Category: Humans of the Foundation Programme
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 […]