Why Medics Matter

Simon and Amie explore the all important job plan. They reflect on how to negotiate it, optimise it, and build a job plan that works for you.

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The transition to becoming a Consultant or SAS Doctor is one of the biggest steps in a medical career.

In this episode, Simon and Amie are joined by Dr Anna Baverstock to explore how best to prepare for this change. Together, they reflect on the challenges, surprises, and strategies that can help make the move from resident doctor to an autonomous practitioner.

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Simon and Amie reflect on the importance of autonomy and identity for SAS doctors.

We discuss how labels can empower and limit us and how autonomy and recognition are central to professional identity.

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It’s SAS Week, and Simon and Amie are joined by Dr Swetha Maddula Batambuze, SAS Chair at the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.

Together, they reflect on the highs and lows of being a SAS doctor, highlighting the challenges, opportunities, and reasons to celebrate this vital group of clinicians.

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On the 29th August, NHS England published the 10 Point Plan to improve resident doctors’ working lives.

Simon and Amie discuss the ten points and ask "Does it go far enough"?

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In this episode, Professor Namita Kumar, Rheumatologist and Postgraduate Dean for North East England and North Cumbria, shares practical tips on becoming a supportive, inspiring and skilled supervisor.

We also explore the challenges facing medical education today and how we can all play a role in shaping its future.

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Why do we find it so difficult to say no?

Amie and Simon discuss the power of saying no and provide useful tips to help with those difficult conversations we all have.

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Boundaries in medicine are vital for our mental fitness.

In this episode, Simon and Toni reflect on the increasingly blurred lines between work and home life, and ask the important question:

Should doctors be in work WhatsApp groups?

Toni shares three practical tips to help maintain boundaries;

1. Recognise when boundaries are needed

2. Set the boundary

3. Maintain those boundaries with confidence and consistency

If you are constantly checking your phone, looking at work WhatsApp groups, this episode is for you.

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In this episode, Amie and Simon dive into the transformative power of coaching and the surprising ways it can elevate your career. From the art of active listening to unlocking potential through meaningful conversations, they explore why coaching isn't just helpful, but essential.

Whether you're just starting out or decades into your journey, coaching has something to offer.

Learn more at www.doctorstraining.com

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Have you ever wondered what the difference is between coaching and mentoring?

Simon is joined by Dr Susy Stirling, an Associate Dean in Yorkshire and Humber and a Coach.

The benefits of coaching in resident doctors are discussed and as ever we share our personal stories and how coaching has impacted our lives.

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