I want to be a doctor, where do I start?

Heral Vaghela
ByHeral Bharat Vaghela
Published14 December 2020
Heral wanted to study medicine but didn’t know who to ask about applying. She turned to YouTube for answers, found support through her family and was driven by her personal passion.

Just like me, there could be many people that are not sure where to find support.

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Heral Bharat Vaghela

Heral Bharat Vaghela started her medical degree at Edge Hill University at foundation year level and now has started her first year. Currently, she is co-president of the Edge Hill Medical Society and is also involved within the medical school. Outside of university, Heral has a national role as a representative for Edge Hill University within the Widening Participation Medics Network. Heral has interests in various specialties within medicine and medical education. In her spare time, Heral enjoys art, fashion design, crime documentaries, learning about different cultures and hopes to travel in the future!

I want to be a doctor, where do I start?