Join the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) for an honest and personal evening with Dr Puja Khajuria, a doctor whose career has been shaped by the pressures, losses and uncertainties that define modern medicine. Through a fireside conversation chaired by Professor Gillan Leng CBE, audience Q&A and an exclusive networking reception with Dr Khajuria, this in-person event explores resilience, career uncertainty and finding fulfilment in healthcare today.
NHS workforce pressures continue to affect clinicians at every stage of training and practice, with retention and staff wellbeing remaining key priorities. Many resident doctors are reconsidering traditional career pathways and seeking greater flexibility, while healthcare professionals across the NHS continue to look for sustainable ways to maintain both career satisfaction and personal wellbeing. The NHS 10 Year Plan places renewed emphasis on recruitment, retention and staff experience.
Speaker abstract
Dr Puja Khajuria is a doctor whose career has included foundation training during the COVID-19 pandemic, a fellowship in emergency medicine during the second wave of the pandemic, and clinical work in intensive care and anaesthetics. Alongside the professional demands of her medical career, she has spoken openly about navigating personal bereavement, resilience, and the importance of accessing wellbeing support.
Recognised by audiences following her appearance on BBC's Race Across the World, Dr Khajuria brings a unique perspective on the realities of modern medical careers. Drawing on both her professional and personal experiences, she is well placed to discuss the challenges facing healthcare professionals today, including career progression, flexibility, resilience, and maintaining wellbeing throughout a demanding career.
Key topics
- Dr Puja Khajuria's medical journey, including her experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic
- The impact of the pandemic on medical training and staff wellbeing
- Resilience, personal loss and accessing support services
- Career progression, flexibility and work-life balance in modern medicine
- Lessons from lived experience and their application to career development, wellbeing practices and professional decision making
Who should attend?
This event is particularly relevant to:
- Resident doctors
- Medical students
- Consultants, GPs and SAS doctors
- Healthcare professionals across all specialties
- Anyone with an interest in clinician wellbeing, career development and the future of the healthcare workforce
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