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Why our lovely Jon chose #embryology:
"I became an embryologist almost be chance. After completing a Biomedical Sciences degree I applied for several jobs, including one position working for Robert Winston at Hammersmith Hospital. I must have said something right at the interview as they offered me the job. And so began my career as an Embryologist. I didn’t know much about the profession other than reading the occasional article about ‘test tube babies’. I started my intensive training & in 6 months was signed off to work independently. There was no formal training scheme in 1995 when I began. I am pleased to say that a lot has changed during my career, including the formation of our professional body ‘The Association of Clinical Embryologists’ (ACE), development of recognised training schemes & qualifications, Royal College membership & the appreciation and recognition of ‘Embryologists’ as highly skilled professionals. We have evolved from what was often a technician role to become the leaders in many Fertility Clinics, with clinicians seeking & respecting our opinions & recommendations for patient care. I have helped to shape some of these improvements by sitting on committees & being an examiner for clinical embryology candidates. However, this is not why I am still an Embryologist after 24 years - the reason I go to work is the patients & the lives we can change. Some patients are still surprised when I say that we perform procedures over the weekend-we are here as long as we need to be, any day of the week. I think one of the qualities of anyone doing my job is that we will go above and beyond without question. The things we do in the IVF Lab are extremely time critical & often unpredictable in terms of how long they will take. We can’t just go home at the end of the day-we stay until everything is done. This can be challenging, but when we see the gratitude on the faces of our patients it is well worth it. Whilst a baby may be the ultimate desire, many are grateful just to have a sensitive and understanding face to help them through what is their mission. This is why I am an Embryologist-because we can make a difference." ... See MoreSee Less

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That is pretty much my exact same story Jon! Just three years earlier at Hammy! Embryologist - best job EVER!!!

And I remember you coming for the interview many years ago.

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