In this episode of Very Junior Doctors, Naabil sits down with Hamaad, an inspiring graduate medical student, advocate, and trailblazer in medical education and health justice. From his pivotal experiences in social prescribing to leading campaigns like Medicine Unheard, Hamaad shares his journey of redefining medicine, championing patient advocacy, and resisting the narrative of doom and despair often faced by young doctors.

Hamaad’s work highlights the beauty in medicine, seeing beyond over-medicalization, understanding the social determinants of health, and harnessing lived experiences to drive meaningful change. He offers practical advice for medical students and future doctors on finding their voice, engaging with leaders, and making a real impact in healthcare while staying grounded in their passions.

Tune in for insights on:

• Social prescribing and its transformative role in patient care
• Advocacy, health justice, and amplifying patient voices
• Navigating medical education while creating opportunities for change
• Overcoming imposter syndrome and embracing the value of lived experience

Connect with Hamaad:

Email- hamaadkhan98@gmail.com

LinkedIn- linkedin.com/in/hamaad-khan

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/hamaadakhan/

Medicine Unheard- https://open.spotify.com/show/2MrI7ryHzibBfIzdtP4V36?si=7cc07e7e7f0e4cab

In this next episode of Very Junior Doctors, Chloe talks about her experience of volunteering in medical school with a charity. She talks about what her experience has taught her and how she can transfer what she has learnt so far to her medical degree.