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In order to commemorate FICM’s 10th Anniversary, WICM have produced a collaborative blog celebrating 10 role models of 10 WICM members.

Written by Kate Flavin, Sarah Marsh, Liz Thomas, Christine Watson, Danny Bryden

In September I had the experience of speaking at 3 meetings in 3 weeks. I find speaking at meetings quite daunting and so I’ve put together 12 points as a ‘note to self’ to remind myself of what works for me.

Written by: Dr Rosie Baruah

The final years of training can be somewhat of an emotional roller-coaster – you’re excited to finally see the ‘reward’ for all those years of hard work, but anxious about taking on a new post and responsibilities.

Written by: Dr Debbie Kerr

Back at the start of the year, we all watched the news with curiosity about a place called Wuhan, and a new coronavirus that was ravaging the city. We continued to watch with further interest as it made its way towards Europe.

Written by Dr Sarah Marsh

As a dual trainee who had never jumped off the training treadmill, I was looking forward to my maternity leave.

Written by Dr Samantha Batt-Rawden

In this blog, David describes bias and how it can have a profound effect on people’s lives. Implicit or unconscious bias may be described as attitudes that affect our understanding, perceptions, actions, and decisions without us having an awareness of their effect on us.

Written by Dr David Baglow

New academic year – new blog post!Hello – I’m Liz Thomas – a consultant in intensive care medicine and anaesthesia and I am delighted to have taken over the role of Chair of the WICM committee from Dr Rosie Baruah.

Written by: Liz Thomas

Ritoo discusses the complexities of reorganisation and centralisation an NHS Trust with 3 intensive care units.

Written by: Dr Ritoo Kapoor

I approached eight women in the Intensive Care team to share their inspiration and their perspective. It was a privilege to hear their stories.

Written by: Jasmine Medhora & Roxy Bloomfield

Were you the person who ended up leading a cardiac arrest on the ward? Did you stumble upon a car crash in the street and had to take control?

Written by: Liz Thomas