Volunteering in a COVID-19 ICU as a medical student

Marianne Gazet
ByDr Marianne Gazet
Published29 June 2021
Medical students across the country supported the health systems, with some volunteering in hospitals when called. One student tells us what it was like on a COVID-19 ward and why she’ll take that experience with her in the future.

The team and I were transformed, from a smiling bunch of individuals to a squadron of blue gowned, masked, anonymous warriors.

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Dr Marianne Gazet

Marianne is an obs gynae specialty trainee working in London. She is passionate about medical education and loves developing resources for medical students and doctors. She has recently published an e-book just for new doctors, to help with young doctors' first steps as foundation doctors. She is a content creator and podcast host, sharing her day-to-day life in specialty training as well as advice and tips for others. In her spare time, she loves sports, travelling and learning languages.

Volunteering in a COVID-19 ICU as a medical student