In this podcast, Eloise Sobels talks to Dr Josh Case about the intersection of medicine and software, but more broadly about the benefits of walking a different path to those conventionally bestowed upon junior doctors.Summary Writer:  Jenny WeiScript Writer:  Eloise SobelsEditor:  Eloise SobelsInterviewee:  Josh CaseInterviewer:  Eloise SobelsAbout Dr Josh CaseAlong with being a doctor, Josh is also a software developer who hopes to empower other doctors and medical students to build new software, even those without a background in technology. Josh is passionate about making the world’s hospitals safer and more efficient, and teaching clinicians how to code.About Dr Eloise SobelsEloise is a Junior Doctors based in New South Wales, Australia.  Before embarking on her Medical degree, she completed an undergraduate in Medical Science (Hons) from Flinders University and worked in a Clinical Pathology Laboratory testing and reporting on blood results. Ellie has a passion for team-based medical care and is currently working on research into Multidisciplinary Team based care for End-Stage-Kidney-Disease patients. Ellie is an avid dog lover and enjoys any beach related activity.

In this podcast, Eloise Sobels talks to Dr Josh Case about the intersection of medicine and software, but more broadly about the benefits of walking a different path to those conventionally bestowed upon junior doctors. Summary Writer:  Jenny Wei Script Writer:  Eloise Sobels Editor:  Eloise Sobels Interviewee:  Josh Case Interviewer:  Eloise Sobels About Dr Josh Case Along with being a doctor, Josh is also a software developer who hopes to empower other doctors and medical students to build new software, even those without a background in technology. Josh is passionate about making the world’s hospitals safer and more efficient, and teaching clinicians how to code. About Dr Eloise Sobels Eloise is a Junior Doctors based in New South Wales, Australia.  Before embarking on her Medical degree, she completed an undergraduate in Medical Science (Hons) from Flinders University and worked in a Clinical Pathology Laboratory testing and reporting on blood results. Ellie has a passion for team-based medical care and is currently working on research into Multidisciplinary Team based care for End-Stage-Kidney-Disease patients. Ellie is an avid dog lover and enjoys any beach related activity.

Non-traditional pathways, innovation and software

In this podcast Elie Matar talks with Robert Gerber, a leading Interventional Cardiologist, about the benefits of locum work .Summary Writer:  Theoni HaralabopoulosScript Writer:  Elie MatarInterviewee:  Robert GerberInterviewer:  Elie MatarAbout Dr Robert GerberDr Robert Gerber graduated from Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ Medical School which is part of King’s College London in 2000. He holds dual accreditation in Cardiology and General Internal Medicine. He currently works in Wangaratta North Eastern Health as a Physician and General Cardiologist and in Bendigo Health as an Interventional Cardiologist. He has expertise in hypertension and heart failure as well as heart rhythm disturbances and dyslipidaemia.Bob is an expert in the field of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) guided stent implantation and is also trained in implanting pacemakers and implantable cardio-defibrillators (ICDs) as well as coronary stents. He has maintained his credentialing by performing these procedures on a regular basis in Australia and New Zealand.Bob has performed over 2000 cardiac procedures over a 25-year career in Cardiology and General Internal Medicine in New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom where he maintains and holds accreditation. In his spare time, he enjoys cycling, trail-running and time with the family.About Dr Elie MatarDr Elie Matar is a Neurology Advanced Trainee and a NHMRC postgraduate scholar based in Sydney, Australia. He is a Clinical Lecturer with the University of Sydney and has a strong passion for medical education and clinical research. Having co-founded a hospital clinical redesign committee, Elie believes junior doctors have an important responsibility in pioneering innovation to improve the healthcare systems within which they work.

In this podcast Elie Matar talks with Robert Gerber, a leading Interventional Cardiologist, about the benefits of locum work . Summary Writer:  Theoni Haralabopoulos Script Writer:  Elie Matar Interviewee:  Robert Gerber Interviewer:  Elie Matar About Dr Robert Gerber Dr Robert Gerber graduated from Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ Medical School which is part of King’s College London in 2000. He holds dual accreditation in Cardiology and General Internal Medicine. He currently works in Wangaratta North Eastern Health as a Physician and General Cardiologist and in Bendigo Health as an Interventional Cardiologist. He has expertise in hypertension and heart failure as well as heart rhythm disturbances and dyslipidaemia. Bob is an expert in the field of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) guided stent implantation and is also trained in implanting pacemakers and implantable cardio-defibrillators (ICDs) as well as coronary stents. He has maintained his credentialing by performing these procedures on a regular basis in Australia and New Zealand. Bob has performed over 2000 cardiac procedures over a 25-year career in Cardiology and General Internal Medicine in New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom where he maintains and holds accreditation. In his spare time, he enjoys cycling, trail-running and time with the family. About Dr Elie Matar Dr Elie Matar is a Neurology Advanced Trainee and a NHMRC postgraduate scholar based in Sydney, Australia. He is a Clinical Lecturer with the University of Sydney and has a strong passion for medical education and clinical research. Having co-founded a hospital clinical redesign committee, Elie believes junior doctors have an important responsibility in pioneering innovation to improve the healthcare systems within which they work.

Locuming

In this podcast Chris Elliot speaks with Paediatric Rheumatologist, Rebecca James, about the development of the concept 'Patient Design Thinking' and why it has such profound impacts on the delivery of care no matter which specialty.Summary Writer:  Eloise SobelsScript Writer:  Eloise SobelsInterviewee:  Rebecca JamesInterviewer:  Chris ElliotAbout Dr Rebecca JamesDr Rebecca James is a Paediatric Rheumatologist and Healthcare Improvement Fellow at Queensland Children’s Hospital. She completed her paediatric training at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, before moving to the UK for extended fellowships in several London hospitals and later to work as a consultant at St Thomas'. She returned to Australia in 2018 and completed a Healthcare Improvement Fellowship through Clinical Excellence QLD in 2021. She is interested in healthcare quality and safety, particularly how health services engage with patients in service design and provision, as well as issues around access to care and medications, both domestically and globally.About Dr Chris ElliotChris is a Consultant Paediatrician who works in a teaching hospital in Sydney and in private rooms. As well as clinical medicine he is enthusiastic about health communication and teaching. Chris is a Conjoint Lecturer for the University of New South Wales and writes the occasional article on child health for mainstream media. He also teaches Advanced Paediatric Life Support and sits on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health. Chris completed his Internship at Bankstown Hospital and Paediatric training through the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. On the days when he is not at work he enjoys playing with his children, and also when they play by themselves.

