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  • Leadership Fellowships (24 Jul 2024)

    Leadership Fellowships (24 Jul 2024)
    Jul 24 2024
    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 highlights the varied nature of the role, emphasising that no two days were alike, and provides an insightful overview of the multifaceted responsibilities and opportunities involved in such a position. Dr Kirsty Crowe is a specialty registrar in renal and internal medicine based in the West of Scotland. She is passionate about effective medical education which overcomes barriers to patients interacting with healthcare and undertook a Clinical Teaching Fellowship prior to starting her higher specialty training. She is interested in supporting the inclusivity and wellbeing of trainees and explored this during her Scottish Clinical Leadership Fellowship with the NHS Lothian Medical Education Directorate and the General Medical Council. Additionally she is involved with networks aimed at supporting renal trainees in engaging with quality improvement and research activity. Dr Marilena Giannoudi is a cardiology registrar based in Leeds. She is Co-Chair of the Trainees and Members’ Committee, a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and is currently undertaking a PhD. --Links-- Leading to Change: https://leadingtochange.scot/ Gwella HEIW Leadership Portal for Wales: https://nhswalesleadershipportal.heiw.wales/ More on Regional Clinical Fellows programmes: NHS Leadership Academy: https://london.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/leadership-programmes/__trashed-3/ The NHS Regional Clinical Leadership Fellow Scheme: https://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/programmes/clinical-leadership-development/nhs-regional-clinical-leadership-fellow-scheme/ Dr Kirsty Crowe mentioned the book "Dare to Lead": Brown, Brené. Dare to Lead: Brave Work, Tough Conversations, Whole Hearts. New York, Random House, 2018. --Related listening-- Out of Programme Opportunities [Re-release], Career Conversations https://podcasts.rcpe.ac.uk/show/career-conversations/out-of-programme-opportunities-re-release-29-may-2024/ Trust Grade Jobs, Career Conversations https://podcasts.rcpe.ac.uk/show/career-conversations/trust-grade-jobs-15-may-2024/ Medical Training in the US and UK, Career Conversations https://podcasts.rcpe.ac.uk/show/career-conversations/medical-training-in-the-us-and-uk-re-release-1-may-2024/ Finances for Doctors with Medics Money, Career Conversations https://podcasts.rcpe.ac.uk/show/career-conversations/finances-for-doctors-with-medics-money-22-nov-2023/ Disclaimer: Please always refer to official recruitment websites for the latest guidance as application dates and processes may differ to those described in this episode. Please note RCPE has not quality checked external courses or resources and does not endorse any mentioned in this episode. Recording date: 1 December 2023
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  • Demystifying PACES - Candidate Perspective (17 Jul 2024)

    Demystifying PACES - Candidate Perspective (17 Jul 2024)
    Jul 17 2024
    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 obtained his medical degree from Olabisi Onabanjo University. He is a Collegiate member of the RCPEdin and a member of RCPE's Trainees & Members' Committee (T&MC). Dr Aparna Potluru is an IMT1 doctor with an interest in dermatology and a member of RCPE's Trainees & Members' Committee (T&MC). She graduated from the University of Edinburgh then completed Foundation training in Glasgow. She is associate editor at the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology and is currently pursuing a PGCert in Medical Education. Dr Yasmin Nikookam is an IMT1 doctor in London interested in pursuing Dermatology and a member of the RCPE’s Trainees and Members’ Committee (T&MC). She graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2021 and intercalated in Barts and London during her medical degree before completing Foundation training in London. She is an associate editor at the Skin Health and Disease Journal and is involved with the British Society of Dermatological Surgery social media team as a digital communications member. Dr Emma Spencer is an IMT3 doctor in the South East of Scotland and a member of the RCPE's Trainees & Members' Committee (T&MC). Recording date: 27 May 2024 Disclaimers: Please always refer to the MRCP website for up-to-date information on the PACES exam. See: https://www.thefederation.uk/examinations/paces. Please note RCPE has not quality checked external courses or resources and does not endorse any mentioned in this episode. -- Follow us -- https://www.instagram.com/rcpedintrainees https://twitter.com/RCPEdinTrainees -- Upcoming RCPE Events -- https://events.rcpe.ac.uk/ -- Become an RCPE Member -- https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/membership/join-college Feedback: cme@rcpe.ac.uk
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  • Teaching as a Medical Student (12 July 2024)

