5 Years Later: the Melanin Medics Story So Far
Celebrating 5 Years of Melanin Medics, Founder and Chief Executive Dr Olamide Dada shares the story so far.
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Melanin Medics
- Apr 7
- 3 min
“...but where are you really from?” : A Guide to dealing with Microaggressions in Medicine
The term microaggression has found its way into discussions about racism over the past few years. Microaggressions are behaviours that...
Melanin Medics
- Mar 8
- 5 min
A Guide to Socialising as a Junior Doctor
I’m new to the scene of working as a doctor in the real world; having had a limited out-of-pandemic experience, I may be coming at this...
Melanin Medics
- Feb 15
- 3 min
7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Applying to Medical School
1. There are many different pathways to medicine When applying for medicine, I put a large pressure on myself to “get it right the first...
Melanin Medics
- Jan 17
- 4 min
Civility and why it matters.
As a doctor who has been working in the NHS for just a few months now, I have seen great dedication from staff, who make patient care...
Melanin Medics
- Oct 10, 2021
- 3 min
Lessons from Black History: Onesimus - The African Man Who Saved Boston from Small Pox
I first fell in love with medicine when studying for my GCSE in history. It was quite unusual but at my school the syllabus centred on...
Melanin Medics
- Aug 1, 2021
- 5 min
The Ten Commandments of the Foundation Programme: A Survival Guide!
In anticipation of all the new doctors starting this Wednesday, we are reposting our advice letter to FY1 doctors! Good luck to everyone...
Melanin Medics
- Jul 26, 2021
- 3 min
Melanin Medics Annual Conference 2021: Event Report
Last week Melanin medics held their first annual conference called “The Future in Mind.” The event explored experiences and wellbeing of...
Melanin Medics
- Jul 18, 2021
- 3 min
A Career in Dermatology
The Melanin Medics Blog Series showcasing black Medical Professionals in various Medical Specialties. Sharing their journeys, challenges...
Melanin Medics
- Jun 20, 2021
- 2 min
Covid - Reflections of a Junior Doctor
I remember first hearing about COVID and trying to understand how it would affect us here in the UK. As I watched the virus spread across...