Best Rcpe Podcasts (2025)

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Ep.17 - Quinine, Quarantine and Quacks 29:09

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In this episode, Daisy, Charlotte and Olivia talk about some Qs in the history of medicine: quinine, quarantine and quackery. _______________Follow us on:Twitter - @RCPEHeritageInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our newsletter - www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo support herita…

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Ep.16 - Pregnancy, Pepys and Phrenology 28:10

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In this episode, Daisy, Laura and Olivia explore some Ps in the history of medicine: pregnancy, Pepys and phrenology. _______________Follow us on:Twitter - @RCPEHeritageInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our newsletter - www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo support heritage at th…

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Cases that changed me - why you should ask about the beetroot (26 May 2025) 39:43

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In this episode, Dr Kat Ralston hears about a case that changed the practice of Dr Chris Tiplady. They discuss the importance of recognising when a patient may be entering the last phase of life, what we owe to patients and families in understanding what matters to them, and how we can navigate managing uncertainty and being wrong as clinicians.Dr …

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Ep.15 - Oranges, Obesity and Osteoporosis 34:59

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In this episode, Daisy, Charlotte and Olivia discuss some Os in the history of medicine: oranges, obesity and osteoporosis. _______________Follow us on:Twitter - @RCPEHeritageInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our newsletter - www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo support heritage…

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Hospital at Home (12 May 2025) 49:59

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In this episode of Clinical Conversations, Dr Aoife Duignan chats with Dr Claire Steel and Dr Shelagh O'Riordan about Hospital at Home. They explore what Hospital at Home is, and the evidence base behind it, thinking through which patients may benefit from it. They also consider how technology can enable patients to receive care in their own homes …

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Ep.14 - Nurses, Nails and Nymphomania 25:10

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In this episode, Daisy and Olivia explore some Ns in the history of medicine: nurses, nails and nymphomania. _______________Follow us on:Instagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGalleryBluesky - bsky.app/profile/physiciansgallery.bsky.socialSign up for our newsletter - www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterT…

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Decompensated Cirrhosis (28 Apr 2025) 29:17

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In this episode Dr Emma Spencer discusses decompensated cirrhosis with Dr Michael Williams. This discussion includes the definition of a decompensation event, how to recognise these events on the medical take and the importance of doing so. They also discuss key steps in investigating causes of decompensations of cirrhosis and how to manage these u…

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Ep.13 - Milk, Mercury and Menopause 32:42

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In this episode, Daisy and Olivia explore some Ms in the history of medicine: milk, mercury and menopause._______________Follow us on:Instagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGalleryBluesky - bsky.app/profile/physiciansgallery.bsky.socialSign up for our newsletter - www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo s…

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Ep.12 - Lying-In, Lobotomy and Lead 29:52

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In this episode, Daisy and Olivia explore some Ls in the history of medicine: lying-in lobotomy and lead. _______________Follow us on:Instagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGalleryBluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/physiciansgallery.bsky.socialSign up for our newsletter - www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsle…

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Less Than Full-time Training, Barriers and Future Needs (9 Apr 2025) 16:54

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In this episode, Dr Marilena Giannoudi speaks with Dr Hannah Preston about their article on less than full time working as a trainee doctor. They discuss the results of the study as well as some of the barriers that still exist for trainees wishing to work less than full time.Dr Hannah Preston a Renal Registrar in South East Scotland, currently und…

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Poisoning in the Older Adult (31 Mar 2025) 42:37

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In this episode of clinical conversations, Dr Kat Ralston chats with consultant toxicologist Dr Emma Morrison about poisoning in the older adult. They explore why we need to think differently about deliberate self-harm in the older adult and talk through common toxicology cases, including decision-making around escalation. Finally, they consider a …

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Ep.11 - Keyser's Pills, Kelp and Kidney Stones 26:13

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In this episode, Daisy, Olivia and Charlotte explore some Ks in the history of medicine: Keyser’s pills, kelp and kidney stones. _______________Follow us on:Twitter - @RCPEHeritageInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our newsletter - www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo support her…

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Palliative Care in Heart Failure (17 Mar 2025) 49:11

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In this episode, Dr Kat Ralston chats with Prof Miriam Johnson about palliative care in heart failure. They discuss the evidence supporting specialist palliative care input in this patient group and explore how to develop effective integrated services. They chat about holistic, needs based assessment and share top tips on the approach to the debili…

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Medical Specialties - Diabetes & Endocrinology (12 Mar 2025) 19:03

