This exciting and dynamic episode is part 1 of two episodes focusing on succession within medicine and and our hopes for a bright future of the profession. I was lucky enough to sit down with two sixth form students who are in the midst of their application process for medical school.

Ellen and Hannah are both senior A level students. The Interview was recorded in a busy cafe and I've done my best to engineer a lot of the background noise  out - so please bear with us as the wait is certainly  worth it's weight in gold as both Ellen and Hannah offer fantastic insights into a potential career in medicine. Capturing the opinions and views of those with such free thinking attitudes was really wonderful.

We discussed so many different subjects including why they chose medicine, as well as  debating some of the intricacies of Imposter syndrome. Ellen gave some thoughts on inspiring and thought-provoking role models in medicine. Hannah talks about the power of humility and the benefits and gifts to one's global attitude by working as a healthcare assistant, before embarking on a career in medicine.

I was certainly  taken back with the insights that these two students had particularly on time organisation and and personal management skills - especially on tips to top-load the working week  as well as  intentionally scheduling  rest and recovery periods. We also discussed the power of effective and long-lasting information acquisition and learning models including the mnemonic creation,  mind palaces  and the Pomodoro Technique.

Both students expressed concerns with regards to the rise of artificial intelligence creeping into medicine, and Hannah raised insights into health inequalities including diagnostic and treatment pitfalls with BAME groups. Hannah talked about the work of Malone Mukwende and his handbook for clinical signs on black and brown skin called Mind The Gap

I really enjoyed making this podcast and it was a fantastic interview. I really do hope that the humour and lightheartedness that exudes effortlessly from these two young persons  comes across during the episode.What struck me the most was the level of emotional intelligence and critical thinking they demonstrated and I wondered how maybe how industrial i probably  came across at their age!