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ESMC and Somali National University launch a research lecture series
Ten Saturday webinars for final-year medical students at Somali National University, from 31 October 2026, led by the BSMA for the European Somali Medical Council.
The BSMA Social 2026 is coming
The BSMA Social 2026 is coming: games, great food and friendly competition.
The BSMA Social 2026 is here
The BSMA Social 2026: an evening of games, food and company for doctors, medical students and healthcare professionals.
Community Careers Event with Women 4 Change
The BSMA joined Women 4 Change CIC for their Community Careers Event in Leicester, a day for young people and families to meet professionals and explore their next steps.
LSHTM: the future of humanitarian health
The BSMA shared an LSHTM lecture and panel on the future of humanitarian health research in Somalia and the Horn of Africa.
Our free weekly UKMLA revision course is back
The BSMA's free weekly UKMLA revision course returned, one specialty at a time, based on the GMC content map.
Building stronger communities with BIMA
At ESMC 2026 the BSMA spoke with the British Islamic Medical Association about supporting Muslim healthcare professionals.
ESMC 2026 in one word
Attendees described ESMC 2026 in a single word.
Dr Mubarik Igal wins research prize at ESMC 2026
Dr Mubarik Igal won the ESMC 2026 Oral Presentation Prize for his research on trauma-informed perinatal care.
What's your favourite Somali proverb?
Somali doctors shared their favourite Somali proverbs and the lessons behind them.
Hidden struggles: fertility challenges in our community
A panellist reflected on Hidden Struggles: Fertility Challenges in Our Community, part of the reproductive health track at ESMC 2026.
Where it all began: our founders
The BSMA's founders on where it all began and what they hope to pass on.
Grateful for the space ESMC 2026 created
A delegate's thanks to the BSMA and the ESMC for the space ESMC 2026 created.
300+ Somali healthcare professionals in one room
More than 300 Somali healthcare professionals in one room at ESMC 2026.
Thank you to the European Somali Medical Conference
A thank you to the European Somali Medical Conference for bringing Somali healthcare professionals from across Europe together.
ESMC 2026: Somali health professionals together in London
Somali healthcare professionals, students, academics and community leaders met in London for ESMC 2026 on 15 August.
From patient to advocate: my journey with cancer
At ESMC 2026, two-time cancer survivor Abdisalaam Guleed spoke about his journey from patient to advocate.
ESMC 2026: a sold-out success in London
More than 300 Somali healthcare professionals from across Europe and the Horn of Africa came together in London for the European Somali Medical Conference 2026, hosted by the BSMA.
The ESMC 2026 post-conference dinner
The ESMC 2026 post-conference dinner closed the day with good food and new connections.
PLAB 1 revision: endocrinology and gastroenterology
The first PLAB 1 revision session, on endocrinology and gastroenterology, led by Dr Yasir Muse.
Looking back at Somalinimo UK 2026
A look back at Somalinimo UK 2026, where the BSMA met students, healthcare professionals and the community.
Meeting the community at Somalinimo 2026
At Somalinimo 2026 the BSMA met the community; in this recap, meet Dr Kafi Osman, the BSMA's Community Lead.
A closer look at the ESMC 2026 venue
A closer look at 30 Euston Square, home of the Royal College of General Practitioners and the venue for ESMC 2026.
Join us for the post-conference dinner
The BSMA invited delegates and guests to the ESMC 2026 post-conference dinner.
A glimpse of the talks at ESMC 2026
A preview of some of the talks at ESMC 2026.
ESMC 2026: the mental health track
The ESMC 2026 mental health track, held with the Somali Mental Health Network.
The ESMC 2026 conference brochure
The official ESMC 2026 conference brochure was published.
The second BSMA Journal Club
The second BSMA Journal Club, with critical appraisal and case-based learning.
Ready for FY1? A free online course
A free online course to help final-year medical students and new FY1 doctors start Foundation Training with confidence.
