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Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

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Episode 6: Supporting our doctors - an RCOG podcast |...

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2026/03/27

O&G staff are commonly exposed to psychologically traumatic events at work. In some cases, these experiences can trigger post-traumatic stress symptoms. Pauline explains the key set of symptoms that characterise post-traumatic stress and the impact these symptoms can have on organisations, staff and the patients in their care. Laura Goodfellow offers a detailed overview of the Good Practice Paper, which provides a framework for the prevention, identification and treatment of PTSS symptoms. She

00:19:36

Episode 5: Supporting our doctors - an RCOG podcast |...

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2026/03/27

In this episode, Laura Hipple and Kirsty Dundas discuss the value of peer support in our specialty. Kirsty shares insight into the peer support initiative in place at NHS Lothian in Scotland, which is offered to staff affected by adverse events in obstetrics and gynaecology. Kirsty explains what peer support is and what it isn’t, provides an overview of how it was set up in NHS Lothian, and reflects on why peer support initiatives are invaluable to supporting staff. We'd like to give a content

00:24:05

Episode 4: Supporting our doctors - an RCOG podcast :...

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2026/03/27

he RCOG is committed to working towards racial equity in the UK, through listening to our membership, raising awareness and sharing examples of good practice that can overcome differential attainment and workplace discrimination. In this episode, Laura Hipple and Farah Siddiqui celebrate the launch of the RCOG’s Race equity in the workforce resource. Farah summarises the College’s work in this area over the last three years that led to the development of an eLearning package, including gaining

00:25:49

Episode 3: Supporting our doctors - an RCOG podcast |...

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2026/03/24

In this episode, Susie Crowe talks to co-founder of Psych Safety, Tom Geraghty, about what psychological safety is and why it is important in healthcare. Susie and Tom discuss how we can cultivate psychologically safe teams in obstetrics and gynaecology by modelling psychological safety, encouraging all members of the team to ask questions, flattening the hierarchy and providing people with the space and time to reflect, communicate and contribute in their own individual way.

00:19:54

Episode 21: Knot to be missed - The RCOG surgical...

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2026/03/23

The RCOG Surgical Skills Project is only possible thanks to the extraordinary support of Hologic®, a global leader in women’s health innovation. In this episode, Hannah Pierce and Naomi Harvey are joined by Ailsa Ormerod, whose clinical background and education expertise give her a powerful lens on what women’s healthcare needs next. We explore how Hologic’s mission aligns with improving surgical training, why their investment in education is so impactful, and how their portfolio is shaping modern

00:21:26

Episode 2: Supporting our doctors - an RCOG podcast |...

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2026/03/09

In this episode, Ganga Verma speaks to Katharine Backhouse and Ellie Carlisle about their involvement in establishing wellbeing initiatives in Wessex. They outline the rationale for setting up trainee open discussion groups and running a wellbeing-themed teaching day, to equip doctors with the tools they need to care for themselves and empower them to prioritise their own wellbeing. Katharine and Ellie share insight into the benefits these have had on the workforce, reflect on the challenges as

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Episode 1: Supporting our doctors - an RCOG podcast |...

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2026/03/09

Incivility and poor workplace behaviours can hinder psychological safety and impact team morale, effective communication, and overall team performance. These permissive environments can lead to defensive practice, high stress, burnout, and sickness. In this episode, Laura Hipple, Ganga Verma, and Susie Crowe discuss the importance of promoting positive workplace behaviours in our specialty, for both staff and patient safety, and explain the impact that poor workplace behaviours can have on the

00:23:12

Episode 20: Knot to be missed - The RCOG surgical...

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2026/03/09

Episode 20: Knot to be missed - The RCOG surgical skills podcast | Steering the Ship Together by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

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Episode 19: Knot to be missed - The RCOG surgical...

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2026/02/23

Surgical training has long relied on observation, opportunity, and the occasional raised eyebrow. In this episode, we explore a novel approach: an interactive, AI-enabled simulation that allows trainees to talk through decisions, explore anatomy in 3D, and receive immediate feedback — all outside the operating theatre. We’re joined by Dr Sophie Bracke, an Obstetrics and Gynaecology registrar with a passion for leadership, innovation, and education, to discuss the development of this project and what

00:35:18

Episode 18: Knot to be missed - The RCOG surgical...

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2026/02/09

In this episode, Hannah and Naomi sit down with Dr Veronica Lerner, Director of Simulation at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York and one of the leading voices in surgical education. Veronica shares her journey into minimally invasive surgery, how her experiences shaped her passion for simulation, and what the UK can learn from the US approach to validated training systems like FLS and EMIGS. She gives a fresh, transatlantic insight into the future of simulation, how it can transform training quality,

00:36:49

Episode 17: Knot to be missed: the RCOG surgical...

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2026/01/26

Episode 17: Knot to be missed: the RCOG surgical skills podcast - you've got a friend in me by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

00:58:42

Episode 16: Knot to be missed - the RCOG surgical...

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2026/01/12

Episode 16: Knot to be missed - the RCOG surgical skills podcast - Alison Wright by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

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Episode 15: Knot to be missed: the RCOG Surgical...

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2025/12/08

Episode 15: Knot to be missed: the RCOG Surgical Skills podcast - Ranee Thakar reflection by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

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Episode 14: Knot to be missed: the RCOG Surgical...

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2025/11/25

Episode 14: Knot to be missed: the RCOG Surgical Skills podcast - the great surgical heist by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

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Episode 13: Knot to be missed: the RCOG Surgical...

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2025/10/29

Episode 13: Knot to be missed: the RCOG Surgical Skills podcast - view from across the pond by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

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Episode 12: Knot to be missed: the RCOG Surgical...

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2025/10/15

Episode 12: Knot to be missed: the RCOG Surgical Skills podcast - beyond the knot by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

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Episode 11: Knot to be missed: the RCOG Surgical...

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2025/09/29

Episode 11: Knot to be missed: the RCOG Surgical Skills Podcast - mind the gap by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

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Episode 10: Knot to be missed: the RCOG Surgical...

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2025/09/16

Episode 10: Knot to be missed: the RCOG Surgical Skills Podcast - incivility in surgery by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

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Episode 9: Knot to be Missed: RCOG surgical skills...

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2025/09/01

Episode 9: Knot to be Missed: RCOG surgical skills podcast: serving up the future of training by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

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Episode 9: Knot to be Missed- RCOG surgical skills...

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2025/08/14

In this episode of Knot to be Missed: the RCOG Surgical Skills Podcast, hosts Hannah Pierce and Naomi Harvey are joined by Miss Nahid Gul, a leading consultant in gynaecological pelvic laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Together, they explore Miss Gul’s inspiring career journey—from her early days in obstetrics and gynaecology to her pioneering work in minimally invasive and robotic surgery. With insights into training, mentorship, and the evolving future of surgical practice in the UK, this

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