61 episodes

GOSHpods presents Master the MRCPCH, a regular podcast for doctors training in paediatrics brought to you by the Great Ormond Street Hospital Learning Academy. Whether you're preparing for your membership exams, or just fancy a run through of a clinically relevant, interesting topic, hopefully this is the podcast for you.

Our sister podcast GOSHpods has a range of podcasts highlighting the work of the GOSH Learning Academy; you can find GOSHpods on your preferred podcast platform.

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This podcast is brought to you the GOSH Learning Academy. To find more about our work you can visit our website here: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/working-here/gosh-learning-academy/ 

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Master the MRCPCH GOSH Learning Academy

    • Education

GOSHpods presents Master the MRCPCH, a regular podcast for doctors training in paediatrics brought to you by the Great Ormond Street Hospital Learning Academy. Whether you're preparing for your membership exams, or just fancy a run through of a clinically relevant, interesting topic, hopefully this is the podcast for you.

Our sister podcast GOSHpods has a range of podcasts highlighting the work of the GOSH Learning Academy; you can find GOSHpods on your preferred podcast platform.

We would love to get your feedback on our podcasts, as well as your suggestions for future topics you would like to hear about. Please help us by filling out our feedback survey at: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GOSHpodcasts/

This podcast is brought to you the GOSH Learning Academy. To find more about our work you can visit our website here: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/working-here/gosh-learning-academy/ 

Twitter: @GOSHLearnAcad

Instagram: @GOSHLearnAcad

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    An approach to the crying baby with Dr Alexis Bouvier

    An approach to the crying baby with Dr Alexis Bouvier

    Join us as we talk to Dr Alexis Bouvier, consultant in General Paediatrics at Great Ormond Street Hospital, about how to approach the crying baby. We talk about the importance of using the right terminology, some of the causes of the crying baby, and how to approach creating a management plan for these children and their parents. 
    This episode corresponds to learning outcomes in the Behavioural Medicine/Psychiatry section of the MRCPCH exam curriculum. 
    Peer reviewed by Dr Keir Sheils. 
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    Resources mentioned:
    Don't Forget The Bubbles: https://dontforgetthebubbles.com/
     
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    Did you know that GOSH runs exam prep courses for the MRCPCH? Find out more here: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/working-here/gosh-learning-academy/education-and-training/postgraduate-medical-education/mrcpch-examinations/
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    We would love to get your feedback on our podcasts, and your suggestions for future topics you would like to hear. Please help us by filling out our feedback survey at: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GOSHpodcasts/
    This podcast is brought to you the GOSH Learning Academy. To find more about our work you can visit our website here: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/working-here/gosh-learning-academy/ 
    Twitter: @GOSHLearnAcad | Instagram: @GOSHLearnAcad
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    • 25 min
    Henoch Schönlein Purpura (HSP) with Dr Maria Zahoor

    Henoch Schönlein Purpura (HSP) with Dr Maria Zahoor

    Welcome back to Master the MRCPCH. In this episode we talk to Dr Maria Zahoor, clinical fellow in dermatology at Great Ormond Street Hospital, about Henoch Schönlein Purpura, or HSP. We're going to cover the aetiology, presentation, examination, investigation, and management of this condition. HSP corresponds to the dermatology section of the exam curriculum.
    Peer reviewed by Dr Lea Solman.
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    Resources mentioned:
    Vasculitis UK https://www.vasculitis.org.uk/
    Lauren Curry Twilight Foundation https://thelaurencurrietwilightfoundation.org/
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    Did you know that GOSH runs exam prep courses for the MRCPCH? Find out more here: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/working-here/gosh-learning-academy/education-and-training/postgraduate-medical-education/mrcpch-examinations/
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    We would love to get your feedback on our podcasts, and your suggestions for future topics you would like to hear. Please help us by filling out our feedback survey at: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GOSHpodcasts/
    This podcast is brought to you the GOSH Learning Academy. To find more about our work you can visit our website here: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/working-here/gosh-learning-academy/ 
    Twitter: @GOSHLearnAcad | Instagram: @GOSHLearnAcad
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    • 17 min
    An approach to the febrile child with Dr Alexis Bouvier

    An approach to the febrile child with Dr Alexis Bouvier

    Join us as we talk to Dr Alexis Bouvier, consultant in General Paediatrics at Great Ormond Street Hospital, about how to approach the child who presents with a fever. We talk about definitions and epidemiology, what to look for in the history and examination, how to manage these children, and tips on communicating with parents. 
    This episode corresponds to learning outcomes in the Infection, Immunology and Allergy section of the MRCPCH exam curriculum. 
    Peer reviewed by Dr Keir Sheils. 
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    Resources mentioned:
    NICE Guideline: Fever in under 5s - https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng143
    NICE Guideline: Suspected Sepsis - https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng51
    NICE Guideline: Urinary tract infection in under 16s - https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng224
    NICE Guideline: Neonatal infection - https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng195
    Podcast - Kawasaki Disease with Dr Alexis Bouvier https://episodes.castos.com/62162485066d05-64145298/38520/2524331c-f42a-4729-98f3-6f02db9f7ca6/MRCPCH-Kawasaki-AB-final.mp3 
     