In this podcast Chris Elliot speaks with Paediatric Rheumatologist, Rebecca James, about the development of the concept 'Patient Design Thinking' and why it has such profound impacts on the delivery of care no matter which specialty. Summary Writer:  Eloise Sobels Script Writer:  Eloise Sobels Interviewee:  Rebecca James Interviewer:  Chris Elliot About Dr Rebecca James Dr Rebecca James is a Paediatric Rheumatologist and Healthcare Improvement Fellow at Queensland Children’s Hospital. She completed her paediatric training at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, before moving to the UK for extended fellowships in several London hospitals and later to work as a consultant at St Thomas'. She returned to Australia in 2018 and completed a Healthcare Improvement Fellowship through Clinical Excellence QLD in 2021. She is interested in healthcare quality and safety, particularly how health services engage with patients in service design and provision, as well as issues around access to care and medications, both domestically and globally. About Dr Chris Elliot Chris is a Consultant Paediatrician who works in a teaching hospital in Sydney and in private rooms. As well as clinical medicine he is enthusiastic about health communication and teaching. Chris is a Conjoint Lecturer for the University of New South Wales and writes the occasional article on child health for mainstream media. He also teaches Advanced Paediatric Life Support and sits on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health. Chris completed his Internship at Bankstown Hospital and Paediatric training through the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. On the days when he is not at work he enjoys playing with his children, and also when they play by themselves.

Patient Design Thinking

In this podcast, James Edwards talks to Dr Carolyn Hullick and Professor Simon Finfer about the new, national Sepsis Clinical Care Standard, recently introduced to ensure that a patient presenting with signs and symptoms of sepsis receives optimal care, from symptom onset through to discharge from hospital and survivorship care.Interviewer:  James EdwardsInterviewees:  Carolyn Hullick and Simon FinferSummary Writer:  Michelle WuEditor:  Nicola BuntAbout Dr Carolyn HullickDr Carolyn Hullick is a Clinical Director at the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care and Emergency Physician at Hunter New England Health NSW.At the Commission, Carolyn has guided the National Sepsis Program and chaired the Sepsis Clinical Care Standard Topic Working Group. Other projects focus on aged care, transitions of care, appropriate use of antipsychotics, and comprehensive care. As an Emergency physician Carolyn has a special interest in geriatric medicine, and as a Harkness Fellow, spent 12 months at Weill Cornell Medical School in New York, investigating care for older people in emergency departments.About Professor Simon Finfer AOProfessor Simon Finfer AO is a Professorial Fellow in the Critical Care Division at The George Institute for Global Health, Adjunct Professor, University of New South Wales and Chair of Critical Care, School of Public Health, Imperial College London.Simon was a founding member and is a past-Chair of the Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society (ANZICS) Clinical Trials Group, past chair of the International Sepsis Forum, and current Vice President of the Global Sepsis Alliance. He is Director of the Australian Sepsis Network and Asia Pacific Sepsis Alliance. Simon was appointed an Officer (AO) in the Order of Australia in 2020 for “distinguished service to intensive care medicine, to medical research and education, and to global health institutes”.

In this podcast, James Edwards talks to Dr Carolyn Hullick and Professor Simon Finfer about the new, national Sepsis Clinical Care Standard, recently introduced to ensure that a patient presenting with signs and symptoms of sepsis receives optimal care, from symptom onset through to discharge from hospital and survivorship care. Interviewer:  James Edwards Interviewees:  Carolyn Hullick and Simon Finfer Summary Writer:  Michelle Wu Editor:  Nicola Bunt About Dr Carolyn Hullick Dr Carolyn Hullick is a Clinical Director at the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care and Emergency Physician at Hunter New England Health NSW. At the Commission, Carolyn has guided the National Sepsis Program and chaired the Sepsis Clinical Care Standard Topic Working Group. Other projects focus on aged care, transitions of care, appropriate use of antipsychotics, and comprehensive care. As an Emergency physician Carolyn has a special interest in geriatric medicine, and as a Harkness Fellow, spent 12 months at Weill Cornell Medical School in New York, investigating care for older people in emergency departments. About Professor Simon Finfer AO Professor Simon Finfer AO is a Professorial Fellow in the Critical Care Division at The George Institute for Global Health, Adjunct Professor, University of New South Wales and Chair of Critical Care, School of Public Health, Imperial College London. Simon was a founding member and is a past-Chair of the Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society (ANZICS) Clinical Trials Group, past chair of the International Sepsis Forum, and current Vice President of the Global Sepsis Alliance. He is Director of the Australian Sepsis Network and Asia Pacific Sepsis Alliance. Simon was appointed an Officer (AO) in the Order of Australia in 2020 for “distinguished service to intensive care medicine, to medical research and education, and to global health institutes”.

Sepsis

In this podcast interview Tom Ayton speaks with Olympic Javelin thrower, Mackenzie Little, about how being an athlete can make you be a better medical student and doctor.Summary Writer:  Michelle WuScript Writer:  Tom AytonEditor:  Tom AytonInterviewee:  Mackenzie LittleInterviewer:  Tom AytonAbout Mackenzie LittleMackenzie Little is a 24 year old medical student and an Australian Olympic javelin thrower. She received her Bachelors degree from Stanford University and is now going into her 3rd year at the University of Sydney. She was the World Youth Champion in 2013, is a two time finalist at the World University Games, and most recently threw a personal best and placed 8th at the Tokyo Olympics (in the middle of oncology block!). She's looking forward to Commonwealth Games and World Championships in 2022, and being a junior doctor by the time the Paris Olympics come around in 2024.About Dr Tom AytonDr Tom Ayton is an Ophthalmology Registrar at Sydney Eye Hospital, Sydney, Australia. He is from Albany in Western Australia and has a background in exercise physiology and sport. During his postgraduate medical training Tom became interested in medical education, which he completed his course research in, as well as medical student teaching and Junior Medical Officer advocacy. Tom loves the beach, keeping healthy and is a very poor surfer.

