The Geeky Medics Podcast

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What's The Geeky Medics Podcast about?

The Geeky Medics Podcast aims to inspire and inform through discussions with some of the most fascinating individuals in the world of healthcare and education.

Host: Joshua Chambers

Producers: Emma Harvey & Lewis Potter

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The Geeky Medics Podcast episodes:

04.17.2024
Working as a Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon with Emily Mounsey
In this episode of the podcast, we chat with Emily Mounsey, a paediatric orthopaedic surgeon. She takes us through her early career and interest in orthopaedics, training routes into her specialty, and a typical day at work. We also discuss...
02.23.2024
Medical Elective Placements: Top Tips
In this episode of the podcast, we speak to three final-year medical students - Milena, Jaisila, and Arthur - about their experiences planning and undertaking a medical elective placement. We understand this can be quite a daunting prospect. So, we...
05.29.2023
Frailty and Pharmacy with Hippolyte Fraser
For this special episode, we spoke with Hippolyte Fraser, a pharmacist who has lots of experience working in a secondary care Frailty team. We unpicked some of the key issues surrounding polypharmacy, medication linked to increased confusion and falls risk,...
03.23.2023
Respiratory Special Part 2 - Working as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner with Ren Lawlor
In part two of our Respiratory special we sat down with Ren Lawlor, a nurse practitioner who specialises in Respiratory Medicine. We discussed her career, moving from secondary care to primary care, and what her current clinical and educational work...
02.18.2023
Respiratory Special Part 1 - A Career as a GP with Special Interest with Dr Fiona Mosgrove
In the first episode of our two-part respiratory special, we spoke with Dr Fiona Mosgrove, a GP with a special interest (GPSI) in respiratory medicine. We learn about her work as a GP, as well as the development of a...
01.09.2023
A Career in Sexual Health and HIV with Dr Bret Palmer
In this episode of the podcast, we talk with Dr Palmer about his experiences working in sexual health and HIV. In addition to his reflections on the speciality and its overlap with public health, he also provides food for thought...
09.08.2022
Tips and Tricks for Life in Medical School
In this special episode, we sit down with two current medical students to explore their experiences of medical school so far and share their advice for incoming students this September. We discuss what it's like on the first day of...
08.01.2022
A Career in Cardiology with Professor Cowie
In this episode of the podcast, we explore the exciting and multi-faceted career of Professor Cowie, a cardiologist with a particular interest in heart failure. Our guest provides us with insight into the progression of cardiology as a specialty, research...
06.27.2022
Working for Doctors Without Borders (MSF) with Dr Michael Malley
In this episode, Dr Micheal Malley gives us a very interesting perspective on global health issues, child health, and working with MSF. This episode is great for anyone - medical or non-medical - interested in global health and humanitarian work.
05.23.2022
OSCE Revision Tips
In this special episode, our podcast host sits down with our producer, Emma, and the Founder of Geeky Medics, Lewis, to discuss our top tips and tricks for OSCEs and written exams. This episode is for anyone preparing for exams,...
05.11.2022
A Career in Clinical Toxicology with Professor Michael Eddleston
In this episode of the podcast, we discuss the field of clinical toxicology with Professor Michael Eddleston. We chat about his journey through medical school - interspersed with work abroad and a PhD - as well as his academic career...
02.16.2022
A Career in Anaesthetics with Dr Fiona Donald
In this episode, we are joined by Dr Fiona Donald, a consultant in anaesthetics and the president of the Royal College of Anaesthetists. We explore elements of anaesthetics including an understanding of physiology, its fast-paced nature, and the importance of...
01.17.2022
A Career as a Paediatric Emergency Consultant with Dr Dan Magnus
In this episode, we chat to Dr Dan Magnus, a Paediatric Emergency Consultant, about his work in a children's A&E department and his interests in global health. Dr Magnus takes us through the different training pathways, the best and hardest...
11.08.2021
A Career in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with Dr Emma Torbe
In this episode, we chat with Dr Emma Torbe about her career as a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. We discuss combining medicine and surgery, the variation of the speciality, and the best and hardest parts of her work. She also...
09.13.2021
A Career as a Clinical Psychologist with Dr Siwan Roberts
In this episode of the podcast, we chat with Dr Siwan Roberts about her career as a clinical psychologist. She outlines her work in children's mental health in particular and discusses childhood adverse experiences can affect both mental and physical...
07.10.2021
Diabetes Special Part 2 - A Career as a Diabetes Specialist Nurse
Part two of our special on diabetes focuses on the work of a Diabetes Specialist Nurse. We discuss the day to day life of working in a hospital and providing specialist care for patients with diabetes. Our guest also shares...
05.23.2021
Diabetes Special Part 1 - Living with Type 1 Diabetes
Part one of our two part special on diabetes focuses on the firsthand experience of a patient living with diabetes. We discuss what it is like to be diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and to live with and manage the...
04.06.2021
A Career as a Cardiothoracic Surgeon with Dr Michael Gooseman
In this episode, we chat with Dr Michael Gooseman, a Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Hull University Teaching Hospitals Trust. We discuss his interest in cardiothoracics since medical school, experience in the academic foundation programme, and his work now as a thoracic...
02.26.2021
A Career as a Plastic Surgeon with Mr Colin Brewster
In this episode, we chat with Mr Colin Brewster, a Plastic Surgery Specialist Registrar. We discuss what drove his career choice, what it's like to be a surgical trainee, and bust some of the myths of the day-to-day life of...
12.29.2020
A Career as a Consultant Paramedic with Paul Gates
In this episode, we chat with Paul Gates a Consultant Paramedic and Deputy Clinical Director at the East of England Ambulance Service. We discuss the history of the paramedic profession and how the role has developed over time.
11.25.2020
A Career in Nephrology with Dr Alison Armitage
In this episode, we chat with Dr Alison Armitage, a Consultant Nephrologist at Southmead Hospital who specialises in general and transplant nephrology and the care of pregnant women with renal disease. We explore what nephrology is like as a career...
09.19.2020
A Career in Medical Law with Dr Peter Feldschreiber
In this episode, we chat with Dr Peter Feldschreiber, a dual-qualified barrister and physician. He takes us through his incredibly diverse career journey which has included research, medical school, anaesthetic training, general practice, big pharma, regulation and medical law. We...
05.09.2020
A Career in Psychiatry with Dr Ahmed Hankir
In this episode, we chat with Dr Ahmed Hankir, an Academic Clinical Fellow in Psychiatry at King's College London. We discuss what the day to day job of a psychiatrist involves and the importance of self-care. Dr Hankir also shares...
04.09.2020
Life as an FY1
In this episode, four FY1 doctors share their valuable experiences, including the reality of the day to day job and some top tips for those of you beginning FY1 a little earlier than expected. Guests: Dr Jessica Wise, Dr Edwin...
02.07.2020
Innovation in the NHS with Professor Tony Young
In this episode, we chat with Professor Tony Young, National Clinical Lead for Innovation at NHS England and Consultant Urologist. We explore Professor Young's various roles within the NHS and some current examples of cutting edge innovation. Professor Young...
01.04.2020
A Career in Palliative Care with Dr Philip Wilkins
In this episode, we chat with Dr Philip Wilkins, a Consultant in Palliative Medicine and Honorary Senior Lecturer at UEA Medical School. We discuss the changing public perspective of palliative care, pathways to a career in the specialty and what...
12.02.2019
A Career in Pre-hospital Care and Emergency Medicine with Dr Simon Laing
In this episode, we chat with Dr Simon Laing, an Emergency Medicine and Pre-hospital Care Consultant. We discuss his personal career journey, including the reality of the day to day job and the development of The Resus Room podcast. Dr...
11.02.2019
Founding and growing Geeky Medics with Dr Lewis Potter
In this episode, we talk to the founder of Geeky Medics, Dr Lewis Potter. We discuss how he went from sharing his notes with fellow Newcastle medical students to creating an international medical education platform used by millions. Dr Potter...
10.14.2019
A Career in General Practice with Professor Amanda Howe
In this episode, we chat with Professor Amanda Howe, the new President of the Royal College of General Practitioners. We discuss her personal journey into General Practice, examining how to tackle the stigma of general practice and exploring how Professor...
09.19.2019
Providing Healthcare in Conflict Zones with Dr Abdulkarim Ekzayez
In our first episode, we chat with Dr Abdulkarim Ekzayez about his experiences of working as a neurosurgery resident during the Syrian conflict. After his neurosurgery training was suddenly interrupted by the outbreak of war, he joined Save the Children...

