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Episodes

Dec. 15, 2023

Demystifying PACES - How the exam is organised (15 Dec 2023)

Dr Kat Ralston chats to Dr Matt Thomas to give you a 'behind the scenes' insight into how the PACES exams are organised.
Nov. 22, 2023

Finances for Doctors with Medics Money (22 Nov 2023)

Dr Hannah Preston interviews Dr Tommy Perkins and Dr Ed Cantelo, the founders of Medics' Money. The Medics' Money team discuss many topics, such as tax claims, savings, investments, pensions, life insurance and income protec…
Nov. 8, 2023

Microaggressions [Re-release] (8 Nov 2023)

In this re-release, Dr Tina Ryan talks to Dr Rosie Baruah about microaggressions, how to recognise them and actions you can take.
Oct. 25, 2023

Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics [Re-release] (25 Oct 2023)

In this re-release, Dr David Ryan interviews Prof Emma Baker and Dr Dipender Gill about Clinical Pharmacology.
Oct. 11, 2023

Medical Simulation Training [Re-release] (11 Oct 2023)

In this re-release, Dr Vicky Tallentire discusses her career in medical education and explains how medical trainees can get involved in simulation training and research.
Sept. 27, 2023

Leadership in AMU [Re-release] (27 Sep 2023)

In this re-release, Dr Claire Gordon talks about leadership and management in the Acute Medical Unit with Dr Jonathan Bardgett.
Sept. 13, 2023

AI in Clinical Research Fellowships (13 Sep 2023)

Dr Marilena Giannoudi finds out more about artificial intelligence (AI) from Dr Joshua Au Yeung.
Aug. 30, 2023

Working abroad (30 Aug 2023)

Dr Marilena Giannoudi discusses working abroad with Dr Cahal Rafferty who worked in an ED in Adelaide, South Australia for around 18 months.
Aug. 16, 2023

Specialised Foundation Programme (16 Aug 2023)

Dr Marilena Giannoudi interviews Dr Rishab Makam and Javeria Tariq on their experiences of applying for the Specialised Foundation Programme.
Aug. 2, 2023

Demystifying PACES - Introduction (02 Aug 2023)

Dr Kat Ralston and Dr Hannah Preston interview Dr Rod Harvey, RCPE Dean of Examinations, and discuss the new PACES exam format.
July 20, 2023

Preparing for FY1 - Part 2 (20 July 2023)

Dr Libby Sampey talks to Dr Marilena Giannoudi about managing life as a Foundation Year One doctor, including expenses, supervisors, leave, the portfolio and socialising.
July 19, 2023

Preparing for FY1 - Part 1 (19 July 2023)

Drs Libby Sampey, Kat Ralston and Marilena Giannoudi discuss top tips for new doctors in Part 1 of this mini-series, including rotas, handover/referrals, nightshifts, and looking after yourself.
July 5, 2023

Resilience [Re-release] (05 July 2023)

In this re-release, Dr Addy McLeod and Dr Paul Coulter discuss the importance of resilience training and mental wellbeing for a successful career.
June 21, 2023

Being Trans in the NHS [Re-release] (21 June 2023)

In this re-release, Dr Xan Hughes (pronouns they/them) talks to Dr David Ryan (pronouns he/him) about being an openly transgender doctor working in the NHS.
June 7, 2023

Medical Specialties - Clinical Genetics (07 Jun 2023)

Dr Marilena Giannoudi interviews Dr Kate Richardson about Clinical Genetics, discussing a typical week and giving advice on how to get experience in this specialty.
May 24, 2023

Medical Specialties - Immunology (24 May 2023)

Dr Sammiya Ahmed, an Immunology and Allergy trainee in Leeds, discusses her interest in this fascinating specialty, her experience of applying, and what life as an immunology trainee looks like.
May 10, 2023

Medical Specialties - Oncology (10 May 2023)

Dr Kayani explains the differences between Medical and Clinical Oncology and shares his experience of training in this fascinating area of medicine.
April 19, 2023

Offers and the Upgrade Process (19 Apr 2023)

In this episode Dr Marilena Giannoudi interviews Dr Hannah Preston about the Offer and Upgrade process for Higher Specialty Training.
April 12, 2023

Medical Specialties - Medical Microbiology (12 Apr 2023)

Dr Marilena Giannoudi discusses training and a career in Medical Microbiology with Dr Christopher Rooney.
March 29, 2023

Medical Specialties - Rehabilitation Medicine (29 Mar 2023)

Dr Marilena Giannoudi discusses a career in Rehabilitation Medicine with Dr Oliver Isaac.
March 15, 2023

Importance of sleep - Shift work, fatigue and burnout (15 Mar 2023)

Dr Hannah Preston talks with Dr Michael Farquhar about the relationship between shift work, fatigue and burnout and the importance of sleep for healthcare professionals.
March 1, 2023

Teaching Fellow Jobs (01 Mar 2023)

Dr Marilena Giannoudi talks to Drs Rob Ker and Jonny Guckian about their experience of undertaking teaching fellow jobs.
Feb. 22, 2023

Chief Registrar Jobs (22 Feb 2023)

Dr Marilena Giannoudi talks to Dr Jess Morgan about working as a Chief Registrar.
Feb. 15, 2023

Medical Specialties - Rheumatology (15 Feb 2023)

Dr Marilena Giannoudi talks to Dr Mustafa Ahmad about training and a career in Rheumatology.