Thank you for your response to ESMC 2026
The BSMA thanked everyone for the overwhelming response to the European Somali Medical Conference 2026.
Beyond the Conference: a day in Richmond Park
The day after ESMC 2026: a walk in Richmond Park, games, networking and a Somali and medical gameshow.
Meet us at Somalinimo UK 2026
The BSMA took part in the Somalinimo UK Business and Career Expo 2026 in Birmingham on 30 June.
ESMC 2026: main tickets released
Main tickets were released for the European Somali Medical Conference on 15 August 2026.
The first BSMA Journal Club
The BSMA launched its Journal Club, for critical appraisal and discussion with fellow healthcare professionals.
ESMC 2026: abstract submissions are open
Abstract submissions opened for the European Somali Medical Conference 2026, held in London on 15 August.
ESMC 2026 comes to London
After its debut in Helsinki, the European Somali Medical Conference came to London in 2026, hosted by the BSMA.
The BSMA hosts ESMC 2026 in London
The BSMA announced it was hosting the European Somali Medical Conference 2026 in London.
The BSMA gives evidence to the House of Lords
Dr Sakaria Ali, BSMA Co-Founder and a consultant paediatrician, gave oral evidence to the House of Lords Childhood Vaccinations Committee.
A second UKMLA crash course
A second UKMLA crash course, on high-yield obstetrics and gynaecology and neurology topics.
We will host the European Somali Medical Conference 2026
The BSMA announced it would host the European Somali Medical Conference 2026 in London.
Meet our new committee
The BSMA introduced its committee for 2025 to 2027.
Hypertension awareness in St Matthews
Doctors and a medical student from the Leicester Somali Medics ran a hypertension awareness evening in English and Somali with Women 4 Change.
UKMLA crash course
A free one-day online UKMLA crash course, led by specialists, on 17 January 2026.
Our free mock MMI returns
The BSMA's free mock MMI returned on 27 December 2025, run by doctors and medical students.
Our second women's health webinar
The BSMA's second women's health webinar.
Everything you need to know about the MSRA
A session on everything you need to know about the MSRA.
All Things Period: thank you for a full session
BSMA obstetrics and gynaecology doctors led a women's health session with Women 4 Change, praised as culturally sensitive and engaging.
All things period: an evening with Somali obstetricians and gynaecologists
An evening on all things period, led by Somali obstetricians and gynaecologists, on 30 October 2025.
It's time for a new committee
The BSMA invited members to apply to join its new committee.
Highlights from ESMC 2025
Highlights from ESMC 2025 in Helsinki.
Khaliif Awad on the Somali Medical Association
Khaliif Awad, chair of the Somali Medical Association in Finland, on how the conference idea began.
Our first research output: the Scholars Programme at AMEE 2025
Dr Najma Aden presented the BSMA's first piece of research, an evaluation of the Scholars Programme, at AMEE 2025 in Barcelona.
The first European Somali Medical Conference
More than 300 medical professionals from across Europe and the US met at the first European Somali Medical Conference, in Helsinki.
BSMA teaching sessions start this month
BSMA teaching sessions began, with high-yield teaching from experienced doctors.
Something big is coming on 16 August
The first European Somali Medical Conference, in Helsinki on 16 August, was days away.
Scholars Programme applications are open
Applications opened for the next cycle of the BSMA Scholars Programme.
Mentors and tutors wanted for the Scholars Programme
The BSMA asked for mentors and tutors for the 2025/26 Scholars Programme.
Children's health Q&A with Dr Abdifatah Mohamud
An open session for parents, carers and families on children's growth, nutrition and common illnesses, with Women 4 Change.
From Leicester to Oxford: a career talk by Dr Zakariye Ashkir
BSMA Co-Founder Dr Zakariye Ashkir told his journey from local student to cardiologist at a Women 4 Change event in Leicester.
Heart health workshop for men
A free workshop with Dr Zakariye Ashkir on heart disease risks, warning signs and healthy habits, with Women 4 Change in Leicester.