In this podcast interview Tom Ayton speaks with Olympic Javelin thrower, Mackenzie Little, about how being an athlete can make you be a better medical student and doctor. Summary Writer:  Michelle Wu Script Writer:  Tom Ayton Editor:  Tom Ayton Interviewee:  Mackenzie Little Interviewer:  Tom Ayton About Mackenzie Little Mackenzie Little is a 24 year old medical student and an Australian Olympic javelin thrower. She received her Bachelors degree from Stanford University and is now going into her 3rd year at the University of Sydney. She was the World Youth Champion in 2013, is a two time finalist at the World University Games, and most recently threw a personal best and placed 8th at the Tokyo Olympics (in the middle of oncology block!). She's looking forward to Commonwealth Games and World Championships in 2022, and being a junior doctor by the time the Paris Olympics come around in 2024. About Dr Tom Ayton Dr Tom Ayton is an Ophthalmology Registrar at Sydney Eye Hospital, Sydney, Australia. He is from Albany in Western Australia and has a background in exercise physiology and sport. During his postgraduate medical training Tom became interested in medical education, which he completed his course research in, as well as medical student teaching and Junior Medical Officer advocacy. Tom loves the beach, keeping healthy and is a very poor surfer.

Human Factors in Medicine with Mackenzie Little

Khairil Musa

In this Human Factors in Medicine podcast, Abhi Pal speaks with Khairil Musa about the realities of working in Humanitarian Medicine and on the field, the invaluable life lessons he gained from his experience, and ways in which we can deal with trauma and burnout.Summary Writer:  Jenny WeiScript Writer:  Abhi PalEditor:  Abhi PalInterviewee:  Khairil MusaInterviewer:  Abhi PalAbout Dr Khairil MusaKhairil Musa is a Senior Intensive Care Registrar from Royal North Shore Hospital and an ICU Field Doctor with Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). Khairil was deployed to Yemen and Iraq in 2020 as part of MSF’s COVID19 response and also worked in MSF’s Trauma Hospital in Aden. In his downtime Khairil is a great enthusiast of the performing arts and is the Creative Lead for the SMACC/CODA Conference opening ceremonies.About Dr Abhi PalAbhi Pal is a Medical Oncology Staff Specialist at Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, Australia.  In his non-existent spare time he is completing a part time PhD through Sydney University in informed consent and clinical ethics during communication with patients with advanced cancer. He has a strong interest in drug development, clinical trials, communication and also in hospital culture, burnout and doctor welfare.

In this Human Factors in Medicine podcast, Abhi Pal speaks with Khairil Musa about the realities of working in Humanitarian Medicine and on the field, the invaluable life lessons he gained from his experience, and ways in which we can deal with trauma and burnout. Summary Writer:  Jenny Wei Script Writer:  Abhi Pal Editor:  Abhi Pal Interviewee:  Khairil Musa Interviewer:  Abhi Pal About Dr Khairil Musa Khairil Musa is a Senior Intensive Care Registrar from Royal North Shore Hospital and an ICU Field Doctor with Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). Khairil was deployed to Yemen and Iraq in 2020 as part of MSF’s COVID19 response and also worked in MSF’s Trauma Hospital in Aden. In his downtime Khairil is a great enthusiast of the performing arts and is the Creative Lead for the SMACC/CODA Conference opening ceremonies. About Dr Abhi Pal Abhi Pal is a Medical Oncology Staff Specialist at Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, Australia.  In his non-existent spare time he is completing a part time PhD through Sydney University in informed consent and clinical ethics during communication with patients with advanced cancer. He has a strong interest in drug development, clinical trials, communication and also in hospital culture, burnout and doctor welfare.

Human Factors in Medicine with Khairil Musa:  Protecting Yourself in Medicine

This podcast aims to educate junior doctors on clinical scenarios, particularly those faced by Obstetrics &amp; Gynaecology Senior Residents. There is a focus on clinical scenarios that arise on the birth unit.Summary Writer:  Joshua Brousse de GersignyScript Writer:  Rebecca TaylorEditors:  Rebecca Taylor and Jane McDonnellInterviewee:  Rebecca TaylorInterviewer:  Jane McDonnellAbout Dr Rebecca TaylorDr Rebecca (Becky) Taylor is a 6th year O&amp;G trainee. Originally hailing from the UK, she trained at the University of Edinburgh where she also completed her internship and residency, before moving to Australia. She undertook her basic O&amp;G training at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney. Rebecca is currently undertaking a two year Gynaecology Fellowship at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. When Becky’s not knee-deep in amniotic fluid she is a keen swimmer and free diver, a terrible cook and married to an anaesthetist she met at a Cat One Caesarean.About Dr Jane McDonnellDr Jane McDonnell is an Obstetrics &amp; Gynaecology Registrar based in Sydney. She completed her medical degree at The University of Notre Dame after completing a Bachelor of Medical Science from The University of Sydney. Jane has a Masters in Public Health from the University of New South Wales and has completed an internship at the World Health Organisation in Geneva. In 2019, she was awarded the JMO Teacher of the Year at Royal North Shore Hospital. Jane is interested in women’s and refugee health, teaching and research. Outside of medicine, she enjoys running and sudoku.

This podcast aims to educate junior doctors on clinical scenarios, particularly those faced by Obstetrics &amp; Gynaecology Senior Residents. There is a focus on clinical scenarios that arise on the birth unit. Summary Writer:  Joshua Brousse de Gersigny Script Writer:  Rebecca Taylor Editors:  Rebecca Taylor and Jane McDonnell Interviewee:  Rebecca Taylor Interviewer:  Jane McDonnell About Dr Rebecca Taylor Dr Rebecca (Becky) Taylor is a 6th year O&amp;G trainee. Originally hailing from the UK, she trained at the University of Edinburgh where she also completed her internship and residency, before moving to Australia. She undertook her basic O&amp;G training at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney. Rebecca is currently undertaking a two year Gynaecology Fellowship at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. When Becky’s not knee-deep in amniotic fluid she is a keen swimmer and free diver, a terrible cook and married to an anaesthetist she met at a Cat One Caesarean. About Dr Jane McDonnell Dr Jane McDonnell is an Obstetrics &amp; Gynaecology Registrar based in Sydney. She completed her medical degree at The University of Notre Dame after completing a Bachelor of Medical Science from The University of Sydney. Jane has a Masters in Public Health from the University of New South Wales and has completed an internship at the World Health Organisation in Geneva. In 2019, she was awarded the JMO Teacher of the Year at Royal North Shore Hospital. Jane is interested in women’s and refugee health, teaching and research. Outside of medicine, she enjoys running and sudoku.

