I was lucky enough to find out about certain programmes ... to enter the degree and progress through it ... it means you can too.

Look beyond the usual yourself ... start considering the points of interest and discussion in things you read, watch and listen to ...

" a burden to those I was shadowing ... uncomfortable, anxious ... not really learning much"

...it is rare that at an early stage in our career we can make a truly informed decision...

"How does one write 47 lines about how amazing I would be as a medical student, without sounding cocky, and full of myself?!"

As I write this in the middle of a stretch of night shifts I realise that sometimes we all need reminding just how amazing being a doctor...