Annabelle's Portfolio

Background:

I'm an aspiring medical student who loves science and writing, but most of all, trying something new. My extensive list of hobbies has left me with an abundance of transferrable skills which I have narrowed down to three.

Welcome to my portfolio! Here you will find an insight into my hobbies and interests through my trendy website designs. I aim to capture the essence of each my projects and experiences in my growing photography and writing skillset. I love to create visually engaging pages to help organise my ideas and interests. Whether its about my school projects or something I saw on a walk, I strive to provide a place where all my important works can be showcased. In addition to my love for academic learning, I am passionate about various hobbies. From singing and dancing to drawing and reading, these activities bring joy and inspiration to my life and I want to spread that joy. Exploring different ideas, capturing others opinions, and diving into captivating novels are just a few things that fuel my never ending curiosity. Join me on this journey as I share my work and passions with you!

Integrity:

I hold firm to the belief that possessing a strong moral compass is essential, not only for the well-being of society, but also for my own personal development. The sense of making a positive impact drives me onward even through stressful times.

My Attributes...

Kindness:

I take joy in believing that each time I share a smile, it leaves others a little happier than before. To me, kindness is a powerful force—one we can always choose to help make the world a better place.

Conscientious:

I am meticulously organized and have frequently been praised as an industrious worker. In addition to my perfectionist tendencies, I consistently invest myself in all available projects and remain highly motivated to achieve the goals I set for myself.

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Gibbs' Reflective Cycle

During my experiences I have seen a vast variety of patients, and in order to use the opportunity to its advantage, I have used this process to help me analyse and comprehend different patient situations. This reflective cycle has helped me actively understand the steps taken to help patients, how to increase overall patient care and business management as a whole. Overall, helping me have a comprehensive understanding of what it means to be a medical professional and most importantly, my next steps to learning more!

Experience

Private and NHS dental clinic

During my two-week immersion in different dental practices, I had the opportunity to observe the daily operations of both private and NHS clinics from simple family check-ups to complex implant surgeries. This experience has provided me with a comprehensive understanding of the inner workings of dental clinics, allowing me to gain insight into the various aspects of caring for patients from all backgrounds. By using the reflective cycle, I have been able to evaluate my observations, allowing me to further enhance my learning and professional development in the field of dentistry. This hands-on experience has been invaluable in shaping my understanding of the dental industry.

NHS Hospital

As a student ambassador at DRI teaching hospital, I have had many opportunities to speak with various medical professionals to help me make an informed decision in pursing my own career choice into medicine and help advise others on the positives and negatives of the NHS and medical environment. Additionally, I have learnt the important roles within a multidisciplinary team and the significance of communication between specialities to help provide a high quality of patient care under time constraints.

I have been on various placements from the maxillofacial department to acute care where the expansive diversity of the medical field was made evident. Many consultants and resident doctors explained that with each day there is a fresh challenge and always something new to learn about, from the first day of medical school to the first day of a fully qualified consultant. It is a remarkable thing knowing that working in the NHS environment there will never be a dull moment, and that with each completed task their actions have been life changing or life saving.

Volunteering

I have helped my local community through building long term meaningful relationships with the elderly population to help combat loneliness; it was found that in the older population, loneliness can have a detrimental impact on mental and physical health causing fatal deterioration. I love getting to know new people, and learning about their experiences and perspectives in life as it expands my understanding of the world around me and how others experience it. I enjoy knowing that I am able to help even just a few people outside of my ordinary interactions as many of the older population are isolated due to physical barriers.

As part of my Duke Of Edinburgh, I help out at my local British Heart Foundation charity shop where I enjoy meeting diverse people, hearing their stories, and contributing to a good cause. This opportunity not only enhances my skills in teamwork and communication but also allows me to make a positive impact while gaining valuable life experiences.

Moreover, I have a commitment to help set up the race for life each year as well as doing sponsored runs to raise money for breast cancer. I have always been an advocate for raising money for charities at school and in my own social life. Weather it be collecting clothes for the homeless or a bake sale for a small independent charity such as the Firefly who provide free transport for cancer patients, I believe charity is an integral component to maintaining our communities awareness towards others who need help.

Online Work Experiences

For the past year I have been using Medic Mentor as an accessible resource for various learning opportunities which has challenged me to ask critical questions along with niche subtopic questions and get the immediate answer at the grace of todays modern internet. The varied work experience sessions has allowed me to explore all the pathways into a medical career and the different careers to be perused, from A&E and neurosurgery to a day in the of a GP. I cannot praise this non-profit organisation enough as it has helped so many students reach their goals and have a true insight into the world of medicine preparing us for university all the way through to a qualified junior doctor.

Not only this, I have also been using the Outreach Brighton and Sussex Medical School programmes which uses an independent study and research learning style. This has taught me about the true qualities of a doctor managing the stress of patients and business management as well as informing me of statistics which aid my understanding of the medical field today.