02/06/2026
“Change can sometimes be messy. You don’t have to manage it perfectly, you just have to stay consistent and continue showing up.” 💡
Meet Sofia Sorokina, a Monash Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine student whose path to the stethoscope was anything but ordinary.
After arriving from Ukraine, Sofia is rebuilding her life in a new country while navigating clinical rotations and being far from family. Sofia has turned every challenge into a lesson in empathy and resilience.
Now thriving in her Year 3B clinical training, Sofia is chasing her dream to specialise in dermatology and give back to the community.
Sofia's message to anyone chasing a dream against the odds: “You don’t have to be the smartest person in class, it just takes a clear goal, dedication... If you keep going, eventually you’ll get there.”
Head to https://go.monash.edu/Sofiasstory to read Sofia’s incredible story. 🎓💙