Medisynergy

Listen to learn about what it's like working as a doctor in the NHS now and in the future, AI developments, and interestingly why we can't just keep increasing medical schools and medical places in order to get more doctors.

Trigger warning- mentions of self-harm during the 'gory story' question. 13:20

Leah, known as the 'wellnessmedic' on Instagram is super open and honest about her mental health on social media. As a medical student, it is hard enough to get through uni without imposter syndrome let alone with it and the anxiety it causes! So... here are some top tips on how to minimise the effect these things have on you.

Leah is a 4th-year med student at Sheffield after taking a year out to focus on her mental health and COO for Future Frontline which is an amazing organisation that helps to inspire future and current healthcare professionals! This episode focuses on what it's like to deal with mental health struggles alongside the crazy life of being a med student. Leah is so open and honest it's great to hear advice from a medical student who has experienced these challenges first hand.

Victoria is a doctor who uses the skills she's learned in medicine to help people in a much broader way. She's a doctor for the army and through research and work she did on female genital mutilation, she was nominated for and WON the Rising Star Award of 2022. On top of all this, she is also the host of the Virago Voices podcast which aims to give a voice to amazing everyday women and encourage the listeners too. 💗

Virago Voice: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O7MHMp2tMF2qBcYRKHzxv?si=82a351b5692a4110

Victoria Kinkaid is an army doctor and runs her own podcast exploring the lives and stories of inspirational women. She realised that many women find it hard to just go for opportunities so here are some top tips on how to move past the mental block and go for it!

Worried that your A-levels won't be good enough for medicine? Harvey Hill is a great example that it's possible to retake them and reapply to medicine successfully! Also- if you love a bit of med tech then this is a good episode for you!

Hear from someone who has persisted, been determined and carried on persuing a career in medicine after a gap year, bio med degree and 6 years in the NHS!

Want to learn about what it's really like working in the NHS?, being a grad entry medic and working for a clinical research company? This episode has it all!