Paediatric intensive care specialist, clinical ethicist and poet Melanie Jansen, suggests that to learn the art of medicine, we must turn to the arts. That engagement with the arts hones critical thinking and relational skills that allow us to engage and work meaningfully with complexity. These ‘artistic’ skills allow us to operationalise our scientific knowledge into the wholly human context of clinical practice.   In this episode, we explore these skills and why they matter for clinical practice. 

In this episode, two clinician educators, Michelle Rutherford (Director of Nursing Education) and Wonie Uahwatanasakul (Director of Medical Education), describe their pathways in clinical education. Join us to hear their insights and experiences — and find out whether a future in clinical education might be right for you.

In today’s episode, we welcome Michelle, Janine, and Felicity from the Royal Children’s Hospital, Education Hub, Simulation Team. They unpack the power of simulation-based education exploring what it is, how it transforms healthcare learning, and how it helps teams grow through hands-on experience. From practical skills sessions to immersive clinical scenarios, discover how simulation brings education to life; strengthening confidence, teamwork, and communication across healthcare settings.

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The RCH has adopted a lead preceptor model to help our graduate nurses transition from student to independent clinicians. Hear from 2 of our lead preceptors about the vital role they play in helping our graduate nurses find their feet in a busy working environment.  

In this final episode of our three-part narrative medicine mini-series, join us for a conversation on Jackson’s Opening. A poem by Andy Jackson. We unpack the layers of meaning within our wounds, challenging us to rethink scars and the narratives that emerge from them. 

Link to the poem Opening by Andy Jackson. 

Nursing has undergone many changes over the years. In this episode, we celebrate International Nurses Day on May 12th by speaking with two paediatric nurses at different career stages. Carolyn, an experienced nurse, and Mena, a newcomer to the field, will discuss various aspects of nursing, including training, practice, and what it means to be a nurse. Join us as we explore how things have changed in the last 40 years and find the common threads that connect nurses across time. Our guests will share their perspectives on the challenges, rewards, and core values that have shaped nursing through the decades. This episode offers insights into the evolution of this vital profession, honouring the dedication and compassion that nurses bring to their work.

In this episode, we discuss Zdravka Evtimova’s haunting short story, Blood of a Mole. Join us as we reflect on themes of empathy, detachment and burnout. Like in the previous podcast, we'd like you to get involved in the writing component during our chat. This will help you digest the story better as well as give you an opportunity to create your own ending to this part of the story.

Link to the short story Blood of a Mole by Zdravka Evtimova. 

Join us for a thought-provoking three-part Teach, Think, Treat podcast series on Narrative Medicine, where storytelling meets the art and science of care. Featuring Dr. Mariam Tokhi and Dr. Fiona Reilly, we explore texts that reveal the power of narrative medicine in healthcare and life. 

Link to the poem What the Doctor Said by Raymond Carver. 

Do you need to do a presentation at a conference or at your work? You may be nervous about it, or you may not be. But how are you going to deliver it?  

In a previous podcast, I spoke with Dr Andy Tagg, emergency physician from Western Health and co-founder of ‘Don’t Forget the Bubbles’ website about preparing to give a presentation. We talked about the different types of presentations that you can give, the different platforms that you can use and how to prepare effectively. 

Well now Andy has returned, as we now need to consider giving the actual presentation. Join us to hear how Andy keeps his audience engaged while still leaving the listener with some food-for-thought whilst also incorporating story into the presentation.  

dontforgetthebubbles.com 

Almost all of us would have had to have given a presentation at some point in their career - Perhaps you were a student having to present at university - Maybe you’re early-career and presenting to a select group of colleagues - Or maybe you have or are about to embark on presenting at a national or international conference. Presenting can be daunting to most and there’s a lot to think about when preparing. 

A good presentation is one where there is good preparation.  Today we’re joined by Dr Andrew Tagg. Andy is an emergency physician at Sunshine Hospital (Victoria-Australia) with a huge passion for education. He is also one of the co-founders for the ‘Don’t Forget The Bubbles’ website, which is an excellent resource for clinicians around paediatric healthcare. 

dontforgetthebubbles.com