meep
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heya! I notice everyone is asking you to help them with their PS! Im no different. I don't mind if you say you're busy reading everyone else's just let me know! My email is magicsam3@googlemail.com Thanks!!!!

Hey! sorry if youre busy but you i liked the sound of you on ps forum thing
my emails heatherxelizabeth@hotmail.co.uk and would reallyreally appreciate it if you could read my ps, promise it'll give you a few laughs!
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Hi, im steph, my email is supersteph_316@hotmail.com

I would be so gratful if you could email me so that I can send you my personal statement!!

Thank you!

Hey,

Thanks for agreeing to help. Email: mesmemoirs@gmail.com

Thanks a lot!

Hi,
I saw on the PS forum that you are willing to help people with their statements. I've completed a draft and would really really appreciate some help. So please could you look over it and give me some feedback?

As a child, whenever asked what I wanted to do in the future by patting relatives, I would always reply ‘Medicine’. The career satisfied my childhood dream of inventing a drug that could make my mother and I live together forever, as well as my relatives’ great expectations of me. Now my reply is still the same; though it is the human interaction and the prospect of improving the quality of one’s life rather than prolonging it that fuel my dedication to Medicine.

My first exposure to Medicine was my self-arranged week of work experience at the Dubai Dry Docks Clinic. I learnt from the nurses essential First Aid procedures and methods of taking vital signs. I enjoyed immensely the practical side of Medicine and was proud to have conducted a complete physical check-up on a new employee! In addition, I observed close teamwork between doctors and nurses and appreciated its importance in the efficiency of the clinic.

I was also interested to experience the profession from a doctor’s point of view; hence I contacted the Beijing United Family Hospital to shadow a GP for two weeks. I was fascinated by the GP’s detailed diagnostic process, for problems ranging from cysts to slipped-discs using physical examinations, a full medical history and of course, her own judgement. During consultations, I also had the opportunity to interact with patients when I translated for the GP: I took care to be attentive to the patients’ concerns and explain to them concisely the GP’s recommendations. I got acknowledged for my effective communication skills and experienced their importance in Medicine. In addition, the GP’s holistic approach to Medicine really appealed to me. One of my most profound memories was a patient who came to have her IUD removed and whom also presented with symptoms of anxiety and depression. I admired the GP’s attentive and empathetic approach to the patient’s family problems and the reassuring advice she gave. It was at that moment that I understood that Medicine is a delightful blend of art and science.

Moreover, I established a positive relationship with the GP. We had stimulating discussions about the recently developed vaccine for cervical cancer as well as other issues related to cancer – an area of special interest to me. I esteem the GP’s effort in constant learning so that patients are treated with the best options; it is an aspect of the profession that I eagerly await.

I had my own experience of self-education when I taught myself the second half of eight IGCSEs. Despite complex family problems I had to deal with and the loneliness of home-schooling, I persisted in my studies. During the year, I constantly motivated myself to adhere to my study schedule. In the process, I also learned the management of stress by becoming well-organised and developing a healthy lifestyle. I believe this will be a very usefull skill in my future career as a doctor. After the year’s experience I treasure more than ever the value of teaching and learning alongside peers. At my new school, I have strived to reach my maximum potential in the rigours of the IB course. In particular, I enjoy Biology from which I have grasped fundamental concepts that govern physiological processes in living organisms and Chemistry which has given me a sound introduction to the study of Biochemistry later in medical school. Moreover, spurred by the ‘Health and Diseases’ topic in Biology, I have become an avid reader of medical issues in New Scientist, especially those related to endemics in China such as SARS and the recent Hand, Foot, Mouth Disease.

I have volunteered at the local orphanage for visually impaired children over the past year. My roles included teaching the children basic skills such as putting their clothes on and counselling them. It was initially disheartening to see the impact of a disability on the children’s lives but it was rewarding to learn how much they appreciated my friendship. Via the experience, I also developed patience and empathy. At school, as a reliable and efficient figure in ‘Teens Act for AIDS’, I have made educational presentations to discourage discrimination and raising funds for infected orphans in China. I have also enjoyed working in a team in the school drama production, the volleyball team, the Bronze D of E expedition, and the rural China water sustainability project that I lead, which recently won the best service project award out of all the international schools in China.

I eagerly anticipate the realisation of my dream, since childhood, of studying Medicine. Furthermore I look forward to a diverse UK student culture and adding to it my own ten years of international experience.