First Year Health Science Workshops

Lucy is a second year Med student at Otago University. She has recently completed her first year of health science and was a resident at Arana college. Lucy loves to get involved in a bit of everything including skiing, dance and just being in the outdoors. She has a bubbly personality and enjoys getting to know new people!

Kyle is currently in his third year of study towards an MBChB at the University of Otago and is pursuing a career in medical practice and research. He gained entry into the medicine programme at the University of Otago via the First Year Health Science pathway, and is a recipient of the University of Otago “Leaders of Tomorrow” scholarship

Alan is currently studying a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) at the University of Auckland after having achieved a core GPA of 8.75 in his first year of Biomedical Science. Alan has averaged an A GPA during his three years of MBChB winning him a full scholarship to do his Medical Science Honours.

Kushan finished high school with 4 CIE A levels, with 2 A* and 2 A grades. He then attained the University of Otago Academic Excellence Scholarship in 2015, and began studying in Dunedin. During HSFY, he maintained an A+ average, enabling him to gain admission into the MBChB programme.

Rishav completed Ncea level 3 with excellence in physics, and chemistry in 2017 while he completed level 3 calculus and statistics in year 12 with excellence. While in year 12, Rishav achieved scholarship results in both calculus and statistics as well as completing A2 cambridge maths while in year 12 and achieved an A+ grade in 2016. In 2018, Rishav completed health science first year at the University of Otago and received a perfect GPA of 9.0 and was accepted into medical school.