In this special episode Gayle MacKie sits down with Simon Fleming to discuss how we can all be better allys to our women colleagues following this year's international womens day. 

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This week Hilary Ramsay ends the first season of On Call by talking about the work of the Scottish Medical Students Committee and the future of medicine with Catriona McVey, Calum George and Lewis O'Connor. 

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This week Kat Bateson speaks with Carrie McLaughlan about trauma it's effects on doctors. This episode contains sensitive topics around trauma, mental health and abuse. 

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This week Gayle Mackie talks with BMJ Student Editorial Scholar Nikki Nabavi on her experiences using social media as part of professional life, and the benefits and pitfalls doctors can face of using social media. 

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Kat discusses the events of 2020 and the hopes for 2021 with National Clinical Director, Professor Jason Leitch.  They discuss vaccines, self care and what to expect in 2021. 

This episode was recorded before the announcements on the 19th December regarding renewed guidance on Christmas gatherings and the tier 4 measures from boxing day onwards. 

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This week Hilary chats to Dr Mike Farquhar and Dr Lewis Hughes about rest and fatigue. They cover the importance of sleep, how to manage fatigue as well as reflecting on what we've learned this year about healthy working environments. 

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This week Member Engagement Coordinators Hilary, Gayle and Kat discuss member engagement - what is it, how does it work and why is it important for doctors. 

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This week Kat talks with SAS Doctor Kate Nambiar and medical student Ethan Wilson about their experiences as transgender people in medicine. From coming out, to how to be the best ally possible, they talk through their experiences and advice. 

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Ethan's Twitter: @EthanTheMedic

T Clinic Brighton Twitter:@ClinicTBrighton

LGBT Health and Wellbeing: lgbthealth.org.uk

The Equality Network: equality-network.org

LGBT Partnership health inequalities: nationallgbtpartnership.org

This week Gayle Mackie talks with Jerry Morse and Catie Paton to discuss simulation based education, including changes and impacts during the COVID-19 pandemic. As well as talking through changes and adaptations, they share their amazing stories and experiences of working to train doctors and surgeons for the pandemic response. 

This week Martyn is joined by Dr Sue Robertson to talk about remobilisation, job planning and team service planning. Do you know what are your rights? Do you need support? Is a 'team job plan' really a thing? Listen in and find out this and lots more. 

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