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    Did you know that GOSH runs exam prep courses for the MRCPCH? Find out more here: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/working-here/gosh-learning-academy/education-and-training/postgraduate-medical-education/mrcpch-examinations/
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    We would love to get your feedback on our podcasts, and your suggestions for future topics you would like to hear. Please help us by filling out our feedback survey at: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GOSHpodcasts/
    This podcast is brought to you the GOSH Learning Academy. To find more about our work you can visit our website here: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/working-here/gosh-learning-academy/ 
    Twitter: @GOSHLearnAcad | Instagram: @GOSHLearnAcad
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    • 26 min
    Intracranial Hypertension with Dr Maria Gogou

    Intracranial Hypertension with Dr Maria Gogou

    Welcome back to Master the MRCPCH. In this episode we join Dr Maria Gogou, senior clinical fellow in Neurology at Great Ormond Street Hospital, to talk about intracranial hypertension. We cover the distinctions between primary and secondary intracranial hypertension, symptoms, examination, diagnosis and management.
    Peer reviewed by Dr Sanjay Bhate
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    Resources mentioned:
    Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: https://www.iih.org.uk/
    British Paediatric Neurology Association: https://bpna.org.uk/
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    Did you know that GOSH runs exam prep courses for the MRCPCH? Find out more here: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/working-here/gosh-learning-academy/education-and-training/postgraduate-medical-education/mrcpch-examinations/
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    We would love to get your feedback on our podcasts, and your suggestions for future topics you would like to hear. Please help us by filling out our feedback survey at: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GOSHpodcasts/
    This podcast is brought to you the GOSH Learning Academy. To find more about our work you can visit our website here: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/working-here/gosh-learning-academy/ 
    Twitter: @GOSHLearnAcad | Instagram: @GOSHLearnAcad
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    • 30 min
    Cardiomyopathies with Professor Juan Kaski (Part 2)

    Cardiomyopathies with Professor Juan Kaski (Part 2)

    This is the second of a two-part episode on cardiomyopathies. Join us as we talk to Prof Juan Kaski, consultant paediatric cardiologist and Director of the Inherited Cardiovascular Diseases Unit at Great Ormond Street Hospital. In the first episode we defined what a cardiomyopathy is and discussed epidemiology and causes. In this second part we're going to go into more detail about the types of cardiomyopathy - dilated, hypertrophic and restrictive. 
    Prof Kaski has previously recorded an episode for us specifically on Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy for our Practicing Paediatrics series on GOSHpods. You can find it here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/653b9wwxKVgGRSvebXidsT?si=pckd2XMzQH6r-1fSTJ3Atg or wherever you get your pods. 
    Peer reviewed by Dr Gabrielle Norrish
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    Resources mentioned:
    British Heart Foundation: https://www.bhf.org.uk/for-professionals
    Cardiomyopathy UK: https://www.cardiomyopathy.org/healthcare-professionals
    2023 European Society of Cardiology guidelines: https://www.escardio.org/Guidelines/Clinical-Practice-Guidelines/Cardiomyopathy-Guidelines
    Rath A and Weintraub R (2021) Overview of Cardiomyopathies in Childhood. Front. Pediatr. 9:708732. doi: 10.3389/fped.2021.708732, https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2021.708732/full
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    Did you know that GOSH runs mock exams for the MRCPCH? Find out more here: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/working-here/gosh-learning-academy/education-and-training/postgraduate-medical-education/mrcpch-examinations/
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    We would love to get your feedback on our podcasts, and your suggestions for future topics you would like to hear. Please help us by filling out our feedback survey at: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GOSHpodcasts/
    This podcast is brought to you the GOSH Learning Academy. To find more about our work you can visit our website here: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/working-here/gosh-learning-academy/ 
    Twitter: @GOSHLearnAcad | Instagram: @GOSHLearnAcad
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    • 20 min
    Cardiomyopathies with Professor Juan Kaski (Part 1)

    Cardiomyopathies with Professor Juan Kaski (Part 1)

    This is the first of a two-part episode on cardiomyopathies. Join us as we talk to Prof Juan Kaski, consultant paediatric cardiologist and Director of the Inherited Cardiovascular Diseases Unit at Great Ormond Street Hospital. In this first episode, we're going to define what a cardiomyopathy is and discuss epidemiology and causes. In part two we'll go into more detail about the types of cardiomyopathy - look out for this next week.
    Prof Kaski has previously recorded an episode for us specifically on Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy for our Practicing Paediatrics series on GOSHpods. You can find it here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/653b9wwxKVgGRSvebXidsT?si=pckd2XMzQH6r-1fSTJ3Atg or wherever you get your pods. 
    Peer reviewed by Dr Gabrielle Norrish
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    Did you know that GOSH runs mock exams for the MRCPCH? Find out more here: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/working-here/gosh-learning-academy/education-and-training/postgraduate-medical-education/mrcpch-examinations/
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    We would love to get your feedback on our podcasts, and your suggestions for future topics you would like to hear. Please help us by filling out our feedback survey at: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GOSHpodcasts/
    This podcast is brought to you the GOSH Learning Academy. To find more about our work you can visit our website here: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/working-here/gosh-learning-academy/
    Twitter: @GOSHLearnAcad | Instagram: @GOSHLearnAcad
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    • 17 min

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