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Racial Disparities Between University Student Attainment
There is an "attainment gap" between ethnic backgrounds in universities. Why does this exist and how can this gap be made smaller?


LGBT+ History Month
The importance of LGBT+ history month, who shaped the world of medicine from these backgrounds, and events people can attend.


Gender Gap in Medicine
Women in medicine still face challenges that their male counter-parts do not


Racial Disparities in Organ Donation
There is a large difference between receiving organ transplants and organ donations within different ethnic backgrounds


Pain and Race in Healthcare
Analysis on how people of a diverse background are treated differently regarding pain medication


Why We Need Translators Within the NHS
With a growing demand for translators in the NHS, we dive into the important role translators play in our health service.


LGBTQ+ Bias in Healthcare
Like other marginalised communities, the LGBTQ+ community experiences disparities in healthcare experience. To start, there is a lack of...


Gender Bias in Healthcare
The issue of gender bias in healthcare is enduring and has significant consequences for both patient outcomes and the efficient provision...


Differing Maternal Outcomes Based on Race
Whilst the UK exceeds regarding its low maternal mortality ratio, there are still unfortunately disparities in maternal healthcare...


Diversity in Medical Education: The Past, Present and Future
In the medical curricula, students are faced with a multitude of cases and ailments as part of teaching and learning materials. Within...


Interview with Gemma Poole (Founder of the Essential Baby Company)
Hi everyone, I'm Aisia, the founder of Anatome and I was lucky enough to interview Gemma Poole, who is the founder of the Essential Baby...


How the Conservatives’ New Legislation May Impact Transgender Health Care
On the 4th of October 2023, Rishi Sunak made a speech to the Conservative Party conference in Manchester. He laid down his vision for the...


The Use of Models in Anatomy and Clinical Skills: How Diverse are They?
In the world of medical education, there are multiple avenues for teaching anatomy to aspiring medical students. These include...


Using Inclusive Language in Anatomy
Language and terminology is something that is ever-changing, and sometimes it can feel difficult to keep up with the best terminology to...


Racial Bias in Healthcare
It’s a well-known fact that racial disparities exist within our National Health Service, both with regard to patients and staff members...


The Relationship Between Race and Different Health Conditions
As students, we are taught that race can play a role in different conditions or the prescription of medications. For example, there are...


Queer Bodies in Anatomy
It’s no secret to many of us that our anatomical imagery is less than representative, whether that be in the case of skin tone or body...


The Relationship Between Dermatology and Ethnicity
As with many areas of medicine, within the practice of dermatology, ethnically minoritised groups suffer  poorer health outcomes due to...


Disabilities in Medical School
If you search for a definition of disability most will be something like an impairment, condition, or injury that limits a person’s...


How Can we Support Our Non-Native English-Speaking Colleagues?
There is much research regarding the experience of non-native English-speaking patients in healthcare, where it was found that...
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