National Blood Week
For National Blood Week, the BSMA encouraged the community to register as blood donors.
Conference 2025: the community session
The conference's community session brought talks and panels on key health issues in the UK Somali community.
Apply for the BSMA Travel Grant 2025
The BSMA Travel Grant 2025 opened, funding members to attend conferences, complete electives or gain clinical experience.
A Somali medical language workshop
A workshop on professional Somali medical vocabulary at the BSMA Conference 2025.
Panellist spotlight: Dr Abdulkadir Elmi
Panellist spotlight: Dr Abdulkadir Elmi, who moved from clinical work into healthcare consulting.
Careers outside the NHS
A conference panel on careers outside the NHS, from doctors who made the move.
Your conference questions answered
Answers to common questions about the BSMA Conference 2025.
Conference 2025 theme: inspiration
The BSMA Conference 2025 opened on the theme of inspiration.
Keynote speaker: Dr Samira
Dr Samira was announced as keynote speaker at the BSMA Conference 2025.
Find out your blood type at the conference
With NHS Blood and Transplant, delegates could test their blood type at the BSMA Conference 2025.
Conference 2025: the community health panel
A conference panel of health experts, community leaders and advocates on improving Somali women's health.
Abdiladif on last year's conference
Abdiladif, a physiologist and former panellist, looked back on the BSMA Conference 2024.
Mr Hashim Duale MBE joins our autism panel
Mr Hashim Duale MBE, autism advocate and founder of Daryeel Autism, joined the conference panel on autism.
Conference 2025: autism in the UK Somali community
A conference session on the challenges the UK Somali community faces in understanding and supporting autism.
Our careers fair, on film
A video of the BSMA careers fair, with thanks to the filmmaker.
Featured speaker: Professor Mayeh Omar
Professor Mayeh Omar, a global leader in health systems development, was announced as a featured speaker.
Conference 2025: rebuilding health systems after conflict
The first topic announced for the BSMA Conference 2025: strategies for rebuilding Somalia's health systems after conflict.
Early bird tickets for the BSMA Conference 2025
Early bird tickets went on sale for the BSMA Conference 2025 on 14 June.
Looking back at the BSMA Conference 2024
A look back at the BSMA Conference 2024, ahead of the 2025 conference.
67 days to go
67 days to go until the BSMA's largest annual conference.
Call for abstracts: BSMA Conference 2025
The BSMA invited Somali healthcare researchers, professionals and students to submit abstracts for its second annual conference.
Conference tickets are live
Tickets went on sale for the BSMA Conference 2025.
Help improve childhood vaccination in the Somali community
The BSMA asked the community to take a short anonymous survey on childhood vaccination in the Somali community.
Save the date: BSMA Conference 2025
Save the date: the BSMA Conference 2025, on 14 June 2025.
Become a member for 2025
The BSMA invited students and professionals to become members for 2025.
An MSRA webinar on Christmas Eve
An online webinar on doing well in the MSRA, held on 24 December 2024.
Mock OSCEs: the second session
The second session of the mock OSCE series, with one-to-one stations and personal feedback.
Access to Medicine returns on 14 December
Access to Medicine returned on 14 December 2024, covering applications, entrance exams and more.
Volunteer at Access to Medicine
The BSMA asked for volunteers to inspire and mentor Somali students at Access to Medicine on 14 December 2024.
A virtual mock MMI for medical school applicants
A virtual mock MMI, with realistic scenarios and feedback, for medical school applicants.
Volunteers wanted for our mock MMI
The BSMA asked for volunteers to help run a mock MMI for aspiring medics on 1 December 2024.
A free financial webinar for NHS professionals
A free webinar on NHS payslips, pensions and tax with financial expert James Marston of Family Forecast.
Mock OSCEs return this month
Mock OSCEs returned, with one-to-one stations and tailored feedback from doctors.
Our medical teaching series, on Zoom
The BSMA's interactive teaching series on Zoom, for medical students, junior doctors and IMG doctors.
