Rocco

Hi! My Name is Rocco and I’m a Medical Student at the University of Birmingham (ie the best Med School).

At the time of writing this (June 2023) I’ve just completed first year here, which I’ve thoroughly enjoyed and achieved a Distinction in.

In terms of medicine, I’m interested in pursuing emergency medicine due to its versatility and ability to make such a huge difference in such a pivotal, unexpected and overwhelming part of people’s lives. I’m also excited by medical education and research, and I’m currently involved in projects related to this with national leaders. I’m involved in the Medical Orchestra society, and I will be teaching Basic Life Support to first years starting from September.

Away from University I’m a big F1 fan, so spend half of my weekends watching cars drive around in circles! I also like to play piano and playing with my border terrier dog called Ted. My friends describe me as a calm committed, and down-to-earth person, who balances having a laugh with being serious when needed.

As the first person in my family to go to University at all – yet alone study medicine – I understand some of the challenges of coming from outside of the “culture”, and I hope to help people from all backgrounds have the opportunity to pursue what they love.

I’ve helped two people from the year below me with their applications and interviews to get offers at Birmingham, and receiving the all capitals “I GOT IN” message has got to be one of the highlights of the year! This past year has taught me as much personally as academically, and I’m excited to use what I’ve learnt to help other people get into medicine and thrive.