On 6 July,  seven current medical students from the University of Edinburgh will be accepting a posthumous MBChB degree on behalf of the Edinburgh Seven.  We spoke to each of them about the significance of the event and their ambitions for the future.

Ella Crowther, Year 1. From St Albans.

What inspires you about the Edinburgh Seven?

I find it so inspiring that the seven were absolutely determined to follow their passions and study medicine even when many people believed they were not capable enough. I am very grateful to them for paving the way not only for female medical students, but for all female students because equal opportunities for education are so important.

Why do you think it’s important that the seven are receiving their posthumous degrees?

I think it is important for us to try and improve on the work of people who came before us, so recognising the achievements of the Seven when previously people have not is an obvious and vital step in honouring their successes.

What do you hope to achieve in your own career?

In my own career I hope to follow their example of determination despite difficulties so that I can be successful in whichever path I choose.

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