During Stroke Awareness Month, RCP fellow and consultant in stroke medicine Ganesh Subramanian tells This Doctor Can how he has achieved a career he can be proud of, despite coming from a humble background.

‘Not even water?’ Dr Raisah Khaliq, RCP clinical education fellow, reveals how she navigates working as a senior registrar in emergency medicine during Ramadan.

Consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist Professor Laith Al-Rubaiy shares his fascinating journey into medicine – from Iraq to the UK.  

Dr Barbara Lachana Onen, acute/general internal medicine consultant, talks about her journey from war-torn Uganda to a medical career in the UK. 

Peter Chiodini, clinical parasitologist and clinician, talks about his working-class childhood, his pathway into medicine and the importance of social mobility.

Consultant thoracic surgeon, Michael Gooseman, talks about the inspiration that led him to pursue a career as a doctor.

The Turner-Warwick lecturer scheme provides a sense of pride, builds confidence and gives encouragement to trainees across the UK.

Retired consultant, Dr Helen Newton, talks about her time as a locum consultant and her return to work post-retirement. 

RCP’s academic vice president Professor Ramesh Arasaradnam writes about a new position statement on ‘Making research everybody’s business’ which has been published today and the importance of embedding research in clinical practice.

Consultant dermatologist Dr Dinesh Kumar shares his story of growing up in Bangalore, India, and how he was inspired to become a doctor.