Melissa Kolawole, a Diagnostic Radiographer, talks us through the journey in her career and all the need to know basics about radiography.

The House of Medics is a group of professionals who either work in the healthcare industry or are passionate about healthcare.

Our members are doctors, nurses, midwives, pharmacists, radiographers, paramedics, mental health professionals, researchers, students… the list goes on!

The House of Medics was founded because we realised that most of us were not passionate about traditional professional bodies anymore, and we found that when we discussed with our colleagues, many felt the same way.

Professional bodies and societies were originally social constructs that acted as support systems for their members, and provided a sense of belonging. We want to bring that back to medicine.

We also noticed a lack of opportunity for young people of different specialties and disciplines to genuinely interact. Each Royal College seems to cater to a small group of people – which of course has its advantages – but since we all work together and often have the same struggles, we believe the House of Medics must be multidisciplinary.

We are creating the medical society of the future – one where people can have real conversations and make meaningful connections, whilst learning and improving themselves through CPD and other opportunities.

Our mentorship programme pairs aspiring students with those who have already experienced success in their chosen field. Our students are eternally grateful for what they learn, but also our mentors love the opportunity to educate and inspire. We’re passionate about creating more healthcare leaders in the future, and we provide leadership training to all our members also.

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