FORMER student and now qualified Doctor, Mohammed Iqbal, came into school yesterday, May 23, to speak to a group of students who are interested in a career in medicine.

Mohammed joined our 6th Form from Forest Gate School in 2009 and studied Maths, Chemistry, Biology and Physics A Levels before going to Queen Mary’s University where he studied medicine.

Whilst at university, Mohammed returned each year to mentor 6th Form students who were interested in dentistry and medicine. He says he really loved volunteering and helping Year 12 students.

Qualifying in 2017, Mohammed is now working at Bart’s Hospital and has said without St Bonaventure’s he would not be a doctor. A very gracious and kind comment to make.

Yesterday Mohammed spoke to wannabe medics and dentists and discussed the path he chose and what he needed to do to realise his dream. 

The students found his talk very fruitful and interesting and it made them even more determined to do well in their studies and follow suit.

Thanks to Mohammed for his inspirational visit. It  was really appreciated. We look forward to seeing him again next year.