It was an honour to collaborate with Michaelene Holder-March Dr. (Honoris Causa) RN, RM, LLB (Hons)MSc IAEM, FCMi, FInstAM, FInstLM, Prof. (Dr.) Sanjay Gandhi, Tricia Zenisa George, and Dr John Bolodeoku in making a contribution to the NICE COVID-19 Rapid guideline on behalf of the BAME Health Collaborative.
Read MoreAcrylic painting of flowers using the impasto technique. Very quick and satisfying. The impasto technique helps create an almost 3D effect in your paintings. Perfect for anyone who wants to paint quickly or anyone who wants to learn how to paint with a palette knife.
Read MoreAs a member of a small but thriving Igbo community in Dorset, I have volunteered my time to hopefully make a valuable contribution towards tackling the issues highlighted in these studies which found awareness and help-seeking behaviour to be low across all minority ethnic groups, with the lowest awareness in the Black African group.
Read More“If you must look back, do so forgivingly. If you will look forward, do so prayerfully. But the wisest course would be to be present in the present gratefully." ~ Maya Angelou
Read MoreI completed my time as an International Medical Graduate Fellow in September 2019. It was a great year and I had learned a lot from working with these wonderful people. I was tasked with creating the 1st newsletter which documented the various projects we were did and the courses we were able to set up including an Exam up-skilling course, Induction Programme for doctors new to the NHS and many more.
Read MoreI received a letter from one of my patients. Letters like this remind me of why I chose to become a medical doctor. In a climate filled with a total lack of tolerance for mistakes and unimaginable expectations on doctors; it is always nice when someone takes the time to say thank you.
Read MoreIMGs represent an increasing proportion of doctors working in the UK. They come to the UK from diverse cultures around the world to work as specialty trainees, GPs, Physicians, SAS Doctors or Trust doctors. These doctors are and will continue to be a fundamental part of the UK health care delivery system.
Read MoreI took part in a 2 day programme that turned out to be lots of fun. I gave a talk on the role Art has played in my life as a physician. I mainly reflected on how Art has helped me cope with the daily pressures of frontline medicine as well as maintaining a good work-life balance.
Read MoreI took out time to visit the Olympic Museum in Lausanne while I was in Switzerland. I must admit I thoroughly enjoyed my time there. Thankfully it was a clear beautiful day.
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