Personal statement for application, medicine

Being a doctor wasn’t the career I wanted to do since early age, rather a path that piqued my interest during my years at university. I particularly enjoyed studying science however I became aware of the big current issues: health inequalities, ageing population, disease outbreaks; and decided I wanted a career that confronted these without leaving the field I enjoy most: science and healthcare. The doctor became an obvious choice; I was looking for a role that possesses political impact while remaining clinical scientist, Public Health Consultant role ticked all the boxes for me.
During my degree I enjoyed studying Medical Microbiology and Immunology, understanding the process of disease and the impact of policy in controlling disease spread such as vaccination policies intrigued me. I took part in different biomedical investigations ranging from genetic and protein engineering to biomedical diagnostic, including open surgery in small rodents, giving me an excellent academic preparation for medicine. During the first surgery my rat died before I could complete the practical despite being very careful; this made me ponder on the delicacy of life, the ultimate trust patient give to surgeons and consequently the right of appropriate heath facilities to assist surgeons in their challenging tasks. By studying Health Policy, I enjoy the challenge of group activities and constructive discussion, questioning the current health system and opportunity of improvement.
Concurrently I work every weekday as Cardiac Ward Administrator/Receptionist at London Bridge Hospital, working closely with consultants and surgeons left me with admiration and respect for the genuine sensitivity and respect of doctors not only for the patient but also for the whole team. I became aware of the different activities doctors get involved to improve the hospital efficiency and their power in implementing these changes. By working in the hospital I learned the less attractive part of working in