Public Health Tutors : 1-1 Public Health Preparation

My name is Silas and I am a newly qualified Resident Doctor following the completion of my Medical Degree at the University of Sheffield. I graduated with honours and received the Mark Gregory Baker as the top student in my year.

Prior to studying Medicine, I gained a First Class Degree in Political Science and International Relations at the University of Birmingham; my degree allowed me to apply to Undergraduate Medicine as a graduate. I can offer a unique perspective for students looking for alternate routes into Medicine and on the importance placed on varied interests by Medical Schools across the country.

As a Sheffield Medical student, I am the President of the Sheffield Emergency Medicine Society and am a member of medical societies such as Sheffield Friends of MSF and Wilderness Medicine. I am also a Community First Responder which involves responding to emergencies in the area with lifesaving equipment before the ambulance arrives. My specific areas of interest within Medicine are: Emergency Medicine, Wilderness Medicine, Pre-Hospital Medicine, Humanitarian Medicine, and Disaster Medicine.

In terms of the city of Sheffield, I was born and raised here therefore I feel that I can answer any questions that students have about the city, the lifestyle, and the surrounding area which I know is a point of emphasis from Sheffield during the interview process.

Overall, I am a patient and understanding tutor who can offer you my personal experience of the application process and as a current medical student and I feel that I can help you achieve your potential.

In terms of German, I have a Goethe Institut B2 Certificate and have been doing German for 7 years including a 1 month Medical Placement at a German hospital

I am currently intercalating in MSc Health Data (Global Health specialisation), having completed four years of medical school and the Medical Licensing Assessment. I aspire to specialise in paediatrics, with a subspeciality interest in infectious diseases and immunology. I entered Lancaster Medical School with a scholarship in 2019 and have since undertaken senior responsibilities at the University level (Complaints Panellist) and faculty level (Lead Academic Representative – Lancaster Medical School). I have been recognised for services to the University and coordinated student-led medical research projects.

Applying to medical school in the United Kingdom can be a complex process, particularly for those with no familial connections to healthcare. Having first-hand experience of this, I am proactive and always willing to support aspiring applicants from all backgrounds to make sure they have the best chance at getting a place. I am well aware that this can also be an anxious time for the parents and loved ones. I am always happy to answer any questions, day or night, to help resolve any concerns.