Day in the Life of a Junior Doctor in Central London

In this video I take you on the front line as a junior doctor in an NHS hospital in Central London, through my day: from my morning coffee to ward rounds, to how we wear personal protective gear before seeing patients! I’ve had tons of friends and family ask me what it’s like to work in a hospital in London, so I thought I'd take an opportunity to make something like this. Hopefully it'll inspire some of you to want to work in this incredible place as well!

Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure patient confidentiality is respected, including avoiding filming in clinical bays containing patients. Patients discussed do not correlate to actual patients seen in time or presentation.

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A bit about myself:
Hey guys! I'm Matt, a junior doctor 👨‍⚕️working in London in the UK. I've had so many incredible experiences as a doctor and my journey to getting where I am today and so I decided to try put them somewhere: this channel is it! I mostly post about my life as doctor but I put out educational content about things that I think I have something worth sharing, such as about studying, medical school or productivity.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
0:00 Intro
0:32 My morning
1:02 Morning commute
1:37 Morning at the hospital: ward round, coffee
3:10 Lunchtime with Big Ben
4:22 Afternoon at the hospital: Patient reviews, jobs
6:20 After work

Music by Epidemic Sound

Tags: junior doctor, doctor vlog, junior doctor uk, junior doctor life, nhs junior doctor, london doctor, junior doctor vlog, junior doctor nhs, junior doctors on the front line, day in life of doctor, medical school, medical student, medical student uk, working in london

[mattbklee]

I had so much fun recording my day at work and making this video! Would love to know what you guys think 😊 feel free to subscribe to see more on my journey through medicine, my culture and life!

[leonardocestari]

Hey Matt! Just stumbled on your video by accident and I just want to let you know you're doing a great job on youtube. Please don't stop posting, your video has really motivated me to keep studying. I'm currently in 4th year of med school in Italy and I'm planning on moving to the UK after I graduate, so having an insight of what it really is like to be a Junior Doctor helps me to keep on track with my studies. Thanks for the video!

[yashmyasal]

Ur videos are the only reason I get up in the morning, keep it up

[jenniferwong]

Thank you for showing us what the life is like as a doctor over there! Especially for the doctors in other countries to know the differences between :D Great work!!!! Can't wait to see more

[NayiMureyi]

Woooah - straight into my top 10 favourite youtubers Doc! Love the content

[HungWillie]

Such as genuine video! Love the first person perspective! Thanks for sharing with us your incredible journey, and glad you're enjoying your time in central London :)

[pm-less]

Moving to London in a month to work as a genetic technologist but really wanted to see what's like to work in a hospital in London! Love your videos

[franklampard]

Oh my what a great place to work at. You get to see a great view out and also during your daily commute 🤩

[uksupercarfan]

Hi Matt, fantastic video. Really interesting. Glad I came across your channel. Have subscribed. I’ve so much respect for what you do and all the other hardworking NHS staff. I owe my life to you guys. I’m having my 5th open-heart surgery at a London hospital in 2 weeks time. My niece is a medical student and her husband a junior doctor. I would so love to have been a doctor/surgeon. It’s so so interesting. Lots of respect for you 👍

[MT-pkyo]

I was preparing for my Plab 1 exam and this video gave me motivation. Keep doing the good work mate.

[SarahNicholls]

Hey Matthew! Loved this video, it's alway interesting t see what other doctors are up to at work :)

[asoreng]

What a lovely video Dr... It's great to hear that Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist play a vital role in discharge planning as you have mentioned. You certainly a very good MDT player.Thanks Ajit OT

[amannaikwade]

This video just boosted me with a lot of confidence. Seems like i need to work even harder. Thanks. Absolutely beautiful video. Made my day ❤❤😍🔥

[winniechan]

hi, Matthew, enjoy watching your video, it brings me back to my days 40 years ago, I was working at St. Thomas' Renal Unit and Guallen Ward . Enjoy your work at St. Thomas' . it is an excellent prestige teaching Hospital in London, with very professional, friendly and caring staff

[rosiebradley]

Love this video ! I really want to be a doctor after I’ve finished my gcses ( long way away I know) but an amazing insight into what it’s like

[nightdefender]

I appreciate your work and videos. Currently reviewing for PLAB.. inspired by what your doing. Can’t wait to work in UK.

[Dreamers-cozs]

Ur videos are really an inspiration for all especially for those who have a dream of becoming a doctor.

[DoctorDevify]

Love this video!! Great to get a bit of insight into what life as a fy2 is like!

[Vlog_Media]

Cool...I hope to be working in UK as a doctor soon!! thanks for the vid Matthew!!

[colinmorgan]

Love your frank insight into the life of a fellow health professional in our NHS....