018: Student Spotlight: Determined to be a doctor - An inspiring conversation with Isi The Medic
The first *Student Spotlight* from the Dive Into Your Career podcast features future doctor Isi The Medic. In Autumn 2020, Isi Ukponzene started on the "Graduate Entry" Medicine programme at Warwick University, a route she is proudly taking after what she describes as 4-failed attempts to become a medical student.
Sometimes, missing the grades for undergraduate medicine can be the end of that journey (even if it's just by one, as in Isi's case) , but this interview will make it clear that determination, intelligence, resilience and a clear sense of purpose means that there are alternative routes to a career as a doctor.
With details about her cultural background, academic journey, information about work experience - and an addition focused on the importance of diversity, inclusion and ultimately representation in medicine - this is not only an episode that should be listened to but one that should be shared.
... and when you have finished this episode, be sure to visit YouTube and Instagram where you can catch up with content which documents her journey through Medicine and some advice about applications, designed to help and inspire you and / or the future medic in your life.
Visit Isi The Medic's You Tube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzPksK3_cUVlwS7SRJXXn1Q
and follow her on Instagram: @isi_themedic
Furthermore, whichever industry you are considering, there is so much great information to take from this conversation.
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