Welcome to the final episode of this season of The Student Dose. This episode falls last but is very much not least as we discuss navigating medical school as a BAME medical student and beyond.  We are very lucky to be joined by Dr Teddy, aka @teddybearmedic, a current Foundation Year 2 doctor working in Wales. Teddy is from an Afro-Caribbean background and talks openly on her social media about her own experiences of working and studying within the NHS. During this podcast, Teddy guides us through the challenges that she has faced, racism and micro aggressions she has witnessed in the workplace and gives us tips as to what to do if you witness these in your day to day life. She also highlights the importance of having role models from all walks of life - if you don’t see yourself being represented then you don’t know who to go to for help.

Make sure you listen to the end for an exciting announcement from The Student Dose team!

To find out more about Teddy, you can find her at @teddybearmedic on most social media platforms.

Guests: Dr Teddy 

Podcast hosts: Charlie Carey, Claire McGinniss, Katie Rooney

Production/Edit: Claire McGinniss

Find out more about our sponsor Pastest here.

Like what you hear? Find details/links to those external resources we mentioned throughout, below.

• The 'Mind the Gap' handbook.
• 'Melanin Medics' charity. 
• 'African Caribbean Medical Mentors' charity.
• BMA article- 'Racisim an issue in NHS, finds survey.'
• BAME Community and the NHS on The Medic Portal.

It is worth noting that this is a conversational piece and the opinions and views aired are of those in this discussion in its own context at the time of recording. As mentioned, the hosts are ambassadors of the 'You Okay, Doc?' charity, which is focussed on the mental health and wellbeing of doctors. As a result, we discuss issues affecting physical, emotional and mental wellbeing that some listeners may at times find upsetting. If you fin yourself significantly affected by the discussion, please consider seeking professional help. Recording for season two took place July-September 2023.

As a charity, we need your help to keep going. Please check out our website https://youokaydoc.org.uk/ and our Instagram page @youokaydoc to find out more and stay up-to-date. If you would like, you can also text donate to support the You Okay, Doc? charity by texting. To donate £3 text 'DOCTOR' to 70970.

There is no getting around the fact the medicine is an intense course. Not only do you have to put in long hours, study a vast amount of content but, it can also be emotionally challenging. We have all heard of the phrase work-life balance, but why is it important and how can we achieve it? In this episode the hosts discuss what makes us more than medical students, how best we can strike that balance between studying and maintaining our own well-being and the consequences we may face if we don’t get it right. We need to remember if we are to be health advocates then we need to start by looking after ourselves. Getting the balance right at medical school puts you in good standing for when you start working as a doctor.

Podcast hosts: Charlie Carey, Claire McGinniss, Katie Rooney

Production/Edit: Claire McGinniss

Find out more about our sponsor Pastest here.

It is worth noting that this is a conversational piece and the opinions and views aired are of those in this discussion in its own context at the time of recording. As mentioned, the hosts are ambassadors of the 'You Okay, Doc?' charity, which is focussed on the mental health and wellbeing of doctors. As a result, we discuss issues affecting physical, emotional and mental wellbeing that some listeners may at times find upsetting. If you fin yourself significantly affected by the discussion, please consider seeking professional help. Recording for season two took place July-September 2023.

As a charity, we need your help to keep going. Please check out our website https://youokaydoc.org.uk/ and our Instagram page @youokaydoc to find out more and stay up-to-date. If you would like, you can also text donate to support the You Okay, Doc? charity by texting. To donate £3 text 'DOCTOR' to 70970.

In this episode we will cover having a disability as a medical student, but more specifically neurodivergence and specific learning disabilities. We are aware that disability extends further than this and we hope to explore this further in future episodes.

Disability results in some unique challenges both in everyday life but also medical school. In this episode the Claire interviews Florence Ashaye, a third year medical student at the University of Southampton. Florence has lived experience of multiple disabilities, accompanied with mental health challenges, which she talks openly about on her Instagram and YouTube challenge as well as on this podcast. Together, Florence and Claire discuss what it is like to navigate medical school, what help there is out there and how Florence has made the most of opportunities that have arisen. They also touch on the helpful reminder that everyone can shine in different areas, don’t let medical school define you.

You can find out more about Florence on her Instagram @floshaye Or on her YouTube channel.

Guests: Florence Ashaye 

Podcast hosts: Charlie Carey, Claire McGinniss, Katie Rooney

Production/Edit: Claire McGinniss

Find out more about our sponsor Pastest here.

It is worth noting that this is a conversational piece and the opinions and views aired are of those in this discussion in its own context at the time of recording. As mentioned, the hosts are ambassadors of the 'You Okay, Doc?' charity, which is focussed on the mental health and wellbeing of doctors. As a result, we discuss issues affecting physical, emotional and mental wellbeing that some listeners may at times find upsetting. If you fin yourself significantly affected by the discussion, please consider seeking professional help. Recording for season two took place July-September 2023.

As a charity, we need your help to keep going. Please check out our website https://youokaydoc.org.uk/ and our Instagram page @youokaydoc to find out more and stay up-to-date. If you would like, you can also text donate to support the You Okay, Doc? charity by texting. To donate £3 text 'DOCTOR' to 70970.