Reflecting on the end of BST1, choosing emergency medicine, keeping travel alive, and proving that medicine and life can coexist.
Restarting
Back in the emergency department after a year away, I tackle my first patient, shake off the rust, and realise exactly where I belong.
The Big Return
Back in scrubs after a year away, I return to emergency medicine expecting anxiety and chaos, only to find an unexpected welcome.
START OF BST 1
Start of BST1: a chaotic return to hospital life, battling bureaucracy, onboarding hurdles, and the reality of entering emergency medicine training.