Donya Bahmani

I intend to graduate with high grades and continue my studies at Melbourne Medical School, striving to become a trauma surgeon. I did not always want to become a surgeon and initially wanted to live a quiet life as a science teacher. However, during my senior year of high school, my mother suddenly experienced intense internal pain, and it was all very horrifying to witness without being able to do anything to ease the pain. Feeling a sense of relief and peace once the doctors have attended to her at the hospital was a very life-changing and eye-opening moment in life for me. I realised the importance of having the ability to help someone in pain. It also made me feel shame that I did not intend to use my potential in a way that is beneficial to others and at the same time satisfactory to me. I decided then that I wanted to have the knowledge and power to help a sick get better and take away their pain. Hence my short-term goal is to achieve a high grade and to attend Melbourne Medical School, and my ultimate goal in life is to become a trauma surgeon to be a resemblance of hope and relief for suffering patients and their loved ones.

I am studying biomedicine as it is a pathway into my desired health professional career as a trauma surgeon. I intend to work as a trauma surgeon in the emergency section of the hospital, and later when given the opportunity, volunteer and go on missionaries to poorer and war-ridden countries.

In my spare time, I enjoy painting the sceneries around me, and I love learning a variety of different dances such as Kpop and belly dancing, which I believe were gifted to me through my mother! Although I love most sports, my two favourites are volleyball and basketball, which had induced me to join my high school's girls' basketball team. Most people's first impression of me is a calm and quiet person; however, I enjoy and have been part of my debate and leadership from grades 9 to 11. Given the opportunity, I would love to become an active member of my university's debate club; however, I have decided to broaden my interests and am looking forward to challenging myself in other areas. My interest in playing musical instruments motivated me to partake in our school's musical program, where I learned drums and became a regular member of my school's music band; hence playing the drums is another hobby I enjoy during stressful days. Currently, I have found an interest in learning languages, such as the Sign language, and continue my studies on the Korean language.