Nightshift

Poem The world becomes quiet  The moon retires the sun,  Yet the hospital is humming  The night shift has begun.  […]

Words and Thoughts

Background: During a patient encounter, I spoke to an elderly gentleman who presented to the HIV clinic for his medication […]

The Power of Hope in Palliative Care

As I stand next to my patient, self-doubt coils its way from my fluttering stomach, tightening around my throat. I […]

Mind the Sheep…

The opportunities, experiences and memories that have come from being sent far away from where I wanted to be will […]

You’re hot then you’re cold: An IMG’s transition to the UK Foundation Programme

I believe that one of the most powerful things about the UK Foundation Programme is its diversity. I am from […]

Keeping in Touch with My Prima Ballerina

I have been dancing since I was four years old. It was one of many activities I was enrolled in, […]

From Medical Student to Foundation Doctor: A Personal Journey and Practical Tips for Success

Donned in my graduation cap and gown, I remember fondly waltzing across the stage of St David’s Hall, tipping my […]

Top Tips for Budding Surgeons in Foundation Training

There will be another amputation, don’t worry. We’ll keep a look out for you.” I forced a smile as I […]

The Joys of Working in Northern Ireland

In October of your final year of medical school, when it comes to starting the dreaded foundation application that is […]

Creating an Accessible Medical Journal: Op-Med

There is a slowly disheartening feeling which accompanies trying to publish an article in a scientific journal. Once the initial […]