The Geeky Medics Podcast

By Geeky Medics

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 H... more

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The podcast currently has 32 episodes available.

The Geeky Medics Podcast episodes:

February 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 a plastic surgeon.
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33min
December 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.
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36min
November 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 including the day to day work of a nephrologist.
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31min
September 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 discuss how medical education has changed, the transferable skills medics possess and how the underlying ethics of law differ from medicine.
Host: Joshua Chambers
Producers: Alice Appleton & Lewis Potter
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44min
May 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 his personal experience of mental health issues and how this has motivated him to pursue the speciality and his work as the Wounded Healer (https://twitter.com/ahmedhankir), harnessing the power of the performing arts to challenge stigma.
Host: Joshua Chambers
Producers: Alice Appleton & Lewis Potter
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37min
April 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 Li Ping, Dr Elgan Jones and Dr Catherine Acton
Host: Joshua Chambers
Producers: Alice Appleton & Lewis Potter
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27min
February 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 also discusses how the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme is helping to empower NHS staff to develop their own innovative solutions alongside their clinical work. If you're considering applying to the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Program, you can learn more here: https://www.england.nhs.uk/ourwork/innovation/clinical-entrepreneur
Host: Joshua Chambers
Producers: Alice Appleton & Lewis Potter
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32min
January 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 the day to day job actually involves.
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28min
December 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 Laing also offers advice to medical students and junior doctors interested in a career in Emergency Medicine and Pre-hospital Care.
Check out The Resus Room podcast here: https://theresusroom.co.uk/ (it's EXCELLENT)
Follow Dr Simon Laing on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/laing_simon
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24min
November 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 also shares some great tips for any other students and doctors hoping to start projects themselves.
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28min

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