Voice Box

Voice Box 3: Belonging – recognising and addressing racial discrimination in medicine

CMVM Communications - University of Edinburgh

Heen, Mohini and Sonia are all women of colour who are part of the Edinburgh Medical School community. They discuss how staff, students and clinicians all have a part to play in fostering a sense of belonging and community at medical school that will continue to support students into their careers.

Presented by MBChB medical student, Heen Shamaz.

With:

  • Professor Mohini Gray. Personal Chair of Rheumatology, and lead for equality, diversity and inclusion at Edinburgh Medical School.
  • Dr Sonia Afonso de Barros.  Previously a Teaching Fellow at the University of Edinburgh and now re-training to become a GP.


Recorded September 2023.

Voice Box theme music by medical student Alex Lewthwaite.