From Junior Doctor to Vascular Surgeon

Presented by Francesca Guest (CY 2007-09)

Francesca undertook her degree in medicine at the University of Bristol. She was initially a foundation junior doctor before deciding to pursue a career in surgery. Francesca went on to complete her core surgical training and surgical exams (MRCS) before applying for a specialty training role within vascular surgery.

Francesca has an interest in medical education and during the pandemic has voluntarily provided medical education through SMiLE (sustaining medical education in a lockdown environment) with over 10,000 members and around 1,000 students per Session. Francesca is a member of the Rouleaux Club executive committee (Vascular Specialty Group) and is the vascular representative on the Association of Surgeons in Training committee. Through Rouleaux club Francesca has also co-hosted episodes on a podcast series ‘Audible bleeding’, available worldwide.

Outside of Medicine and Surgery Francesca is a professional harpist with “Dutty Moonshine Big Band” and achieved a UK top 40 album chart position in June 2020.