Extended work placement student Rhiannon Sidwell - Student Case Study

Name: Rhiannon Sidwell

School: Reigate College

Subjects studied at AS Level:

• ·         Biology
• ·         Chemistry
• ·         Maths
• ·         Classical Civilisations
• ·         Critical Thinking.

University plans: Biomedical science or cellular and molecular medicine.

Why I applied:  I believed that this would be an invaluable experience for me to work in a real research environment and for me to undertake independent research to produce a written report. I wanted to learn more about the process of research and see whether I would consider it as a future career or not.

What I did:

• ·         Independent research
• ·         Observed clinic
• ·         Read many medical articles and reports
• ·         Wrote my own report
• ·         Spent lots of time referencing
• ·         Attended a presentation given by the fellows on their most difficult cases and how they overcame the problems to form a correct diagnosis.
• ·         Data based the ECG and echo-cardiogram findings of professional football players.

Benefits:

In writing my report, I learned the correct way to lay it out, what to include and how to reference it. I also now have a better idea of the steps undertaken to plan a study, and then break down all the information to find a common trend. It has helped me to make up my mind of whether or not I enjoy doing research and would consider it for a further career (I would!). During this month I have learned lots of new things, both academic and out in the world, from how to read an ECG, to how to get home when all the trains are cancelled! 

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