After graduating from the ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ in 2020, I began working at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, where the COVID-19 vaccine was developed. My 5 years at University were very happy times. I look back fondly on every session with the fantastic clinical skills team, the all-nighters to get Special Study Units finished and the celebrations after final year clinical skills exams. I got very involved with the other activities that ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ had to offer too ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ Dartmoor runs, beach walks, teaching the younger years and collaborations with other degrees.
During my years at University, I researched the history of women in medicine, including Dr Rosa Bale, the first female doctor and GP in the South-West of England. On International WomenÂÌñ»»ÆÞ™s Day, I was invited to unveil a plaque to rename the John Bull lecture theatre in her honour. I implore all students who study within that lecture theatre to read up on her life!
My University experience came to an abrupt end due to the pandemic and I graduated early, joining NHS frontline staff on a respiratory ward. It was an honour and a privilege to step up during the pandemic, help colleagues and care for patients. It was a scary time for us all; however I felt confident and capable as a result of working hard throughout my degree.
