Episodes
Sunday May 23, 2021
Sunday May 23, 2021
In this week’s episode we meet Dr Rachael, a senior anaesthetic registrar who shares her story and why she wanted to be a doctor since the age of 3! Tune in to discover her journey to discovering anaesthesia and how she now juggles medicine, family life and entrepreneurship. Delve into the life of an anaesthetic registrar and learn how to gain exposure and advice on securing competitive posts.
We learn the amazing story behind CardMedic and why it is so crucial for the future of healthcare to overcoming communication barriers in an ever increasingly diverse world. Rachael shares the obstacles and challenges she has faced taking it from concept to market and the lessons she learned as an ‘accidental entrepreneur’. This episode really describes a journey of accidental
entrepreneurship and innovation set against the backdrop of a global pandemic.
Dr Rachael Grimaldi is a senior anaesthetic registrar at Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, UK. She is the Co-Founder and CEO of CardMedic. Rachael has a long-held interest in human factors, patient safety and communication, winning several prizes for previous work on developing a “Safer ICU Handover”; most notably the international Sashidharan prize at The College of Anaesthesiologists Annual Scientific Sessions Conference in Sri Lanka.
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CardMedic is a multi-award winning innovative digital patient communication tool, designed in rapid response to the global communication crisis in healthcare at the start of the pandemic. CardMedic has quickly evolved into a flexible tool to overcome any communication barrier in healthcare - language, visual, hearing or cognitive impairment, or PPE – at the point of care.
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YouTube: Scrubbed In with Amz & Abdul
Twitter - @ScrubbedIn_
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Sunday May 09, 2021
E86: Discovering Ophthalmology and finding Balance in Life - Dr Arun Kiru
Sunday May 09, 2021
Sunday May 09, 2021
In this week’s episode we are joined by Dr Arun, an ophthalmology trainee based in London who shares with us his story from the very beginning. Find out how he ranked Top 3 nationally in his speciality applications despite having no publications. Arun shares how he discovered ophthalmology and decided it was right the speciality for him. Tune in to hear his top tips for securing competitive posts for all budding trainees.
Arun delves into the importance of having balance in our personal lives, careers and workplace especially in a productivity-hype driven world. We discover how he became 'The OSCE Guy’ on YouTube and why success also includes spending time socialising with friends and family at the expense of high grades, views and sub counts.
Dr Arun Kiru (‘The OSCE Guy’) is a North London ST2 Ophthalmology Trainee based at the Western Eye Hospital. He ranked third nationally in Ophthalmology National Recruitment and graduated from the University of Cambridge in 2017 with a Distinction. He loves teaching, mainly via his Youtube Channel, which is aimed at current medical students.
Instagram: @arun.kiru
YouTube: ArunKiru
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Episode sponsored by MySuture
MySuture™ is an all in one suture practice kit and digital learning platform with direct access to Surgeon advice & training. With this all in one suture practice kit and the MySkills™ digital learning platform, you can learn to suture anytime, anywhere.
MySuture™ is here to share your journey in medical education by helping you learn the art of suturing and provide you with access to training and advice for your career in healthcare.
The all in one suture simulation kit includes high quality silicone made of advanced nontoxic materials, with height simulation skin, 14 pre cut wounds, 3 layers including skin, subcutaneous fat and muscle with a mesh reinforcement to provide suture retention, mimic natural anatomy and create a true to life texture.
Buy your suture kit now at: mysuture.com
MySuture Socials: Twitter | Instagram
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Learn more about Scrubbed In:
YouTube: Scrubbed In with Amz & Abdul
Twitter - @ScrubbedIn_
Instagram - @Scrubbedin_
Download the PodCases Mobile app Now - iOS (App Store) or Android (Google Play)
PodCases lets you Step into the shoes of Doctors to experience medicine. Listen to high quality audio cases and reinforce your learning with interactive quizzes.
Hello@scrubbedin.co.uk
Sunday May 02, 2021
Sunday May 02, 2021
In this week’s episode we are joined by Dr Qureshi, a consultant microbiologist who shares with us his story. We discover his unusual journey as a computer science graduate transitioning from GP to core surgical trainee before settling for a career in microbiology. Imran shares the obstacles and challenges he has faced so far in his career and his ethos in life of being authentic. We discuss the evolving role of technology in healthcare, the story behind creating and selling the first comprehensive Gentamicin calculator and his new found initiative Code Med.
