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We’re thrilled to be able to run WICMEL again for 2021 (application window closes 30 May.) We had 4 fabulous WICMEL fellows from our 2019 programme and we wanted to share their thoughts on the programme. In part one we’ll hear from Dr Caroline Ferguson and Dr Debbie Kerr.

Written by: Caroline Ferguson & Debbie Kerr

My passion for aviation was born when I was little. Every August I used to watch a magnificent Harrier display in the North West Coast of Spain where I grew up.

Written by: Vanesa Garnelo Rey

In the earlier stages of my training, I disliked the discomfort I felt when patients deteriorated to a level beyond my skill set.

Written by: Jacqueline McCarthy

I am standing in one of the resuscitation bays of the emergency department holding a patient’s airway open while pre-oxygenating them, as we are running through the RSI checklist…

Written by: Mishti Oberoi

I’ve written a blog on implicit gender bias for WICM, focusing on the problems female doctors can face as a result of the implicit bias that doctor = man...

Written by: Dr Rosie Baruah

Those of you familiar using social media may have seen #thisiswhatascientistlookslike, which aims to highlight the diversity of the people working in science, and break down the stereotypes many of us have regarding scientists.

Written by: Prof Charlotte Summers

On the 2nd of June I had the pleasure of attending the inaugural Woman In Surgery Scottish Meeting at the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh. The programme was packed full of enthusiastic and informative speakers – and one of them, Mr Mark Hughes, an ST8 in neurosurgery who I have the privilege to work with at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh, also happened to be male!

Written by: Dr Rosie Baruah & Mr Mark Hughes

As I write this, the baby is finally sleeping upstairs and I have a small window before setting off for the school and nursery run. Ah, the peace and quiet.

Written by Dr Sarah Marsh

This time my maternity leave was quite different…I was much less anxious about how to look after the tiny human and could enjoy the experience far more.

Written by Dr Sarah Marsh