Episodes
Sunday Mar 07, 2021
E77: The founding story of Geeky Medics - Dr Lewis Potter
Sunday Mar 07, 2021
Sunday Mar 07, 2021
In this week’s episode we are joined by Dr Potter, the founder of Geeky Medics who shares with us his journey from the very beginning. We delve into his passion for enhancing medical education through technology, how he stumbled into a career within medicine having initially wanted to work in the world of IT. We discover some of the challenges he has faced and overcome so far in his life. Lewis shares with us how Geeky Medics was founded, how the initial idea of sharing his medical notes on a blog went to a platform and channel with more than 100 million views supported by an amazing community of MedEd enthusiasts across the world.
Tune in as he gives an honest account of the sacrifices he has made for the platform to flourish and the importance of doing what you truly love and enjoy even if it means taking some years out of training in the grand scheme of things.
This is an amazing episode for everyone who is a big fan of Geeky medics like ourselves to finally hear the story behind it all and the founder himself.
Dr Lewis Potter is the Founder of Geeky Medics, an online medical education platform that enables medical students to learn clinical skills at their convenience through the use of an intuitive website and app. He is a GP trainee and Clinical Entrepreneur Fellow.
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Twitter: @iLeW
https://geekymedics.com/
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Sunday Feb 28, 2021
Sunday Feb 28, 2021
In this week’s episode we are joined by Dr Walsh, who shares with us his journey from the very beginning. We delve into his career exploring the incredible achievements he has accomplished and how he eventually became the clinical director of The BMJ. He shares with us how his initial role was actually supposed to be an editor only for a short period of time. We discuss the pivotal role of digital technology for clinicians in the UK and the pioneering work they are doing with clinical decision support products and medical education.
Dr Walsh explains the need to keep up to date with digital technology, facilitating on-demand access to medical resources and how the best products and services are driven by user feedback. He shares some tips on how he managed to publish more than 200 papers and what leadership means to him.
Dr Kieran Walsh is Clinical Director at BMJ. He is the clinical lead of the medical education and clinical decision support resources at BMJ. He has a vast amount of experience in online medical education, clinical decision support, face to face delivery of medical education, and both summative and formative assessment. He has experience of using all of these in programmes to strengthen health systems. He is Adjunct Associate Professor in Teaching and Research at Monash University and has written four books on medical education. He has published over 200 papers in the biomedical literature and has written four books.
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LinkedIn: Dr Kieran Walsh
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Sunday Feb 21, 2021
E75: Driving Culture change in the NHS - Mr Simon Fleming (OrthopodReg)
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
This week we are joined by Mr Simon Fleming, an Orthopaedic surgeon and change maker based in London. Tune in as he shares his personal story and the relentless pursuit to change the culture within the NHS. Simon delves into the moments in his career that made him reflect upon his own behaviour and that of others only to realise the underlying toxic cultures that exist within the workplace.
We delve into his #hammeritout campaign aimed at tackling bullying and discriminatory behaviours in the NHS to create positive and empowering workplaces and to improve patient care. Simon shares his experiences with what he describes as “Angels and Villains’ and some of the kickback he has received as a result of his work. Finally we discuss the roles we can all play in difficult and unstable environments even as junior doctors.
Simon is a London-based Trauma and Orthopaedic registrar. He is a co-chair for the International Conference in Residency Education (ICRE), on the advisory board for the NIHR Clinical Education Incubator, Associate Editor for Medical Education and The Clinical Teacher and a Ph.D candidate in Medical Education at Barts & The London Medical School. He is also a past Vice Chair of the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges Trainee Doctors’ Group (ATDG) and a Past President of the British Orthopaedic Trainees’ Association (BOTA).
While passionate about Orthopaedics, surgical training and mentoring future surgeons, he has special interests in hand surgery, competency decisions and combating bullying, undermining, harassment and the lack of diversity and equity in healthcare, through the award winning #HammerItOut and #CutItOut campaigns, on which he has delivered a TEDx talk and spoken internationally.
