What is the RAPID Eczema Trials project?
August 23, 2022
Researchers always wear white lab coats? Obviously, that is a stereotype, which is seldom correct. They are generally indistinguishable for the rest of the population. Open minded, curious, careful and rigorous. And with this “citizen science” project, the researchers can be anybody who has lived experience of eczema. Amazement, disbelief and excitement hit all of …
The Dragon In My Skin: book, animation, and resource pack for schools to raise awareness about life with eczema and encourage self-care
April 26, 2021
Stephanie Lax from the Centre of Evidence Based Dermatology has been proud to work with Professor Fiona Cowdell and colleagues from the School of Education at Birmingham City University (BCU) and local professional orchestra Sinfonia Viva on an artistic outreach project resulting in a children’s book, film, and resource pack for Key Stage 1 teachers. …
50 at 50: Making the First Cut – Increasing diversity in surgical careers
October 16, 2020
Surgeons aren’t born. They’re made. A cliché statement, we know, but true in every sense of the word. As medical students we commit to spending a lifetime training to be effective doctors and providing quality care for our patients. We can all speak to a time where we did whatever it took to get into …
The BMA: what is it and how can you get the most out of your membership?
January 5, 2015
Hi everyone, my name’s Twishaa and I’m a third-year medic. This year I’m grateful to have been elected Deputy Chair of the British Medical Association (BMA)’s Medical Students Committee (MSC) and Chair of their Welfare Subcommittee. The BMA MSC is made of elected reps from each medical school. As a committee, we are the representation …