    Teaching as a Medical Student (12 July 2024)
    Jul 12 2024
    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 Education Academy. He has worked on integrating components of social sciences and ethics into the Edinburgh MBChB curriculum. He is also involved in the Accessibility in Medicine (AIM) society as previous tutorials lead and current President, and as previous tutorials coordinator for the Edinburgh University Cardiovascular Society, organising and teaching tutorials tailored to various groups of pre-clinical and clinical medical students. Since recording, Dr Edward Foo has graduated from Edinburgh Medical School, and is set to undertake a Specialised Foundation Programme training post in London. He is an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, with primary areas of interest spanning internal medicine, medical education and clinical communication. Recording date: 18 April 2024 -- Follow us -- www.instagram.com/rcpedintrainees twitter.com/RCPEdinTrainees -- Upcoming RCPE events -- events.rcpe.ac.uk/ -- Become an RCPE Member -- www.rcpe.ac.uk/membership/join-college Feedback: cme@rcpe.ac.uk
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  • Medical Students as Educators - Why it Matters (10 Jul 2024)

    Medical Students as Educators - Why it Matters (10 Jul 2024)
    Jul 10 2024
    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 programme supporting clinical educators in their development as a teacher. Ian volunteers on the steering group and as a student mentor for the Edinburgh Medical School's 'Undergraduate Certificate in Medical Education' (UGCME). Ian also had a role in designing some of the original lessons that formed the first iteration of the University of Edinburgh's' Doctor as an Educator' (DaaE) module and continues to support that module where possible. Since recording, Dr Edward Foo has graduated from Edinburgh Medical School, and is set to undertake a Specialised Foundation Programme training post in London. He is an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, with primary areas of interest spanning internal medicine, medical education and clinical communication. Recording date: 6 December 2023 Disclaimer: Please note RCPE has not quality checked external courses or resources and does not endorse any mentioned in this episode. -- Follow us -- www.instagram.com/rcpedintrainees twitter.com/RCPEdinTrainees -- Upcoming RCPE events -- events.rcpe.ac.uk -- Become an RCPE Member -- www.rcpe.ac.uk/membership/join-college Feedback: cme@rcpe.ac.uk
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  • Medical Specialties - Respiratory Medicine (26 Jun 2024)

    Medical Specialties - Respiratory Medicine (26 Jun 2024)
    Jun 26 2024
    This week Dr Natalie Farmer discusses their chosen specialty, Respiratory Medicine, with Dr Marilena Giannoudi. Topics in the episode include Dr Farmer's journey into the specialty and a case example highlighting the importance of multidisciplinary teamwork in treating respiratory patients. Dr Natalie Farmer is currently an ST6 Respiratory Registrar at Leeds Teaching Hospitals. Dr Farmer has a passion for education and is the Respiratory Speciality Training Rep and runs the Respiratory Training days across the region. Dr Marilena Giannoudi is a Cardiology Registrar based in Leeds. She is Co-Chair of the Trainees and Members’ Committee, a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and is currently undertaking a PhD. --Useful Links-- British Thoracic Society - https://www.brit-thoracic.org.uk/ Thoracic USS - https://events.southtees.nhs.uk/events/ayr-thoracic-ultrasound-course-for-clinicians/ https://www.brit-thoracic.org.uk/education-and-events/bts-short-courses/thoracic-ultrasound-online-learning-and-training-resources/ https://www.rsm.ac.uk/events/respiratory-medicine/2023-24/rms02/ FAMUS USS - https://www.acutemedicine.org.uk/famus/courses/ FEEL USS Course - https://www.resus.org.uk/training-courses/adult-life-support/feel-focused-echocardiography-emergency-life-support Recording Date: 14 November 2023 -- Follow us -- https://www.instagram.com/rcpedintrainees https://twitter.com/RCPEdinTrainees -- Upcoming RCPE Events -- https://events.rcpe.ac.uk/ Feedback: cme@rcpe.ac.uk
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  • Demystifying PACES - IMG Candidate Perspective (12 June 2024)