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Instagram: @orthopodreg
Twitter: @OrthopodReg
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Sunday Feb 14, 2021
Sunday Feb 14, 2021
This week we are joined by Dr Kaye, a GP and renowned author who shares with us her journey from the very beginning in what is a very touching episode. We delve into her career as a GP, celebrated author and TV personality. Dr Kaye shares with us a frank and honest account of her personal journey since being diagnosed with cancer and the many struggles and difficulties she has faced as a mother, partner, daughter and clinician. We delve into her life as a patient, dealing with the unknown, attending consultations and undergoing multiple surgeries whilst also practising as a GP. This is such a wholesome episode with Dr Kaye discussing the journey form diagnosis to recovery. In the episode she also shares some advice for anyone else who may also be experiencing a life changing siutation like herself. We ended by sharing her new mindset, her coping strategies and the many strengths and traits she discovered about herself.
Dr Philippa Kaye is a GP with a particular interest in children’s, women’s and sexual health. She has written multiple books including The M Word and she has a weekly column in Woman magazine as well as contributing to other magazines and newspapers. She has regularly been seen broadcasting on radio and television in programmes such as This Morning. She is the GP ambassador for Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust. Her days are filled with a mix of general practice, media work and her other job – being a mum!
Her latest book ‘Doctors get cancer too’ is out now and a highly recommended read for everyone!
Learn more about Dr Kaye:
Twitter: @drphilippakaye
Instagram: @drphilippakaye
https://www.drphilippakaye.com/
Publishers: @summersdalepublishers | https://summersdale.com/
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Dr Philippa Kaye was 39 years old when she heard those dreaded words. The diagnosis of bowel cancer would change her life and mean crossing the divide from being a doctor to being a patient. She soon discovered that her years of training and experience had not prepared her for the realities of actually living with cancer.
Doctors Get Cancer Too tells Dr Kaye’s moving story of being on both sides of the desk, and shares the insights she gained not only through the diagnosis and treatment but in surviving and thriving through cancer and beyond. Filled with practical advice, this book aims to make patients and their loved ones feel better understood, more prepared and less alone, and to provide solace for anyone navigating their way through hard times.
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Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
PodCourse 5: Why you should Learn to Code - Dr Josh Case
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
In this week’s PodCourse, Josh a software developer from Australia shares why we should all try to learn code as clinicians. Josh shares with us the power of technology, the ability to develop super cool projects (MedEd, Scripts and Games) and how being able to even do basic coding can help with so many quality improvement projects and increase efficiency in hospitals. He gives real life examples and explains how there is an unexpected large degree of cross over between coding and medicine.
This is the start of an amazing new series hoping to help you all get started on your coding journey!
Dr Josh Case is a doctor and a software developer and hopes to empower other doctors and medical students to build new software, even without a tech background. He is passionate about making the world's hospitals safer and more efficient, as well as teaching clinicians how to code.
Learn more about Josh:
Twitter: @_JoshCase
Code Blue - An introduction to Programming for Doctors - https://gumroad.com/l/NMtSD
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Sunday Feb 07, 2021
E73: Embracing life as a GP and Founding Zero to Finals (Dr Tom Watchman)
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
In this week’s episode we are joined by Tom, a qualified GP and leading medical educator. Join us as he shares his journey from the very beginning and the obstacles and challenges he faced. We discover how he developed and honed his passion for medical education and what set him on a path to founding Zero to Finals. Learn how to manage your time appropriately and why we should all embrace our journey instead of rushing to consultancy.
We spend time sharing the role of a GP and why it is such an awesome career path yet so often regarded as a lesser specialty. Tom tells us why he pursued to become a GP and why it is the best of both worlds regardless of your interest and hobbies outside medicine.
Tom Watchman is a newly qualified GP working in the Greater Manchester area. He studied medicine at the University of Manchester, where he also gained a bachelors degree in psychology and a masters degree in medical education. He stayed in Manchester for his foundation and GP training, and used this time to complete the MRCP (UK), DCH and DRCOG diplomas. Since finishing his foundation training, he has built Zero to Finals from an idea to a widely used educational tool. He spends almost all his free time creating educational resources to help people study medicine.
Learn more:
Instagram: @zerotofinals
Twitter: @zerotofinals
YouTube: Zero to Finals
Zero to Finals is a free resource designed to help you learn medicine. There are notes, books, flashcards, audiobooks, podcasts, videos and questions.
