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.
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.
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