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.

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

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

Academic foundation year 2 trainee, Brian Wang, reflects on how his Chinese heritage has shaped his life, both personally and professionally. 

In this piece for South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM) 2022, Dr Sarfraz Qureshi describes how he came from humble beginnings in Pakistan before moving to Britain to work as an NHS doctor for over five decades.

For South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM) 2022, Professor Anton Emmanuel, RCP medical director of publishing, talks about the importance of marking SAHM, and shares the story of his own Sri Lankan Tamil heritage.

To mark Pulmonary Rehabilitation Awareness Week, Professor Sally Singh talks about her entry into the specialism and why it continues to be a highly valued intervention for people with chronic respiratory disease.

Dr Brian Wang, a foundation year 1 doctor and RCP Student and Foundation Doctor Network representative for London, credits much of his professional development and achievements to the incredible mentors he had growing up.