In this episode, Upper GI trainees Aya Musbahi and Salman Ahmed consider the concept of ethical leadership and what this means for surgeons striving to embed ethical practices within the structures of the modern health service. This conversation is the first instalment of an ongoing discussion between Aya and Salman on these themes, which we will return to at various points throughout the year. Here, the concept of ethical leadership and its associated challenges will be introduced with a view to encouraging listeners to consider how these concepts may embedded into their own practice. Future episodes on this subject will elaborate the concepts discussed here in a variety of contexts and practical applications.

In this episode, Upper GI trainees Aya Musbahi and Salman Ahmed consider the concept of ethical leadership and what this means for surgeons striving to embed ethical practices within the structures of the modern health service. This conversation is the first instalment of an ongoing discussion between Aya and Salman on these themes, which we will return to at various points throughout the year. Here, the concept of ethical leadership and its associated challenges will be introduced with a view to encouraging listeners to consider how these ideas may embedded into their own practice. Future episodes on this subject will elaborate the concepts discussed here in a variety of contexts and practical applications.

Welcome back to the Theatre for 2022!

In this episode, consultant vascular surgeon Ginny Bowbrick meets with consultant ENT surgeon Ekpemi Irune to discuss the flawed nature of the term “imposter syndrome” and how this concept, in addition to being poorly defined and widely misunderstood, can be linked to broader issues surrounding confidence, belonging and emotional safety.

Through this conversation, we invite our listeners to consider how confidence is acquired and how it is presented, how confidence is often a product of environment rather than of individual character, and what factors may be present in the workplace that may contribute to a lack of confidence. In doing so, we hope to demystify some of these concepts and reinforce the notion that no one facing issues of confidence is ever alone, particularly in working environments that do not foster a healthy sense of inclusion.

This is the second of a two-part discussion on the shared theatre environment, featuring a panel of both surgeons and anaesthetists reaching across the curtain to reflect on the cultural similarities and differences between two specialties that can often seem divided despite working mere feet apart. Following from the previous discussion on theatre culture, this episode will focus on the differences in training cultures between the two specialities.

These episodes are presented by anaesthetic consultant Deirdre Conway, orthopaedic ST3 Karen Chui, anaesthetic ST5 Stuart Edwardson and CT1 surgical trainee Karishma Shah.

This is the last episode of the Theatre for 2021! We will return in the New Year with more dispatches from the world of surgical innovation.

This is the first of a two-part discussion on the shared theatre environment, featuring a panel of both surgeons and anaesthetists reaching across the curtain to reflect on the cultural similarities and differences between two specialties that can often seem divided despite working mere feet apart.

These episodes are presented by orthopaedic ST3 Karen Chui, anaesthetic consultant Deirdre Conway, anaesthetic registrar Stuart Edwardson and orthopaedic CT1 surgical trainee Karishma Shah. This episode focuses on shared theatre culture, while the second part revolves around the distinct training cultures of each specialty. Our panel will return in two weeks’ time for the second part of the discussion on training culture.

In this episode, Emerging Leaders programme lead and colorectal consultant Trish Boorman, and registrar Niroshini Rajaretnam discuss the nature of positive influence in surgery, in terms of both the people that have influenced them in the past, as well as being a positive influence upon those just starting their careers.

Applications for the Emerging Leaders programme will re-open in Autumn 2022. Please visit the College’s website for more information on the application process.

This is the tenth episode in an ongoing series on the theme of Health Inequalities, which we will return to throughout the year. It has been developed in collaboration with Melanin Medics, a national UK charity organisation focusing on promoting diversity in medicine, widening aspirations and aiding career progression for the Afro-Caribbean community. Throughout the course of the series, we will explore current inequalities in both patient and professional outcomes and illustrate the steps that must be taken to ensure equality and fairness for all.

Presented by David Faluyi, Academia and research oficer for Melanin Medics and Andrew Alalade, consultant neurosurgeon, this episode considers how implicit bias affects career progression in surgery.

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive and Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon Georgette Oni leads a diverse panel considering the question, "Whose breast cancer service is it anyway?" Featuring Consultant Breast Surgeon and breast cancer survivor, Rosie Stanton; community champion, entrepreneur and breast cancer survivor, Leanne Pero; and Associate Professor in Public Health at the University of Nottingham and risk-reducing breast patient, Dr Emma Wilson, this episode aims to explore and clarify the ways in which the NHS breast cancer service can be improved, with a focus on personal experiences and empowering patients.

This is the fourth and final part of an ongoing series on the theme of LGBTQ+ people in surgery. Building on the themes introduced in the previous episodes, Ginny Bowbrick, consultant vascular surgeon, and Chloe Scott, consultant orthopaedic surgeon will in this episode interview Royal College of Surgeons of England Vice President, Tim Mitchell, and Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh council member, Clare McNaught, on what the Colleges can do to improve participation and inclusivity for LGBTQ+ surgeons, as well as surgeons from other marginalized groups.

This is the ninth episode in an ongoing series on the theme of Health Inequalities, which we will return to throughout the year. It has been developed in collaboration with Melanin Medics, a national UK charity organisation focusing on promoting diversity in medicine, widening aspirations and aiding career progression for the Afro-Caribbean community. Throughout the course of the series, we will explore current inequalities in both patient and professional outcomes and illustrate the steps that must be taken to ensure equality and fairness for all.

Presented by Temidayo Osunrobi, Director of Academia for Melanin Medics and Samantha Tross, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, this episode considers how diverse leadership can be better developed and supported within surgery, with a focus on widening opportunities and creating a more positive training environment.