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Sunday Jan 31, 2021
Sunday Jan 31, 2021
In this week’s episode we are joined by Dr Perkins, a qualified GP in the south coast who shares with us his journey and the unusual story as to why he pursued medicine. We delve into why he is on a quest to empower doctors to make better financial decisions, how he ended up talking big waves in his anaesthetic interview and the importance of embracing our journey rather than rushing headfirst into consultancy and specialist training.
Dr Perkins shares why he co-founded Medics Money, the importance and issues surrounding finances as a junior doctor. We touch on life as a GP and what it means to be financially comfortable. Tune in as we discuss why money is such a taboo in the medical world. More importantly Tommy shares with some tips on how we can all make better financial decisions.
Dr Tommy Perkins is a GP with special interest in dermatology. He is a father to 3 kids and a surfer who lives by the beach on the south coast. He runs Medics Money which he co-founded with his partner Ed, a GP and a Chartered Accountant Chartered Tax adviser having worked with PWC for 9 years. He studied medicine as a graduate from a working class background with no financial assistance and graduated with £85,000 debt.
Learn More:
Empowering doctors to make better financial decisions.
Free E-Book: https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/free-guide/
Twitter: @MedicsMoney
Facebook: Medics Money
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Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
This is a much needed PodCourse on how we should all try and look after ourselves in the midst of a global pandemic. Dr Ashburner, a Psychiatry specialty doctor in the UK shares with us some tips and techniques we can all employ to ensure we develop and grow a healthy mindset and look after our well-being.
Some of the topics covered include: Creating routine, seeking help, nutrition, socialising and staying connected, time for hobbies, breaks and the importance of self-kindness.
Dr Ashburner - @thementalhealthdoctor
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Sunday Jan 24, 2021
Sunday Jan 24, 2021
In this week’s episode we are joined by Dr Syed, a dermatology resident based at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. Tune in as he shares his journey from the very beginning as we discuss the challenges and achievements he has faced so far in his career. We delve into life as a medical student at Imperial College London, why he rejected a prestigious AFP post in Central London and what ignited his pursuit to become a dermatology resident at the Big Apple.
Dr Syed talks gives us a frank and honest account of the tedious application process, the many sacrifices he had to make and if the grass really is greener on the other side. We spend some time discovering the many hidden challenges of transitioning to the US and the why he co-founded Liberty Medics to help and guide other students and doctors across the globe.
This is an amazing episode for anyone looking to pursue a career in the US.
Usama Syed is a doctor who graduated from Imperial College London in 2016 and chose to decline his AFP job at Guys and St Thomas’ Hospital in favour of pursuing residency training in the US. He is currently a Chief Resident in Dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan, New York. He co-founded the educational company ‘LibertyMedics’, who’s mission it is to inform and guide medical students/ doctors from around the world how to transition their medical careers successfully to the United States.
Instagram - @libertymedics
Dr Usama Syed - @realskindoctor
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Sunday Jan 17, 2021
E70: The Founding Story of Quesmed - Dr Yezen Sammaraiee (Founder)
Sunday Jan 17, 2021
Sunday Jan 17, 2021
In this week’s episode we are joined by Dr Yezen an IMT trainee and founder of Quesmed. Join us as he shares his journey from the very beginning discussing the achievements and obstacles he has faced to date in his career. We delve into how he discovered his passion for medical education and the skillset and experience he has since developed. Dr Yezen shares with us the story behind founding Quesmed and why it has proven to be such a popular exam bank in recent times. We discuss the different modalities of medical education in this new era and what the future will look like. We end by sharing some tips on how we can all get involved in medical education from a very basic level even at medical school.
Dr Yezen Sammaraiee is an internal medicine trainee at St. Thomas’ Hospital and founder at Quesmed.com. He qualified from UCL Medical School in 2016 with a first class iBSc in neuroscience. During his time at medical school, he founded a number of sustainable peer assisted learning initiatives, publishing and presenting a number of medical education projects in peer-reviewed journals and international conferences. As a foundation doctor in the North Central London Deanery, he successfully completed a PGCERT in Medical Education with a distinction in Technology Enhanced Education. Following this, he completed a Clinical Research Fellowship in Stroke Medicine and Neurology at University College London Hospital before returning to training.
Learn More:
Quesmed iOS App: https://apple.co/3bMVxNz
Quesmed Android App: https://tinyurl.com/y3dbr3qh
6500 SBAs, 15,000 Anki flashcards and 1000+ notes
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