The BSMA Soirée 2024
At the BSMA Soirée on 28 September 2024, members networked, heard inspiring stories and shared good food.
Medicine in the Himalayas and beyond
A talk on practising medicine in extreme settings, from the Himalayas to hospitals without electricity.
We are recruiting a Media and Comms Lead
The BSMA recruited a Media and Communications Lead from among UK-based doctors and medical students.
Top tips for clinical placements, exams and portfolios
Tips on clinical placements, exams and building a portfolio, for medical students.
The BSMA Soirée returns
The BSMA Soirée returned, with networking and group activities.
We are updating our membership database
The BSMA updated its membership database and asked members to check their details.
National Conference 2024: inspirational
The BSMA National Conference 2024 was an inspiration, and planning began for the next one.
Getting ready for FY1
Advice, workshops and tips for doctors about to start FY1.
Scholars Programme applications are open
Applications opened for the next cycle of the BSMA Scholars Programme, a nine-month programme for young Somali aspiring medics.
Eid Mubarak
Eid greetings from the BSMA.
National Conference 2024: IMG doctors and allied health professionals
The third National Conference panel discussed challenges and opportunities for IMG doctors and allied health professionals.
National Conference 2024: the keynote
Mr Jibril Osman Farah, consultant neurosurgeon, gave the keynote at the BSMA National Conference 2024: lessons from a Somali neurosurgeon.
National Conference 2024: opening remarks
BSMA President Dr Zakariye Ashkir opened the National Conference 2024.
National Conference 2024: our hosts
Dr Zeinab Ibrahim-Hashi (BSMA Treasurer) and Dr Mahad Ahmed Hagi (BSMA Secretary) hosted the National Conference 2024.
National Conference 2024: finding success in your NHS career
The first National Conference panel discussed finding success in an NHS career and beyond.
National Conference 2024: the abstract and poster prizes
A new generation of researchers presented at the National Conference's abstract and poster competitions.
National Conference 2024: healthcare priorities for the UK Somali community
The second National Conference panel discussed healthcare priorities for the UK Somali community.
Not long to go now
The National Conference was days away.
Dahabshiil UK to sponsor our National Conference
Dahabshiil UK was announced as main sponsor of the BSMA National Conference.
Healthcare access for Somali speakers
Some Somali speakers in the UK struggle to access the healthcare they need.
Three weeks to go
Three weeks to go until the National Conference.
National Conference: the final panel
The final National Conference panel, spanning research, public policy and child health.
Specialty webinar series 2024
The BSMA's 2024 specialty webinars, for doctors applying to specialty training and medical students choosing a career.
National Conference: the second panel
The second National Conference panel, on health and social care priorities for the community.
Abstract deadline extended to 19 May
The deadline for National Conference abstracts was extended to 19 May.
Keynote speaker: Mr Jibril Osman Farah
Mr Jibril Osman Farah, consultant neurosurgeon, was announced as keynote speaker at the National Conference.
National Conference: our first panel
The BSMA announced the first panel of the National Conference, held on 8 June in Birmingham.
What the National Conference will be about
The National Conference would bring three interactive panel discussions.
Our biggest milestone yet is two months away
The BSMA's biggest milestone yet, the National Conference, was less than two months away.
Ramadan Mubarak
Ramadan greetings from the BSMA.
Join us at our inaugural National Conference
The BSMA invited members to its inaugural National Conference, on 8 June 2024 at Conference Aston, Birmingham.
Three sessions in three weeks
Three teaching sessions in three successive weeks.
Save the date: the first Somali medical conference in the UK
Save the date: the BSMA announced the first Somali medical conference in the UK.
A surgical teaching series for junior doctors
After a short break, our teaching series returned with a focus on surgical emergencies for junior doctors.
Practise your medical school interview with us
The BSMA offered interview practice for students with an upcoming medical school interview.
Our mock OSCE series begins
The BSMA began a mock OSCE series, with one-to-one scenarios and feedback from doctors.
