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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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00:24:08

SAS Doctors (10 Oct 2025)

Career Conversations ·

2025/10/10

During SAS Week 2025, join us for a conversation about SAS doctors: an alternative to traditional training.Dr Marilena Giannoudi (RCPE T&MC Podcast Lead) is joined by Dr Libby Crawford, a SAS Doctor in Newcastle and RCPE's SAS Doctor Lead, and Dr Sue Pound (RCPE Vice President) who discuss the career option of being a SAS doctor and how RCPE can support you. You can contact Dr Crawford by emailing e.crawford@rcpe.ac.uk -- Links

00:19:03

Medical Specialties - Diabetes & Endocrinology (12...

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2025/03/12

In this episode, Dr Marilena Giannoudi talks with Dr Rebecca Sagar about a career in Diabetes and Endocrinology. Dr Sagar highlights the benefits of following this career path, discusses how she got into the specialty and provides advice for those who are interested in it.Dr Rebecca Sagar currently works as an NIHR Clinical Lecturer and SpR in Endocrinology at the University of Leeds and Leeds Teaching Hospitals. She has a sub-specialty interest in Adrenal and Metabolic Bone endocrinology. She

00:45:34

Becoming a Parent (12 Feb 2025)

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2025/02/12

In this episode, Dr Kirsty Crowe and Dr Aoife Duignan delve into the challenges and rewards of becoming a parent while working in the medical field. They explore crucial topics such as navigating maternity and annual leave, breaking the news to your employer, and the logistics of returning to work. The discussion also covers the importance of keeping in touch days (KIT), understanding your rights in the workplace, and the resources available to support breastfeeding and arranging childcare. Dr Crowe

00:26:35

Medical Specialties - Geriatric Medicine (4 Dec 2024)

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2024/12/04

This week, Dr Marilena Giannoudi focuses on the geriatric career path with Dr Kat Ralston. This episode covers the day-to-day as well as the advantages, challenges, and the pathway to this profession. Dr Ralston provides many resources to inform your journey into geriatric medicine and discusses a few interesting cases she has encountered. Dr Kat Ralston is a geriatric medicine registrar in Edinburgh. She is also the Education Co-Vice Chair and the joint Podcast Lead for the RCPE Trainee &

00:27:47

Medical Specialties - Cardiology (4 Sep 2024)

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2024/09/04

In this episode, Dr Marilena Giannoudi interviews cardiology registrar Dr Anda Bularga about a career path in cardiology. This discussion provides insights into a typical week in the field, the process of entering the profession, the requirements for specialisation and the numerous advantages of this rewarding career.Dr Anda Bularga is a Clinical Research Fellow at the BHF Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Edinburgh, and a Cardiology Trainee based in Edinburgh. She serves as an

00:43:12

Demystifying PACES - Candidate Perspective (17 Jul 2024)

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2024/07/17

Dr Emma Spencer speaks with Drs Aparna Potluru, Yasmin Nikookam and Olugbenga Alabi about their recent experiences sitting PACES23. They discuss preparing for the exam and provide some advice for exam day and the emotions of results day. Dr Olugbenga Alabi is an aspiring Neurologist, currently IMT 2 in Belfast Trust. Hailing from Nigeria, he obtained his medical degree from Olabisi Onabanjo University. He is a Collegiate member of the RCPEdin and a member of RCPE's Trainees & Members' Committee

00:21:09

Teaching as a Medical Student (12 July 2024)

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2024/07/12

In this episode, Edward Foo speaks with Reagan Lee, an experienced teacher and student, about becoming a great educator while still a student. Reagan shares his insights and tips on effective teaching, drawing from his own experiences. Reagan Lee is a fifth-year medical student at the University of Edinburgh, and an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. He has worked on integrating components of social sciences and ethics into the Edinburgh MBChB curriculum. He is also involved in the

00:18:04

Medical Students as Educators - Why it Matters (10...

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2024/07/10

In this episode, Edward Foo discusses the relevance and benefits of teaching as a medical student with Ian Lee from the University of Edinburgh. Mr Ian Lee is a Lecturer in Medical Education and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. He works mainly on the University of Edinburgh's Clinical Educator Programme - a staff development, CPD programme supporting clinical educators in their development as a teacher. Ian volunteers on the steering group and as a student mentor for the Edinburgh

00:22:47

Trust Grade Jobs (15 May 2024)

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2024/05/15

In this episode, Dr Marilena Giannoudi discusses Trust Grade Jobs with Dr Vig Kandasamy, a Trust Grade Doctor. In England, Trust Grade Doctors are hired directly by an NHS Trust instead of Health Education England (HEE).Dr Vig Kandasamy is a junior doctor who completed his medical degree in Sheffield, and has trained in West Yorkshire since then. At the time of recording, he was working in Bradford Royal Infirmary. He is interested in Geriatric Medicine. Dr Marilena Giannoudi is a Cardiology

00:36:51

Clinical Education [Re-release] (3 April 2024)

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2024/04/03

In this re-release, Jonathan Bardgett interviews Gill Aitken about the difference between Medical Education and Clinical Education, mentorship and tips on creating helpful teaching sessions.This episode was first released under RCPE's 'Clinical Conversations' podcast in May 2022. -- Follow us -- https://www.instagram.com/rcpedintrainees https://twitter.com/RCPEdinTrainees -- Upcoming RCPE Events -- https://events.rcpe.ac.uk/ Feedback: cme@rcpe.ac.uk

00:28:19

Medical Specialties - Renal Medicine (20 Mar 2024)

