Very Junior Doctors

Naabil Khan and Chloe Jones
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A podcast made by med students for med students. We discuss our journey within Medical school, talk to inspirational content creators and have fun along the way.

  1. 12/10/2025

    Life as a GP Trainee with Dr Molly Parkinson

    In our next episode of Very Junior Doctors, Chloe is joined by Dr Molly Parkinson, a GP Trainee ST3, talking all about her pathway to becoming a GP and what it's actually like to be a GP Trainee. Are you considering becoming a GP? Why not find out more about this speciality from someone who's currently experiencing the training pathway?

    19 min

  2. 11/28/2025

    Being a purposeful scientist with founder, feminist and STEMinist, Aynsley Szczesniak

    This week on The Very Junior Doctors Podcast, Naabil is joined by the incredible Aynsley Szczesniak; premed, STEMinist, entrepreneur, changemaker, feminist, and fierce advocate for women in STEM. Aynsley is a junior at the University of North Carolina, studying biology, chemistry, and entrepreneurship. Her passion for medicine, women’s health, and empowering young women in STEM led her to create Speak Out Sisterhood, a global nonprofit supporting young professional women. She also founded Generation YES, helping college women design innovative solutions to challenges in STEM. Tune into the newest episode of Very Junior Doctors!

    34 min

  3. 11/10/2025

    Life Post Foundation Programme & Mental Health Advocacy in Medicine

    Join us in our next episode of VJD where Chloe chats with Dr Tash Binnie about her experience of Foundation Year 1 and 2, alternative routes post completion of the Foundation Programme, and mental health advocacy within medicine as a medical student and a doctor. Dr Tash's Instagram page (@drtashbinnie) further explores these topics and other topics related to medicine and life as a doctor. Thank you Dr Tash!

    30 min

  4. 10/27/2025

    Foundation Programme & Training with Dr Leah

    Are you someone who is eager to find out more about the Foundation Programme or would like to start preparing ahead of applications next year? In this next episode, Dr Leah chats to Chloe about what the Foundation Programme is, what the application entails, her own personal experience of applying, and life as a Foundation Year 1 Doctor. Dr Leah is also on Instagram - drleahlinda, where she shares about her life as a doctor and gives insight into various related topics.

    31 min

  5. 10/21/2025

    Healthcare Management in Medicine w/ Dr Harry Dunn

    In this episode, Naabil talks to the incredible Harry Dunn, a medical student who has dedicated his journey to healthcare management and policy at a national level. From being an NIHR, Government and THIS Institute researcher to an NHS Confederation intern and advocate for Health Policy and Tech, Harry’s work showcases the power of leadership and policy in shaping the future of medicine. Together, they discuss the importance of management and policy within the medical field, the visibility (or lack thereof) of certain specialties, and how representation within healthcare leadership can shape better, fairer systems. Tune in to hear Harry’s inspiring journey and reflections, including insights from his thought-provoking NHS Confederation article that highlights how medical culture shapes our perceptions of value and visibility. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-dunn-4ba699191/ Harry's article for the NHS Confederation: https://www.nhsconfed.org/articles/going-over-dark-side-creating-culture-clinical-leadership-nhs

    20 min

  6. 10/11/2025

    Medicine with Meaning: Championing Change with Hamaad Khan

    In this episode of Very Junior Doctors, Naabil sits down with Hamaad, an inspiring graduate medical student, advocate, and trailblazer in medical education and health justice. From his pivotal experiences in social prescribing to leading campaigns like Medicine Unheard, Hamaad shares his journey of redefining medicine, championing patient advocacy, and resisting the narrative of doom and despair often faced by young doctors. Hamaad’s work highlights the beauty in medicine, seeing beyond over-medicalization, understanding the social determinants of health, and harnessing lived experiences to drive meaningful change. He offers practical advice for medical students and future doctors on finding their voice, engaging with leaders, and making a real impact in healthcare while staying grounded in their passions. Tune in for insights on: Social prescribing and its transformative role in patient careAdvocacy, health justice, and amplifying patient voicesNavigating medical education while creating opportunities for changeOvercoming imposter syndrome and embracing the value of lived experience Connect with Hamaad: Email- hamaadkhan98@gmail.com LinkedIn- linkedin.com/in/hamaad-khan Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/hamaadakhan/ Medicine Unheard- https://open.spotify.com/show/2MrI7ryHzibBfIzdtP4V36?si=7cc07e7e7f0e4cab

    21 min

  7. 08/08/2025

    From Charity Work to Clinical Skills: Chloe’s Volunteer Journey

    In this next episode of Very Junior Doctors, Chloe talks about her experience of volunteering in medical school with a charity. She talks about what her experience has taught her and how she can transfer what she has learnt so far to her medical degree.

    8 min

  8. 02/09/2025

    Behind the Red Dot: The TEDx Journey Unpacked

    In this episode, Naabil takes you behind the scenes of her TEDxNHS journey—unpacking the highs, the challenges, and the invaluable lessons learned along the way. She shares how working with her incredible coach, Farah Virani, transformed her approach to storytelling and public speaking. If you're dreaming of stepping onto a TEDx stage in 2025, this episode is packed with insights on the application process, preparation strategies, and what it really takes to deliver a powerful talk.

    10 min
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A podcast made by med students for med students. We discuss our journey within Medical school, talk to inspirational content creators and have fun along the way.

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  • Creator
    Naabil Khan and Chloe Jones
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Naabil Khan and Chloe Jones
  • Show Website
    Very Junior Doctors