A Career in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

The Melanin Medics Blog Series showcasing black Medical Professionals in various Medical Specialties. Sharing their journeys, challenges and life lessons. #RepresentationMatters. This week we're featuring a Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon: Dr Natasha Berridge!

Please tell us a little bit about yourself and your career journey so far?

My name is Dr Natasha Berridge. As an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, I am dually qualified in both Medicine and Dentistry. In total, I spent 10 years at university achieving my intercalated BSc in Pharmacology, Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and Bachelor of Medicine (BM). Following my foundation training, I commenced my core surgical training in London at Imperial NHS Healthcare Trust, subsequently gaining membership of the Royal College