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Priya Khetarpal BM4, 2018

Graduate

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One of the main reasons I chose to study at the University of Southampton was the style of the graduate-entry (BM4) medicine course. The problem-based learning approach as well as the focus on clinical skills and early patient contact really appealed to me.

I have not only enjoyed the content of the course, but many of the students and staff that I have met along the way have been friendly, kind and supportive.

One of the main reasons I chose to study at the University of Southampton was the style of the graduate-entry (BM4) medicine course. The problem-based learning approach as well as the focus on clinical skills and early patient contact really appealed to me.

The third year especially, which was a full year of specialty placements, was one of my highlights, and the experiences with patients in different settings is something that has really developed me as a doctor.

I have not only enjoyed the content of the course, but many of the students and staff that I have met along the way have been friendly, kind and supportive.  The course attracts students from a range of different backgrounds, which makes graduate group sessions particularly interesting. The University campus is also very welcoming and has lots of amenities convenient for students.

There are plenty of opportunities, both as part of the degree and extra-curricular, that really enhanced my experience and learning. Amongst other responsibilities, I was a community first responder for the ambulance service, a committee member of the global health charity Medsin, and part of a charity that taught school students about HIV, all of which was very rewarding.

Studying at Southampton has helped me gain my first choice of job after graduation – I am due to start as a foundation doctor at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases, part of University College London Hospitals. I hope to become a global health doctor and work for humanitarian aid organisations in the future.

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