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In this episode, Dr Marilena Giannoudi talks with Dr Rebecca Sagar about a career in Diabetes and Endocrinology. Dr Sagar highlights the benefits of following this career path, discusses how she got into the specialty and provides advice for those who are interested in it.Dr Rebecca Sagar currently works as an NIHR Clinical Lecturer and SpR in Endo…

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T1 Diabetes and Technology (3 March 2025) 30:09

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In this episode, Dr Marilena Giannoudi discusses Type 1 diabetes with Dr Sam Pearson. Topics include diagnosing T1 diabetes, recognising the impact of a new diagnosis of diabetes on patients and possible treatments, including technological interventions. Dr Sam Pearson is a diabetes consultant at St James hospital in Leeds. They help look after pat…

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Palliative Care For Hospital Inpatients: A Geriatrician’s Perspective (17 Feb 2025) 50:09

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In this episode, Dr Kat Ralston chats with Dr Imogen Smith about palliative care in hospital inpatients. They discuss what is different about the older adult when considering palliative care, including thinking about trajectories, communicating uncertainty, and parallel planning. They explore symptom control including a practical approach to syring…

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Ep.8 - Halitosis, Hemlock and Hysteria 32:34

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In this week’s episode, Daisy, Olivia and Laura hit the Hs: halitosis, hemlock and hysteria. _______________Follow us on:Twitter - @RCPEHeritageInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our newsletter - www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo support heritage at the RCPE, please donate:www…

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Ep.10 - Juniper, Jet lag and jealousy 32:38

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In this episode, Daisy and Olivia tackle some of the Js in the history of medicine: juniper, jet lag, and jealousy. _______________Follow us on:Twitter - @RCPEHeritageInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our newsletter - www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo support heritage at the …

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Ep.9 - Insomnia, Iron and the Itch 28:00

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In this episode, Daisy and Olivia discuss some Is in the history of medicine: insomnia, itch, and iron. _______________Follow us on:Twitter - @RCPEHeritageInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our newsletter - www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo support heritage at the RCPE, please…

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Becoming a Parent (12 Feb 2025) 45:34

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In this episode, Dr Kirsty Crowe and Dr Aoife Duignan delve into the challenges and rewards of becoming a parent while working in the medical field. They explore crucial topics such as navigating maternity and annual leave, breaking the news to your employer, and the logistics of returning to work. The discussion also covers the importance of keepi…

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Ep.7 - Glass Delusion, Gangrene And Godfrey's Cordial 29:11

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In this week’s episode, Daisy and Olivia tackle some Gs in the history of medicine: glass delusion, gangrene and Godfrey’s Cordial. _______________Follow us on:Twitter - @RCPEHeritageInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our newsletter - www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo support …

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Ep.6 - Forceps, Food and Flatulence 27:48

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In this week’s episode, Daisy, Charlotte and Olivia chat about the Fs – forceps, food and flatulence._______________Follow us on:Twitter - @RCPEHeritageInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our newsletter - https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo support heritage at the…

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Ep. 5 - Electric Eels, Emetics And Eggs 21:09

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In this episode, Daisy and Olivia evaluate the Es: electric eels, emetics, and eggs._______________Follow us on:Twitter - @RCPEHeritageInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our newsletter - www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo support heritage at the RCPE, please donate:www.rcpe.ac.…

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Ep.4 - Dancing Plague, Digitalis and Disability 27:10

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In this week’s episode, Daisy, Charlotte and Olivia chat about the Ds – dancing plague, digitalis and disability._______________Follow us on:Twitter - @RCPEHeritageInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our newsletter - https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo support her…

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Ep.3 - Condoms, Cataracts and Coffee 28:02

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In this week’s episode, Daisy and Olivia chat about the Cs – condoms, cataracts and coffee._______________Follow us on:Twitter - @RCPEHeritageInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our newsletter - https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo support heritage at the RCPE, ple…

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Medical Specialties - Geriatric Medicine (4 Dec 2024) 26:35

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This week, Dr Marilena Giannoudi focuses on the geriatric career path with Dr Kat Ralston. This episode covers the day-to-day as well as the advantages, challenges, and the pathway to this profession. Dr Ralston provides many resources to inform your journey into geriatric medicine and discusses a few interesting cases she has encountered. Dr Kat R…

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Infective Endocarditis (2 Dec 2024) 41:38

