Episodes
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In this episode we are again joined by Dr Shalabh Srivastava, a Senior Clinical Lecturer at Newcastle University and Renal consultant at Sunderland hospital to explore the mysterious world of academic medicine... We explore the process of getting involved in research, including how to find a good supervisor, how to overcome set-backs and where to look for funding and opportunities.
Shalabh is a goldmine of good advice, with significant experience across lab-based and clinical research, so if you are considering looking into academic medicine, you won't be disappointed!
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We are joined today by Dr Shalabh Srivastava, a renal consultant at Sunderland Hospital and Senior Clinical Lecturer at Newcastle University. In this episode we ask Shalabh about how he came into renal medicine (after working with a medical-world celebrity!) and why he still loves it!
Stay tuned for the future of renal medicine and some opportunities you probably didn't know existed.
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In the last of our mini-series on careers, we ask the question: what do I do if I think medicine might not be for me?
As we discovered recording this, most medics ask themselves this question at least once in their careers, so if you have thought this, you aren't alone. We chat about how to approach this question, what other (more unusual) career paths there are in medicine that you may not have heard of yet, and why its ok if you decide this really isn't for you.
If you are seriously asking yourself this question, make sure you chat to family, friends and trusted supervisors or seniors to help you along the way. You can find further resources here:
https://www.bmj.com/specialties/leaving-medicine
https://madeinheene.hee.nhs.uk/careers/Access-your-career-support
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Should I take an F3 year? What options are even out there? How can I choose?
If you've asked any of these questions, this episode may be for you! In this 4th episode of our mini series we take a look at what we all did for our F3 (and F4) years, taking an honest and open look at the highlights and drawbacks in all aspects of life.
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Today we continue with our series on life after med school by sharing the things we wish we had known about applications for specialty and surviving interviews! Similarly to the previous episode, this will focus on the following applications & interviews:
Core surgery training Internal medicine training General Practice specialty training O&G specialty training Paediatrics specialty training Academic career pathsStay tuned for some really practical advice on how to navigate this tricky and often mysterious part of medical training
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We have also produced a ppt with visual aids to this podcast, and a reflective decision questionnaire on how to work out what is important to you when asking yourself what you want to do. These are available at:
http://www.mediafire.com/folder/2w5eqke9s56s3/Contingency_FM
Further useful resources can be found at:
https://www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-support/career-progression/training/specialty-explorer
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/doctors/roles-doctors
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In part 2 of our mini-series on life after med school, we look at what options are out there for different specialty training pathways, and discuss our own experience in deciding to pursue:
Core surgery training Internal medicine training General Practice specialty training O&G specialty training Paediatrics specialty training Academic career pathsWe have also produced a ppt with visual aids to this podcast, and a reflective decision questionnaire on how to work out what is important to you when asking yourself what you want to do. These are available at:
http://www.mediafire.com/folder/2w5eqke9s56s3/Contingency_FM
Further useful resources can be found at:
https://www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-support/career-progression/training/specialty-explorer
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/doctors/roles-doctors
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Matthew and Phil have a chat with Dr Naomi Chamberlin (Respiratory Consultant, Sunderland Hospital) to find out what the best and most challenging bits are about this specialty. Stay tuned to hear why respiratory is such a varied and friendly place to work, musings on time travel and how Naomi helped Phil to change his life as a medical student.
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Abi and Phil are joined by Mrs Cathy Emerson (Obstetrician, Sunderland Hospital), to chat about why O&G is such a diverse and rewarding specialty. Stay tuned for some great advice on reflection and avoiding despair when the worst happens, and how to learn from our successes too!
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We are joined today by Dr Alison Heggie, a Diabetes & Endocrine consultant (South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust) to find out more about life in this specialty. Stay tuned for some helpful tips on how to manage diabetes on call, how to make the most of your time on an endocrine ward and why endocrinology is a fascinating place in which to work.
Further resources can be found at:
https://www.diabetes.org.uk/
https://www.endocrinology.org/clinical-practice/clinical-guidance/society-for-endocrinology-guidance/
https://www.diabetes.org.uk/professionals/resources/shared-practice/inpatient-and-hospital-care/joint-british-diabetes-society-for-inpatient-care
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In the next few episodes we chat about all the things we wish we had been told before starting F1. In this episode, we focus on succeeding in F1. Stay tuned for advice on how to pass ARCP and how to learn efficiently & effectively on a busy job.
