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I was pleased to attend this year’s RCPsych in Wales Summer School, held on 8 and 9 July 2025. This experience opened my eyes to the variety of career paths within healthcare – from research to surgery and psychology to psychiatry.

The first day began with an informative introduction from Professor Alka Ahuja, Oliver John, and Dafydd Huw, who outlined what to expect over the two days. We went on to hear stories from many inspiring individuals working in different areas of healthcare.

The opening talk, led by Dr Caroline Davies, focused on occupational therapy and highlighted its crucial role in helping people with severe mental illnesses regain independence. Next, Dr Anne Marie spoke about the diverse career paths and opportunities that psychology offers. We also heard from Dr Jo Doherty, a clinical academic psychiatrist, and I took inspiration in hearing how she manages to balance clinical work and academic research whilst also having a family with young children. Dr Gemma Johns offered an insightful glimpse into the life of a healthcare researcher and the impact of her work.

Another engaging talk came from Dr Kim Kendall, a clinical academic psychiatrist researching genetic risk factors in severe mental illness – a topic I found especially fascinating. Lastly, we heard from Mr Geraint Herbert, a surgeon who shared information about the path into medical school and gave us advice to help us prepare and gain relevant experience.

Overall, the first day provided an amazing insight into the many different routes within medicine and mental health. I found it especially reassuring to learn that medicine is not a straightforward path and that you are able to change specialties and try new things along the way. 

The second day began with an introduction from Oliver John, followed by a thought-provoking presentation on healthcare policy-making. This was a completely new area for me, and I was fascinated to learn how crucial policy is for the health of the nation. We then had the opportunity to create our own healthcare policy proposals, considering all aspects such as implementation and potential challenges. It was exciting to share ideas with other students and to appreciate the level of thought and effort required in real-world policy-making.

Later in the day, we visited the Senedd to attend a powerful presentation by Bipolar UK about the challenges faced by people with bipolar disorder. This session provided a valuable insight into the day-to-day struggles of living with bipolar and the difficulties in receiving a diagnosis. It truly highlighted the importance of funding and support for mental health services. After a short lunch break, we enjoyed a fascinating tour of the Senedd, learning about its history, architectural significance, and witnessing where important decisions and discussions take place.

RCPsych in Wales’ Summer School was an incredible experience, and I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in medicine or mental health. It has helped me clarify my own career aspirations and reassured me that these paths are achievable. Meeting so many inspirational people proved that a rewarding career in this field is achievable.