How to survive on the wards as a new Obstetrics & Gynaecology Senior Resident

In this podcast, we discuss the five categories of medications used in Obstetrics and Gynaecology that junior doctors may have not encountered or prescribed previously.Summary Writer:  Theoni HaralabopoulosScript Writers:  Rebecca Taylor and Jane McDonnellEditors:  Rebecca Taylor and Jane McDonnellInterviewee:  Jane McDonnellInterviewer:  Rebecca TaylorAbout Dr Rebecca TaylorDr Rebecca (Becky) Taylor is a 6th year O&amp;G trainee. Originally hailing from the UK, she trained at the University of Edinburgh where she also completed her internship and residency, before moving to Australia. She undertook her basic O&amp;G training at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney. Rebecca is currently undertaking a two year Gynaecology Fellowship at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. When Becky’s not knee-deep in amniotic fluid she is a keen swimmer and free diver, a terrible cook and married to an anaesthetist she met at a Cat One Caesarean.About Dr Jane McDonnellDr Jane McDonnell is an Obstetrics &amp; Gynaecology Registrar based in Sydney. She completed her medical degree at The University of Notre Dame after completing a Bachelor of Medical Science from The University of Sydney. Jane has a Masters in Public Health from the University of New South Wales and has completed an internship at the World Health Organisation in Geneva. In 2019, she was awarded the JMO Teacher of the Year at Royal North Shore Hospital. Jane is interested in women’s and refugee health, teaching and research. Outside of medicine, she enjoys running and sudoku.

In this podcast, we discuss the five categories of medications used in Obstetrics and Gynaecology that junior doctors may have not encountered or prescribed previously. Summary Writer:  Theoni Haralabopoulos Script Writers:  Rebecca Taylor and Jane McDonnell Editors:  Rebecca Taylor and Jane McDonnell Interviewee:  Jane McDonnell Interviewer:  Rebecca Taylor About Dr Rebecca Taylor Dr Rebecca (Becky) Taylor is a 6th year O&amp;G trainee. Originally hailing from the UK, she trained at the University of Edinburgh where she also completed her internship and residency, before moving to Australia. She undertook her basic O&amp;G training at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney. Rebecca is currently undertaking a two year Gynaecology Fellowship at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. When Becky’s not knee-deep in amniotic fluid she is a keen swimmer and free diver, a terrible cook and married to an anaesthetist she met at a Cat One Caesarean. About Dr Jane McDonnell Dr Jane McDonnell is an Obstetrics &amp; Gynaecology Registrar based in Sydney. She completed her medical degree at The University of Notre Dame after completing a Bachelor of Medical Science from The University of Sydney. Jane has a Masters in Public Health from the University of New South Wales and has completed an internship at the World Health Organisation in Geneva. In 2019, she was awarded the JMO Teacher of the Year at Royal North Shore Hospital. Jane is interested in women’s and refugee health, teaching and research. Outside of medicine, she enjoys running and sudoku.

Part 3: Common Medications prescribed on an O&G rotation

In part 2 of our 3 part Obstetrics &amp; Gynaecology podcast series, we review how to be a good assistant in a Caesarean Section as a junior doctor.Summary Writer:  Laura ParkScript Writer:  Rebecca TaylorEditors:  Rebecca Taylor and Jane McDonnellInterviewee:  Rebecca TaylorInterviewer:  Jane McDonnellAbout Dr Rebecca TaylorDr Rebecca (Becky) Taylor is a 6th year O&amp;G trainee. Originally hailing from the UK, she trained at the University of Edinburgh where she also completed her internship and residency, before moving to Australia. She undertook her basic O&amp;G training at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney. Rebecca is currently undertaking a two year Gynaecology Fellowship at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. When Becky’s not knee-deep in amniotic fluid she is a keen swimmer and free diver, a terrible cook and married to an anaesthetist she met at a Cat One Caesarean.About Dr Jane McDonnellDr Jane McDonnell is an Obstetrics &amp; Gynaecology Registrar based in Sydney. She completed her medical degree at The University of Notre Dame after completing a Bachelor of Medical Science from The University of Sydney. Jane has a Masters in Public Health from the University of New South Wales and has completed an internship at the World Health Organisation in Geneva. In 2019, she was awarded the JMO Teacher of the Year at Royal North Shore Hospital. Jane is interested in women’s and refugee health, teaching and research. Outside of medicine, she enjoys running and sudoku.

In part 2 of our 3 part Obstetrics &amp; Gynaecology podcast series, we review how to be a good assistant in a Caesarean Section as a junior doctor. Summary Writer:  Laura Park Script Writer:  Rebecca Taylor Editors:  Rebecca Taylor and Jane McDonnell Interviewee:  Rebecca Taylor Interviewer:  Jane McDonnell About Dr Rebecca Taylor Dr Rebecca (Becky) Taylor is a 6th year O&amp;G trainee. Originally hailing from the UK, she trained at the University of Edinburgh where she also completed her internship and residency, before moving to Australia. She undertook her basic O&amp;G training at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney. Rebecca is currently undertaking a two year Gynaecology Fellowship at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. When Becky’s not knee-deep in amniotic fluid she is a keen swimmer and free diver, a terrible cook and married to an anaesthetist she met at a Cat One Caesarean. About Dr Jane McDonnell Dr Jane McDonnell is an Obstetrics &amp; Gynaecology Registrar based in Sydney. She completed her medical degree at The University of Notre Dame after completing a Bachelor of Medical Science from The University of Sydney. Jane has a Masters in Public Health from the University of New South Wales and has completed an internship at the World Health Organisation in Geneva. In 2019, she was awarded the JMO Teacher of the Year at Royal North Shore Hospital. Jane is interested in women’s and refugee health, teaching and research. Outside of medicine, she enjoys running and sudoku.

