My Biopsychosocial Profile

My Bio-Psychosocial Profile

Whilst it was always my intention to study medicine and qualify as a doctor, when I left school I decided to study Physiology because of my interest in science and to establish a foundation on which to build my medical career, possibly with a view to working in research.

I developed this further through my Pharmacology degree that broadened my knowledge further and provided the opportunity to work in medical research. I spent two years investigating the role of oxidant stress in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and presented findings at seminars including those held abroad.

To be a family practitioner, I am required to have a general knowledge in all fields of medicine, which I will learn in your schooling. It would be best for me to have good communication skills as well because I will have to communicate with patients on a daily basis, but, from time to time, I may have to communicate with nurses, specialists, or even other practitioners. I should also have the capability to work long hours, because as a practitioner, I have to meet the needs of your patients, which may require me to work 12 hour days, weekends or evenings. As a family practitioner, I will also have to work with a wide range of patients and personalities, so I should have patience and the ability to relate to the numerous types of people. I should also have an interest in becoming close to your patients and from close personal connections with them.

Though I am aware that doctors must be totally dedicated to their profession, I feel that I would be capable of balancing my professional life with my personal life and interests outside work. I was brought up in Saudi Arabia where my father worked as an orthopedic surgeon, ...