As we celebrate Black History Month, Melanin Medics has had the privilege of interviewing influential individuals who are doing...

As we celebrate Black History Month, Melanin Medics have been lucky enough to interview several exceptional individuals who are doing...

As we celebrate Black History Month, Melanin Medics have the privilege of interviewing some great individuals doing amazing things for...

MONDAY... My first day after a very relaxing weekend was a very busy on call shift. A surgical on call shift runs from 8am to 9pm and we...

The AFP is a type of Foundation Programme that provides a dedicated time for foundation doctors to get involved in either academic research,

The Foundation Programme Application System, or FPAS, is the process in which medical school graduates apply for their Foundation jobs

Whatever your circumstances & prior experience, starting F1 can be daunting. It would be impossible for me to try to teach you everything.

Racism impacts us all. Racism impacts our patients. Racism impacts our colleagues. Racism impacts our interactions. Racism impacts Medicine

Recently the government announced that the lockdown period was to be extended for a further three weeks. Whilst we understand that this...

The coronavirus does not discriminate between individuals. It can affect anyone and no one is immune from its impact. However, recent...

With our country facing one of the biggest challenges in history, it was no doubt that an army of volunteers would be required to support...

Cancelled exams. Cancelled electives. Cancelled placements. An indefinitely postponed graduation and a call to join the frontline in the...

The Melanin Medics Blog Series showcasing black Medical Professionals in various Medical Specialties. Sharing their journeys, challenges...

Despite it being 2019, a handful of my patients and colleagues (young and old) are visibly surprised when I tell them that I am a Consultant

Thriving Amid Adversity Re•sil•ience /rəˈzilyəns/ noun 1. the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness. I’ve never really...

As part of our 'Black Blood Appeal' Campaign and in the run up to our 1st Blood Drive, we asked our 4 ambassadors who are affected by...

As part of our 'Black Blood Appeal' Campaign and in the run up to our 1st Blood Drive, we asked our 4 ambassadors who are affected by...

Medconnect Europe is an agency comprised of students and Doctors who’ve graduated from Bulgaria that provides free, impartial and...

The Melanin Medics Blog Series showcasing black Medical Professionals in various Medical Specialties. Sharing their journeys, challenges...

Have a read of this great article, as a Psychiatry Registrar and member of our organisation, Dr Jermaine Bamfo discusses the challenges,...