Part 2: How to be a good assistant at a Caesarean Section

There are a lot of differences between Obstetrics &amp; Gynaecology (O&amp;G) and other medical rotations which can be daunting for junior doctors. Skills to achieve in an O&amp;G term will depend on each individual – for budding GPs, learning about antenatal and postnatal care is important.  This is the first in a 3 part podcast series on the essential skills a junior doctor should aim to achieve during an O&amp;G rotation.Summary Writer:  Joshua Brousse de GersignyScript Writers:  Rebecca Taylor and Jane McDonnellEditors:  Rebecca Taylor and Jane McDonnellInterviewee:  Rebecca TaylorInterviewer:  Jane McDonnellAbout Dr Rebecca TaylorDr Rebecca (Becky) Taylor is a 6th year O&amp;G trainee. Originally hailing from the UK, she trained at the University of Edinburgh where she also completed her internship and residency, before moving to Australia. She undertook her basic O&amp;G training at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney. Rebecca is currently undertaking a two year Gynaecology Fellowship at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. When Becky’s not knee-deep in amniotic fluid she is a keen swimmer and free diver, a terrible cook and married to an anaesthetist she met at a Cat One Caesarean.About Dr Jane McDonnellDr Jane McDonnell is an Obstetrics &amp; Gynaecology Registrar based in Sydney. She completed her medical degree at The University of Notre Dame after completing a Bachelor of Medical Science from The University of Sydney. Jane has a Masters in Public Health from the University of New South Wales and has completed an internship at the World Health Organisation in Geneva. In 2019, she was awarded the JMO Teacher of the Year at Royal North Shore Hospital. Jane is interested in women’s and refugee health, teaching and research. Outside of medicine, she enjoys running and sudoku.

There are a lot of differences between Obstetrics &amp; Gynaecology (O&amp;G) and other medical rotations which can be daunting for junior doctors. Skills to achieve in an O&amp;G term will depend on each individual – for budding GPs, learning about antenatal and postnatal care is important.  This is the first in a 3 part podcast series on the essential skills a junior doctor should aim to achieve during an O&amp;G rotation. Summary Writer:  Joshua Brousse de Gersigny Script Writers:  Rebecca Taylor and Jane McDonnell Editors:  Rebecca Taylor and Jane McDonnell Interviewee:  Rebecca Taylor Interviewer:  Jane McDonnell About Dr Rebecca Taylor Dr Rebecca (Becky) Taylor is a 6th year O&amp;G trainee. Originally hailing from the UK, she trained at the University of Edinburgh where she also completed her internship and residency, before moving to Australia. She undertook her basic O&amp;G training at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney. Rebecca is currently undertaking a two year Gynaecology Fellowship at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. When Becky’s not knee-deep in amniotic fluid she is a keen swimmer and free diver, a terrible cook and married to an anaesthetist she met at a Cat One Caesarean. About Dr Jane McDonnell Dr Jane McDonnell is an Obstetrics &amp; Gynaecology Registrar based in Sydney. She completed her medical degree at The University of Notre Dame after completing a Bachelor of Medical Science from The University of Sydney. Jane has a Masters in Public Health from the University of New South Wales and has completed an internship at the World Health Organisation in Geneva. In 2019, she was awarded the JMO Teacher of the Year at Royal North Shore Hospital. Jane is interested in women’s and refugee health, teaching and research. Outside of medicine, she enjoys running and sudoku.

Part 1: Essential skills to achieve during an O&G rotation

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After hours work can be an area of nerves for the new junior doctor.  In this podcast we discuss after hours work, care and safety, explore available resources to be aware of and escalation plans that can help ease the stress.Summary Writer:  Eloise SobelsScript Writer:  Eloise SobelsEditor:  Sonia ChanchlaniInterviewer:  Eloise SobelsInterviewee:  Sonia ChanchlaniAbout Dr Sonia ChanchlaniBalancing clinical forensic medicine and training with the Royal College of Medical Administrators across Western Australia, New South Wales, and Queensland, Sonia Chanchlani completed a dual Masters in Health Management and Public Health alongside research into interventions to promote clinician wellbeing. Advocating for junior doctors and enabling a safe working environment led to her being appointed as the Director of Clinical Training at the Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital prior to her current role as the Chief Medical Officer at MedApp working closely with organisations to ensure governance, clinician engagement, and wellbeing are prioritised.About Eloise SobelsEloise is a final year medical student at the University of Sydney, New South Wales. She is currently completing her clinical years based at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. Before embarking on her Medical degree, she completed an undergraduate in Medical Science (Hons) from Flinders University and worked in a Clinical Pathology Laboratory testing and reporting on blood results. Ellie has a passion for team-based medical care and is currently working on research into Multidisciplinary Team based care for End-Stage-Kidney-Disease patients. Ellie is an avid dog lover and enjoys any beach related activity, as well as playing hockey for the University of Sydney.

After hours work can be an area of nerves for the new junior doctor.  In this podcast we discuss after hours work, care and safety, explore available resources to be aware of and escalation plans that can help ease the stress. Summary Writer:  Eloise Sobels Script Writer:  Eloise Sobels Editor:  Sonia Chanchlani Interviewer:  Eloise Sobels Interviewee:  Sonia Chanchlani About Dr Sonia Chanchlani Balancing clinical forensic medicine and training with the Royal College of Medical Administrators across Western Australia, New South Wales, and Queensland, Sonia Chanchlani completed a dual Masters in Health Management and Public Health alongside research into interventions to promote clinician wellbeing. Advocating for junior doctors and enabling a safe working environment led to her being appointed as the Director of Clinical Training at the Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital prior to her current role as the Chief Medical Officer at MedApp working closely with organisations to ensure governance, clinician engagement, and wellbeing are prioritised. About Eloise Sobels Eloise is a final year medical student at the University of Sydney, New South Wales. She is currently completing her clinical years based at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. Before embarking on her Medical degree, she completed an undergraduate in Medical Science (Hons) from Flinders University and worked in a Clinical Pathology Laboratory testing and reporting on blood results. Ellie has a passion for team-based medical care and is currently working on research into Multidisciplinary Team based care for End-Stage-Kidney-Disease patients. Ellie is an avid dog lover and enjoys any beach related activity, as well as playing hockey for the University of Sydney.

After Hours Care and Safety

This podcast is part of our series on human factors in medicine and focuses on leadership. Vijay Roach discusses the experiences in his career that have contributed to who he is as a leader and shares stories that have been formative to his journey.Summary Writer:  Josh Brousse de GersignyScript Writers:  Rebecca Taylor and Jane McDonnellEditors:  Rebecca Taylor and Jane McDonnellInterviewee:  Vijay RoachInterviewer:  Rebecca TaylorAbout Dr Vijay RoachDr Vijay Roach is a Visiting Medical Officer in obstetrics and gynaecology in both public and private practice in Sydney. Vijay is the current President of RANZCOG, having been elected to the role in 2018. He is also Chair of the Training and Accreditation Committee. Committed to medical education, Vijay lectures at the University of Sydney. He is former Chairman of the Gidget Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation promoting the importance of emotional wellbeing among expectant and new parents.About Dr Rebecca TaylorDr Rebecca (Becky) Taylor is a 6th year O&amp;G trainee. Originally hailing from the UK, she trained at the University of Edinburgh where she also completed her internship and residency, before moving to Australia. She undertook her basic O&amp;G training at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney. Rebecca is currently undertaking a two year Gynaecology Fellowship at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. When Becky’s not knee-deep in amniotic fluid she is a keen swimmer and free diver, a terrible cook and married to an anaesthetist she met at a Cat One Caesarean.

