I was given the opportunity to be the surgeon’s assistant for a left inguinal hernia repair procedure. I felt honoured because I had no previous experience with the surgeon but nevertheless gave me this opportunity. This opportunity sowed a seed, I have discovered my interest in surgery and as I have progressed through the Junior Medicine and Surgery unit I have seen this interest develop even more. This is one of the few occasions since the beginning of my clinical placement that I have more than a mere medical student but part of the medical team.
Although this opportunity was given to me by a senior surgeon, I had to enthusiastically seek out this opportunity and make myself available. Enthusiasm is most certainly a tool that every medical student should possess, as well as a stethoscope.
I hope to explore this interest even more and seek such opportunities as I progress through the medical programme.
Anonymous, 3rd Year Student Doctor
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