Sharp Scratch episode 97: The first generation medical students

In this episode of Sharp Scratch, we talk all about what it’s like to be the first in your family to go to medical school. We consider the challenges that come with being a first generation medical student. In this episode we were joined by panellists Stanimir and Ramneet, and expert guest, Enam-Ul Haque.A bit of backgroundStarting medical school can be a daunting experience for anyone. When you are the first in your family to study medicine, it can feel even scarier. From our initial decisions to apply to medical school, through the application process and the culture shock of medical school, we discuss our experiences of medicine as first generation medics. We also discuss the positive changes we would like to see in medicine, and we think about how our feelings have changed with time.Enam-Ul Haque is a GP partner in Manchester and a clinical senior lecturer at the…
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