This podcast is part of our series on human factors in medicine and focuses on leadership. Vijay Roach discusses the experiences in his career that have contributed to who he is as a leader and shares stories that have been formative to his journey. Summary Writer:  Josh Brousse de Gersigny Script Writers:  Rebecca Taylor and Jane McDonnell Editors:  Rebecca Taylor and Jane McDonnell Interviewee:  Vijay Roach Interviewer:  Rebecca Taylor About Dr Vijay Roach Dr Vijay Roach is a Visiting Medical Officer in obstetrics and gynaecology in both public and private practice in Sydney. Vijay is the current President of RANZCOG, having been elected to the role in 2018. He is also Chair of the Training and Accreditation Committee. Committed to medical education, Vijay lectures at the University of Sydney. He is former Chairman of the Gidget Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation promoting the importance of emotional wellbeing among expectant and new parents. About Dr Rebecca Taylor Dr Rebecca (Becky) Taylor is a 6th year O&amp;G trainee. Originally hailing from the UK, she trained at the University of Edinburgh where she also completed her internship and residency, before moving to Australia. She undertook her basic O&amp;G training at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney. Rebecca is currently undertaking a two year Gynaecology Fellowship at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. When Becky’s not knee-deep in amniotic fluid she is a keen swimmer and free diver, a terrible cook and married to an anaesthetist she met at a Cat One Caesarean.

Making people feel valued: Leadership and Compassion in Medicine 

In this podcast Abhi Pal speaks with Ranjana Srivastava about her varied career, in which she has used writing to explore the interplay of humanities and clinical medicine.Summary Writer:  Lucy ColesScript Writer:  Abhi PalEditor:  Abhi PalInterviewee:  Ranjana SrivastavaInterviewer:  Abhi PalAbout Dr Ranjana SrivastavaRanjana Srivastava OAM, is an internationally-renowned oncologist and healthcare authority, as well as award-winning author and broadcaster.Ranjana is a regular columnist for The Guardian newspaper. She is also a health presenter on ABC television and ABC 774 radio. She speaks frequently on health matters, ethics and doctor-patient communication at scholarly and community events. She has appeared at the Melbourne Writers’ Festival, the Wheeler Centre for Books and Ideas, the Sydney Writers’ Festival, the Adelaide Festival of Ideas, the Williamstown Literary Festival and many other events from an OncologistEducated in India, the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia, she graduated from Monash University with a first-class honours degree and several awards in medicine. Ranjana undertook her internship, residency and specialist training at various Melbourne hospitals.In 2004, she won the prestigious Fulbright Award, which she completed at the University of Chicago. She was admitted as a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in 2005 and started practicing oncology in the public hospital system. In 2014 Ranjana was recognised by Monash University as the Distinguished Alumni of the Year. She was also appointed an adjunct associate professor in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. Ranjana was included in Westpac’s 100 Influential Women of 2015.Ranjana’s writing has been published worldwide, including in Time magazine and The Week, and in medical journals The New England Journal of Medicine, Lancet, Journal of the American Medical Association and Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care Management. In 2008 her story Ode to a Patient won the Cancer Council Victoria Arts Award for outstanding writing. Ranjana’s inaugural Melbourne Magazine column was featured in the Best Australian Science Writing of 2012.About Dr Abhi PalAbhi Pal is a Medical Oncology Staff Specialist at Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, Australia.  In his non-existent spare time he is completing a part time PhD through Sydney University in informed consent and clinical ethics during communication with patients with advanced cancer. He has a strong interest in drug development, clinical trials, communication and also in hospital culture, burnout and doctor welfare.

In this podcast Abhi Pal speaks with Ranjana Srivastava about her varied career, in which she has used writing to explore the interplay of humanities and clinical medicine. Summary Writer:  Lucy Coles Script Writer:  Abhi Pal Editor:  Abhi Pal Interviewee:  Ranjana Srivastava Interviewer:  Abhi Pal About Dr Ranjana Srivastava Ranjana Srivastava OAM, is an internationally-renowned oncologist and healthcare authority, as well as award-winning author and broadcaster. Ranjana is a regular columnist for The Guardian newspaper. She is also a health presenter on ABC television and ABC 774 radio. She speaks frequently on health matters, ethics and doctor-patient communication at scholarly and community events. She has appeared at the Melbourne Writers’ Festival, the Wheeler Centre for Books and Ideas, the Sydney Writers’ Festival, the Adelaide Festival of Ideas, the Williamstown Literary Festival and many other events from an Oncologist Educated in India, the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia, she graduated from Monash University with a first-class honours degree and several awards in medicine. Ranjana undertook her internship, residency and specialist training at various Melbourne hospitals. In 2004, she won the prestigious Fulbright Award, which she completed at the University of Chicago. She was admitted as a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in 2005 and started practicing oncology in the public hospital system. In 2014 Ranjana was recognised by Monash University as the Distinguished Alumni of the Year. She was also appointed an adjunct associate professor in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. Ranjana was included in Westpac’s 100 Influential Women of 2015. Ranjana’s writing has been published worldwide, including in Time magazine and The Week, and in medical journals The New England Journal of Medicine, Lancet, Journal of the American Medical Association and Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care Management. In 2008 her story Ode to a Patient won the Cancer Council Victoria Arts Award for outstanding writing. Ranjana’s inaugural Melbourne Magazine column was featured in the Best Australian Science Writing of 2012. About Dr Abhi Pal Abhi Pal is a Medical Oncology Staff Specialist at Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, Australia.  In his non-existent spare time he is completing a part time PhD through Sydney University in informed consent and clinical ethics during communication with patients with advanced cancer. He has a strong interest in drug development, clinical trials, communication and also in hospital culture, burnout and doctor welfare.

