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Career Conversations

Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

RCPE"s Podcast Series "Career Conversations" by the Trainees & Members" Committee (T&MC).

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00:24:02

Microaggressions [Re-release] (8 Nov 2023)

Career Conversations ·

2023/11/08

This is a re-release, having been recorded and released under the 'Clinical Conversations' podcast in August 2021. Dr Tina Ryan talks to Dr Rosie Baruah about microaggressions, how to recognise them and actions you can take. Dr Rosie Baruah is a Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine, Western General Hospital and Hon. Clinical Senior Lecturer, University of Edinburgh. -- The Seven Acts of Allyship -- Appetite – Do you have the appetite to immerse yourself in the complex, emotive world of race

00:27:32

Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics [Re-release]...

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2023/10/25

This is a re-release, having been recorded and released under the 'Clinical Conversations' podcast in July 2021. Dr David Ryan interviews Prof Emma Baker and Dr Dipender Gill about Clinical Pharmacology discussing their day to day experiences and why everyone should consider it as a specialty. -- Useful link -- British Pharmacological Society https://www.bps.ac.uk/ -- Guest/host profiles

00:20:48

Medical Simulation Training [Re-release] (11 Oct 2023)

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2023/10/11

This is a re-release, having been recorded and released under the 'Clinical Conversations' podcast in May 2021. Dr Vicky Tallentire discusses her career in medical education and explains how medical trainees can get involved in simulation training and research. She reflects on her time as an education fellow, an education coordinator at the Scottish Centre for Simulation and Clinical Human Factors (SCSChf) and her other roles. At the time of recording, Dr Tallentire was a Consultant in Acute

00:30:19

Leadership in AMU [Re-release] (27 Sep 2023)

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2023/09/27

This is a re-release, having been recorded and released under the 'Clinical Conversations' podcast in March 2021. Dr Claire Gordon talks about leadership and management in the Acute Medical Unit with Dr Jonathan Bardgett. Dr Gordon is an Acute Medicine Consultant working South East Scotland. She shares her experience of leadership and management during the COVID-19 pandemic and discusses working in Acute Internal Medicine. Due to the rapidly changing nature of scientific understanding and

00:20:41

AI in Clinical Research Fellowships (13 Sep 2023)

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2023/09/13

In this episode, Dr Marilena Giannoudi finds out more about artificial intelligence (AI) from Dr Joshua Au Yeung. They discuss what AI means and Dr Joshua Au Yeung explains how AI is used as a tool to help clinicians. They explore key skills that are needed to work in AI, such as coding, and Dr Joshua Au Yeung goes on to encourage anyone interested in AI to reach out to find out more and commit to the field as soon as they can. Dr Joshua Au Yeung is a Specialty Registrar in Neurology working in

00:17:50

Working abroad (30 Aug 2023)

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2023/08/30

Dr Marilena Giannoudi discusses working abroad with Dr Cahal Rafferty who worked in an ED in Adelaide, South Australia for around 18 months. They discuss the application process, costs, benefits and potential challenges, with Dr Rafferty openly sharing their experience of working abroad. Dr Rafferty is a University of Liverpool graduate, who after foundation training worked in ED in Adelaide, South Australia for 18 months before returning to the NHS to undertake IMT training in Wessex. Dr Marilena

00:26:05

Specialised Foundation Programme (16 Aug 2023)

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2023/08/16

Dr Marilena Giannoudi interviews Dr Rishab Makam and Javeria Tariq on their experiences of applying for the Specialised Foundation Programme. Dr Rishab Makam is an Academic FY1 in Hull and Javeria Tariq is a final year medical student in Leeds who will begin Specialised Foundation training in August. Dr Marilena Giannoudi is the T&MC Podcast Lead and Vice-Chair for Careers and Communications. The guests for this episode are happy to answer any further questions about applying for the

00:42:47

Demystifying PACES - Introduction (02 Aug 2023)

Career Conversations ·

2023/08/02

In the first episode of our 'Demystifying PACES' series, Dr Kat Ralston and Dr Hannah Preston interview Dr Rod Harvey, RCPE Dean of Examinations (at time of recording), and discuss the new PACES exam. They discuss the rationale and process behind the update to the MRCP(UK) PACES exam and explore the changes to the exam in detail for candidates sitting PACES. Dr Rod Harvey discusses the seven skills that are assessed over the five stations, as well as sharing some useful tips on what examiners are

00:19:44

Preparing for FY1 - Part 2 (20 July 2023)

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2023/07/20

Dr Libby Sampey talks to Dr Marilena Giannoudi about managing life at work as a Foundation Year One doctor. They begin by considering how to prepare - exploring expenses and membership fees - before moving on to discuss supervisors and leave. Dr Marilena Giannoudi shares some useful guidance about staying on top of your portfolio, and gives advice on the benefits of taking part in social events. Dr Libby Sampey is a Foundation Year Doctor currently exploring a career in Palliative Care. She has an

00:50:29

Preparing for FY1 - Part 1 (19 July 2023)

Career Conversations ·

2023/07/19

Drs Libby Sampey, Kat Ralston and Marilena Giannoudi discuss top tips for new doctors in this episode, including rotas, how to approach handover and referrals, dealing with nightshifts, and looking after yourself. All three participants are members of RCPE's Members and Trainees' Committee (T&MC). Dr Libby Sampey is a Foundation Year Doctor working in South East Scotland. Dr Kat Ralston is a Geriatric Medicine Registrar working in Edinburgh. Dr Marilena Giannoudi is a Cardiology Registrar based in

