2016

Rejection to redirection

In 2016, I was unsuccessful in applying to medical school. As one of the only students in my school and the first in my family attempting to study Medicine, I had to navigate the process largely by myself - a reality for many aspiring medics. I lacked the knowledge, preparation, and guidance for the medical school application process. So, I decided to take a gap year to strengthen my application to reapply.

2017

Gap Year

During that year, I worked on making my new application the best it could be. I got a job as an NHS healthcare/nursing assistant and undertook a clinical placement abroad. I eventually received unconditional offers from my chosen medical schools. By sharing my journey on social media platforms, I have tried to inspire other students who have also been unsuccessful to try again!

2017 AND BEYOND...

Paying it forward

Throughout my time at university, I have been a champion for widening participation and supporting young people to pursue their ambitions, regardless of their socioeconomic background, race, or gender. I continue to combine my love of medicine and outreach through my volunteering and mentoring positions within university and beyond, in order to positively influence the next generation. You can find out more about my achievements and other projects I have been involved in below.