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Clinical Conversations

Clinical Conversations

Fortnightly podcast by RCPE's Trainees & Members' Committee (T&MC).

We explore a multitude of clinical topics ranging from interesting clinical cases and diagnostic conundrums to updates on clinical guidelines. This podcast is relevant for doctors at any stage of training, and beyond.

Recent Episodes

Headaches in Pregnancy (16 Feb 2026)
Feb. 15, 2026

Headaches in Pregnancy (16 Feb 2026)

In this episode, Dr Aoife Duignan speaks with Dr Mireia Moragas about how to treat headaches in a pregnant person.
Cardiorenal Metabolic Disease (15 Dec 2025)
Dec. 14, 2025

Cardiorenal Metabolic Disease (15 Dec 2025)

In this episode of Clinical Conversations, Dr Marilena Giannoudi discusses cardiorenal metabolic disease with Dr Andrew Frankel.
Cases that Changed Me - Whistleblowing (17 Nov 2025)
Nov. 16, 2025

Cases that Changed Me - Whistleblowing (17 Nov 2025)

In this episode, Dr Kat Ralston speaks to Professor Edwin Jesudason about how his experience of whistleblowing as a paediatric surgeon changed his practice.
Cases that Changed Me - Defence against The Dark Arts (3 Nov 2025)
Nov. 2, 2025

Cases that Changed Me - Defence against The Dark Arts (3 Nov 2025)

In this episode, Dr Kat Ralston speaks to Dr Jane Rimer about a challenging clinical case which had an unexpected outcome.
Cases that changed me: managing mystery diagnoses (23 June 2025)
June 22, 2025

Cases that changed me: managing mystery diagnoses (23 June 2025)

In this episode, Dr Marilena Giannoudi hears about a case that changed the practice of Professor James Dear.
Cases that changed me: why you should ask about the beetroot (26 May 2025)
May 25, 2025

Cases that changed me: why you should ask about the beetroot (26 May 2025)

In this episode, Dr Kat Ralston hears about a case that changed the practice of Dr Chris Tiplady.

About the Hosts

Dr Marilena Giannoudi Profile Photo
Dr Marilena Giannoudi

Host

Co-Chair of RCPE's Trainees and Members’ Committee and Cardiology Registrar based in Leeds.

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Dr Kat Ralston

Host

Previously of RCPE's Trainees and Members' Committee.

Dr Hannah Preston Profile Photo
Dr Hannah Preston

Host

Previously of RCPE's Trainees and Members' Committee.

Dr Aoife Duignan Profile Photo
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.

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Dr Emma Spencer

Host

Co-Vice Chair - Education

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Dr Ben Warner

Host

Member of RCPE's Trainees and Members’ Committee, and Respiratory Medicine Specialty Registrar undertaking a PhD in multimorbidity in Malawi with the University of Glasgow.

Dr Edward Foo Profile Photo
Dr Edward Foo

Host

Observer (Foundation) of RCPE's Trainees and Members' Committee.

Dr Anda Bularga Profile Photo
Dr Anda Bularga

Host

Previously of RCPE's Trainees and Members' Committee.

Dr Jonathan Bardgett Profile Photo
Dr Jonathan Bardgett

Host

Previously of RCPE's Trainees and Members' Committee.

Dr Libby Sampey Profile Photo
Dr Libby Sampey

Host

Previously of RCPE's Trainees and Members' Committee.

Dr Amy Prideaux Profile Photo
Dr Amy Prideaux

Host

Previously of RCPE's Trainees and Members' Committee.

Dr David Ryan Profile Photo
Dr David Ryan

Host

Previously of RCPE's Trainees and Members' Committee.

RCPE Staff

Staff Team

With thanks to staff (past and present): Marie Allan, Natasha Armstrong, Russell Davidson, Chris Graham, Perrin Grant, Alice Heywood, Charlotte Holmes, Timothy Johnson, Isobel Macdonald Powney, Thais Poyo Gonzalez, Colin Reekie, Laura Stenhouse, Claire Tay.

RCPE T&MC

T&MC

With thanks to all RCPE T&MC members who have contributed to the podcast, particularly past members Dr Adelina McLeod, Dr Ailsa Oswald, and Dr Rachel Sutherland who launched this podcast.

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