SOP Sample for Masters in Clinical Dermatology in UK

It is a true adage that satisfaction lies in the effort, not in the attainment, full effort is full victory. These words have invariably stimulated me and poured the ability to submit my hundred percent in whatever I do, which is a unique facet of my skill set and is worth sharing. Being born and raised in India, I have seen that bona fide health measures and amenities are not accessible and affordable to the underprivileged communities. The mere thought of all the people of this nation living a healthy, peaceful life and having awareness about diseases and preventive measures has always crossed my mind and been one of the primary concerns. Moreover, a particular unforeseen incident where I lost my uncle due to inadequate and inefficient medical facilities propelled me to pursue a career in this field. Further, my zeal motivated me to work in multiple facets of medicine since the beginning of medical school such as Psychiatry or Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Community Medicine, and Emergency Medicine; which familiarized me  with the opportunities available in Clinical Dermatology. The more I delved into this field, the more it intrigued me, and then there was no turning back. I believe a Master’s degree in Clinical Dermatology would satiate my appetite for learning, sharpen my knowledge in treating common skill conditions and equip me with sound diagnostic skills.

Even from my foundational academic years, I have always been a hard-working student who never discounted away from carrying out my academic obligations. The testament is scoring 9 CGPA in HSC along with receiving the scholar batch thrice. With this colossal intrigue and the aim to mark my contributions in the field of medicine, I decided to pursue a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from one of the most revered academic and research institutes in India, the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital Bhubaneswar, after securing 230th rank all over India. During my graduation days, I had the chance to delve deep into the intricacies of medical terminology and equipment. As a way of acknowledging my skills and rewarding my work, I got selected in the group of 5 students from the entire university for the Surgery workshop and Basic life support workshop by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi. Moreover, the dean was impressed with my academics and blessed me by making me an exceptional case as he volunteered to write a letter of recommendation. Being the most stringent college for the betterment of the student pool, its wealth of facilities and faculty kindled the curiosity into flames that inspired me to gain additional information related to the health care spectrum of skin conditions. The majority of my college life was spent tutoring classmates, insightful discussions about inter-college quizzes, and acquiring compendious information on the latest medicinal tools and technologies. Further, I’m immensely humbled to be one of the 2 persons who got selected for a Young Successor Program in Singapore, out of 2000 people interviewed. The subsequent interaction with people from 19 resplendent countries and learning about their culture was an invigorating experience. Here, I had an epiphany that to grow exponentially I would need a higher education program at a global level as a stepping stone.

Looking at the current scenario, the coronavirus pandemic has inevitably taken a toll on the world, with the developing countries facing the most problems. During these times of hardships,  upon witnessing people in my surroundings struggling for requisite guidance, I naturally decided to volunteer and mentally support the patients. It inculcated a strong sense of responsibility that I even undertook intricate research and became one of the authors of the manuscript titled, “Strategies to overcome Vaccine Hesitancy: A Systematic Review” 

My academic roadmap has many commendable milestones and was driven by a powerful desire to excel professionally further. Alongside my academic proficiency, I have got blessed with excellent practical exposure, which allowed me to work in some brilliant milieu. To begin with, I interned at diverse departments performing a variety of roles, for instance, as a surgery, psychiatry, and medicine intern, I assisted senior doctors in checking patients in OPD whereas, in community medicine, I visited health care camps to provide free service to the poor. This opportunity brought me closer to my dream to not only witness a progressive healthy community but also play an inconsequential role in creating it. Additionally, observing more than 15 births in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department, I received hands-on expertise over CTG. Working in the Ophthalmology, Skin, and VD segment, provided me with an excellent arena of opportunities to learn deeply about the conditions and stability of patients. My zest to grasp and learn everything humanly possible in this field motivated me to explore fields ranging from assisting paediatricians in imparting awareness in mothers about healthy diets for their baby to observing more than 15 surgeries on ACL, hip, and knee replacement under the sector of Orthopaedics. Moreover, the most challenging yet enthralling experience was in the emergency, where I took on the responsibility and learned about CPR, intravenous line, and utilization of chest tubes for drainage. With such myriad experiences, I’m filled with all of the necessities necessary for a person to be unrivaled in a larger domain. 

Evidently, a plethora of impeccable students will be motivated to apply for this program but I can state with utmost gratitude and strong confidence that I’ve worked in the multi-faceted arenas of healthcare and I’ve achieved a certain threshold in those diversified fields. During this journey to search for the thing I’m deeply passionate about, I decided to apply to the UK, a country with a matchless tradition of proffering international students with admirable training. Unrivaled infrastructural capabilities, pragmatic learning methods, and incessant government support when it comes to technological advances and the sheer value a post-graduate program from the UK can bestow upon my profile have all helped me cement my final decision to pursue a Masters in Clinical Dermatology from the prestigious <Name> University. 

The distinguished faculty, exceptional research facilities, pleasant university ambiance, and an outstanding academic program are very much conducive to the areas of my interest to embark upon a flourishing academic career that has been tailored as per the current industry trends. Therefore, the first thing I’m determined to do after completion of my degree is to grasp the practical knowledge and competency for my prospective patients, driven by acquiring a comprehensive background to become a globally revered dermatologist. My long-term professional objective in life is to someday have the option to saddle my enthusiasm for an altruistic world to the pragmatic abilities that will empower me to make a huge commitment, particularly to the medicinally underserved individuals from our worldwide human culture. I anticipate a thorough and in-depth exposure to a scope of health care issues, strategy, morals, and administration to conduct better facilities worldwide. 

I look forward to becoming a part of the prestigious network of incoming graduate students for Fall-2021.