The Surgical Society Podcast

Frank sits down for the final time in season one of The Surgical Society Podcast and for this episode it is his biggest guest yet. Arguably the most famous surgeon on the planet: Mr Henry Marsh. Retired now, Henry used to work as a neurosurgeon operating on the most complex of cases. He has published three best selling books and now reflects on a lifetime of achievements.

Dr Matt Morgan works as an ICU consultant and gained the limelight when he posted an incredibly emotion e open letter to the public during the pandemic. He has written a best selling book titled ‘Critical’ and has a second book available to buy now called One Medicine.

In today’s episode Frank sits down with Dr Burnett to discuss how he became an author after beginning his proffesional life as a neuroscientist. They talk comedy, accessibility of science to the public and his experience of the COVID-19 pandemic, His best selling book is titled ‘The Idiot Brain’ and his most recent book is about our lack of understanding of emotions - Emotional Ignorance.

Frank and Dr Victoria Kinkaid speak about Women’s health as well as Dr Kinkaid’s journey through medicine. A journey which has seen her join the army, found a podcast as well as an educational programme on FGM and win the Rising star of 2022 award. Link to Virago Voices podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/4O7MHMp2tMF2qBcYRKHzxv?si=Ydfh5-HzSUmWUyPci9TdBA

Frank and Lizzie sit down to discuss the infamous OSCE that every medical student has to face throughout their time in medical school. Lizzie ranked 1st at Cardiff University and has some great tips and tricks to help you score higher!

Frank Davis sits down with Mr David Gordon, a surgeon who has run 2 Ironmans in 2 weeks and 4 marathons in a month. On top of this he is the UK’s leading surgeon for Bunions.

Mr Gordon has the following message:

I am looking for members to be part of my research team to work on the MICA (Minimally Invasive Chevron Akin) 5 year outcomes project.

If you would like to be involved please email: [email protected]

Frank sits down with Prof Barry to hear about his rise from hopeful medical student to a leading consultant bariatric surgeon and Director of Wales for the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

Frank and Prof Mortensen sit down at the Celebration of Surgery in Wales conference and talk about his surgical journey, managing COVID-19 and the NHS.

Surgical Stories: In conversation with Mr Chris Lavy, an orthopaedic surgeon who worked in Malawi for 10 years helping children walk again.

Miss Clare Carpenter works at the University Hospital of Wales and talks about her career journey which has included two interesting international fellowships to Australia and India.