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Mar 26, 20234 min read
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,...
Sep 6, 20206 min read
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, 202010 min read
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, 20194 min read
A Career in Pharmaceutical Medicine
The Melanin Medics Blog Series showcasing black Medical Professionals in various Medical Specialties. Sharing their journeys, challenges...
May 26, 20193 min read
A Career in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
The Melanin Medics Blog Series showcasing black Medical Professionals in various Medical Specialties. Sharing their journeys, challenges...
May 19, 20195 min read
A Career in Gastroenterology
The Melanin Medics Blog Series showcasing black Medical Professionals in various Medical Specialties. Sharing their journeys, challenges...
Apr 14, 20193 min read
A Career in Anaesthetics
The Melanin Medics Blog Series showcasing black Medical Professionals in various Medical Specialties. Sharing their journeys, challenges...
Mar 10, 20195 min read
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, 20193 min read
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, 20193 min read
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, 20193 min read
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, 20184 min read
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, 20184 min read
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, 20182 min read
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, 20182 min read
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, 20183 min read
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, 20188 min read
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, 20184 min read
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, 20187 min read
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, 20187 min read
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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