"Nothing thrills me more than the human body. But, until my mid-20s, it didn't cross my mind that someone like me could become a doctor."
"A professor there had a hunch. Maybe the usual stock of candidates with perfect science scores weren't the only ones who could make good doctors."
"Before I knew it, I had quit my job and was joining nine other unlikely would-be doctors... to become the second cohort of the Foundation Course in Natural Sciences."
"The deal he was offering was tough but miraculous. We would join first-year students of maths, physics, chemistry and biology for their lectures and exams."
The article narrates the author's unexpected journey toward becoming a doctor, ignited by a surgeon's captivating stories during college. Despite initial struggles in math and science and securing an English degree, a unique opportunity arose through a pioneering Foundation Course in Natural Sciences at a London medical school. This course invited aspiring doctors with non-traditional educational backgrounds to join first-year students in rigorous science subjects, offering a chance to prove their capabilities. This transformative experience highlights the potential to redefine who can pursue careers in medicine.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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