Join hosts Jess and Parth in conversation with Dr Kerrianne Huynh, intensivist at Monash Health and Head of ICU Simulation for the Monash Network.

Dr Huynh shares her deeply personal story of navigating burnout, moral injury, and failure during fellowship, and how she rebuilt confidence and purpose as a clinician and leader. She reflects on the role of culture, mentorship, and psychological safety in medicine—and what it means to lead with curiosity, compassion, and authenticity in critical care.

💡🎙️ Tune in for an inspiring and honest conversation about resilience, leadership, and the human side of critical care. 🎙️💡

We are thrilled to announce our latest podcast episode, “DRSABCD,” hosted by Renesa Bhatia and Yajat Dua, senior academic team members on MECCSIG. Join us as we dive deep into how to complete a primary assessment and approach patient evaluation in a systematic way.
What you’ll learn:
- What is DRSABCD?
- How to recognize signs of a deteriorating patient
- How to intervene and what we can do to help
- Tips and tricks
Whether you’re a 1st year medical student or a junior doctor, this podcast has something for everyone. Don’t miss out!

Embark on a compelling dialogue as Atacan converses with Aliesha, an Intensive Care Unit nurse, and Brad, an Anaesthetics nurse, working at Barwon Health. Offering a glimpse into their journeys within critical care and nursing, Brad and Aliesha provide invaluable insights into the dynamic landscape of working in anaesthetics and the Intensive Care Unit. This enlightening discussion delves into the intricacies of fostering an effective healthcare team and imparts crucial advice for medical students aspiring to maximize their experience during critical care rotations. Tune in as they share their knowledge and expertise, providing a unique perspective on the multifaceted world of intensive care and anaesthesia.

MECCSIG brings to you our annual Careers in Critical Care Webinar for 2023! This year you can find presentations from Dr Benn Lancman (Anaesthetist & Trauma Medicine), Dr John Bonning (Emergency Medicine), Dr Kerianne Huynh (Intensive Care) and Dr Brenton Systermans (Expedition Medicine & Rural Generalist). We hope you enjoy this as much as we did.

In this episode, Connor and Atacan engage in a conversation with Dr. Mikaela Rokicki, a College of Intensive Care trainee and registrar at Monash Health. Throughout the podcast, Mikaela provides insights into what a career as an intensivist entails and delves into her personal experiences in the field of medicine. Furthermore, she imparts valuable tips and tricks for medical students about to embark on ICU rotations, while also emphasising the importance of maintaining balance amidst the chaos.

In this episode, Katie and Lauren talk with A/Prof Deb Leach who is a leading Emergency Physician at Box Hill Hospital and the Director of Medical Student Programs at Eastern Health Clinical School. Deb shares with us some fascinating insights into her experiences as a doctor, medical educator and Australasian College of Emergency Medicine senior examiner. She shares many pearls of wisdom, including her approach to shift work and maintaining a balanced lifestyle. 

Join medical students Katie and Lauren in conversation with mobile intensive care paramedic, Chris Hastings. With over 11 years of experience with Ambulance Victoria, Chris shares some of his fascinating clinical encounters and discusses the more complex aspects of his job including logistical challenges in the pre-hospital setting and managing high-stress situations.

In this episode, Dr Simon Judkins discusses with Jack and Will the issues of overcrowding and access block in emergency departments throughout the country and the flow-on effects on patient care. These issues are also discussed in light of COVID, and the extra challenges healthcare workers face in Australia. Overall, a thoroughly insightful discussion and one that will be sure to get you thinking about the imperfect system we work in.

In this podcast, A/Prof Charlie Corke delves into the voluntary assisted dying scheme in Victoria, carrying a unique perspective as the Voluntary Assisted Dying Board deputy chair. He is the originator of the MyValues approach to advance care planning (www.myvalues.org.au) and has written the book 'Letting Go: how to plan for a good death' (https://amz.run/3vQk).

In this podcast, we talk with A/Prof Charlie Corke, one of Australia's leading Intensive Care Specialists and the past President of the College of Intensive Care of Australia and New Zealand. Charlie talks with us about his personal journey into intensive care medicine and provides insights about forging a career into intensive care as a junior doctor.