I began my medical journey at Dhaka Medical College (Batch K-63), one of the most esteemed medical institutions in Bangladesh, where I graduated and completed my internship in 2012. Like many young doctors, I was full of dreams and energy — eager to serve, to heal, and to make a difference.

My early years in clinical practice were spent in a private hospital, followed by joining the government health service. While the stability of a government job was reassuring, I gradually realised it wasn’t where my passion lay. I wanted to grow, to learn more, and to work in an environment that challenged me intellectually and personally. So, with great courage, I made the difficult decision to resign — a turning point that set me on a new path.

In 2017, I joined an MD residency program in Bangladesh, believing that specialisation would bring me closer to the kind of clinician I aspired to become. However, life often takes unexpected turns. Around this time, I began to dream of expanding my horizons beyond my home country — to experience healthcare in a different system, and to see what I could learn and contribute in a global context.

The journey was far from easy. The IELTS test, in particular, tested not just my language skills but my perseverance — I passed it on my eighth attempt. The PLAB exams followed: PLAB 1 on my first attempt and PLAB 2 on my third. Each challenge strengthened my resolve, teaching me that success is not defined by how quickly we reach our goals, but by the resilience we show along the way.

In 2019, I achieved GMC registration, and in 2020, amidst the global uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, I made one of the biggest decisions of my life — to move to the United Kingdom with my wife and our first child. Leaving behind familiarity for the unknown was daunting, but it was also a leap of faith driven by hope and determination.

My first role in the UK was as a Trust Grade SHO in Orthopaedics at Milton Keynes Hospital, where I worked for ten months. Though I enjoyed the hands-on clinical work, I began to realise that my true calling lay elsewhere — in comprehensive, continuous patient care, where I could build long-term relationships and make a difference in the lives of families and communities. That insight led me to a major career shift: I applied for GP training, which I was thrilled to begin in Poole in 2021.

During my training, I embraced the opportunity to learn, adapt, and grow within the NHS system. I completed several Quality Improvement Activities (QIAs) — including projects on MUST scoring in elderly care, appropriate prescribing of Dapagliflozin in primary care, and enhancing emergency care box accessibility in the surgery. These experiences deepened my understanding of safety, teamwork, and system improvement in patient care.

In 2025, I proudly completed my GP training — a moment that symbolised not just professional achievement but the triumph of perseverance, adaptability, and faith in oneself.

Currently, I am working as a locum GP and in the Urgent Treatment Centre at Poole Hospital, balancing my career with the joys and challenges of raising my young family. I have chosen not to take a salaried post yet, as my focus is on being present for my children during these precious early years.

My journey — from the busy wards of Dhaka to the community clinics of Dorset — has been one of transformation. It’s a story of leaving comfort zones, overcoming setbacks, and finding purpose in change. I may not have awards or publications yet, but what I have is experience, empathy, and endurance — the things that truly shape a doctor’s heart.