Career Conversations

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 Accessibility in Medicine (AIM) society as previous tutorials lead and current President, and as previous tutorials coordinator for the Edinburgh University Cardiovascular Society, organising and teaching tutorials tailored to various groups of pre-clinical and clinical medical students. 

Since recording, Dr Edward Foo has graduated from Edinburgh Medical School, and is set to undertake a Specialised Foundation Programme training post in London. He is an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, with primary areas of interest spanning internal medicine, medical education and clinical communication. 

Recording date: 18 April 2024 

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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 Medical School's 'Undergraduate Certificate in Medical Education' (UGCME). Ian also had a role in designing some of the original lessons that formed the first iteration of the University of Edinburgh's' Doctor as an Educator' (DaaE) module and continues to support that module where possible. 

Since recording, Dr Edward Foo has graduated from Edinburgh Medical School, and is set to undertake a Specialised Foundation Programme training post in London. He is an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, with primary areas of interest spanning internal medicine, medical education and clinical communication. 

Recording date: 6 December 2023 

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This week Dr Natalie Farmer discusses their chosen specialty, Respiratory Medicine, with Dr Marilena Giannoudi. Topics in the episode include Dr Farmer's journey into the specialty and a case example highlighting the importance of multidisciplinary teamwork in treating respiratory patients. 

Dr Natalie Farmer is currently an ST6 Respiratory Registrar at Leeds Teaching Hospitals. Dr Farmer has a passion for education and is the Respiratory Speciality Training Rep and runs the Respiratory Training days across the region. 

Dr Marilena Giannoudi is a Cardiology Registrar based in Leeds. She is Co-Chair of the Trainees and Members’ Committee, a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and is currently undertaking a PhD. 

Recording Date: 14 November 2023

Useful Links

British Thoracic Society - https://www.brit-thoracic.org.uk/ 

Thoracic USS - https://events.southtees.nhs.uk/events/ayr-thoracic-ultrasound-course-for-clinicians/ 

https://www.brit-thoracic.org.uk/education-and-events/bts-short-courses/thoracic-ultrasound-online-learning-and-training-resources/ 

https://www.rsm.ac.uk/events/respiratory-medicine/2023-24/rms02/ 

FAMUS USS - https://www.acutemedicine.org.uk/famus/courses/ 

FEEL USS Course - https://www.resus.org.uk/training-courses/adult-life-support/feel-focused-echocardiography-emergency-life-support 

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Dr Anda Bularga and Dr Aparna Potluru discuss PACES23 from an international medical graduate's perspective with Dr Joseph Zhao. Dr Zhao explains how cultural differences should be remembered and considered when taking the PACES23 exam. He also gives some helpful tips on how to prepare for the exam as well as discussing the overall candidate experience. 

Dr Joseph Zhao is an IMT2 doctor in the South East of Scotland. 

Dr Aparna Potluru is an IMT1 doctor in the South East of Scotland and a member of RCPE's Trainees & Members' Committee (T&MC). 

Dr Anda Bularga is a Cardiology Registrar in the South East of Scotland and a member of RCPE's Trainees & Members' Committee (T&MC). 

Recording date: 22 April 2024 

Useful Links

https://www.mrcpuk.org/mrcpuk-examinations/paces 

https://www.mrcpuk.org/mrcpuk-examinations/paces/sample-scenarios 

Disclaimers: Please always refer to the MRCP website for up-to-date information on the PACES exam. See: https://www.mrcpuk.org/mrcpuk-examinations/paces 

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In this re-release, Marilena Giannoudi discusses with Jivendra Gosai and Louise Mundy their experience of taking part in Out of Programme (OOP) opportunities, the variety of OOP opportunities available and how to get the most out of them. 

This episode was first released under RCPE's 'Clinical Conversations' podcast in September 2022. 

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This podcast is from the Trainees & Members' Committee (T&MC) of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE).

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 Registrar based in Leeds. She is Co-Chair of the Trainees and Members’ Committee, a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and is currently undertaking a PhD. 

Recording date: 9 November 2023 

Related listening

Working Abroad - 'Career Conversations' podcast: https://podcasts.rcpe.ac.uk/show/career-conversations/working-abroad-30-aug-2023/ 

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This podcast is from the Trainees & Members' Committee (T&MC) of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE).

In this re-release, Jonathan Bardgett and Anda Bularga interview Matthew Watto and Paul Williams, founding members of the US Internal Medicine podcast ‘The Curbsiders’. The group compare the similarities and differences in medical training pathways within the United States and United Kingdom and discuss their experiences of creating a medical podcast. 

This episode was first released under RCPE's 'Clinical Conversations' podcast in July 2022. 

 'The Curbsiders' Podcast - 

https://thecurbsiders.com/ 

https://twitter.com/thecurbsiders

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This episode Dr Marilena Giannoudi talks with Dr Jennifer Taylor about Acute Medicine. Dr Taylor explains why they chose Acute Medicine as their specialty, explains about Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) units and the skills needed to be a good acute medic. 

Dr Taylor is a current ST7 in Acute and General Internal Medicine working at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust in West Yorkshire. She has an interest in Leadership and Management within the NHS and is completing a Master's degree at the University of Bradford. She represents trainees in Acute Medicine at the deanery committee and enjoys teaching in Acute Medicine topics. 

Dr Marilena Giannoudi is a Cardiology Registrar based in Leeds. She is Co-Chair of the Trainees and Members’ Committee, a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and is currently undertaking a PhD. 

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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.

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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’ Committee, a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and is currently undertaking a PhD. 

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