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Merchants’ celebrates record admissions to top medical schools

Merchant Taylors’ is celebrating a record number of admissions to the nation’s top medical schools with 14 young men and women gaining offers to study Medicine and Dentistry.

Medicine is traditionally one of the most competitive degree courses nationwide. Head of the Girls’ School Sixth Form, Mrs Peppin, said: “I am sure the nation’s health will be in good hands with this contingent of young doctors coming from Merseyside.”

Alex Fleming, 18, who has offers from Imperial and University Colleges London, sees his offer to study medicine as a gateway to the world. “Medicine is a fascinating and varied career, and I’m grateful to have the opportunity to enter into such a respected and stimulating profession that I am passionate about.” Alex, 18, has already completed an internship at the prestigious medical research and development organisation, The Mayo Clinic, in the United States and has been a volunteer in local Accident and Emergency wards.

Emma Fay, 18, wants to put a smile on everyone’s face and has won an offer to study Dentistry at Newcastle University. She said: “Your smile is part of parcel of your self image and ensuring people have healthy, attractive teeth does so much for their confidence as well as their physical well being.” Her ambition is to own and manage her own dental practice.

Senior Boys’ School Deputy Headmaster Mr Craig said: “Medicine remains one of the most competitive degree courses and to have 14 students poised to go up to Britain’s top medical schools is a great achievement.”