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Health Equity and Black Women in the UK
The WHO states that health equity is achieved when everyone can achieve their full potential for health and well-being (1). In the UK,...
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- Sep 6, 2020
- 6 min
Applying for Academic Foundation Programme
The AFP is a type of Foundation Programme that provides a dedicated time for foundation doctors to get involved in either academic research,
- Aug 4, 2020
- 10 min
Survive & Thrive As An F1 Doctor
Whatever your circumstances & prior experience, starting F1 can be daunting. It would be impossible for me to try to teach you everything.
- Jun 2, 2019
- 4 min
A Career in Pharmaceutical Medicine
The Melanin Medics Blog Series showcasing black Medical Professionals in various Medical Specialties. Sharing their journeys, challenges...
- May 26, 2019
- 3 min
A Career in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
The Melanin Medics Blog Series showcasing black Medical Professionals in various Medical Specialties. Sharing their journeys, challenges...
- May 19, 2019
- 5 min
A Career in Gastroenterology
The Melanin Medics Blog Series showcasing black Medical Professionals in various Medical Specialties. Sharing their journeys, challenges...
- Apr 14, 2019
- 3 min
A Career in Anaesthetics
The Melanin Medics Blog Series showcasing black Medical Professionals in various Medical Specialties. Sharing their journeys, challenges...
- Mar 10, 2019
- 5 min
The Importance of Role Models for the Young, Black Male
“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men” Fredrick Douglas I grew up in relative poverty. The common dream to...
- Mar 3, 2019
- 3 min
Balance ~ Hitting the Gym vs. Hitting the Books
Balance. As medical students and future doctors it is something we frequently speak about during interviews and strive to achieve. It is...
- Feb 17, 2019
- 3 min
Pre-Clinical Medical Years: What I Wish I Knew
As a preclinical medic, the idea of clinical medicine may seem daunting. How does one cope with the transition from lectures,...
- Feb 3, 2019
- 3 min
Halfway through Medical School
It’s official, I’m halfway through medical school!! Last week we had our Halfway Ball at the beautiful Grand Connaught Rooms (London),...
- Dec 16, 2018
- 4 min
Elective Diaries - St Vincent & The Grenadines
In the summer of 2018, I spent 8 weeks in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on my medical elective. After waiting for 4 years, I finally...
- Dec 9, 2018
- 4 min
Too Emotional For Medicine?
One can't deny the fact dealing with your emotions in Medicine is challenging. You come across different things everyday, it's very rare...
- Dec 2, 2018
- 2 min
My life as a GP Registrar working in London
By Dr Matilda Esan “I would like to speak to a Doctor not a GP!” - this is one of my favourite quotes, from a recent conversation I had...
- Nov 25, 2018
- 2 min
Don't Limit Yourself!
I decided to write this specific blog post after I received a message on social media. The message was not meant to be vindictive but it...
- Nov 18, 2018
- 3 min
The Art of Being Reflective
What do you think of when someone asks you to ‘reflect’? Sometimes it can appear as a vague and abstract concept. Some people think it is...
- Oct 2, 2018
- 8 min
A Journey to Medicine - From Nigeria to the UK
As part of our plans to expand this year, we have decided to share the stories of many Melanin Medics (both doctors and medical...
- Oct 2, 2018
- 4 min
A Taste of Psychiatry
My second semester of Medical School has officially begun in full force and has shown no signs of slowing down. For those that don’t know...
- Oct 2, 2018
- 7 min
My Medical School Experience - UK to Bulgaria
We have all received medical attention at certain points of our lives, and I can say that holds true especially for my family and myself....
- Oct 2, 2018
- 7 min
A Week in Medical School At A Glance - 2nd Year Edition
So I’ll admit, I had a bit of writers block this week and struggled to decide what to write about but having posted consistently since...
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