STP Diaries with Cynthia || Ep 4: Featuring Deepthy || Trainee Clinical Scientist in Immunology

Описание: In this exciting episode, I’m joined by Deepthy, a 3rd year Trainee Clinical Scientist specialising in Clinical Immunology.

This episode is so special because Deepthy entered the STP straight from her undergraduate degree, no Master's, no PhD. Her journey is such an encouraging example for anyone worried that they need a postgraduate degree to be considered for the STP, you don’t!!!

I discovered Deepthy’s social media page @immunology_STP while I was preparing for my own interview, so it’s a full-circle moment to now be chatting with her about her experience, growth, and advice for future applicants.

I hope you find this helpful!! If you have questions for Deepthy or me, drop them in the comments!
Timestamps
0:00 Introduction and background
01:11 Challenges in the STP journey
01:56 Completing the STP and final assessment
03:14 Things I wish I knew before the STP
05:01 Transitioning from first year to more service work
09:29 Confidence as a Clinical Scientist
10:59 Role of a clinical scientist in immunology
13:59 About Immunology as a specialty
20:00 Typical week in the life of a trainee
21:42 University side
23:35 Balancing work and Uni
28:05 STP Application process
32:03 STP Interview experience
36:05 Advice for first year STPs
38:50 Advice for aspiring applicants
43:53 Post STP plans