MEET THE TEAM
The people behind BMS
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Tolu
Co-founder of Black Medical Society
Junior Doctor in North London
University of Southampton (Class of 2020)
Interested in women's health, research and medical education
"I co-founded BMS in 2017 to help tackle the underrepresentation of black students in UK medical schools. The NHS should represent the population it serves, and with the UK becoming increasingly diverse, those working in the NHS should too. Not only was the aim of BMS to aid black students in their desire to study medicine, but also to provide a network for black medical students and doctors to support one another, and to recognise and promote the achievements of the black British medical community."
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Akosua
Junior Doctor in Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen (Class of 2020)
Interested in Sports and Exercise Medicine
Likes dancing, singing, watching movies and hosting events
Joined BMS to become a role model for black students, increase recognition of achievements of black medical professionals, to encourage networking and promote black excellence!
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Atirola
3rd year at Leeds Medical School
Currently intercalating in International Health
Interested in Surgery
Enjoys playing the piano, reading and God
Joined BMS as she realised that diversity within medical school could be improved and to level the playing field by educating and inspiring future medics.
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Elijah
4th year at Leeds Medical School
RAF sponsored
Interested in Aviation Medicine or Trauma and Orthopaedics
Likes keeping fit and works as a PT
Joined BMS because he realised the need for representation within the UK, connecting people and creating strength in unity.
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Félicité
Junior doctor in West London (Wessex from August)
Imperial College London (Class of 2020)
Interested in Infectious diseases and General Practice
Likes fitness, reading, travelling
Joined BMS because she discovered the importance of having representation within Medicine and wanted to become a part of the movement.
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Kaobi
Junior doctor in the West Midlands
University of East Anglia (Class of 2020)
Interested in Radiology
Loves God, Nollywood and rice and stew.
Joined BMS due to the lack of representation throughout her medical journey - and if she could do something to help, why not do it?
Rachel
Junior doctor in Surrey
University of Southampton (Class of 2020)
Interested in Anaesthetics, Emergency Medicine and Cardiology
Likes playing the piano, martial arts training, film and graphic design
Joined BMS because representation is very important and wanted to encourage, support and mentor current and aspiring medical students to diversify the medical field.
Stephen
Junior doctor in the West Midlands
University of Liverpool (Class of 2020)
Interested in General Practice and Emergency Medicine
Likes sports and fitness, technology and philosophy
Joined BMS because the lack of representation and mentorship opportunities he experienced during the application process and wanted to build a supporting community with a collective voice.
Victoria
Junior doctor in West Norfolk
University of East Anglia (Class of 2019)
Interested in Sports Medicine
Joined BMS to continue to empower and help others by providing guidance, unite black medical professionals and encourage social mobility within the community. She plans to do her part in educating, encouraging and informing young black people.