what people would be like, if I would fit in or if I would even be smart enough to keep up. At the first TAMS event I met other medical students for the first time and realised they were normal people just like me. I instantly had a sense of community. I joined TAMS because I want to help others develop their confidence, break down the barriers to accessing medicine and to push people to chase their dreams.

What do you enjoy about studying medicine at your university?

Dissection was really fascinating, it made learning anatomy fun and engaging and also makes you feel like a mini surgeon! Right now I really enjoy clinical placement, it's a great chance to talk with patients and learn more about their experience. It's also great working with healthcare professionals who help you learn and improve your clinical skills.

If you could change one thing about your university, what would it be?

The prices in Central London, my student budget really can't keep up! But seriously, travelling in London is expensive and sometimes placement sites can be quite far from where you live, commuting is probably my least favourite thing to do.

What are your interests outside medicine?

Since joining university I've become really passionate about athletics and I'm now the Club President and uni record holder! (C'monnnn). It's been a great part of my university experience as it's allowed me to make new friends and also compete and travel around the country and occasionally train in Spain and Portugal. It's also been a blessing during Covid as I've had an incentive to keep myself fit and get out of the house. I also enjoy making YouTube videos about Sprinting in university, it's fun to engage in that creative side.

What tip would you give an aspiring medic in regard to selecting their universities?

Pick universities that play to your application strengths, when you're a doctor patients won't ask you about which univeristy you went to so don't get caught up on word of mouth too much. Once you're in then you can make your experience whatever you want it to be.