Sharing experiences and talking about our truth
Professor Amaka Offiah, Chair in Paediatric Musculoskeletal Imaging and Honorary Consultant Paediatric Radiologist at º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and Chair of the BAME Staff Network.
I am progressing gender equality in my role by being an example to those I mentor and supervise as a part of my job. This includes medical, radiology and PhD students.
I am open about telling my truth and sharing my experiences.
I have mentored women in my field and other areas of academia who have had questions about work-life balance during studying and working, from having children and doing exams, to being in new relationships or being married.
Because I have done all of these things myself, I am able to talk first-hand about them and I believe that my honesty and openness are appreciated.
Sharing our experiences and talking about our truth is how we progress gender equality for all.