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

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

Summer is on the horizon! Is it too soon to be excited? After a challenging year, the summer season is what we can all look forward to....

"Comparison is the thief of Joy" I've heard that quote repeatedly throughout my life but I would be lying if I said that I don't compare...

“Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning and focused effort” -...

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

Medical school applications are so competitive that deserving candidates are turned away every year. However, please be encouraged that...

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

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

Whether you’re studying for your A-level exams or medical school exams this summer, the motivation to get out of bed, go to school or...

“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men” Fredrick Douglas I grew up in relative poverty. The common dream to...

Balance. As medical students and future doctors it is something we frequently speak about during interviews and strive to achieve. It is...

As a preclinical medic, the idea of clinical medicine may seem daunting. How does one cope with the transition from lectures,...

Medical school can be very demanding and challenging at times by having insufficient time to complete everything. However, here are a...

It’s official, I’m halfway through medical school!! Last week we had our Halfway Ball at the beautiful Grand Connaught Rooms (London),...

Black blood donors make up only about 1% of the NHS’s existing donor base, despite the number of donors increasing over the last few...

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...

One can't deny the fact dealing with your emotions in Medicine is challenging. You come across different things everyday, it's very rare...

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...

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...