The Fully Well Doc Pod

Ep. 6 - How to Advocate for Yourself as a Junior Doctor

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We talk to Dr Teddy about the realities of life as a doctor including her experiences as a black female medic, and the importance of advocating for yourself as a junior doctor.

 

Topics we discuss:

 

  • The highs and lows of being a Foundation Year 1 doctor 
  • How you can put your needs first in order to do your job well
  • The importance of good peer and colleague friendships for improving your wellbeing 
  • Noticing and acknowledging your growth and progress as a clinician
  • The importance of speaking up against - and documenting - events and  experiences that are unjust and not working. Acknowledging the barriers to doing so.
  • The unspoken difficulties of junior doctors.
  • The added pressures and labour that comes from being a black female medic working in the NHS
  • The misunderstood nature of junior doctors’ pay and privileges.

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    Resources mentioned in this episode

     

    You can find Teddy at @teddybearmedic on Instagram and TikTok

     

    Wellness wonder:

     

    The Royal Medical Benevolent Fund

     

    Need help?

    https://rmbf.org

     

    Want to help?

    https://rmbf.org/donate/

     

    Other resources:

     

    Samaritans UK

     

    Samaritans USA

     

    Doctors in Distress

     

    NHS Practitioner Health

     

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    Looking for coaching? Reach out for a free call with one of us:

     

    Emily - www.fullybecoaching.com or Natasha - www.thewelldoctor.org

     

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