Tomir Ewing

What were you doing before you came to study at City St George’s?

Before studying at City St George’s, I was attending the University of West London for Biomedical Sciences.

How did you develop an interest in your course/subject area and why did you choose to study this course?

I was always interested in Radiography since high school, but I did not have much information surrounding the job itself and career options.

When I started working in the NHS and I became familiar with the department and radiographers, it sparked my interest again and I started looking more into universities.

I chose to study this course as it is something I am genuinely interested in, there is so much that I thought I knew regarding radiography, and I had not even scratched the surface. It is something I am very excited about and look forward to graduating.

Why did you choose to study at City St George’s?

I was not aware that there are not many radiography programmes close to me (London area), but after having a look around UCAS and doing some research on my results, City St George’s was the best option for me.

What has been your favourite thing about studying this course?

My favourite thing about studying this course is having a close relationship with my lecturers. This was something I dearly missed from high school. When I started university in America the transition was extremely hard, and I think that contributed heavily to my poor academic outcomes.

Here at City St George’s, I can approach any of my lecturers and they are so willing to help as much as they can. The support is more than I could have asked for and they genuinely wish for you to succeed and show up as your best self.

What is your favourite thing about studying at City St George’s?

The location is ideal for me and there are many things happening on campus for you to participate in.

Where have you been on your clinical placements, and what have you enjoyed most about these experiences?

I am in Group Alpha and have been allocated to St. Barts NHS trust, this includes St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, The Royal London Hospital, and Mile End Hospital. The Imaging modalities I have experienced so far include:

• Mammography
• CT
• MRI
• A&E
• Mobiles
• Generals
• DEXA
• Fracture Clinic.

I have enjoyed following the bleep holder and attending codes in RESUS, being able to see the collaborative efforts of the London services (Ambulance, Air Ambulance, doctors, nurses) was amazing to see.

How will these experiences help you with your future career?

These experiences have allowed me to observe situations and the role of radiographers, which is something I will always carry with me. The experience is like no other.

What kind of things are you involved in outside of your course?

I work part time in the NHS and during my free time I travel quite a lot back home and to new countries to learn.

What do you plan to do after you graduate, and how has City St George’s helped prepare you for this?

When I graduate, I do intend to return to complete my master’s and hopefully in the meantime gain some experience working as a qualified radiographer. I do intend to return to America and work as a radiographer there after completing my schooling.

In regards to preparation, I believe my clinical placements and workshops have helped me tremendously. I am hoping to complete an elective placement in my second and third year.

What would be your advice to anyone considering studying this course?

If you are considering undertaking Radiography (Diagnostic or Therapeutic), it is very important that you have a genuine interest within the field in order to achieve longevity.

It is a very rewarding career path with endless options after completing university, but the course itself is quite intense but totally worth it. All the best to those considering this programme.