We discuss why he became extremely passionate about microbiology and explore his relationship with patient safety and quality improvement. Imran tells us about the importance of healthy workplace cultures and supportive leadership in his role as Foundation Programme Director.
Dr Imran Qureshi is a Consultant microbiologist at Croydon University Hospital, he is a Foundation Programme Director and more recently Associate Medical Director.
His is passionate about Patient Safety and Quality Improvement which led to setting up DAPS Global, then became the first clinical lead for BMJ Quality then an Honorary Clinical Associate Professor for UCL. He co-founded Code Med, an organisation which is dedicated to teaching coding to healthcare professionals as well as developing apps and providing consulting services.
Twitter: @reachimyq
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Episode sponsored by MySuture
MySuture™ is an all in one suture practice kit and digital learning platform with direct access to Surgeon advice & training. With this all in one suture practice kit and the MySkills™ digital learning platform, you can learn to suture anytime, anywhere.
MySuture™ is here to share your journey in medical education by helping you learn the art of suturing and provide you with access to training and advice for your career in healthcare.
The all in one suture simulation kit includes high quality silicone made of advanced nontoxic materials, with height simulation skin, 14 pre cut wounds, 3 layers including skin, subcutaneous fat and muscle with a mesh reinforcement to provide suture retention, mimic natural anatomy and create a true to life texture.
Buy your suture kit now at: mysuture.com
MySuture Socials: Twitter | Instagram
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Learn more about Scrubbed In:
Twitter - @ScrubbedIn_
Instagram - @Scrubbedin_
Download the PodCases Mobile app Now - iOS (App Store) or Android (Google Play)
PodCases lets you Step into the shoes of Doctors to experience medicine. Listen to high quality audio cases and reinforce your learning with interactive quizzes.
Hello@scrubbedin.co.uk
Sunday Apr 25, 2021
Sunday Apr 25, 2021
In this week’s episode we are joined by Dr Fiona who shares with us her story from the very beginning. We discuss the many transitions she has taken from medical student to consultant radiologist to eventually becoming a VC founder and managing partner. Dr Fiona talks about the importance of leadership, network effects and the efforts clinicians should make to broaden their horizons. Tune in as we discover why she pursued an MBA and how we can only connect the dots in our careers when we look backwards.
Finally we spend some time discussing the regret minimisation mindset and why we should believe in ourselves when others don’t.
Dr Fiona is the Founder & Managing Partner of Crista Galli Ventures, prior to investing in healthtech, she worked in the NHS in London as a radiologist at UCLH. Fiona has developed national health policy at the UK Department of Health as clinical advisor to Professor Sir Bruce Keogh and also worked as a management consultant. She holds a stellar academic record with over 20 awards, bursaries and scholarships. Fiona holds an MBA from London Business School and an MPH from London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. She is one of a select few doctors worldwide to be dual board certified in Radiology and Public Health.
Dr Fiona Pathiraja: Linkedin | Twitter
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PodCases lets you Step into the shoes of Doctors to experience medicine. Listen to high quality audio cases and reinforce your learning with interactive quizzes.
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Sunday Apr 18, 2021
E83: Be Mission Driven and Stay True to Yourself - Dr Mala Mawkin
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
In this week’s episode we are joined by Mala who shares her story from the beginning delving into the accomplishments and challenges she has faced so far in her career. We discuss the importance of having options, seeking opportunities using the ‘back/side door’ approach and why we must all be mission driven. We spend some time talking about her role as Head of Market development at Cellen and why we all have something to offer even as young millennials.
Mala shares the story behind how she featured on Vogue with Naomi Campbell, featured in Forbes 30 under 30 and how she came to host the Royal Society of Medicine's Digital Health Podcast Series.
Dr Mala Mawkin is an award-winning healthcare innovation researcher, writer and speaker. She is the Head of Market Development at Cellen, a growing start-up in pain management, featured on Forbes 30 Under 30, Vogue 10 Rising Female Stars and UK Women of the Future Awards Finalist. Mala is the host of The Royal Society of Medicine’s Digital Health Podcast, a TEDx Speaker and an Advocate for Diversity in Science & Medicine.
