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World class research at HYMS
It is well known that Hull York Medical School (HYMS) conducts world-class research and has an extensive network of doctors and scientists who work closely with students. For a number of years now, medical students […]
Welcome to Beverley Science Café
Have you been looking for an informal get-together to talk about science over a coffee (or something stronger)? Well, look no further than the Beverley Science Café: our local Hull branch of the international network Café Scientifique. This […]
My elective on the Isle of Tiree
I am not a windsurfer, I don’t know anything about crofting, and I don’t know what a corncrake is; I have also never listened to a song by Skipinnish, so I might be forgiven for […]
My first day as an FY1
“So you’re working on HPB? My apologies…” This line seems to be a running theme of my induction week as I enter my F1 year. Everyone I speak to, from consultants to reception staff (and […]
Broken Little Robots: an uplifting play about depression
Three Drama graduates from the University of Hull are bringing fear, anxiety, and depression to the Hull Truck Theatre with their show ‘Broken Little Robots’… but they are also bringing optimism, celebration, and hope for […]
HYMS Awards Ceremony at KC Stadium was #flawless
Forget the Met Gala; on Thursday 28th April, Hull KC Stadium was the place to be. After three years of separate regional events, the glitzy Teaching Excellence Awards evening united all five corners of the […]
Highlights from WIRED Health 2016
On Friday 29th April 2016, WIRED Health returned to the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) in London for a day filled with fascinating talks from 21 speakers from around the word. Alongside the speakers, […]
The black dog and the medical student
Depression is more common than many people think: one in five people will suffer with the disorder. Winston Churchill called his depression his ‘Black Dog’, a metaphor I quite like. See this great video from WHO which explains […]
An interview with James Alexander Hall: professional actor and cystic fibrosis patient
This week is Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Awareness Week in the UK. To mark this important week, we have chosen to interview an inspiring local patient – James Alexander Hall, 27-year-old professional actor from Lincolnshire. Our […]
Neuropods and the Next Generation: Highlights from SBNS Newcastle 2016
All photos used in this post credited to John Murray – PNJ photography www.pnjphotography.com The iconic Sage Gateshead concert venue was the setting for the Society of British Neurological Surgeons (SBNS) Spring Meeting. SBNS meetings last for three […]