An online webinar on the MSRA
An online webinar on the MSRA, now part of many specialty applications.
IMG prep course: a guide to PLAB 2
The IMG prep course continued with a guide to PLAB 2.
A lunch for medical students
Medical students met their peers over lunch at Sabiib.
IMG prep course: the PLAB 1 exam
The next session of the IMG prep course covered the PLAB 1 exam.
Access to Medicine returns this month
Access to Medicine returned, for key stage 4 and sixth-form students interested in medicine or dentistry.
An IMG prep course series
The BSMA IMG team launched a series of talks to help international graduates secure NHS jobs and settle in.
Our first Summer Soirée, in pictures
The new committee met members at our first Summer Soirée in London, looked back on five years of the BSMA and shared plans for the year ahead.
Navigating the clinical years: a webinar for medical students
A webinar on making the most of the clinical years, for medical students.
Our first Summer Soirée
The BSMA's new committee hosted its first Summer Soirée, to welcome members and share plans for the year.
A new foundation teaching series
A fortnightly online teaching series for final-year medical students, foundation doctors and international medical graduates, from A–E assessment to neurological emergencies.
Our course moves online
The BSMA's course moved online, so more people could take part.
The Scholars Programme opens for 2023/24
The Scholars Programme opened for the 2023/24 cycle, for Somali and other Black African and Caribbean students applying to medicine.
BSMA Gala 2022: an evening to remember (I)
Photographs from the BSMA Gala 2022 (part 1 of 5).
BSMA Gala 2022: an evening to remember (II)
Photographs from the BSMA Gala 2022 (part 2 of 5).
BSMA Gala 2022: an evening to remember (III)
Photographs from the BSMA Gala 2022 (part 3 of 5).
BSMA Gala 2022: an evening to remember (IV)
Photographs from the BSMA Gala 2022 (part 4 of 5).
BSMA Gala 2022: an evening to remember (V)
Photographs from the BSMA Gala 2022 (part 5 of 5), organised by the BSMA committee.
Medical school interview course: back by popular demand
Back by popular demand: the BSMA medical school interview course, for applicants for September 2023 entry.
The BSMA Gala returns, at the Royal College of GPs
The BSMA Gala returned, at the Royal College of General Practitioners, with talks from guest speakers.
A webinar on your medical school application
A webinar on applying to medical school, for pre-medical applicants.
A social for junior doctors
The BSMA invited junior doctors, and those about to become one, to a social.
Launching our specialty webinar series
The BSMA launched its specialty webinars, a free online series on applying for specialty training.
A free online mock MMI
The BSMA ran a free online mock MMI for current medical school applicants.
Medical school interview course 2021/22
A free online interview course for medical school applicants in the 2021/22 cycle.
Roadmap to Medicine: a free day for aspiring medics
The BSMA's free day course for aspiring medical students, Roadmap to Medicine, returned for key stage 4 and sixth-form students.
Invited Lecture: Dr Qaali Hussein, US trauma surgeon
Dr Qaali Hussein gave our Invited Lecture, ‘Muslim, female and Somali: my journey as a US trauma surgeon’.
Invited Lecture: Dr Deqo Mohamed on Dr Hawa Abdi's legacy
Dr Deqo Mohamed spoke on keeping Dr Hawa Abdi's legacy alive and improving healthcare in Somalia, in our Invited Lecture Series.
Announcing the BSMA Scholars Programme
The BSMA launched its Scholars Programme, free mentoring for British Somali and other Black African and Caribbean students applying to medicine.
Professor John Rees on Somali medical education
The second invited lecture: Professor John Rees of the Kings-Somaliland Partnership on supporting Somali medical education.
Our Invited Lecture Series begins
The BSMA Invited Lecture Series began, with a list of speakers lined up for the coming months.
The inaugural BSMA lecture, tonight
The inaugural BSMA lecture, with Dr Mohamed Abdi Jama, former WHO Assistant Director-General, on universal health coverage for Somalia.
