The Surgical Society Podcast

Frank Davis (@frankthemed1c)
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Cardiff University Surgical Society is hosting a podcast in this academic year with a huge range of talks from exam tips from the top performers to interviewing some of the country’s top surgeons. This is aimed at medical students and Junior Doctors.

  1. Honest reflections with Mr Henry Marsh

    04/12/2023

    Honest reflections with Mr Henry Marsh

    Frank sits down for the final time in season one of The Surgical Society Podcast and for this episode it is his biggest guest yet. Arguably the most famous surgeon on the planet: Mr Henry Marsh. Retired now, Henry used to work as a neurosurgeon operating on the most complex of cases. He has published three best selling books and now reflects on a lifetime of achievements.

    53 min
  2. Dr Matt Morgan: ICU consultant and author of ‘Critical’

    03/29/2023

    Dr Matt Morgan: ICU consultant and author of ‘Critical’

    Dr Matt Morgan works as an ICU consultant and gained the limelight when he posted an incredibly emotion e open letter to the public during the pandemic. He has written a best selling book titled ‘Critical’ and has a second book available to buy now called One Medicine.

    26 min
  3. Dr Dean Burnett: Neuroscientist, comedian and author of ‘The Idiot Brain’

    03/16/2023

    Dr Dean Burnett: Neuroscientist, comedian and author of ‘The Idiot Brain’

    In today’s episode Frank sits down with Dr Burnett to discuss how he became an author after beginning his proffesional life as a neuroscientist. They talk comedy, accessibility of science to the public and his experience of the COVID-19 pandemic, His best selling book is titled ‘The Idiot Brain’ and his most recent book is about our lack of understanding of emotions - Emotional Ignorance.

    40 min
  4. Dr Kinkaid, founder of Virago Voices speaks about Women’s health in Medicine

    03/02/2023

    Dr Kinkaid, founder of Virago Voices speaks about Women’s health in Medicine

    Frank and Dr Victoria Kinkaid speak about Women’s health as well as Dr Kinkaid’s journey through medicine. A journey which has seen her join the army, found a podcast as well as an educational programme on FGM and win the Rising star of 2022 award. Link to Virago Voices podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/4O7MHMp2tMF2qBcYRKHzxv?si=Ydfh5-HzSUmWUyPci9TdBA

    33 min
  5. Lizzie Forshaw the number 1 ranked medical student for OSCEs, tells you how she did it!

    02/16/2023

    Lizzie Forshaw the number 1 ranked medical student for OSCEs, tells you how she did it!

    Frank and Lizzie sit down to discuss the infamous OSCE that every medical student has to face throughout their time in medical school. Lizzie ranked 1st at Cardiff University and has some great tips and tricks to help you score higher!

    25 min
  6. @thebuniondoctor and the fittest surgeon on the planet, Mr David Gordon

    02/02/2023

    @thebuniondoctor and the fittest surgeon on the planet, Mr David Gordon

    Frank Davis sits down with Mr David Gordon, a surgeon who has run 2 Ironmans in 2 weeks and 4 marathons in a month. On top of this he is the UK’s leading surgeon for Bunions. Mr Gordon has the following message: I am looking for members to be part of my research team to work on the MICA (Minimally Invasive Chevron Akin) 5 year outcomes project. If you would like to be involved please email: research@davidgordonortho.com

    42 min
  7. Surgical Stories: Professor Barry, consultant bariatric surgeon and Director of Wales for the RCS

    01/19/2023

    Surgical Stories: Professor Barry, consultant bariatric surgeon and Director of Wales for the RCS

    Frank sits down with Prof Barry to hear about his rise from hopeful medical student to a leading consultant bariatric surgeon and Director of Wales for the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

    33 min
  8. Prof Neil Mortensen, the RCS President, talks to Frank at the celebration of surgery conference

    01/04/2023

    Prof Neil Mortensen, the RCS President, talks to Frank at the celebration of surgery conference

    Frank and Prof Mortensen sit down at the Celebration of Surgery in Wales conference and talk about his surgical journey, managing COVID-19 and the NHS.

    35 min
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Cardiff University Surgical Society is hosting a podcast in this academic year with a huge range of talks from exam tips from the top performers to interviewing some of the country’s top surgeons. This is aimed at medical students and Junior Doctors.

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  • Creator
    Frank Davis (@frankthemed1c)
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Frank Davis 2022
  • Show Website
    The Surgical Society Podcast