00:23:19

Resilience [Re-release] (05 July 2023)

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2023/07/05

This is a re-release, having been recorded and released under the 'Clinical Conversations' podcast in December 2020. Dr Addy McLeod and Dr Paul Coulter discuss the importance of resilience training and mental wellbeing for a successful career. Dr Coulter shares his experience of a holistic approach to building resilience and confidence. -- Resources -- Stories from Patient Voices open workshops www.patientvoices.org.uk/pilgrim.htm Help me! I'm only human... | Adam Crizzle |

00:28:07

Being Trans in the NHS [Re-release] (21 June 2023)

Career Conversations ·

2023/06/21

This is a re-release, having been recorded and released under the 'Clinical Conversations' podcast in February 2021. Dr Xan Hughes (pronouns they/them) talks to Dr David Ryan (pronouns he/him) about being an openly transgender doctor working in the NHS. The topics covered include an introduction to some common terminology relevant to talking about trans healthcare and about how easy changes to practices can help both trans colleagues and patients have a better experience. At the time of recording,

00:24:32

Medical Specialties - Clinical Genetics (07 Jun 2023)

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2023/06/07

This week Dr Marilena Giannoudi interviews Dr Kate Richardson about Clinical Genetics. Dr Richardson discusses a typical week in Clinical Genetics and gives advice on how to get experience with this small but incredibly interesting specialty. Dr Richardson commenced specialty training in Clinical Genetics in 2021 at the Northern Genetics service. They previously completed foundation and core medical training in the North East before taking a year out of training to complete a PG cert in medical

00:19:05

Medical Specialties - Immunology (24 May 2023)

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2023/05/24

In this episode Dr Ahmed, an Immunology and Allergy trainee in Leeds, takes us through her interest in this fascinating area of medicine, her experience of the application process and on to what life as an immunology trainee looks like. Dr Sammiya Ahmed is a Clinical Immunology and Allergy Trainee in Yorkshire, working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals which offers a regional service for allergies, rare immunodeficiencies and auto inflammatory conditions. She has worked in this field for three

00:25:19

Medical Specialties - Oncology (10 May 2023)

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2023/05/10

In this episode Dr Kayani explains the differences between Medical and Clinical Oncology and shares his experience of training in this fascinating area of medicine. Dr Marilena Giannoudi is the T&MC Podcast Lead and Vice-Chair for Careers and Communications. --- Links --- https://www.jrcptb.org.uk/specialties/medical-oncology https://phstrecruitment.org.uk/specialties/clinical-oncology Disclaimer: Please always refer to official recruitment websites for the latest guidance as application dates

00:14:06

Offers and the Upgrade Process (19 Apr 2023)

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2023/04/19

In this episode Dr Marilena Giannoudi interviews Dr Hannah Preston about the Offer and Upgrade process for Higher Specialty Training. Dr Hannah Preston was successful at HST interview and is a Renal Registrar in Edinburgh, having previously been an ACCS Trainee. Dr Preston is also RCPE Trainees and Members' Committee (T&MC) Co-Chair. Dr Marilena Giannoudi is the T&MC Podcast Lead and Vice-Chair for Careers and Communications. --Useful Link--

00:23:37

Medical Specialties - Medical Microbiology (12 Apr 2023)

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2023/04/12

Dr Marilena Giannoudi discusses training and a career in Medical Microbiology with Dr Christopher Rooney, a Specialist Registrar in Medical Microbiology in Leeds undertaking a PhD in the gut microbiome as out of programme research. Medical Microbiology bridges the laboratory and clinical teams and provides a varied career, including oversight of laboratory testing, infection prevention and control, and antimicrobial stewardship. At the time of recording, Dr Christopher Rooney was a specialist

00:16:56

Medical Specialties - Rehabilitation Medicine (29 Mar...

Career Conversations ·

2023/03/29

Dr Marilena Giannoudi discusses a career in Rehabilitation Medicine with Dr Oliver Isaac, a Registrar in Rehabilitation Medicine. Dr Oliver Isaac has a passion for Rehabilitation Medicine as it combines working out the best holistic management for individual patients in optimising function and helps society as a whole. Rehabilitation Medicine physicians work closely with other professionals to achieve this. Having been unsure of which career in medicine would be most suitable, Dr Oliver Isaac has

00:19:37

Importance of sleep - Shift work, fatigue and burnout...

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2023/03/15

Dr Hannah Preston talks with Dr Michael Farquhar about the relationship between shift work, fatigue and burnout and the importance of sleep for healthcare professionals. Dr Mike Farquhar joined the Evelina London Children’s Hospital sleep medicine team as a consultant in 2012. He holds weekly general sleep, hypersomnia and adolescent sleep clinics, and supports Evelina London’s busy diagnostic sleep study service. He also works with colleagues across Evelina London to support sleep in children and

00:22:13

Teaching Fellow Jobs (01 Mar 2023)

Career Conversations ·

2023/03/01

Dr Marilena Giannoudi talks to Drs Rob Ker and Jonny Guckian about their experience of undertaking teaching fellow jobs and how teaching fellow jobs fit into and benefit a career as a physician. Dr Rob Ker is currently working as a registrar in renal medicine in Glasgow. He trained at Newcastle Medical School and graduated in 2014. He worked as teaching fellow in and around Newcastle in 2016 to 2018, and completed his Master's in Medical Education in 2019. He is currently the Vice-Chair for

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