Back from the Philippines, I return to work renewed, complete my first BST year, pass my ARCP, and bring home one unexpected souvenir.
BST 1 – Checking In
A reflective post-gap year check-in on freedom, routine, work-life balance and learning to live without falling back into old habits.
Feedback
A candid medical memoir on feedback, training, low pay, night shifts, burnout, responsibility and the reality behind emergency medicine.
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.
Emergency Medicine – First Day
I begin my final house officer rotation in emergency medicine, juggling multiple patients and discovering I thrive in the chaos.