More Than Medical Students

Welcome to a new episode of more than medical students! In today’s episode we are delighted to be joined by Dr Parmis, an F1 doctor who graduated from Bart’s and the London with and MBBS and an intercalated MSc in medical anthropology. Parmis is also the co-founder of two great projects which she founded during her time at medical school: first gen doctors @first.gen.doctors a community who supports first generation medics and the empowerment project @the.empwrmnt.project which works towards inclusivity in medicine.

In this episode we explore how Parmis went on to found not one but two organisations during her time as a medical student- which is so exciting and an amazing achievement! Parmis has always found widening participation and inclusivity very important and this is reflective in both her organisations. We also chat about Parmi's experience intercalating in medical anthropology andtips for anyone wishing to pursue an intercalated Masters.

Stay tuned as Parmis shares her tips on getting involved in projects and leadership as well as grabbing opportunities as a medical student! Definitely an episode not to be missed!

Our hosts:

Dr Marianne Gazet, ST1 Resident Doctor in London

Madihah, Medical Student in London

Our guest:

Dr Parmis Vafapour, FY1 Doctor

Check out next gen doctors here: firstgendoctors - Link in Bio & Creator Tools | Beacons

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Welcome to episode 5 of our Applying to Specialty Training mini-series.

Dr Ankit Chadha, who is currently an IMT 2 working in London discusses the different steps of applying to training and tips and advice for applicants. We discuss the different steps including the medical portfolio and the IMT interview.  We also discussed Ankit’s experience of IMT and the challenges of this pathway, but ultimately how this training best prepares you for Medical specialties.

For anyone looking to improve their medical knowledge Dr

Our speakers in this episode:

-Our host for this series: Dr Nikki Nabavi, new FY1 Doctor

-Our guest: Dr Ankit Chadha, Internal Medicine trainee in

Our sponsor for this series is the Medical Defence Union.

This is a Snippet from our Applying to Specialty Training

If you want to listen to the full episode and all our tips

Our speaker in this episode:

-Voice not speaker:

Ms Helen Chidera Ota, ST3 general surgery South Thames

This is a Snippet from our Applying to Specialty Training

If you want to listen to the full episode and all our tips

Our speaker in this episode:

-Dr Salma Khatun from @mbch_blife

Welcome to episode 4 of our Applying to Specialty Training mini-series.

Dr Abbie Tutt, who is currently an CT1 in ACCS Emergency Medicine, discusses the different steps of applying to training and tips and advice for applicants. We discuss the application steps including the MSRA exam and the ACCS interview. Dr Abbie also shares her experience of sitting the exam with special adjustments, which people with different diagnoses that affect their exam performance can apply to.

Our speakers in this episode:

-Our host for this episode: Dr Marianne Gazet, ST1

-Our guest: Dr Abbie Tutt, CT1 in ACCS Emergency Medicine

Our sponsor for this series is the Medical Defence Union.

Mentioned in this episode:

-MSRA exam resources: Passmed, MCQ bank, Best medical practice

-Interview resources: not many resources for ACCS interview, this general interview book: A comprehensive guide to CT; ST and Registrar interview skills, Olivier Picard, ISC Medical

This is a Snippet from our Applying to Specialty Training

If you want to listen to the full episode and all our tips

Our speakers in this episode:

-Voice not speaker: Ms Clara Munro, Senior Registrar in General Surgery in North East of England

Welcome to a new episode of our new Mini-series on Applying to Specialty Training!

This is our third episode of the series and the much awaited episode on APPLYING TO SURGICAL TRAINING! We are discussing application to surgical core training (CST). Dr Salma and Dr Bobby who have successfully

Our speakers in this episode:

-Our host for this series: Dr Nikki Nabavi, new FY1 Doctor

-Our guest: Dr Salma Khatun, incoming Core surgical training (Paeds Surgery subspecialty) in London, contact via Instagram @mbchb_life

-Our guest: Dr Bobby Hwang, new Core surgical training (Orthopaedics subspecialty) in KSS, contact via LinkedIn Robert Hwang

-Additional voice note by Ms Helen Chidera Ota, ST3 general surgery South Thames deanery

Our sponsor for this series is the Medical Defence Union. Hear more about them here: https://www.themdu.com/

Mentioned in this episode: (none sponsored)

-MSRA exam resources: Passmed, Passtest, MCQ bank, Best medical practice

-Interview resources: MediBuddy portal, Core Surgery interview book

This is a Snippet from our Applying to Specialty Training Mini-series and in this <5 minute extract we are covering the MSRA exam- a key exam for applying to GP training but also also surgery, psychiatry, radiology and more!

If you want to listen to the full episode and all our tips about the MSRA head over to EPISODE 2 now!

Our speakers in this episode:

-Our host for this series: Dr Nikki Nabavi, new FY1 Doctor

-Our guest: Dr Kithmini Gamage, new GP ST1 trainee

Welcome to a new episode of our Mini-series on Applying to Specialty Training.

This is our second episode of the series and we are discussing application to GP training. Dr Kithmini who has successfully applied to GP training this year shares her

Our speakers in this episode:

-Our host for this series: Dr Nikki Nabavi, new FY1 Doctor

-Our guest: Dr Kithmini Gamage, new GP ST1 trainee

Our sponsor for this series is the Medical Defence Union. Hear more about them here:

Mentioned in this episode:

-HEE website https://medical.hee.nhs.uk/medical-training-recruitment/medical-specialty-training/overview-of-specialty-training/applying

MSRA revision resources:

-passmedicine website https://www.passmedicine.com/

-MCQ bank website https://www.mcqbank.co.uk/

-revise MSRA website

-MSRA past papers on HEE website

-Arora education resources

Hear more from our speakers:

Kithmini: Instagram

Welcome to a new episode of the More Than Medical Students. We are excited to be launching our new Mini-series on Applying to Specialty Training!

Are you thinking about applying to specialty training soon or just interested to hear more about how applying to training works? This series is just for you! We will be hearing from successful applicants, trainees and senior doctors to discuss the application steps and highlight any tips for you. A great way to learn and make the most of your upcoming application!

This is our first episode of the series and as an introduction we discuss the application timeline and introduce the next episodes in our series. We discuss the realities of this increasingly competitive selection for training programmes and how to navigate this. Dr Marianne who has successfully applied to Obs & Gynae training this year shares her experience and some general advice for all applicants.

Remember this podcast series will be of interest to listeners of different levels including Doctors who have already started to prepare for applications and want to maximise their chances but also Doctors who just want to start exploring the options and are still very new to the process.

If you don't know what you want to specialise in, don't worry! Listen to our tips on exploring your interests today and browse a selection of episodes to learn more.

Our speakers in this episode:

-Co-Host and founder of the podcast: Dr Marianne Gazet, new Obs&Gynae ST1 in London

-Our host for this series: Dr Nikki Nabavi, new FY1 Doctor

Our sponsor for this series is the Medical Defence Union. Hear more about them here: https://www.themdu.com/

Hear more from our speakers:

Marianne: Instagram @mariannedoesmedicine