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.

Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh · An introduction to cardio-oncology (19 Oct 2026)

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Oct. 19, 2026

An introduction to cardio-oncology (19 Oct 2026)

Dr Marilena Giannoudi interviews Professor Arjun Ghosh on what cardio-oncology is: cardiac care for cancer patients pre-treatment, during therapy, and in survivors with late effects. They discuss various cardiotoxicities, from heart failure, to hypertension, to arrhythmias and more, including emergencies such as pericardial effusion and 'triple M'.

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Oct. 12, 2026

Getting Frailty Right: Modern Approaches to Community Care (12 Oct 2026)

In this episode of Clinical Conversations, Dr Sebastian Spencer and Dr Dan Harman discuss how community and frailty medicine is evolving to deliver proactive, person-centred care closer to home; why frailty matters across all specialties; and how clinicians and healthcare systems can better identify, manage and support people living with frailty.

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Sept. 28, 2026

Breathlessness in Pregnancy (28 Sept 2026)

In this episode, Dr Heather Kennedy is joined by Dr Ailie Young, Consultant in Acute Medicine with special skill in Obstetric Medicine.

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June 22, 2026

Digital Health Literacy (22 June 2026)

In this episode of Clinical Conversations, Dr Emma Spencer discusses the importance of digital health literacy - the ability to access, understand and use digital health tools - with Professor Mahmood Adil, RCPE's outgoing Clinical Data & Digital Health Lead.

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June 8, 2026

Cases that changed me - connecting the dots (8 Jun 2026)

In this episode, Dr Heather Kennedy hears about a case that was challenging but rewarding for Dr Neil Watson, which he had presented at the recent RCPE Medical Trainees' Conference.

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May 25, 2026

Practical Management of Heart Failure (25 May 2026)

In this episode Dr Marilena Giannoudi discusses all things heart failure with Dr Sam McClure.

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About the Hosts

Dr Marilena Giannoudi

Host

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

Dr Kat Ralston

Host

Previously of RCPE's Trainees and Members' Committee.

Dr Hannah Preston

Host

Previously of RCPE's Trainees and Members' Committee.

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 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 Heather Kennedy

Member of the Trainees and Members' Committee (T&MC) and an ST4 in Acute Internal Medicine in Southeast Scotland.

Dr Edward Foo

Host

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

Dr Anda Bularga

Host

Previously of RCPE's Trainees and Members' Committee.

Dr Jonathan Bardgett

Host

Previously of RCPE's Trainees and Members' Committee.

Dr Libby Sampey

Host

Previously of RCPE's Trainees and Members' Committee.

Dr Amy Prideaux

Host

Previously of RCPE's Trainees and Members' Committee.

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.