The Geeky Medics Podcast

Geeky Medics
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The Geeky Medics Podcast

The Geeky Medics Podcast aims to inspire and inform through discussions with some of the most fascinating individuals in the world of healthcare and education. Host: Joshua Chambers Producers: Emma Harvey & Lewis Potter

  1. 9 SEPT

    Working Abroad as a Doctor: Australia

    In this episode with Lewis Potter, we talk about working abroad in Australia. He shares his experience of deciding to move to Australia, what is was like to work in hospitals there, the lifestyle and travel opportunities it offers, and tips for junior doctors considering something similar. We also discuss the realities of logistical challenges and training options for doctors in Australia. This episode is really helpful if you're on the fence about a big move or are just interested to learn more. Host: Emma HarveyGuest: Lewis Potter

    46 min

  2. 17 APR

    Working as a Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon with Emily Mounsey

    In this episode of the podcast, we chat with Emily Mounsey, a paediatric orthopaedic surgeon. She takes us through her early career and interest in orthopaedics, training routes into her specialty, and a typical day at work. We also discuss work-life balance, working as a woman in surgery, and sexism in the workplace. This is a really fascinating discussion which provides some food for thought on the progress in shifting workplace dynamics. Thank you very much to Miss Mounsey for coming on the podcast and sharing her reflections on this.  Resource for the Working Party on Sexual Misconduct in Surgery, whose articles are referenced in the episode: https://www.wpsms.org.uk/about.html Guest: Emily MounseyProducers: Emma Harvey, Lewis Potter

    29 min

  3. 23 FEB

    Medical Elective Placements: Top Tips

    In this episode of the podcast, we speak to three final-year medical students - Milena, Jaisila, and Arthur - about their experiences planning and undertaking a medical elective placement. We understand this can be quite a daunting prospect. So, we hope that this offers helpful advice for any medical students preparing for their elective placement, regardless of its location or length. Discussion points include how and when students started planning, tips for staying organised with paperwork, preparation and packing advice, and experiences that have stuck with them since. Producers: Emma Harvey, Lewis Potter

    29 min

  4. 29/05/2023

    Frailty and Pharmacy with Hippolyte Fraser

    For this special episode, we spoke with Hippolyte Fraser, a pharmacist who has lots of experience working in a secondary care Frailty team. We unpicked some of the key issues surrounding polypharmacy, medication linked to increased confusion and falls risk, and deprescribing. Hip also shared her top tips for completing drug charts. This is a really informative episode for any qualified healthcare professionals (or students!), particularly those working in acute or care of the elderly settings.

    30 min

  5. 23/03/2023

    Respiratory Special Part 2 - Working as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner with Ren Lawlor

    In part two of our Respiratory special we sat down with Ren Lawlor, a nurse practitioner who specialises in Respiratory Medicine. We discussed her career, moving from secondary care to primary care, and what her current clinical and educational work entails. We also unpicked the presentation of COPD and how to distinguish existing symptoms from something more sinister. As an interesting follow on from our last episode, she also shared her perspective on inhalers and the shift in guidelines towards combined therapy. This episode is a really interesting listen for anyone interested in respiratory medicine or a specialist career within nursing.

    36 min

  6. 18/02/2023

    Respiratory Special Part 1 - A Career as a GP with Special Interest with Dr Fiona Mosgrove

    In the first episode of our two-part respiratory special, we spoke with Dr Fiona Mosgrove, a GP with a special interest (GPSI) in respiratory medicine. We learn about her work as a GP, as well as the development of a career tailored to her interests in respiratory medicine. She shared her top tips for questions to help identify specific symptoms and patterns of illness when taking a respiratory history. This episode also provides some food for thought about the use of inhalers and their environmental impact. This episode is a really interesting listen for anyone who wants to learn more about work as a GPSI or in respiratory medicine.

    35 min

  7. 09/01/2023

    A Career in Sexual Health and HIV with Dr Bret Palmer

    In this episode of the podcast, we talk with Dr Palmer about his experiences working in sexual health and HIV. In addition to his reflections on the speciality and its overlap with public health, he also provides food for thought on destigmatising sexual health issues and the value of raising awareness of HIV through shows like It's a Sin.

    35 min

  8. 08/09/2022

    Tips and Tricks for Life in Medical School

    In this special episode, we sit down with two current medical students to explore their experiences of medical school so far and share their advice for incoming students this September. We discuss what it's like on the first day of medical school, the importance of work/life balance, preparing for placement, and the very common feelings of imposter syndrome. We hope that this episode is helpful for anyone starting their studies or coming back for the new year - good luck to you all!

    35 min
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The Geeky Medics Podcast aims to inspire and inform through discussions with some of the most fascinating individuals in the world of healthcare and education. Host: Joshua Chambers Producers: Emma Harvey & Lewis Potter

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  • Creator
    Geeky Medics
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Geeky Medics
  • Show Website
    The Geeky Medics Podcast

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