Beyond the Scrubs – Transitioning from Theory to Practice in Medical School

The University of Edinburgh

The clinical skills team at The University of Edinburgh’s Medical School is joined by special guests to provide a candid and informative perspective on transitioning from theory to practice in medical school.

  1. Mar 23 ·  Video

    Episode 14 - Imposter Syndrome

    In this episode we talk to Beth, Edinburgh Medical School Fellow in professionalism and medical ethics. We discuss Imposter syndrome, typical times you can feel it, what you can do to combat it, and talk about times we ourselves have felt it.

    19 min

  2. Feb 3 ·  Video

    Episode 13 - Winter Wellbeing

    In this episode we talk about what winter in Edinburgh can be like and what we do to keep ourselves warm, happy and healthy during this part of the year with some helpful tips you can do too.

    28 min

  3. 12/17/2025 ·  Video

    Episode 12 - Christmas episode (Blood transfusion)

    In this episode we are talking with Jane, a BTS (Blood transfusion service) practitioner, and Jonathon, a BTS Lab manager discussing major hemorrhage protocol, what BTS samples to take, errors, human factors and more.

    56 min

  4. 10/29/2025 ·  Video

    Episode 11 - Spooky episode

    In this episode the hosts talk about spooky hospital stories, superstitions and what frightens them.

    28 min

  5. 07/15/2025 ·  Video

    Episode 10 - From final year to FY1

    In this episode we talk to Sophia, a 6th year student graduating in 2025 and Will an FY1 Doctor working in Newcastle, about the transition from medical student to FY1.

    35 min

  6. 06/02/2025 ·  Video

    Episode 9 - Making the most of Orthopaedics

    In this episode we are talking to Katie Hughes, Orthopaedic registrar, getting her insight into how students can get involved and make the most of their time on orthopaedic placement.

    11 min

  7. 03/19/2025 ·  Video

    Episode 8 - Top Tips for Theatre (Part 2)

    In this episode we continue talking to Katie, Lachlan, Lewis and Bethan to get their top tips on how medical students can get involved and make the most of their theatre placement.

    21 min

  8. 01/14/2025 ·  Video

    Episode 7 MLA Quick-Fire Questions

    In this episode we have Euan and Jennifer answer some quick fire questions about the new for 24/25 MLA (medical licencing assessment) exams.

    8 min
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The clinical skills team at The University of Edinburgh’s Medical School is joined by special guests to provide a candid and informative perspective on transitioning from theory to practice in medical school.

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  • Creator
    The University of Edinburgh
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © University of Edinburgh - Prod