Dr Mala Mawkin: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter
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Episode Sponsored by 360 Medics
360 medics is a free app designed for medical students and doctors where you will find all the answers to your medical queries. It’s basically the google of the medical world.
In the app, you get access to a MHRA drugs database (available offline too!), adapted medical tools according to your speciality, reliable medical news, revision tools for med students and a place to store your notes. To name a few. And it will always be free.
Download the app Now: Apple and Android
https://360medics.com/en/welcome
Instagram: @360medics_en | Twitter: @360medicsuk
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Learn more about Scrubbed In:
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Download the PodCases Mobile app Now - iOS (App Store) or Android (Google Play)
PodCases lets you Step into the shoes of Doctors to experience medicine. Listen to high quality audio cases and reinforce your learning with interactive quizzes.
Hello@scrubbedin.co.uk
Sunday Apr 11, 2021
Sunday Apr 11, 2021
In this week’s episode we are joined by Dr Albeyatti who shares with us his story from the very beginning. Join us as we delve into his achievements, obstacles and the lessons learned so far in his career. We talk about the competitive culture and landscape in medical school. Abdullah explains the reasons as to why he left a competitive surgical training post in London to pursue entrepreneurship and GP training.
We uncover his entrepreneurial spirit and desire to solve problems early on, hear the story behind MedicalChain which raised 24million dollars! Listen as we discuss the role of blockchain in the NHS and the amazing growth of MyClinic. Abdullah ends by sharing his own advice for aspiring doctors and entrepreneurs.
Dr Albeyatti is the Co-Founder and CEO of Medicalchain and MyClinic. MyClinic is used in over 72 countries worldwide to provide telemedicine solutions to a wide variety of healthcare professionals. Medicalchain is dedicated to empowering patients to have access to their medical records and remove the barriers that lead to patient choice and empowerment. He is a GP and the Chair of the Royal College of General Practitioners - Yorkshire Faculty. Medicalchain has won multiple awards including from the Financial Times and Dr Albeyatti was awarded with the Imperial College London Emerging Alumni Leader Award.
LinkedIn: Dr Abdullah Albeyatti
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Episode Sponsored by 360 Medics
360 medics is a free app designed for medical students and doctors where you will find all the answers to your medical queries. It’s basically the google of the medical world.
In the app, you get access to a MHRA drugs database (available offline too!), adapted medical tools according to your speciality, reliable medical news, revision tools for med students and a place to store your notes. To name a few. And it will always be free.
Download the app Now: Apple and Android
https://360medics.com/en/welcome
Instagram: @360medics_en | Twitter: @360medicsuk
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Learn more about Scrubbed In:
Twitter - @ScrubbedIn_
Instagram - @Scrubbedin_
Download the PodCases Mobile app Now - iOS (App Store) or Android (Google Play)
PodCases lets you Step into the shoes of Doctors to experience medicine. Listen to high quality audio cases and reinforce your learning with interactive quizzes.
Hello@scrubbedin.co.uk
Sunday Apr 04, 2021
E81: The Reality of being a Doctor - Dr Radhika Thakrar
Sunday Apr 04, 2021
Sunday Apr 04, 2021
In this week’s episode we are joined by Dr Radhika, a paediatric trainee in South London. Tune in as she shares her journey from the beginning sharing the obstacles and challenges she faced alongside her achievements. We discuss her transition from medical school to foundation training and the importance of having a strong supportive network. Radhika shares with us why she choose paediatrics and her experiences so far. We discover the story behind her popular instagram page which changed from a vegan food blog to showcasing the reality of a junior doctor as she shares the high, the lows and everything in between as part of her journey as a peads trainee.
Dr Radhika Thakrar is in her first year of paediatric training in South London. She graduated from Imperial College London in 2018 not really knowing what to specialise in, but fell in love with paediatrics during her F2 year. She shares her journey on Instagram and YouTube (@DoctorRadhika) to show medical students what it’s really like to be a doctor, with the real highs and low, because she had no idea what to expect. She also loves trying to keep house plants alive, cooking vegan dishes and going on long walks around London.