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During COVID-19, most hospitals are stopping visiting. Phone conversations, which are part of the normal job are now even more common and more important. Breaking bad news is a difficult skill – today we unpack a telephone conversation that must discuss some bad news and dissect what is done well and what could be improved. Stay tuned for bloopers and some common errors made when discussing sensitive topics over the phone!
This episode can be listened to as stand-alone; however there is also an accompanying workbook, hosted at: http://www.mediafire.com/folder/2w5eqke9s56s3/Contingency_FM
You will need:
· Communication workbook
· Communication workbook answers
· Breaking Bad News podcast (and additionally we have attached the original conversation if you want to listen to that uninterrupted).
Instructions:
The workbook should guide you through the activity and tell you when to listen to the podcast.
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In this episode, Matt, Phil and Abi sit down with Chris Tiplady (former Director of Medical Education at Northumbria NHS Foundation Trust, Haematologist, ILM Executive Coach and Mentor & Director of Undergraduate Clinical Studies for the University of Sunderland). Chris has tons of experience working with doctors all along the spectrum of finding work difficult. We use some real life examples and common questions we've had over the last few years to chat through how best to get help at times when we find ourselves struggling.
Stay tuned for advice on looking out for your friends, how best to exception report, and how we can often miss the signs that we aren't doing as well as we might think...
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We are joined by Dr Chris Tiplady (Consultant Haematologist at Northumbria NHS Foundation Trust) to get the low down on life in haematology, plus finding out the best way to discuss a patient with a haematologist. Stay tuned for some myth busting, some really practical tips and a narrowly avoided bad accent...
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In this episode, we are joined by Dr Mike Sen, a COTE reg at Sunderland to discuss fluids. We look at three (well, technically five...) important questions to ask about fluid prescribing.
1) Does the patient need fluids?
2) What kind of fluids should the patient have, through which route?
3) How much and how fast?
Stay tuned for yet more bad (actual) dad jokes, a few personal lessons we have learned along the way and how we pick apart the nuanced topic that is fluid prescribing.
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We are joined today by Mr Yusuf Michla, (orthopaedic surgeon, Sunderland hospital) to chat about the highlights and challenges of a life in surgery, plus some valuable advice for anyone doing a rotation in surgery. Stay tuned to hear about the craziest operation Yusuf has ever seen, and some helpful tips for fighting wild mutant animals.
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In today's episode, we grill Dr Mark Carpenter, ITU consultant at Sunderland hospital and newly appointed Sub-Dean for the Wear Base unit at Newcastle University. We get the low-down on why ITU is an awesome specialty, and some really helpful advice addressing any concerns about - and how to make the most of - an ITU rotation. Stay tuned for horse-phobias and more bad accents...
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We chat all things nursing with Alison Blake (former ward manager) and Julie Stewart (former staff nurse). Stay tuned to hear how to best make friends with nurses, what on earth is 'banding' and why it is important (not colorectal surgery related...); and why we should trust a nurses 'waters'?
There are additional written resources available (see: Appendix 2 - advice from nurses) on the MLE for Newcastle students or available for download at http://www.mediafire.com/folder/2w5eqke9s56s3/Contingency_FM.
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Today we are joined by Dr Andy Mellon, Sunderland Paediatrician and Sub-Dean for the Wear base-unit at Newcastle university. Stay tuned for some good all round life advice for thinking about your future career choice, how to make the most of a paediatric rotation and what Andy would have to be if he was a kitchen utensil.
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In this episode we sit down with Dr Mickey Jachuck, a cardiologist at South Tyneside Hospital. Stay tuned to hear if Phil will understand the term 'joke', some of the highlights of life in cardiology and some key tips for juniors rotating into the specialty.
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In this final episode of the 3-part miniseries on on-call tasks, we discuss various common on-call tasks you may need to manage out of hours and give our tips and tricks to accomplishing these safely and effectively.
This episode can be listened to as stand-alone; however there is also an accompanying workbook and powerpoint, hosted at: http://www.mediafire.com/folder/2w5eqke9s56s3/Contingency_FM or, for Newcastle medical students, on the MLE under 5th year/HBP medicine/Wear/Contingency FM
You will need:
On-call tasks workbook On-call tasks answers powerpoint On-call tasks podcastInstructions:
Work through the on-call tasks workbook, then listen to the podcast alongside the powerpoint to go through the answers.
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