Bedside Murmurs

"You get the most out of medical school by realizing you are still a student and savoring that time." 🌟 In this episode, final-year medical student Daniel Selvadurai offers practical tips on thriving in a self-directed hospital environment, navigating your fourth-year research year, and continuing research during your final years. He also shares his learning experience during COVID as well as his views on undertaking overseas electives in the sixth year. Tune in for insights to enhance your own medical journey!

In this episode, Dr. Ben Bravery recounts his inspiring story of transitioning from a career in zoology 🐼 to pursuing medicine after a life-altering bowel cancer diagnosis 🩺. Join us as he shares his experience with the Australian healthcare system from a patient’s perspective 🤒, his journey returning to university as a mature-aged student📚, and his views on the disparity between the skillset needed and taught in medical school 🤔. As a psychiatric trainee, Dr Bravery also shares insight into psychiatry and offers tips on navigating the sometimes isolating life of medicine! 👀

In our latest episode, we sit down with UNSW’s own anatomy lecturer Joyce El-Haddad 👩🏻‍🏫, otherwise known as OrientatewithJoyce on Instagram as she talks about the essential role of anatomy in medicine along with tips of mastering it 🫀. Joyce also shares her experiences maintaining a professional social media presence 📸, her PhD research on the ethics of fetal collection 👶🏻, and the emerging influence of AI in medicine. Don’t miss this insightful episode! 👀

Step into the captivating world of Dr. Kalli Spencer: Urological Surgeon, Drama Teacher, and UNSW’s very own Anatomy Lecturer. Hear his unforgettable tales working as a doctor in South Africa, from mass circumcisions for HIV prevention to managing 60 patients at once. Tune in for a glimpse into how he has become an important patient advocate, and the key lessons he imparts to future medical minds.

Join us for a delightful episode of Bedside Murmurs as we chat with Dr Fergus Stafford, a junior medical officer at Prince of Wales Hospital and recent UNSW Medical School graduate. Dr Stafford shares his hilarious and heartwarming journey from med school to doctor life, offering a candid look at the ups and downs of this exciting transition.

Join us in another captivating episode of Bedside Murmurs as we chat with Allen Xiao. Allen, a student from the University of Melbourne, shares insights into his presidency at AMSA, representing over 18,500 medical students from 23 medical schools across Australia. AMSA plays a crucial role in shaping the medical landscape in Australia, advocating for medical students' interests with the Federal Government, the Australian Medical Association, and various student societies nationwide. Allen discusses the significance of AMSA's advocacy, the organisation's efforts to foster an inclusive community, and the impact of their events, including the annual National Convention.

Diving deep into the heart of medicine with Dr. Sue Britton . From possum pointers to paving pathways in GP, this episode of #BedsideMurmurs unravels the essence of medical education and practice. Big thank you to our listeners for your unwavering support—2024 is looking bright! Got questions or guest suggestions? Let us know!

On this episode, Dr Deshan speaks about the specialty of dermatology - what it entails, how to approach it as a medical student, and shares his story on how he became a dermatologist himself.

Join us as we listen to experienced Australian health and science professionals share insights from their careers and journeys. We also learn about history and examination techniques, clinical reasoning, and research skills.

In this episode, our discussions are about the important topic of palliative care with Dr Frank Brennan, a palliative care physician, a former President of the Australia and New Zealand Society of Palliative Medicine, who has been awarded member of Order of Australia for his contribution to palliative medicine and medical education.