Learn more about Radhika:
Instagram: @doctorradhika
Twitter: @RadhikaThakrar
YouTube: Doctor Radhika
Learn more about Scrubbed In:
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PodCases lets you Step into the shoes of Doctors to experience medicine. Listen to high quality audio cases and reinforce your learning with interactive quizzes.
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Sunday Mar 28, 2021
E80: The Future is Code - Dr Josh Case
Sunday Mar 28, 2021
Sunday Mar 28, 2021
In this week’s episode we welcome Dr Josh Case, a software developer and doctor from Australia. He shares why we should all try to learn code as clinicians, the power of technology, the ability to develop 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. We delve into the future where in a hypercompetitive environment doctors will need to go beyond the traditional requirements to really stand out.
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
Learn more about Scrubbed In:
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Download the PodCases Mobile app Now - iOS (App Store) or Android (Google Play)
PodCases lets you Step into the shoes of Doctors to experience medicine. Listen to high quality audio cases and reinforce your learning with interactive quizzes.
Hello@scrubbedin.co.uk
Sunday Mar 21, 2021
Sunday Mar 21, 2021
In this week’s episode we are joined by the popular Medical YouTuber, Nasir Kharma who shares with us his journey from the very beginning. We discuss his love and passion for both medicine and videography, uncovering his journey into medical school. He shares with us why he decided to do an undergraduate degree in Canada and then re-apply for medical school having been rejected initially. Nasir shares with us how much it means to him becoming a doctor, the sacrifices he has made and the thought process behind sitting the USMLE during medical school.
We discuss how his YouTube channel has amassed more than 700,000+ subscribers, the mystery behind why ‘Study with me..’ videos do so well and life now as a world famous medical student. In this open and honest discussion, he shares the thought and effort that goes into every single video and the importance of spending our time wisely and with purpose.
Nasir Kharma is a 4th year medical student studying at King's College London. Of Jordanian origin, born in Vancouver, raised in Athens and having attended university in Toronto and London, he is a truly a citizen of the world.
Under the name "KharmaMedic", Nasir has amassed over 700,000+ followers across various social media platforms by sharing his experiences throughout medical school and teaching others how to utilise their time as efficiently as possible. His long-term dream is to use his knowledge as a doctor to leave a significant impact on the world by reaching millions of people through online education.
Learn more about Nasir Kharma:
YouTube: KharmaMedic
Twitter: @KharmaMedic
Instagram: @KharmaMedic
Learn more about Scrubbed In:
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Download the PodCases Mobile app Now - iOS (App Store) or Android (Google Play)
PodCases lets you Step into the shoes of Doctors to experience medicine. Listen to high quality audio cases and reinforce your learning with interactive quizzes.
Hello@scrubbedin.co.uk
Sunday Mar 14, 2021
E78: Next Up…The Medlife Crisis - Dr Rohin Francis
Sunday Mar 14, 2021
Sunday Mar 14, 2021
In this week’s episode we are joined by Dr Francis, the comedic cardiologist who shares with us his story from the very beginning. Francis shares with us his love for comedy and cardiology, why a gap year working in Wimbledon before medical school was so crucial for him and his personal development. We discuss the reality behind why so many doctors undertake PhD’s and the competitive nature of cardiology. Tune in as he shares his role as an interventional cardiologist and shares advice for budding trainees.
Francis shares the story behind his viral YouTube channel that now has more than 350,000 subscribers! We delve into some funny moments from his online presence on Twitter and why he is able to share his real personality without it all being too serious. Hear our thoughts on Gen Z and millennial doctors on social platforms and why it is so important we have hobbies and interests outside of medicine.
Dr Francis Rohin is an interventional cardiology fellow, PhD candidate, occasional comedian and creator of online educational videos, on his YouTube channel, Medlife Crisis.
Learn more about Rohin
Twitter - @MedCrisis
Instagram - @medcrisis
YouTube - MedlifeCrisis
www.medlifecrisis.co.uk
Learn more about Scrubbed In:
Twitter - @ScrubbedIn_
Instagram - @Scrubbedin_
PodCases lets you Step into the shoes of Doctors to experience medicine. Listen to high quality audio cases and reinforce your learning with interactive quizzes.
Download the PodCases Mobile app Now - iOS (App Store) or Android (Google Play)
Hello@scrubbedin.co.uk