Bala

My Passion & How I Inspire

My passion for medicine began when I first realised the extent of good you could do through the knowledge attained in the field of medicine. It was clear to me that pursuit of a career in medicine would allow me to not only broaden the horizons of my thinking but would also allow me to build and shape skills that can permeate through to all areas of life. I was inspired by the numerous doctors I came into contact with, as well as the patients I met from whom I realised the feeling of reward that comes from helping others to become better, whether that is physically or mentally.

Being a medical student there are many overlaps between providing healthcare and tutoring. The key aspects of good communication, punctuality, organisation and planning remain essential to both fields. Besides this, teaching is an important skill that we are taught how to do as medical students in order to pass on our knowledge to the next generation. I believe is it essential to pass on what I have learnt and been taught and hence I find inspiration to tutor not just from all that I have been taught but also from the students I teach. Helping my students grow and achieve their potential is as rewarding as helping a patient get better.

I approach each student individually as each individual will find inspiration from different sources. There is no universal way to inspire a student, so it is more about tailoring my teaching to keep the student motivated and allowing them to find inspiration from what they achieve and are able to learn.