Reflections on getting into Medicine

I was thinking about it all, and it seems pretty weird. If you asked me when I was younger if I wanted to be a doctor, I would have said "no way". To put it simply, I was just not altruistic enough. But here I am. Not only that, we know the doctors are the cream of the bunch. It is hard to get into and they are very smart. So how did I end up here? How did I end up with a gamsat score of 71, and how did I come to get a CSP place?

I came to know God through the Gamsat. I first read the bible when I was studying for it the first time. Des said it was good to read texts that were difficult to understand, considered 'classical', and translated from another language. The bible fits perfectly in this description. Anyway, I wanted to know what it was all about, since so many of my friends tried to convert me. I prided myself on being an intelligent, educated person, and how could I call myself that if I havn't read the most influential text in western culture?

Even though I came to read most of the bible, I still didn't commit myself totally to God. I placed my studies first, particularly studying the Gamsat. When it came time for the exam, I couldn't bring myself to pray about it: how could I pray to God to give me good marks? Time that should be devoted to worship, I spent studying (well not studying, but sitting around procrastinating). I had put my studies before God, so how could God reward me for my sin? I have read his Word, but have not applied it.

But God did, and He showed to me his infinite patience. Gamsat score of 71. It is just not possible for me. 96th percentile. Me. 96th percentile. How is that possible, but through God?

Now, it is apparent I also passed the interview and got a CSP place. I am going to be a doctor, with God's help.

Right now, I am so excited. Both to start learning, to meet other students and lecturers and professors, and also to see where God takes me next. What will you have me do now, Lord? How can I live out your plan in my professional life? What will I specialise in? Where will you take me? I am so excited...