I Got Hired: Alice

Posted on: 26 November 2024 by Ruby O'Sullivan in Class of 2023

Alice Davies is a Class of 2023 BSc Anatomy and Human Biology graduate. After completing a Forensic Anthropology MSc she now works as a Graduate Anatomy Intern at the University of Liverpool.

How did you hear about your role and decide to apply for it?

I chose this internship because of my keen interest in Anatomy and my desire to work within anatomy academia. Also the ability to achieve my FHEA through the FTHLE programme. I wanted to return to the anatomical environment at the Human Resource Centre at The University of Liverpool, that I experienced and came to love during my undergrad.

How did you get to where you are now?

I achieved a 2:1 in my undergrad Anatomy and Human Biology, through hard work and commitment to a topic I have a keen interest in. I then wanted to continue studying and have recently completed a Forensic Anthropology MSc at the University of Dundee. I chose this course to expand my knowledge and apply my anatomical knowledge/understanding into the forensic sector for identification of human remains. The opportunity to study at a different university and live in a different country also motivated me. I wrote a personal statement and filled out an application through the University of Dundee website. The lecturers in HARC supported me with the application and checked/proof read my statement.

Afterwards, whilst completing the final semester of my masters, I applied for the Rankin-Gee Graduate Anatomy Internship at the UoL that is only available to alumni of the undergraduate course Anatomy and Human Biology. I also wrote a personal statement for this. I also had to do an interview, including an anatomical demonstration to 1st year medical students and a discussion with an interview panel.

Your favourite experience in your role?

My favourite experience during my undergrad: studying through the use of Human material through donors at the Human Anatomy Resource Centre.

My favourite experience during my masters: living in Scotland, experiencing a different university and expanding my network with new lecturers and peers. Also applying and using my anatomy knowledge whilst learning about forensic anthropology and the process of identifying human remains.

My favourite experience during my current role as Anatomy Intern: Teaching the students Anatomy and sharing my knowledge through use of human material and cadavers at the Human Anatomy Resource Centre.

The most challenging part of your graduate journey?

The level of examinations and content and the standard that is required when studying the masters was a step up and required a lot of self-motivation and hard work to achieve good grades and stay on top of the work load.       

Top 3 Tips for current students and graduates:

1. Do plenty of research to explore courses/jobs/apprenticeships etc, and even reach out and ask questions to lecturers/peers/potential employees/other people who have experienced the pathway you are thinking of following
2. Don't rush any decision, make sure it is something you are interested in/will enjoy studying/working in.
3. Put the effort in now, your future self in your desired career/lifestyle will thank you for your hard work and achievements when you were young.

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