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In this episode, Dr Kat Ralston chats with Dr Nik Rae about infective endocarditis. They discuss the complexities of clinical presentation in this condition and share tips to help you in your diagnostic journey. They explore a pragmatic approach to management, including individualised decision making and the emerging evidence base for use of oral a…

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Ep.2 - Beavers, Birthmarks and Bathing 28:05

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In this week’s episode, Daisy and Olivia chat about the Bs – beavers, birthmarks and bathing._______________Follow us on:Twitter - @RCPEHeritageInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our newsletter - https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo support heritage at the RCPE, p…

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Remote and Rural Medicine (18 Nov 2024) 25:47

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This is a co-release with our sister podcast, Career Conversations. In this episode, Dr Marilena Giannoudi speaks with Dr Neil Shepherd about remote and rural medicine. Dr Shepherd highlights the benefits as well as the challenges of working in remote and rural areas and some of the professional support in place for this career path.Dr Neil Shepher…

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Remote and Rural Medicine (18 Nov 2024) 25:47

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This is a co-release with our sister podcast, Clinical Conversations. In this episode, Dr Marilena Giannoudi speaks with Dr Neil Shepherd about remote and rural medicine. Dr Shepherd highlights the benefits as well as the challenges of working in remote and rural areas and some of the professional support in place for this career path.Dr Neil Sheph…

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Ep.1 - Anaesthesia, Autopsy and Antidotes 29:59

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In this week’s episode, Daisy, Charlotte, and Olivia chat about the As – anaesthesia, autopsies and antidotes._______________Follow us on:Twitter - @RCPEHeritageInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our newsletter - https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo support herita…

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Medical Specialties - GUM (6 Nov 2024) 42:38

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In this episode, Dr Marilena Giannoudi discusses the career path in Genitourinary Medicine (GUM) with specialists Dr Sarah Schoeman and Dr Michael Ewens. This episode will give you insights on a typical week working in GUM, how to get into this field, what it takes to specialise in it and the many advantages of this rewarding profession. Dr Sarah S…

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Heart Failure: a HF-rEFerence Guide (4 Nov 2024) 50:37

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In this episode of Clinical Conversations, Dr Kat Ralston chats with Dr Alan Japp about heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. They discuss an approach to clinical assessment, share top tips for diuresis and explore the four pillars of heart failure therapy.Dr Alan Japp is a Consultant Cardiologist at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary and St Joh…

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Ep.15 - Ambrose Parry 13:19

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In this talk Dr Marisa Haetzman discusses her bestselling writing as one half of the creative duo known as Ambrose Parry. You can also watch this talk on our website: https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/heritage/talks/ambrose-parry-fact-fictionTwitter: twitter.com/RCPEHeritageInstagram: instagram.com/physiciansgallery/Facebook: facebook.com/PhysiciansGalleryTik…

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GUM Clinic (21 Oct 2024) 29:15

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In this episode, Dr Marilena Giannoudi speaks with Dr Sarah Schoeman about the genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinic. Dr Schoeman discusses the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections, provides non-GUM specialists tips on how to ask a patient's sexual health and describes some interesting cases from her clinical experience.Dr Sarah Schoeman is …

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Ep.14 - Human And Animal Health 21:02

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In this talk Prof. Erica Fudge discusses the interlinks between human and animal medicine in history.You can also watch this talk on our website: https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/heritage/talks/wild-tame-animals-history-exhibition-launchTwitter: twitter.com/RCPEHeritageInstagram: instagram.com/physiciansgallery/Facebook: facebook.com/PhysiciansGalleryTikTok:…

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Medical Specialties - Gastroenterology (2 Oct 2024) 21:08

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This week, Dr Marilena Giannoudi discusses the field of gastroenterology with Dr Archie Coulter. Dr Coulter shares his personal journey into the specialty, his process for choosing gastroenterology and what his day-to-day life in the field entails.Dr Archibald Coulter is a gastroenterology registrar working in the South West of England and is also …

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Ep.13 - Marie Stopes 23:29

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In this talk Dr Claire Jones explores the writing of birth control advocate Marie Stopes before the Second World War.You can also watch this talk on our website: https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/heritage/talks/marie-stopes-her-writings-and-their-impactTwitter: twitter.com/RCPEHeritageInstagram: instagram.com/physiciansgallery/Facebook: facebook.com/Physician…

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Ep.12 - A History Of Menstruation 45:03

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In this talk Dr Camilla Mørk Røstvik presents the sanitary bin in its historical context for the first time, and argues that it reveals changing attitudes towards menstruation, the environment and bathroom politics.You can also watch this talk on our website: https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/heritage/talks/history-menstruation-and-sanitary-waste-managementTw…

