Oct 26 2022 42 mins
This episode for Black History Month 2022 is hosted and presented by members of our Black History Month steering group GPs. They explore lived challenges, expectations and successes experienced. They consider how we can we dispel myths and misconceptions about this career path for young Black males and what we hope to see in the future.
Guests
Guests
Dr Michael Ajeleti @DrAjeleti
Dr Ajeleti graduated from Kingston University with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science. After his degree, he worked as a science teacher in Blackheath Bluecoat C of E School and later became deputy of the department. Dr Ajeleti undertook his teacher training at Canterbury Christ Church University, obtaining Qualified Teacher Status. He received the grade ‘outstanding’ for his role as a teacher, and Ofsted recognised this. During this time, he was still determined to pursue a career in medicine, graduating from the Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland. Dr Ajeleti graduated at the top of his class and is currently a GP trainee in Kent, Surrey & Sussex deanery.
Raised in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, Dr Ajeleti has made it his duty to encourage young people to get involved in medicine and other healthcare professions. As the co-founder of Modern Day Medics, he aims to help prospective medical students from BME backgrounds to reach their full potential
Dr Shamarah Mathurin-Charles (Host) @doctorsham_
Dr Abdul Zubairu @DrAbdulZubairu
Abdul Zubairu is an NHS GP partner at a practice in Merseyside. He is Honorary Secretary for Mersey RCGP Faculty and is the Equality and Diversity lead. He is also the Medical Director for the local GP Federation. Abdul has a role for the GMC setting questions for the PLAB exam. Abdul is also a qualified coach and enjoys coaching other Individuals to develop and reach their potential on areas such as conflict, resilience, teamwork and leadership.
Modern Day Medics
Modern Day Medics is a non-profit organisation run by a group of diverse medical students and junior doctors with a united passion to help prospective BME students achieve their medical school aspirations and provide a network for current medical students and junior doctors.
Modern Day Medics aims to support and encourage all BME students wishing to study a medical degree and to aid them through this journey. They also aim to improve networking amongst current BME doctors and provide the support needed to succeed through medical school.
Instagram: moderndaymedics
Facebook: M.D. Medics
Twitter: @MDMedics
Linkedln: Modern Day Medics
Email: [email protected]
RCGP mentoring scheme
RCGP Black History Month 2022 programme of activities
Please note that the views expressed in these conversations are that of RCGP members and may not represent RCGP views or policy.