Dr. Hammond is a GP, NHS Clinical Entrepreneur, UN Women UK delegate, NHS Core20 Ambassador, Charity Trustee, BMA EDI Advisory Group Member and a passionate advocate for health equity, with a special focus on mental health and women's well-being. Additionally, she actively advocates for policy changes to enhance representation in the medical field, particularly for black professionals, and has worked tirelessly to raise awareness and support the health of the Afro-Caribbean community and reduce the gap in health inequalities experienced by this community. Her advocacy efforts and strategic input are instrumental in driving systemic changes for the promotion of inclusive healthcare environments and access to equitable healthcare for all. She will be giving a talk about her medical career to date.
Against all odds - Dr Julie Hammond
Summary
Join Dr. Julie Hammond for a dynamic on-demand teaching session for medical professionals. Dr. Hammond, a Portfolio GP, Advanced Medical Aesthetics Practitioner, and MedTech Founder, will share her wealth of experience across multiple roles within the medical and healthcare sectors. This session will offer valuable insights into Julie's journey from South London to becoming a renowned medical practitioner and an influential force within the NHS, UN Women UK, and various other organizations championing diversity, equality and inclusion in healthcare. Dr. Hammond's teachings promise to inspire, motivate, and provide practical strategies to navigate the medical profession successfully. Learn from her stories of overcoming challenges, embracing opportunities, and achieving professional wins, all while making considerable contributions to health equity, patient care, and women's empowerment in medicine.
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Learning objectives
- By the end of the session, learners should be able to identify the various roles and responsibilities a GP can undertake beyond conventional clinical practice, as demonstrated by Dr. Hammond's diverse career.
- Participants should be able to understand the process and potential challenges of pursuing an advanced medical aesthetics practice, using Dr. Hammond's experiences as a case study.
- Learners should be able to appreciate the importance of participation in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in healthcare after learning about Dr. Hammond's involvement in charity and advisory groups.
- Learners should be able to explore the various pathways for involvement in global health initiatives, taking inspiration from Dr. Hammond's role as a UN Women UK delegate.
- Participants should be able to discuss the strategies for overcoming setbacks and challenges in medical education and early career stages, drawing from Dr. Hammond's personal experiences of overcoming dyslexia and exam failures.
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AgainstAllOdds Dr Julie Hammond MRCGP MBBS BSc DRCOG WhoAmI? • Portfolio GP • Advanced Medical Aesthetics Practitioner – CEO of Dr Hammond Aesthetics • MedTech Founder • Charity Trustee - Co-chair of the diversity, equity and inclusion committee for West Kent Mind • Health Governor for Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust • NHS Core 20 Ambassador • NHS Clinical Entrepreneur • UN Women UK delegate • Director of Events at Black Female Doctors UK • Steering Group Member of the London Inspire Programme • Member of the Kent and Medway LMNS Equity and Equalities Oversight Group • Member of the BMA Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group • BMA Network of Elected Women • Member of the Wellbeing of Women Health Collective • Mentor • Member of the North Kent Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership • Black Maternal Health Week Working Group • Black Health Equity Day - working group • Awards Judge • Keynote speakerAboutMe • Grew up in South London • Attended Norwood Girls Secondary School • St Francis Xavier College AboutMe C – MATHS, D – PHYSICS, D EXTENDED MEDICAL GAP YEAR – BIOLOGY, E - CHEMISTRY DEGREE PROGRAMMEMedicalSchoolJourney: Pre-Clinical • Year One representative for Student Medical Education Committee • President of the EMDP Society • Diagnosed with Dyslexia in 2nd year of medical school • Failed my Year 2 neuroanatomy exam • Completed my Psychology BscMedicalSchoolJourney: ClinicalYears • Attended Royal College of Psychiatrist conferences and was awarded prizes for essays and poster presentations • I completed an elective at the World Health Organisation in Geneva, Switzerland • Excelled in my OSCEs and was awarded 92% (second best osce result in a class of 400 medical students)FoundationDoctor Journey • F1 - St Georges Hospital, Tooting • F2 - Medway NHS Foundation Trust • 2018 began my medical aesthetics journey• Complete a 2-day training course • Followed by one-to-one mentoring • Botulinum toxin injections, dermal fillers, skincare • Work across three clinics in Kent including Bluewater • Seen over 400 clients, Performed 1000s of aesthetic treatments and proceduresFindingMyElement • 2020 COVID Pandemic • Obtained the DRCOG • Completed my GP Training in September 2022 • Joined the New to Practice Programme • Trained in Minor Surgery and Joint InjectionsAverage workingweek • Part-time GP: Four sessions as a salaried GP • Locum GP: 2 to 4 sessions over Kent and London • Aesthetics Clinic: One day a week Whatdoessuccess looklike? Advanced Medical Aesthetics UN Women UK Director of Events at Portfolio GP Practitioner – CEO of delegate Mentor Black Female Doctors Dr Hammond UK Aesthetics Member of the Kent Charity Trustee - Co- Steering Group and Medway LMNS NHS Clinical NHS Core 20 chair of the diversity, Member of the Equity and Equalities Entrepreneur Ambassador equity and inclusion London Inspire Oversight Group committee for West Programme Kent Mind Equality, Diversity and BMA Network of Member of the Kent Maternity andh Black Maternal Health Inclusion Advisory Elected Women Wellbeing of Women Neonatal Voices Week Working Group Group Health Collective Partnership Health Governor for Kent Community MedTech Founder Keynote speaker Awards Judge Black Health Equity Health NHS Day - working group Foundation Trust“You deserve to be here and are worthy of all that you have achieved. Believe in yourself, your abilities and your own potential” “Do not let self-doubt or imposter syndrome prevent you from celebrating your successes or trying something new” “The most important words are the ones you speak to yourself”