Creative Medical Careers:  The interplay of humanities and clinical medicine

In this podcast Rob Pearlman and Sonia Chanchlani chat about the benefits and challenges of, and evidence for near peer mentoring.Summary Writer:  Jane RipleyScript Writer:  Alice SunEditor:  Evangelie PolyzosInterviewees:  Sonia Chanchlani and Rob PearlmanInterviewer:  Jules WillcocksAbout Dr Rob PearlmanRob Pearlman taught himself to code during internship and built MedApp, his response to the inefficiencies that a Junior Doctor experiences whilst rotating through different hospitals and terms. Since launching MedApp in 2015, the platform is now deployed in 50 public and private hospitals across Australia, New Zealand, UK and Canada with 22,000 clinicians using it to access site-specific hospital information. Rob is passionate about health tech and improving Doctor mental health. Outside of MedApp, Rob continues to regularly assist in theatres, and enjoys cycling, swimming and Sci-fi.About Dr Sonia ChanchlaniBalancing clinical forensic medicine and training with the Royal College of Medical Administrators across Western Australia, New South Wales, and Queensland, Sonia Chanchlani completed a dual Masters in Health Management and Public Health alongside research into interventions to promote clinician wellbeing. Advocating for junior doctors and enabling a safe working environment led to her being appointed as the Director of Clinical Training at the Royal Brisbane Women's Hospital prior to her current role as the Chief Medical Officer at MedApp working closely with organisations to ensure governance, clinician engagement, and wellbeing are prioritised.

In this podcast Rob Pearlman and Sonia Chanchlani chat about the benefits and challenges of, and evidence for near peer mentoring. Summary Writer:  Jane Ripley Script Writer:  Alice Sun Editor:  Evangelie Polyzos Interviewees:  Sonia Chanchlani and Rob Pearlman Interviewer:  Jules Willcocks About Dr Rob Pearlman Rob Pearlman taught himself to code during internship and built MedApp, his response to the inefficiencies that a Junior Doctor experiences whilst rotating through different hospitals and terms. Since launching MedApp in 2015, the platform is now deployed in 50 public and private hospitals across Australia, New Zealand, UK and Canada with 22,000 clinicians using it to access site-specific hospital information. Rob is passionate about health tech and improving Doctor mental health. Outside of MedApp, Rob continues to regularly assist in theatres, and enjoys cycling, swimming and Sci-fi. About Dr Sonia Chanchlani Balancing clinical forensic medicine and training with the Royal College of Medical Administrators across Western Australia, New South Wales, and Queensland, Sonia Chanchlani completed a dual Masters in Health Management and Public Health alongside research into interventions to promote clinician wellbeing. Advocating for junior doctors and enabling a safe working environment led to her being appointed as the Director of Clinical Training at the Royal Brisbane Women's Hospital prior to her current role as the Chief Medical Officer at MedApp working closely with organisations to ensure governance, clinician engagement, and wellbeing are prioritised.

Near Peer Mentoring

Tom Ayton speaks to Elisa Cornish about the assessment of a patient with a corneal foreign body, the procedure to remove the corneal foreign body and provides some tips to help make it a little easier for junior doctors working in the emergency department.Summary Writer:  Evangelia HaralabopoulosScript Writer:  Tom AytonEditor:  Tom AytonInterviewer:  Elisa CornishInterviewee:  Tom AytonAbout Dr Elisa CornishDr Elisa Cornish specialises in the management of medical retinal and inflammatory disorders of the eye as well as glaucoma and inherited eye disease.Elisa has been passionate about research in retinal disorders since graduating with Honours in Science and completing a PhD in retinal development at the University of Sydney. She graduated in Medicine from the University of Sydney and then undertook her general ophthalmology training at the Sydney Eye Hospital network. She pursued sub-specialty training in Medical Retina, Uveitis, Glaucoma and Inherited Eye Diseases at the Professorial Unit at Sydney Eye Hospital and Moorfields Eye Hospital, London.Elisa is a Consultant Eye Surgeon, Staff Specialist at Sydney Eye Hospital and Westmead Hospital, as well as being a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Sydney. She is actively involved in ophthalmology registrar and medical student teaching and is part of the Inherited Eye Disease Unit at the Save Sight Institute, Discipline of Ophthalmology where she has a special interest in electrophysiology.About Dr Tom AytonDr Tom Ayton is an Ophthalmology Registrar at Sydney Eye Hospital, Sydney, Australia. He is from Albany in Western Australia and has a background in exercise physiology and sport. During his postgraduate medical training Tom became interested in medical education, which he completed his course research in, as well as medical student teaching and Junior Medical Officer advocacy. Tom loves the beach, keeping healthy and is a very poor surfer.

Tom Ayton speaks to Elisa Cornish about the assessment of a patient with a corneal foreign body, the procedure to remove the corneal foreign body and provides some tips to help make it a little easier for junior doctors working in the emergency department. Summary Writer:  Evangelia Haralabopoulos Script Writer:  Tom Ayton Editor:  Tom Ayton Interviewer:  Elisa Cornish Interviewee:  Tom Ayton About Dr Elisa Cornish Dr Elisa Cornish specialises in the management of medical retinal and inflammatory disorders of the eye as well as glaucoma and inherited eye disease. Elisa has been passionate about research in retinal disorders since graduating with Honours in Science and completing a PhD in retinal development at the University of Sydney. She graduated in Medicine from the University of Sydney and then undertook her general ophthalmology training at the Sydney Eye Hospital network. She pursued sub-specialty training in Medical Retina, Uveitis, Glaucoma and Inherited Eye Diseases at the Professorial Unit at Sydney Eye Hospital and Moorfields Eye Hospital, London. Elisa is a Consultant Eye Surgeon, Staff Specialist at Sydney Eye Hospital and Westmead Hospital, as well as being a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Sydney. She is actively involved in ophthalmology registrar and medical student teaching and is part of the Inherited Eye Disease Unit at the Save Sight Institute, Discipline of Ophthalmology where she has a special interest in electrophysiology. About Dr Tom Ayton Dr Tom Ayton is an Ophthalmology Registrar at Sydney Eye Hospital, Sydney, Australia. He is from Albany in Western Australia and has a background in exercise physiology and sport. During his postgraduate medical training Tom became interested in medical education, which he completed his course research in, as well as medical student teaching and Junior Medical Officer advocacy. Tom loves the beach, keeping healthy and is a very poor surfer.

