I have known since a young age that I want to make a difference.

I have always wanted to help

others and experience the rewarding feeling of helping those most vulnerable whilst still feeding my
fervent thirst for knowledge of the human body. This is what has led me to choosing Para-medicine
and pursuing a career in the emergency services. I particularly enjoy challenging endeavours,
especially towards a rewarding objective. Be that as it may, I know Para-medicine is a vigorous
career but at the same time it can be prodigiously gratifying.
I have completed a 'Certificate for Entry to the Uniform Services' course which has given me an
insight into the world that awaits me. In addition to learning about uniform service history and the
history of the NHS I gained valuable skills in team work, time management and self-motivation as
well as learning how to deal with stressful situations under pressure. During this time I also
completed the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme which gave me skills in cardiopulmonary
resuscitation and also enabling me to augment my inter-personal and team building skills. These are
valuable assets in pursuing any medical profession.
I have worked in a number of Nursing Homes over the last two and a half years gaining valuable life
experience. During that time I was able to become familiar with Percutaneous Endoscopic
Gastrostomy Tubes, taking bloods and be introduced to Tracheostomy. Although at times it was
daunting, my time with the elderly and terminally ill has helped me learn how to deal with some
extent of the emotion and stress that comes with end of life care by observing various Nurses,
Paramedics and Doctors. I was able to be there for the patients, raising their spirits and helping to
take their mind off of what was at hand.
My love of helping others and aspiration for a medical career is reflected in my choice of education.
In the Course I am currently enrolled in I am studying Physiology, Psychology and Sociology. Self-
motivation, being able to show Initiative and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
are essential here. Physiology has furthered my interest in medicine as well as giving me core
knowledge about the human body and the world around us. Psychology has given me an
understanding about stress and stress management which will help me to assess how stressed
patients are and in turn potentially help calm them. Sociology has given me an insight in various
things but most of all it has helped to further my analytical skills. This is crucial when it comes down
to analysing a patient's situation and deciding how to swiftly and correctly asses what needs to be
done.
In my spare time I enjoy reading, mainly factual journals or books such as: 'Something for the Pain:
One Doctor's Account of Life and Death in the ER' - Paul Austin. As well as reading I enjoy traveling, I
have travel destinations planned in Europe in the following months in hope to broaden my cultural
knowledge. I previously lived in The Bahamas for five years which showed me how lucky we are to
have such an established health care system. During my time there I got to socialize and develop my
personal skills with people of different cultures and race, reinforcing my belief in ethnic equality and
my will to help people of any background.

I am a determined, greatly motivated individual and I look forward keenly to the challenges that lay
ahead of me in university, academic and alike. Although I am aware that Para-medicine is a
demanding field, my experiences and research have only fortified my desire to enrol in Para-
medicine and pursue a career in the emergency services.