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As part of its 60th anniversary celebrations, the Faculty of Medicine and Health is introducing 60 future healthcare professionals who are currently in their first year. Meet Jaco Schoeman.
Jaco Schoeman describes himself as a sincere West Coast boy with a heart of gold. “And I love rugby, braai and cars,” he adds.
Schoeman, who grew up in Saldanha, didn’t know what he wanted to do with his life until he visited the open day at Tygerberg campus last year. "I immediately knew that this was where I was supposed be," he recalls.
Both his parents, two of his aunts and two of his grandparents are alumni of the University of Stellenbosch, but he is the first to study medicine.
Schoeman was happy to swop his West Coast life for one in Hippocrates for what he believes is his calling.
Schoeman thinks one of the biggest challenges for doctors is dealing with and accepting that they are there to serve other people, and not themselves. He sees himself serving others as a general practitioner in a public hospital one day.
Though Schoeman might sound like a serious guy, he thinks one of his best traits is having the ability to know when to take things seriously and when not to - and studying medicine doesn’t have to be all work and no play. "You can study ánd enjoy your life. You just need to plan well," he advises.
Did you know…
- His pet-hate is spelling mistakes.
- He plays rugby and his position is lock.
- He enjoys listening to Queen and Afrikaans dance hits.
- His hidden talent is his ability to write very well.
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Published Date: 8/10/2016
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Opsomming: As deel van ons 60ste vieringe, stel die Fakulteit Geneeskunde en Gesondheidswetenskappe 60 toekomstige gesondheidsorgwerkers bekend wat tans eerstejaars is. Ontmoet Jaco Schoeman.
Summary: As part of its 60th anniversary celebrations, the Faculty of Medicine and Health is introducing 60 future healthcare professionals who are currently in their first year. Meet Jaco Schoeman.