How to ACTUALLY Network (it's simpler than you think!)

Meet the new FirstGenDoctors hosts, Saanvi and Anoushka! 🎙️ In this episode, we get to know the people behind the mics, from their journeys through medical school and what brought them to FirstGenDoctors, to what they’re excited to bring to the podcast. We’ll also kick things off with a quick-fire round covering everything from tea or coffee to dream specialties and more.Tune in to meet your new hosts and hear what’s in store for the next chapter of FirstGenDoctors!

First Gen Doctors presents our Speciality Series for medical students and doctors. This time, we have Emergency Medicine! ✨ ✨Dr Shub is a first-generation Emergency Medicine doctor speaking on his experience of applying to Emergency Medicine & working as an A&E doctor. He will discuss:Requirements for the applicationHow to achieve those requirementsWhat he specifically did in his applicationWhat it’s like being an A&E doctorAn insight into Emergency Medicine as a specialityJoin us to hear the experience of a fellow First Gen Doctor and his journey into the field. This is not one to miss!✨🙂

Just started medical school? Feeling excited, overwhelmed, or just want to know how to ace it? Join this free online session designed to help you hit the ground running and master medical school Learn practical tips about studying smarter, managing your time, and finding balance as you navigate your first year. Get real, honest advice from someone who’s been exactly where you are, and start your journey into medicine with confidence!For all things FGD: https://beacons.ai/firstgendoctors

 FirstGen Doctors presents our newest teaching series: Introduction to Final Year — hosted by Dr Nora Kvam! Starting this October, join us every week for a practical, interactive and high-yield series designed to support students entering their final year of medical school. Dr Nora Kvam will guide you through the key milestones on your journey. This week, she goes over part 1 on OSCEs, covering key clinical skills and examinations. Stay tuned for part 2, that will cover communication, ethics and high yield content!🔗 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 👉 https://lnkd.in/gew8uFxg

 FirstGen Doctors presents our newest teaching series: Introduction to Final Year — hosted by Dr Nora Kvam! Starting this October, join us every week for a practical, interactive and high-yield series designed to support students entering their final year of medical school. Dr Nora Kvam will guide you through the key milestones on your journey. This week, she goes over the UKFPO application process and how it looks realistically for you.

How would you define success right now? Would you say you're on the right track?Listen to another episode hosted by Sumaya (COO) and Mahima (entry to med team member + uni rep) - both 3rd year Medical students at KCL!They speak through their initial perceptions of success and how it's differed throughout the years, including some hard truths to swallow! 🔗 Join the community for more candid topics like these! Find out more via: beacons.ai/firstgendoctors

The move from pre-clinical to clinical years can be one of the biggest - and most underestimated - jump in med school.In this episode, Sumaya (COO) and Mahima (Entry to Med team member + uni rep) talk through what that jump felt like for them: the study habits that fell apart, the shock of stepping onto wards, and the mindset shifts that helped along the way.We don’t have all the answers - but through our own experiences, we share the lessons we wish we’d known earlier and a few tips that made the journey a little easier.If you’re navigating the same transition, or about to face it, this convo will feel like you’re not going through it alone.🤝 Check out everything else we’ve got coming up here: https://beacons.ai/firstgendoctors

It’s a no-brainer that a career in Medicine is signing up for Life-Long Learning (the 3 L’s).In this week’s episode, Parmis (CEO & Founder) and Sumaya (COO) explore 6 key skills that make all the difference - not just in med school, but in becoming a better doctor and a better person. 👉 If there’s one thing to take away: exposure is necessary to grow.Whether you’re just starting out or already deep into your journey, these skills look different at each stage. Tune in to hear how to recognise them, refine them, and make them work for you.---‼️ Don’t miss out on Breaking Barriers, our flagship event!3️⃣ inspiring speakers2️⃣ interactive workshops And yes… free food 😋🎟️ Get your tickets here + view the full agenda of the day: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/firstgen-flagship-event-tickets-1596230340919🔗 For everything else FGD related, click here📖 Reference to the study mentioned at 29:30: https://www.bmj.com/content/390/bmj.r1747

You’re starting clinical placements - or maybe you’ve been showing up just to get your sign-offs. But what more can placement offer, and how can you really reap the rewards?In this episode, Sumaya (COO & 3rd-year med student) chats with Parmis (CEO/Founder & FY2 Doctor) on practical tips for:Getting the most out of placement and putting advice into actionPlacement-based assessments and why they matter (shoutout to Parmis’ PGCert 😆)Small confidence-building strategies that make a big differenceNetworking on placement and building meaningful connections with doctors, colleagues, and the wider teamIf you’re starting placements this year or entering your next one, this episode will help you renew your intentions and take a fresh approach to make the most of every placement.🔗 Keep up with First Gen Doctors by clicking here🤝 Let's continue the conversation at our ⁠Breaking Barriers flagship event⁠ !

You want to network for 'opportunities' or to 'build a network'. But what does this actually mean? And HOW do you even do it?In this episode, Dr. Parmis Vafapour (CEO and founder of FGD) unpacks the real meaning of networking, why it matters, and a few of the different ways to go about it all. She goes through six scenarios to highlight key skills and how these small habits shape you down the line. Our goal: to give you the tools and resources you need to start building and creating meaningful impact through your connections.Don’t miss out:🎟️ Grab your Flagship Event tickets and meet like-minded people: ⁠https://www.eventbrite.com/e/firstgen-flagship-event-tickets-1596230340919?aff=oddtdtcreator⁠🤝 Check out everything else we’ve got coming up here: ⁠https://beacons.ai/firstgendoctors