As part of its 60th anniversary celebrations, the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is introducing 60 future healthcare professionals who are currently in their first year. Meet Ingrid Hartmann.

If Ingrid Hartmann were an animal, she’d be a cheetah. "Cheetahs spend most of their days lazing around, but when the time comes for them to hunt, they’re nature’s best. They have great speed and power but save it for when it’s needed." She compares herself to this and says though she’s a relaxed person by nature, she pulls out all the stops when she needs to perform - whether it’s while studying for a test or during sport matches.Hartmann, who is the youngest of twins, matriculated from Huguenot High School in Wellington with an average of 90,3% . She’s currently a first year MbChB student at the Stellenbosch University. "I think the biggest challenge facing the medical profession is the cultural and language barriers between doctors and patients," she says and believes this is the cause of suboptimal patient care in many instances. In 10 years' time, she sees herself studying towards becoming a specialist to realise her dream of working where help is needed most. "And hopefully having travelled the world a bit, too," she adds.Get to know her better:

• Favourite food? "Pizza"
• The difference between good work and great work? "Good work is doing something until you get it right. Great work is doing something until you don’t get it wrong."
• Last book that you read? "Fees van die Ongenooides by PG du Plessis."
• Top of your bucket list? "Bungee jumping!"