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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 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.