Beyond Medicine | The Essentials

🎓 A six-part national webinar series by Medology Global × BIMA

Your degree prepares you to become a healthcare professional. But what about everything else?

Introducing Beyond Medicine: The Essentials, a six-part national webinar series delivered through the Medology Global Healthcare Leadership Academy (GHLA), in partnership with the British Islamic Medical Association (BIMA).

Designed for healthcare students, the series explores the hidden curriculum of healthcare — the knowledge, skills, values and experiences that help future doctors, dentists, nurses and other healthcare professionals develop strong foundations, find their voice and make a meaningful difference.

🌍 What will we explore?

From faith, identity and purpose to leadership, personal development and community impact, the series brings together experienced healthcare leaders to explore what university doesn't always teach you.

💬 Not another lecture!

Expect interactive discussions, opportunities to ask questions, practical insights and honest reflections from people who have been there. Our aim is for you to leave each session with something you can actually apply to your own journey.

Rooted in Islamic values, open to all. Students of every faith and background are warmly welcome.

🎙️ Session 2 | Find Your Voice

Dr Shehla Imtiaz-Umer
Advocacy Lead, British Islamic Medical Association

Your voice matters. But knowing when, how and why to use it can make all the difference.

How do you speak up when something doesn't feel right? Challenge decisions respectfully? Influence people in positions of authority? Advocate for patients, colleagues and communities, even when you're just starting out?

Join Dr Shehla Imtiaz-Umer for an interactive discussion on finding your voice, influencing systems and advocating with confidence.

Drawing on her experience in healthcare advocacy and leadership, Dr Shehla will explore how students and future healthcare professionals can develop the confidence to speak up, navigate difficult conversations and turn their convictions into meaningful action.

We'll explore the importance of courage, communication and integrity, and why effective advocacy isn't simply about being heard — it's about making a difference.

You don't need a senior title to have a voice. You just need to learn how to use it.

Come prepared to ask questions, challenge your thinking and discover the influence you already have.

📅 Event Details

📆 Tuesday 10 November 2026
🕗 8:00–9:00 PM UK Time
💻 Live & Interactive | Online
🎟️ Free to Attend

Open to healthcare students and aspiring healthcare professionals of all faiths and backgrounds.

Join us for Session 2 of Beyond Medicine: The Essentials - and discover the power of finding your voice.

An initiative of the Medology Global Healthcare Leadership Academy, in partnership with BIMA.

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