Calling for fair student finance on BBC Radio 4
After a BBC Radio 4 Money Box report, the BSMA called on the government to deliver the alternative student finance promised to Muslim students.
Leading by example: Deputy Ward Sister Mulki
British Somali healthcare professionals such as Deputy Ward Sister Mulki led by example on the COVID-19 vaccine.
Winter newsletter, part 2
Part 2 of the winter newsletter, with two members' stories and an interview with SomHealthEx.
Another online interview course for medical school applicants
After the success of the last one, the BSMA ran another online interview course for medical school applicants.
The BSMA recommends the approved COVID-19 vaccines
The BSMA recommended the approved COVID-19 vaccines to all eligible members of the UK Somali community, and warned against misinformation.
Dr Samira Hassan on ITV News
Our Community Lead, Dr Samira Hassan, spoke on ITV News about COVID-19 vaccine facts and fiction in the Somali community.
2020 in review: our winter newsletter
A look back at what the BSMA achieved in 2020, in the winter newsletter.
COVID-19 vaccine webinar: the experts
The BSMA brought together experts from the front line of the pandemic for its COVID-19 vaccine webinar.
Our second COVID-19 conference: the community and the vaccine
The BSMA announced its second COVID-19 conference, on the UK Somali community and the vaccine, held entirely in Somali.
Shirka labaad ee COVID-19: talaalka iyo bulshada Soomaaliyeed
Somali doctors in the UK announced a programme in Somali on the COVID-19 vaccine: what it contains, its benefits and its side effects.
Monthly catch-ups for international medical students and graduates
The BSMA IMG team began monthly catch-ups for international medical students and graduates.
An online interview course for medical school applicants
An online interview course for students with a medical school interview.
An FY1 catch-up for our junior doctor members
After a successful first meeting, the BSMA held another catch-up for its FY1 junior doctor members.
Say hello to our new logo
The BSMA introduced its new logo.
Eid al-Adha Mubarak
Eid al-Adha greetings from the BSMA to everyone and their families.
The International Medical Graduate course returns
The International Medical Graduate course returned, online, for international graduates and students planning to work in the NHS.
Dr Ali Bihi and Dr Ahmed Nur join the BSMA team
Dr Ali Bihi and Dr Ahmed Nur joined the BSMA team.
Congratulations to our medical school graduates
The BSMA celebrated this year's medical school graduates and everything they achieved despite the challenges.
Our first members' newsletter
The BSMA's first members' newsletter, including a Somali medical terminology crossword.
The BSMA statement on Black Lives Matter
The BSMA's statement on Black Lives Matter.
Our response to Public Health England's COVID-19 disparities report
The BSMA raised concerns that Public Health England's report grouped Somalis with West and Central Africans, despite a separate East African group.
Eid Mubarak, and thank you to all NHS staff and key workers
Eid greetings, and thanks to NHS staff, key workers, community organisations and the community for their work during the pandemic.
Ramadan Mubarak
Ramadan greetings from the BSMA, with prayers that everyone keeps safe.
Our first COVID-19 webinar conference reaches over 150 people
‘COVID-19 and the Somali Community’, our first live webinar conference, reached an audience of over 150 on Zoom and YouTube.
A live webinar conference on COVID-19 and the Somali community
The BSMA announced a live webinar conference on COVID-19 and the Somali community.
A reminder from Sheikh Mohamed Ali Mowlid
A reminder from Sheikh Mohamed Ali Mowlid, imam of Al-Furqan in Manchester.
COVID-19 guidance for the Somali community, in Somali
To break down language barriers, BSMA doctors shared COVID-19 advice and guidance in Somali.
The speakers for Mental Health Matters, Leicester
The guest speakers for Mental Health Matters in Leicester.
Mental Health Matters comes to Leicester
After Birmingham, the BSMA's mental health awareness series came to Leicester.
Our first annual Gala: a night to remember
The first annual BSMA Gala celebrated the launch of the British Somali Medical Association.
