I am a current Medical Student who enjoys both learning and sharing what I know. I hope to pass my enjoyment of learning on to others.
I enjoy breaking down concepts to understandable 1st principles, which helps others understand. The school system places too large a focus on pure memorization. I feel I am able to help others develop an understanding of subjects, which is especially crucial in achieving good results and implementing lessons in the real world.
• 2012 - 2016: Greenside High School
• 2017 - Present: Medicine (MBBCh) University of the Witwatersrand
• 2020 - Present: Tutor for 3rd Year Medicine at the Office of Student Success, Wits
• I matriculated with 10 Distinctions before being accepted to study Medicine at several South African Universities, including Wits and UCT. I am among the top students in my class, having achieved the Dean's List each year of my degree (as well as subject awards in Physiology and Molecular Medicine)
Physical Science
I matriculated with 97% in Science, the top at my school, as well as achieved distinctions in Physics and Chemistry during the first year of my Medical degree. I am passionate and knowledgeable about the subject.
Chemistry
I achieved 97 percent in Matric Physical Sciences and 92 percent in first year Chemistry during my Medical degree. I enjoy teaching the subject, have a deep understanding of what is required to do well, and have access to plenty of resources.
Life Sciences (Biology)
I achieved 96% in my Matric Life Sciences exams, as well as a distinction in first year Biology. My love of the subject helped develop my interest in Medicine, my current career path. I understand and can explain processes well.
Anatomy
I was among the top students in Anatomy during my 2nd year of Medical School, achieving a year mark of 88%. Included in the course were rigorous Morphology, Histology and Embryology components, with a major focus on Morphological Anatomy.
Physiology
In the 2nd year of my Medical degree, I was the recipient of the H.S. Ebrahim Memorial Medal for Physiology and Medical Biochemistry, awarded to the top Medical student in Physiology, with 93%. I am passionate and fascinated by the subject.
Biochemistry
I completed a biochemistry component in my Physiological course, achieving the highest marks out of a class of 400 other health sciences students. I enjoy and understand the different integrations and pathways found in Biochemistry.
Medicine
I am a current 5th-year Medical Student at Wits. I have exposure in Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, and others. I have been on the Dean's list for each year of my degree, and enjoy helping others understand the wonderful world of Medicine
Taariq will travel up to 5km from Montgomery Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng to you.
Approximate location and area of coverage.
“I enjoy the way he explains certain concepts. It just makes everything more practical and a bit easier to understand ”
Lele
“He is a very nice teacher. He always explain every slide clearly in order to help with my understanding. ”
Rosa
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