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IMGUK PodcastEpisode 8 - Buea, CameroonAs I end my trip to my homeland, I would like to introduce Episode 8 with Dr. Ben-Lawrence Kemah, one of my old friends and someone who enjoys deep intellectual journeys as much as I do. Back in 2017, we would’ve been easily found exploring the commonalities in our cultures and our religions and debating topics while working on our portfolios till late at night. Two boys, from Buea and Lahore working towards their respective dreams of becoming surgeons.While I found my calling elsewhere, Ben stuck with surgery and is now on his way to completing his tra...2021-12-3040 min
IMGUK PodcastEpisode 7 - Cairo, EgyptAfter a much deserved break where I came back home to see my parents for the first time in this pandemic, I'm delighted to introduce the next episode, focusing on a city that has been one of the bedrocks of civilization and the largest in the Arab world - Cairo.My friend Dr. Hagar Aly is an anaesthetic trainee in the NHS and you can find her around theatres or intensive care, serving at the frontline and looking after the sickest patients, exuding calm with her Harry Potter scrub cap tied firm.We talked about findi...2021-12-2150 min
IMGUK PodcastEpisode 6 - Tulcea, RomaniaI am pleased to introduce Episode 6, a deep dive into the journey of a powerhouse guest – Dr. Cristina Costache, ST3 Paediatrics in Yorkshire but originally from a city in Northern Dobruja, Romania called Tulcea.We spoke about our “easy journeys”, the heroic supporting cast in our stories, of belonging and the care we want to provide our patients with a healthy dash of premature babies and what it meant to be the daughter of a sailor thrown in.Like me, English is not Cristina’s first language. But her accent is as British as they come – the rea...2021-11-1934 min
IMGUK PodcastEpisode 5 - Hyderabad, PakistanWelcome to Episode 5, Hyderabad. This is a very special episode for me because this is the first (of many) episodes with an immigrant who is an NHS consultant Dr. Raja Adnan Ahmed who has been pivotal as a source of motivation to me while I was trying to formulate this project. We sat down and talked about his memory of a childhood full of love, laughter, Sindhi Biryani and Sindhari Mango trees in a quiet but alluring city near the banks of the River Indus. Hyderabad translates to “City of Lions” in Urdu, rich with a history of sufism and...2021-11-0541 min
IMGUK PodcastEpisode 4 - Islamabad, PakistanMeet Dr. Usama Basit, an A&E registrar on #TeamSouth but currently travelling the North of England to get a taste of the good life.We got to know each other through Twitter (the power of social media) and bonded over our shared love for meeting new people and telling stories. In this episode, he tells me (and himself) the importance of focusing on the journey over the destination, the value of honesty in life and we extolled the virtues of the 'chacha' who fixed everything wrong for an extra 500 rupees. He also dabbles in blogging at https...2021-10-3039 min
IMGUK PodcastEpisode 3 - Mumbai, IndiaMeet Dr. Olivia Misquitta, one half of the Headstart Project (https://www.facebook.com/groups/theheadstartproject/) and a GP trainee in the South of England. We recently caught up over some warm chai in cold England where we talked about racism, the lack of a sabzi mandi, insurance and medicine, cultural differences and feeling like outsiders as we also spoke about her beloved Mumbai. Or as she puts it:"What is home? It is where you know where the streets lead and what routes to take depending on the time of the day. It is where you hav...2021-10-2434 min
IMGUK PodcastEpisode 2 - Lagos, NigeriaMeet my friend Dr. Oloronsuyi Ikumapayi - an NHS GP who shares his story with us on episode 2:"From Lagos to London, what it’s like for a BAME doctor moving to the UK.Moving to the UK and leaving the hustle and bustle of Lagos was definitely something that evoked a lot of thought, however it’s the best decision I’ve made in my almost 3 decades of living.I am from Lagos, Nigeria. Growing up there taught me important lessons that have come in handy in my journey as a doctor living in the UK. Most people...2021-10-1631 min
IMGUK PodcastEpisode 1 - Lahore, Pakistan Welcome to the first episode of the IMGUK Podcast.Meet one of my partners in crime Dr. Mujtaba Hasnain Nadir. We talk about his memories of his city, his time in the UK and how he felt moving to a new country. Or in his own words:"How do you mourn a city? Or more accurately your memory of it? The lights still flicker on the streets of Lahore, but do the flicker the same as they did in your youth? Rhythmic, predictably unpredictable, too bright at the Liberty roundabout but not ever quite br...2021-10-0235 min