Photos from the BSMA Gala 2019
Photographs from the BSMA Gala 2019.
More from the BSMA Gala 2019
More photographs from the BSMA Gala 2019.
Medics and friends at the BSMA Gala 2019
Medics and friends at the BSMA Gala 2019.
Our Launch Gala auction raises over £350 for charity
The charity auction at the BSMA Launch Gala raised over £350 for healthcare charities in the Horn of Africa.
BSMA Gala 2019
The BSMA Gala 2019, organised by the BSMA committee.
Another successful medicine interview workshop
The BSMA's youth outreach team ran another successful medicine interview practice workshop.
Mock medicine interviews, with Bright Centre
With Bright Centre, the BSMA offered mock interviews for students invited to interview for medical school.
We are BSMA: Abdulkadir Elmi, Outreach Officer
We are BSMA: Abdulkadir Elmi, a final-year medical student at UCL and the BSMA's Youth Outreach Officer.
We are BSMA: a founding member
We are BSMA: Dr Samira Hassan, a founding member and key to the BSMA's success.
We are BSMA: Dr Marwa Jama
The first of the We are BSMA profiles: Dr Marwa Jama, a surgical trainee and core member.
You are invited to the BSMA Launch Gala Dinner
The BSMA invited members and friends to its Launch Gala Dinner, a celebration of Somali excellence in medicine.
Meet the Mental Health Matters panel
The panel for Mental Health Matters included Sheikh Fuad, Abdulkadir Ruumi of Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Trust, and Dr Samira Hassan.
Our Mental Health Awareness event in Birmingham
The Birmingham Somali community turned out in force for the BSMA Mental Health Awareness event on 12 October 2019.
Representing the BSMA at a mental health awareness event
BSMA President Dr Zak Ashkir and Dr Ladan Abdulkadir represented the BSMA at a mental health awareness event.
Why we are tackling mental health in our community
Why the BSMA took on mental health in the Somali community, ahead of its first community event.
The BSMA Poetry Prize at Somali Week Festival
The BSMA partnered with Somali Week Festival to sponsor a poetry prize on mental health and the Somali community.
Making healthcare work for the Somali community
Making sure health services meet the needs of the Somali community is one of the BSMA's key priorities.
A free Access to Medicine course in Birmingham
The BSMA ran a free Access to Medicine course in Birmingham for students applying to medical school.
IMG course at Birmingham Medical School
Another successful IMG course, at Birmingham Medical School with iMed Birmingham, combined talks with practice of common clinical scenarios.
Eid Mubarak
Eid greetings from the BSMA, wishing everyone a joyous occasion with family and loved ones.
Our second IMG course, in Birmingham
The BSMA's second International Medical Graduate course came to Birmingham, for students and graduates of medical schools abroad.
Eid Mubarak
Eid greetings from the BSMA to everyone celebrating with their families.
Ramadan Mubarak
Ramadan greetings from the BSMA, wishing peace, forgiveness and togetherness to all.
Our first mock OSCE workshop
More than 16 examiners and actors took part in the BSMA's first mock OSCE workshop for third- and fourth-year medical students.
Mock OSCEs for clinical medical students
The BSMA announced mock OSCEs to help third- and fourth-year clinical medical students prepare for their exams.
Our first International Medical Graduate course
The BSMA's first International Medical Graduate course, designed to ease the transition into the NHS, was a success.
Looking back at our first Access to Medicine course
The first Access to Medicine course, on 29 July 2017, gave school and sixth-form students talks and workshops from doctors and medical students.
A new annual course for international medical graduates
The BSMA announced a new annual course to help international medical graduates settle into the NHS, with doctors who have made the move.
Introducing the British Somali Medical Association
The BSMA introduced itself: a professional body bringing together UK-based Somali medics and those planning to work in the UK.
Our first medical school interview course
Sixth-form students applying to medicine practised multiple mini interviews with BSMA medical students, at our first medical school interview course.
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