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Sepsis (13 Sep 2024) 22:56

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For Sepsis Awareness Month, Dr Marilena Giannoudi speaks with Dr Ron Daniels about sepsis. They discuss the causes, investigation, management, and prevention of sepsis. Topics include the Sepsis 6 and escalation of care, use of blood cultures, septic shock, and post-sepsis syndrome.Dr Ron Daniels is an NHS Consultant in Intensive Care, based at Uni…

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Medical Specialties - Cardiology (4 Sep 2024) 27:47

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In this episode, Dr Marilena Giannoudi interviews cardiology registrar Dr Anda Bularga about a career path in cardiology. This discussion provides insights into a typical week in the field, the process of entering the profession, the requirements for specialisation and the numerous advantages of this rewarding career.Dr Anda Bularga is a Clinical R…

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Ep.11 - The Coffin 21:45

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In this talk Dr Dan O'Brien discusses the history of funerals and coffins.You can also watch this talk on our website: https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/heritage/talks/after-life-history-death-exhibition-launch-0Twitter: twitter.com/RCPEHeritageInstagram: instagram.com/physiciansgallery/Facebook: facebook.com/PhysiciansGalleryTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@p…

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Ep.10 - Vital Organs 47:54

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This lecture explores some famous historical body parts, through the eyes of author Suzie Edge.You can also watch this talk on our website: https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/heritage/talks/vital-organs-history-worlds-most-famous-body-partsTwitter: twitter.com/RCPEHeritageInstagram: instagram.com/physiciansgallery/Facebook: facebook.com/PhysiciansGalleryTikTok…

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Ep.09 - Death Of Kings 53:20

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In this talk Dr Jessica Sharkey considers why Henry VIII is buried in relative obscurity, why Edward VI was cast as a sickly Lord Fauntleroy and why Elizabeth I refused to be married to her winding sheet.You can also watch this talk on our website: https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/heritage/talks/sad-stories-death-kings-end-tudorsTwitter: twitter.com/RCPEHeri…

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Leadership Fellowships (24 Jul 2024) 27:55

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In this episode, Dr Marilena Giannoudi interviews Dr Kirsty Crowe about her experience with the Scottish Clinical Leadership Fellowship. The discussion centres on the increasingly popular leadership fellow posts. Dr Giannoudi explores Dr Crowe's motivations for pursuing the fellowship and delves into the diverse experiences it entailed. Dr Crowe hi…

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Ep.08 - Historical Reflections On Burn Scars 1:08:28

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In this talk Professor Jonathan Reinarz explores the history of burn scars over the last two centuries.You can also watch this talk on our website: https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/heritage/talks/historical-reflections-burn-scarsTwitter: twitter.com/RCPEHeritageInstagram: instagram.com/physiciansgallery/Facebook: facebook.com/PhysiciansGalleryTikTok: https:/…

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Demystifying PACES - Candidate Perspective (17 Jul 2024) 43:12

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Dr Emma Spencer speaks with Drs Aparna Potluru, Yasmin Nikookam and Olugbenga Alabi about their recent experiences sitting PACES23. They discuss preparing for the exam and provide some advice for exam day and the emotions of results day. Dr Olugbenga Alabi is an aspiring Neurologist, currently IMT 2 in Belfast Trust. Hailing from Nigeria, he obtain…

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Cardiometabolic Disease (15 Jul 2024) 18:10

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In this episode, Professor Eylem Levelt and Dr Marilena Giannoudi discuss the early stages of cardiometabolic disease, its asymptomatic challenges, and key risk factors. They cover how junior doctors can protect at-risk patients and the prevalence of diabetes and weight issues among those diagnosed. Reflecting on trends over the past decades, they …

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Teaching as a Medical Student (12 July 2024) 21:09

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In this episode, Edward Foo speaks with Reagan Lee, an experienced teacher and student, about becoming a great educator while still a student. Reagan shares his insights and tips on effective teaching, drawing from his own experiences. Reagan Lee is a fifth-year medical student at the University of Edinburgh, and an Associate Fellow of the Higher E…

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Medical Students as Educators - Why it Matters (10 Jul 2024) 18:04

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In this episode, Edward Foo discusses the relevance and benefits of teaching as a medical student with Ian Lee from the University of Edinburgh. Mr Ian Lee is a Lecturer in Medical Education and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. He works mainly on the University of Edinburgh's Clinical Educator Programme - a staff development, CPD prog…