Doctors who play together, stay together

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The BMJ’s Medics Revue showcased NHS doctors performing sketches and music highlighting their shared professional experiences and frustrations. The event emphasized the importance of camaraderie and connection among medical professionals to sustain joy and reduce loneliness in residency.

On a Friday in May I found myself sitting in the audience for The BMJ’s Medics Revue. This evening of sketches and musical numbers, performed by medics, celebrated the work we do as NHS doctors and lamented our common frustrations. Although the tone was mostly light-hearted, I found myself unexpectedly moved. Seeing the camaraderie and joy on stage was a reminder of the strength of the medical community and what’s brilliant about our job. For me, the evening also invoked a long dormant sense of professional pride. Doctors need to feel connected with each other, and opportunities to share and collaborate on creative endeavours can help us do this, as well as encouraging us to find, and sustain, joy in our jobs.Being a resident doctor can be lonely, and it’s becoming ever more so. We rotate every four to six months to jobs that offer little continuity, and we have...