We were all greatly reassured as she emphasised how useful the IB was when managing the work load and the independent learning style that she experienced at university, as well as how it was helpful when adapting to the fast paced, persistent life of a medicine student.   She explained that throughout her time in sixth form doing the IB she obtained many valuable skills that set her aside from other students allowing her to transition and cope with university life better than others.

Dr Pearson also helpfully advised us on the interview process and provided many useful tips that she had used to succeed in them.

 Another aspect of her lecture was a diary entry of her day at work the previous day.  We found it extremely insightful as she gave a neutral insight into the life of a doctor.  As hopeful medical students many of us agreed that it was “refreshing to have an honest unbiased opinion on a doctor’s life that hasn’t been glorified and unrealistically portrayed”. (Ellie, year 12).  

She explained to us the highs and lows of the job and highlighted that although being a doctor and helping people can be a highly rewarding responsibility, it can also take a toll on your mental health and that that is something that you as a person will need to learn to manage.

Dr Pearson’s answers to all our questions was really helpful and we all really appreciate Dr Pearson giving up her time to talk to us as her information was invaluable and informative.

Tilly, Year 13