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'I left school with one O level but became a doctor in my 40s – I’m proof a second act is possible’

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was really hard. My friends thought I was out of my mind. For five years I used to get up at 2.30am to walk my dog, then drive for two and a half hours to campus.

I would sit in my car and study, then have eight hours of lectures and drive home. I spent all my student grants on fuel and textbooks.

My mum was supporting me because you’re not allowed to work when you’re at medical school. There were days where I had to choose between a packet of crisps and a cup of tea because I couldn’t afford both.

But I got through it feeling lucky to be there because I’d wanted to do this for such a long time. The people were amazing and despite everyone being much younger than me I made incredible friendships.We saw things that people never see.

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