That first experience of seeing "Doctor" written next to your name is both thrilling and slightly bizarre. So what does a trainee doctor do? And how do you get there? How much is an acceptable amount of time to debrief about the trials and tribulations of medicine with housemates? Yes, it's something that needs limiting. And what is it about beards and authority? Hear about becoming a doctor with Dr James McGann from The Royal Children's Hospital.

Hosted and edited by Val McFarlane. Audio engineering by Gavin Nebeauer with assistance from Arch Cuthbertson. Produced by Meredith Lewis

and Dr Andi Horvath.