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Ever wondered what it’s actually like to be a doctor in your twenties? 


This week on the pod, we’re diving into the real experience of studying medicine and working as a doctor in your quarter-life stage, from long hours and burnout to the truth behind NHS strikes and just how competitive things get after you qualify.

I’m joined by Dr Noor Al-Saffar, a Manchester-based resident doctor, and Anusha Gajanan, a medical student at the University of Sheffield, who both share an honest, behind-the-scenes look at what this path actually involves - beyond the textbooks and headlines.


✨ In this episode, we chat about:


💬 More about the BMA: 

BMA Students is the medical student arm of the British Medical Association (BMA), the trade union and professional body representing doctors and medical students in the UK. It advocates for students throughout medical school, providing support, guidance, and a collective voice on key issues like education, wellbeing, funding, and the future of the medical profession. Find out more here. 


Instagram: @thebma // @bma.students


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