    Demystifying PACES - IMG Candidate Perspective (12 June 2024)
    Jun 12 2024
    Dr Anda Bularga and Dr Aparna Potluru discuss PACES23 from an international medical graduate's perspective with Dr Joseph Zhao. Dr Zhao explains how cultural differences should be remembered and considered when taking the PACES23 exam. He also gives some helpful tips on how to prepare for the exam as well as discussing the overall candidate experience. Dr Joseph Zhao is an IMT2 doctor in the South East of Scotland. Dr Aparna Potluru is an IMT1 doctor in the South East of Scotland and a member of RCPE's Trainees & Members' Committee (T&MC). Dr Anda Bularga is a Cardiology Registrar in the South East of Scotland and a member of RCPE's Trainees & Members' Committee (T&MC). -- Links -- https://www.mrcpuk.org/mrcpuk-examinations/paces https://www.mrcpuk.org/mrcpuk-examinations/paces/sample-scenarios Recording date: 22 April 2024 Disclaimers: Please always refer to the MRCP website for up-to-date information on the PACES exam. See: https://www.mrcpuk.org/mrcpuk-examinations/paces Please note RCPE has not quality checked external courses or resources and does not endorse any mentioned in this episode. -- Follow us -- https://www.instagram.com/rcpedintrainees https://twitter.com/RCPEdinTrainees -- Upcoming RCPE Events -- https://events.rcpe.ac.uk/ Feedback: cme@rcpe.ac.uk
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  • Out of Programme Opportunities [Re-release] (29 May 2024)

    Out of Programme Opportunities [Re-release] (29 May 2024)
    May 29 2024
    In this re-release, Marilena Giannoudi discusses with Jivendra Gosai and Louise Mundy their experience of taking part in Out of Programme (OOP) opportunities, the variety of OOP opportunities available and how to get the most out of them. This episode was first released under RCPE's 'Clinical Conversations' podcast in September 2022. -- Follow us -- https://www.instagram.com/rcpedintrainees https://twitter.com/RCPEdinTrainees -- Upcoming RCPE Events -- https://events.rcpe.ac.uk/ Feedback: cme@rcpe.ac.uk
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  • Trust Grade Jobs (15 May 2024)

    Trust Grade Jobs (15 May 2024)
    May 15 2024
    In this episode, Dr Marilena Giannoudi discusses Trust Grade Jobs with Dr Vig Kandasamy, a Trust Grade Doctor. In England, Trust Grade Doctors are hired directly by an NHS Trust instead of Health Education England (HEE). Dr Vig Kandasamy is a junior doctor who completed his medical degree in Sheffield, and has trained in West Yorkshire since then. At the time of recording, he was working in Bradford Royal Infirmary. He is interested in Geriatric Medicine. Dr Marilena Giannoudi is a Cardiology Registrar based in Leeds. She is Co-Chair of the Trainees and Members’ Committee, a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and is currently undertaking a PhD. -- Further listening -- Working Abroad - 'Career Conversations' podcast: https://podcasts.rcpe.ac.uk/show/career-conversations/working-abroad-30-aug-2023/ Recording date: 9 November 2023 -- Follow us -- https://www.instagram.com/rcpedintrainees https://twitter.com/RCPEdinTrainees -- Upcoming RCPE events -- https://events.rcpe.ac.uk/ -- Become an RCPE Member -- https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/membership/join-college Feedback: cme@rcpe.ac.uk
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