Galen Calls

Galen Calls
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This is Galen Calls, the Bristol Medical School student society podcast. We're connecting our staff and students in conversation and discussing topics relevant to you, for you and directly from you. We're expecting a call...

Episodes

  1. 10/10/2025

    Dr Lizzie Tighe - S5 E1

    In March 2025, we received a call from Lizzie Tighe, one of the ACTCs in Bristol (listen to the episode to find out what that acronym entails!). Follow along for her journey through medical school and see how she fares with the quickfire questions!

    47 min

  2. 24/02/2025

    Professor Trevor Thompson - S4 E1

    The Galen Calls Team were delighted to welcome Professor Trevor Thompson to the studio recently! We hear about his origins and journey to medicine, as well as his passions in life. It is a thoroughly interesting and insightful discussion. Thank you Prof Thompson!

    48 min

  3. 15/12/2024

    Professor Chrissie Thirlwell - S3 E3

    As we draw Season 3 to a close and also near the end of 2024, Will, Sanskriti and Ella were joined by a very special podcast guest... Professor Chrissie Thirlwell, Head of Bristol Medical School! We find out about her journey and research, as well as what she gets up to day-to-day. Plus, Ella puts her through her paces in Quickfire Questions, alongside teaching her some Gen Z lingo.

    52 min

  4. 08/12/2024

    Hammad Muhammad - S3 E2

    We were visited in the studio by 3rd Year Medical Student Hammad, who shared with us his research on shame, from his Student Choice Project. This was a very interesting discussion, looking at how we as humans experience and react to shame. And of course, we put Hammad through the Quickfire Questions. Can he beat the medical school staff?

    32 min

  5. 01/12/2024

    Dr Dan Magnus - S3 E1

    The studio was busy today where Will, Aruntheny and Ella were joined with Dr Dan Magnus, Consultant Emergency Paediatrician and Global Health Intercalation Lead. Dr Magnus shares his wealth of experiences and advice to us, and of course gives Ella's Quickfire Questions a go. Links to organisations and projects mentioned in the episode: Dan's JustGiving page for Ride Africa Child.org Global Health Intercalation at Bristol

    54 min

  6. 24/11/2024

    Eloise Ames - S2 E3

    The Bristol Medical School Student is all familiar with MedAdmin... Katie and Ella have the privilege of sharing the studio with Eloise Ames, a.k.a. MedAdmin3, Senior Assessments Administrator and Intercalation Administrator. Join us for a BTS of medadmin life and some fun chats about bakeoff and running. Plus, noone is spared from the Quickfire Questions... see how she fares under the pressure of clinical medicine.

    56 min

  7. 21/10/2024

    Professor Andrew Blythe - S2 E2

    The studio was called by none other than Professor Andrew Blythe today; take a dive into his world and career with Hussein and Ella. Quickfire Questions returns... can the Director of Assessments reach the top of the leaderboard?

    51 min

  8. 13/10/2024

    Dr Nazanin Rassa - S2 E1

    Today the studio received a call from Dr Nazanin Rassa. Hussein and Ella picked up, and found out about her medical school journey and career. As always, Ella quizzes Nazanin with her quickfire questions and stay tuned to the end for some top class recommendations for places to eat in Bristol!

    1h 17m

  9. 10/10/2024 · BONUS

    Galen Calls - World Mental Health Day

    A call came to the studio today where Will, Aruntheny and Ella picked up. It's World Mental Health Day and we were more than ready to have a chat about Wellbeing. It's a chaotic 15 minute episode full of Will-being and some tips on coffee, mainly. Our overall message; take care of yourself, get outside, and don't be afraid to talk (even if it's about toilets). If you need to talk: YoungMinds: https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/find-help/i-need-urgent-help/ Samaritans: 116123 Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/using-this-tool/ Galenicals Welfare: @galenicalswelfare on instagram. email: galenicalswelfare@gmail.com

    15 min

  10. 15/09/2024

    Dr Sam Chumbley - S1 E3

    Today we received a call from Dr Sam Chumbley - the ACTC of Bristol Medical School (aka, Lead CTF). Join Max and Ella as they discover his journey to medical school and after medical school. See how he fares on Ella's Quickfire Questions, plus which restaurant Sam recommends in Bristol!

    56 min

  11. 09/09/2024

    Dr Jo Hartland - S1 E2

    Today, Dr Jo Hartland rang the studio, join Max and Ella as they hear about Jo's medical school journey and career. Settle in and enjoy as Jo shares their authenticity and inspiring work with us. As always, Ella puts them to the test with her Quickfire Questions and hearing about their favourite place to eat (Apple Crumble cocktail involved...).

    55 min

  12. 02/09/2024

    Dr Judith Fox - S1 E1

    Today we received a call from Dr Judith Fox, who gave interviewer Max some insights into her medical school journey and career, and some top tips for beginning clinical placement at Bristol Medical School. Plus, see how she fares on Ella's Quickfire Questions!

    53 min
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This is Galen Calls, the Bristol Medical School student society podcast. We're connecting our staff and students in conversation and discussing topics relevant to you, for you and directly from you. We're expecting a call...

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  • Creator
    Galen Calls
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Galen Calls
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