What's The Geeky Medics Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Geeky Medics Podcast episodes:

Working as a Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon with Emily Mounsey

Medical Elective Placements: Top Tips

Frailty and Pharmacy with Hippolyte Fraser

Respiratory Special Part 2 - Working as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner with Ren Lawlor

Respiratory Special Part 1 - A Career as a GP with Special Interest with Dr Fiona Mosgrove

A Career in Sexual Health and HIV with Dr Bret Palmer

Tips and Tricks for Life in Medical School

A Career in Cardiology with Professor Cowie

Working for Doctors Without Borders (MSF) with Dr Michael Malley

OSCE Revision Tips

A Career in Clinical Toxicology with Professor Michael Eddleston

A Career in Anaesthetics with Dr Fiona Donald

A Career as a Paediatric Emergency Consultant with Dr Dan Magnus

A Career in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with Dr Emma Torbe

A Career as a Clinical Psychologist with Dr Siwan Roberts

Diabetes Special Part 2 - A Career as a Diabetes Specialist Nurse

Diabetes Special Part 1 - Living with Type 1 Diabetes

A Career as a Cardiothoracic Surgeon with Dr Michael Gooseman

A Career as a Plastic Surgeon with Mr Colin Brewster

A Career as a Consultant Paramedic with Paul Gates

A Career in Nephrology with Dr Alison Armitage

A Career in Medical Law with Dr Peter Feldschreiber

A Career in Psychiatry with Dr Ahmed Hankir

Life as an FY1

Innovation in the NHS with Professor Tony Young

A Career in Palliative Care with Dr Philip Wilkins

A Career in Pre-hospital Care and Emergency Medicine with Dr Simon Laing

Founding and growing Geeky Medics with Dr Lewis Potter

A Career in General Practice with Professor Amanda Howe

Providing Healthcare in Conflict Zones with Dr Abdulkarim Ekzayez