A Christmas shift in ED turns from routine cases to a near-miss, forcing a painful lesson in judgement, urgency and accountability.
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.
T -1
An unexpected email turns a calm afternoon into panic, marking the sudden start of emergency medicine training and a life-changing hospital switch.
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.
END OF FY 2
I finish the Foundation Programme, reflect on two transformative years and step forward as a fully warranted doctor.
Graduation
I finally attend my medical graduation, honour my late father and reflect on the promises and moral complexity of becoming a doctor.
Orthopaedic Surgery – Journal Entries
Journal entries from my rotation in orthopaedic surgery.
General Medicine – Journal Entries
Journal entries from my rotation in general medicine.
FOREWORD
The beginning of life on the wards, facing responsibility, uncertainty and the lessons that shape a medical career.