I finish the Foundation Programme, reflect on two transformative years and step forward as a fully warranted doctor.
Emergency Medicine – Journal Entries
Journal entries from my rotation in emergency medicine.
Crossroads
I fail MRCS Part B, choose a gap year and step away from medicine to travel the world before returning stronger.
Sacrifice
I sacrifice my time and patience in emergency medicine, growing into a sharper doctor while questioning the life the job demands.
London Calling
I face the MRCS Part B in London, then trade exam anxiety for museums, theatres and a city I could imagine calling home.
Resolute
I question my lifelong path to neurosurgery as emergency medicine awakens a passion I never expected – and a choice I can’t ignore.
Emergency Medicine – First Day
I begin my final house officer rotation in emergency medicine, juggling multiple patients and discovering I thrive in the chaos.
Geriatric Medicine – Journal Entries
Journal entries from my rotation in geriatric medicine.
Healing
I find family, purpose and belonging in geriatric medicine as my favourite rotation draws to a close.
Graduation
I finally attend my medical graduation, honour my late father and reflect on the promises and moral complexity of becoming a doctor.