My first week on the wards: Vivienne

Dr Vivienne Ralph
A week of on-call shifts isn't the ideal way to start your foundation year, but it can be one of the most rewarding, writes Dr Vivienne Ralph.

After finishing my on calls I was exhausted, but getting through those days I felt such a sense of elation.

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Dr Vivienne Ralph

Dr. Vivienne Ralph is currently a Core Medical Trainee in London. Vivienne also graduated from Peninsula Medical School. She would like to pursue a career in nephrology and medical education and is also undertaking a master's at UCL.