Jennifer

Hi I am Jenni.

I am a 28 year old graduate student starting my 5th year of medicine at the University of Sunderland in August 2024. I previously qualified and worked as an NHS physiotherapist before deciding to study medicine.

Medicine:
I thoroughly enjoy studying medicine and hope to help others to gain entry into medical school. I received offers from the University of Sunderland and the University of Nottingham and have had practice at MMIs. I am ambitious and strive to encourage everyone to reach their potential – as such I have organised teaching within the medical school to improve student’s knowledge of pre-hospital and emergency medicine and I have given peer teaching on immunology. I have also been involved with research in immunology and I have presented a poster at the British Society of Immunology Conference in December 2023. I have also been involved in research in HIV and we are due to submit our paper to an international journal later this year. I have received a number of awards while at medical school including first in year for knowledge exams in year 3 and 4, and first in OSCEs in year 2, 3 and 4.

Physiotherapy:
I attended interviews at the University of Teesside, University of Bradford and University of Northumbria, and received offers from all three universities. I attended University of Northumbria and graduated in 2017 with a first class degree honours in Physiotherapy. From here I worked as a full time NHS physiotherapist for three years and then a part time NHS physiotherapist for a further 2 years while also attending medical school full time. I recently gave up my physiotherapy registration but I still have connections with physiotherapists and work closely with physios in my role as a medical student.

Outside of studies:
It is important to have a work-life balance. Outside of studying, I enjoy learning languages including German and Greek. I also enjoy running and going to the gym. I volunteer as a supporter for my local BASICS charity and I also attend motor sport events as a trainee rescue volunteer.

I look forward to working with you!