Career Conversations
Podcast by RCPE's Trainees & Members' Committee (T&MC) about medical careers, from job applications to career insights to preparing for exams.
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Recent Episodes
Nov. 4, 2025
IMT Application Process - 2025 Update (05 Nov 2025)
In this updated episode of Career Conversations, Dr Gabrielle Woodward-Smith discusses their experience of applying for Internal Medicine Training (IMT) using the Oriel system with Dr Marilena Giannoudi, and Dr Emma Spencer highlights important changes in the application process.
Oct. 9, 2025
SAS Doctors (10 Oct 2025)
During SAS Week 2025, join us for a conversation about SAS doctors: an alternative to traditional training.
April 8, 2025
Less Than Full-time Training, Barriers and Future Needs (9 Apr 2025)
In this episode, Dr Marilena Giannoudi speaks with Dr Hannah Preston about their article on less than full time working as a trainee doctor.
March 11, 2025
Medical Specialties - Diabetes & Endocrinology (12 Mar 2025)
In this episode, Dr Marilena Giannoudi talks with Dr Rebecca Sagar about a career in Diabetes and Endocrinology.
Feb. 12, 2025
Becoming a Parent (12 Feb 2025)
In this episode, Dr Kirsty Crowe and Dr Aoife Duignan delve into the challenges and rewards of becoming a parent while working in the medical field.
Dec. 4, 2024
Medical Specialties - Geriatric Medicine (4 Dec 2024)
This week, Dr Marilena Giannoudi focuses on the geriatric career path with Dr Kat Ralston.
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About the Hosts
Dr Aoife Duignan
Host
Co-Chair & Vice Chair - Representation for the Trainees and Members' Committee and specialist trainee in geriatric and general medicine in South East Scotland.
Dr Emma Spencer
Host
Co- Vice Chair - Education
Dr Jonathan Bardgett
Host
Previously of RCPE's Trainees and Members' Committee.
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