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2024/03/20

In this episode, Dr Marilena Giannoudi interviews fellow T&MC Co-Chair Dr Hannah Preston on their chosen specialty: Renal Medicine. Dr Preston discusses why they chose Renal Medicine, the variety the specialty offers and an interesting case from their time in Renal Medicine. Dr Hannah Preston is a Renal Registrar in Edinburgh and RCPE Trainees and Members' Committee (T&MC) Co-Chair. Dr Marilena Giannoudi is a Cardiology Registrar based in Leeds. She is Co-Chair of the Trainees and Members’

00:21:49

Women in Cardiology [Re-release] (8 March 2024)

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2024/03/08

In this re-release, shared on International Women's Day, Dr Kate Gatenby discusses being a Cardiologist and 'Women in Cardiology' more broadly with Dr Marilena Giannoudi.This episode was first released under RCPE's 'Clinical Conversations' podcast in August 2022. -- Follow us -- https://www.instagram.com/rcpedintrainees https://twitter.com/RCPEdinTrainees -- Upcoming RCPE Events -- https://events.rcpe.ac.uk/ Feedback: cme@rcpe.ac.uk

00:36:56

Demystifying PACES - Neurological [Station 3] (02 Feb...

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2024/02/02

In this episode, Dr Kat Ralston chats with Dr Kathleen White about the PACES neurological examination encounter (Station 3), sharing top tips and common pitfalls.They discuss the neurological station in depth, including calibration, skills tested and common conditions encountered. They explore an approach to identifying signs, localising the lesion and navigating presenting the case and examiner questions. Dr White is a Consultant Neurologist in NHS Tayside and Honorary Senior Clinical teacher

00:49:38

Demystifying PACES - Respiratory [Station 1] (31 Jan...

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2024/01/31

In this episode, Dr Marilena Giannoudi interviews Dr Mudher Al-Khairalla about the PACES respiratory system examination encounter (Station 1). Dr Al-Khairalla gives an overview of the encounter including examiner calibration and skills tested, and shares top tips and common pitfalls. Dr Al-Khairalla is a Consultant & Honorary Lecturer in Respiratory Medicine, University of Dundee and GIM Clinical Lead at Perth Royal Infirmary, NHS Tayside. Dr Al-Khairalla has been hosting the MRCP UK PACES exam

00:50:58

Demystifying PACES - Cardiovascular [Station 3] (29...

Career Conversations ·

2024/01/29

In this episode, Dr Anda Bularga interviews Professor Andrew Elder about the PACES cardiovascular system examination encounter (Station 3). Prof Elder first gives a history of and rationale for the improvements made to the PACES exam, which he has been instrumental in. Prof Elder gives an overview of the cardiovascular examination encounter including calibration and skills tested, and shares top tips and common pitfalls. Professor Andrew Elder is RCPE's President, a Consultant Physician in Medicine

00:20:39

Demystifying PACES - Abdominal [Station 4] (26 Jan 2024)

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2024/01/26

In this episode, Dr Emma Spencer interviews Dr Kerri Baker about the PACES abdominal system examination encounter (Station 4). Dr Baker gives an overview of the encounter including examiner calibration and skills tested, and shares top tips and common pitfalls. Dr Kerri Baker is Dean of Education at RCPE, a consultant acute medicine physician in Fife, Scotland, and an experienced PACES examiner. Dr Emma Spencer is an internal medicine trainee in the South East of Scotland and a member of RCPE's

00:22:07

Demystifying PACES - Consultation [Stations 2 & 5]...

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2023/12/21

Dr Hannah Preston discusses the PACES Consultation Stations with Dr Matt King. Dr King gives an overview and shares top tips and common pitfalls. The two Consultation Stations aim to assess how candidates approach a clinical problem in an integrated manner, using history-taking, examination, and communication with a patient or surrogate. Dr Matt King is an acute medicine physician in Edinburgh, an experienced PACES examiner, and involved in standards-setting for PACES. Dr Hannah Preston is a

00:31:19

Demystifying PACES - Communication [Stations 1 & 4]...

Career Conversations ·

2023/12/19

Dr Kirsty Crowe discusses the PACES communication encounters with Dr Nicola Zammitt. Dr Zammitt gives an overview of the communication encounters, undertaken in Stations 1 and 4, and shares top tips and common pitfalls. The communication encounters assess: Clinical Communication, Clinical Judgement, Managing Patients' Concerns, and Maintaining Patient Welfare. This includes explaining clinical information; applying clinical knowledge, including knowledge of ethics, to the management of the case or

00:37:40

Demystifying PACES - How the exam is organised (15...

Career Conversations ·

2023/12/15

In this episode of 'Demystifying PACES', Dr Kat Ralston chats to Dr Matt Thomas to draw back the curtain and give you a 'behind the scenes' insight into how the PACES exams are organised. We cover the application process, how patients are selected, who the examiners are, how calibration works and what happens on the exam day and beyond. We include practical tips to help you in your preparation for and experience of MRCP(UK) PACES. Dr Matt Thomas has recently taken over as Dean of Examinations at

00:39:10

Finances for Doctors with Medics Money (22 Nov 2023)

Career Conversations ·

2023/11/22

In this episode Dr Hannah Preston interviews Dr Tommy Perkins and Dr Ed Cantelo, the founders of Medics' Money. The Medics' Money team discuss many topics, such as tax claims, savings, investments, pensions, life insurance and income protection. The team also offer some top tips on what to look out for on your payslips, checking you are on the right tax code and when to seek financial advice. Disclaimer: The information in this episode does not constitute financial advice. The Royal College of

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