A Willaston school pupil has landed a work placement with a difference.
Rhiannon Owen, 16, is heading to Tanzania in East Africa and is currently raising funds for the three-week trip.
The Malbank School student will shadow doctors in paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology.
The opportunity was setup by Gap Medics, who organise placements for aspiring students in medicine, nursing, midwifery and dentistry.
She heard about Gap Medics while at Malbank School in Nantwich where she recently completed 11 GCSEs.
She starts studying A Levels in Biology, Chemistry, French and English Literature at Sir John Deane’s College in Northwich in September and then plans to study medicine at University.
Rhiannon said: “My mum is a nurse at Macclesfield District General Hospital and I would like to follow her lead and pursue a medical career.
“It will be my first visit to Africa and I am eager to experience first-hand clinical medicine and surgery.”
Her mum Carol Owen said: “She’s had her heart set on studying medicine since she was very young.
“Hopefully, the placement in Tanzania will be one step nearer to a career in medicine.”
Nantwich and Acton Grammar School Foundation (NAGS Foundation) charitable trust has paid for her flights to Tanzania.
Rhiannon has also raised money herself towards the £3,000 total, with activities such as a tombola and bric-a-brac stall at the recent Willaston Village Fete.
If you would like to make a donation towards her placement , visit: http://www.gofundme.com/7ffy4k
Story by Jonathan White
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