Corneal Foreign Body

Chris Elliot interviews Danielle Wurzel on the topic of Croup, a respiratory illness that usually occurs in children aged 6 months to 6 years.Summary Writer:  Theoni HaralabopoulosScript Writer:  Theoni HaralabopoulosEditors:  Danielle Wurzel and Jenifer LiangInterviewee:  Danielle WurzelInterviewer:  Chris ElliotAbout Dr Danielle WurzelDanielle Wurzel is a Paediatric Respiratory Physician, she has appointments as a Consultant in Respiratory Medicine at the Royal Children’s Hospital, research fellow at School of Population and Global Health at the University of Melbourne, and Honorary Research Fellow at the Murdoch Children’s Institute. Her clinical interests include a broad range of respiratory problems, with a special interest in respiratory viral infections and childhood cough. Danielle has a PhD in wet cough in childhood and bronchiectasis, with an ongoing research program to investigate the early origins of bronchiectasis with the aim of developing interventions to prevent chronic lung diseases in children. Danielle is also a co-author and contributor of the newly released Therapeutic Guidelines on croup, and is the perfect guest to discuss this with us.About Dr Chris ElliotChris is a Consultant Paediatrician who works in a teaching hospital in Sydney and in private rooms. As well as clinical medicine he is enthusiastic about health communication and teaching. Chris is a Conjoint Lecturer for the University of New South Wales and writes the occasional article on child health for mainstream media. He also teaches Advanced Paediatric Life Support and sits on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health. Chris completed his Internship at Bankstown Hospital and Paediatric training through the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. On the days when he is not at work he enjoys playing with his children, and also when they play by themselves.

Chris Elliot interviews Danielle Wurzel on the topic of Croup, a respiratory illness that usually occurs in children aged 6 months to 6 years. Summary Writer:  Theoni Haralabopoulos Script Writer:  Theoni Haralabopoulos Editors:  Danielle Wurzel and Jenifer Liang Interviewee:  Danielle Wurzel Interviewer:  Chris Elliot About Dr Danielle Wurzel Danielle Wurzel is a Paediatric Respiratory Physician, she has appointments as a Consultant in Respiratory Medicine at the Royal Children’s Hospital, research fellow at School of Population and Global Health at the University of Melbourne, and Honorary Research Fellow at the Murdoch Children’s Institute. Her clinical interests include a broad range of respiratory problems, with a special interest in respiratory viral infections and childhood cough. Danielle has a PhD in wet cough in childhood and bronchiectasis, with an ongoing research program to investigate the early origins of bronchiectasis with the aim of developing interventions to prevent chronic lung diseases in children. Danielle is also a co-author and contributor of the newly released Therapeutic Guidelines on croup, and is the perfect guest to discuss this with us. About Dr Chris Elliot Chris is a Consultant Paediatrician who works in a teaching hospital in Sydney and in private rooms. As well as clinical medicine he is enthusiastic about health communication and teaching. Chris is a Conjoint Lecturer for the University of New South Wales and writes the occasional article on child health for mainstream media. He also teaches Advanced Paediatric Life Support and sits on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health. Chris completed his Internship at Bankstown Hospital and Paediatric training through the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. On the days when he is not at work he enjoys playing with his children, and also when they play by themselves.

Croup

Jules Willcocks talks to Jeremy Calnan about financial wellness, the basic concepts of economy and the psychology behind investing.Summary Writer:  Laura ParksScript Writer:  Jules WillcocksEditors:  Jules Willcocks and Jeremy CalnanInterviewee:  Jeremy CalnanInterviewer:  Jules WillcocksAbout Jeremy CalnanJeremy Calnan has worked in the financial markets and traded and invested for himself since the early 1990s. Jeremy was first licensed to provide financial advice in 2000 and then established his own Financial Advice Business in 2001.He has extensive capital markets experience spanning research, strategy, structuring portfolios, asset allocation and management, risk management and trade execution across a range of asset classes.Together with business partner Ian Flack, they established Calnan Flack in 2013.He is a member of the Calnan Flack Investment Committee and holds the responsibility of being the Investment Portfolio Manager for the Calnan Flack Model Portfolios.He has a unique take on the economic world and investing that is underpinned by his understanding of economic history and the cycles and events that define it.Jeremy is an innovator, challenging the accepted investment landscape.He is a knowledgeable presenter and highly effective educator. Currently, he authors the Calnan Flack Blogs, hosts the podcast "Property, Australia's Favourite Obsession" and the Calnan Flack "Insights" series as well as presenting at many Calnan Flack events and seminars, including the Calnan Flack Forecasting Conference.Jeremy lives in Adelaide with his wife Alice and spends his spare time watching his two sons play AFL football or just relaxing with family and friends.About Dr Jules WillcocksJules Willcocks is an Emergency Medicine Consultant and the Director of Prevocational Education and Training at Gosford Hospital.His interest is in bringing out the best in people principally through mentoring and coaching. He firmly believes that wellbeing is a crucial part of this and that you cannot look after someone to the best of your abilities if you yourself are not well.He trained as an executive coach and has a particular interest in financial wellness for doctors.

Jules Willcocks talks to Jeremy Calnan about financial wellness, the basic concepts of economy and the psychology behind investing. Summary Writer:  Laura Parks Script Writer:  Jules Willcocks Editors:  Jules Willcocks and Jeremy Calnan Interviewee:  Jeremy Calnan Interviewer:  Jules Willcocks About Jeremy Calnan Jeremy Calnan has worked in the financial markets and traded and invested for himself since the early 1990s. Jeremy was first licensed to provide financial advice in 2000 and then established his own Financial Advice Business in 2001. He has extensive capital markets experience spanning research, strategy, structuring portfolios, asset allocation and management, risk management and trade execution across a range of asset classes. Together with business partner Ian Flack, they established Calnan Flack in 2013. He is a member of the Calnan Flack Investment Committee and holds the responsibility of being the Investment Portfolio Manager for the Calnan Flack Model Portfolios. He has a unique take on the economic world and investing that is underpinned by his understanding of economic history and the cycles and events that define it. Jeremy is an innovator, challenging the accepted investment landscape. He is a knowledgeable presenter and highly effective educator. Currently, he authors the Calnan Flack Blogs, hosts the podcast "Property, Australia's Favourite Obsession" and the Calnan Flack "Insights" series as well as presenting at many Calnan Flack events and seminars, including the Calnan Flack Forecasting Conference. Jeremy lives in Adelaide with his wife Alice and spends his spare time watching his two sons play AFL football or just relaxing with family and friends. About Dr Jules Willcocks Jules Willcocks is an Emergency Medicine Consultant and the Director of Prevocational Education and Training at Gosford Hospital. His interest is in bringing out the best in people principally through mentoring and coaching. He firmly believes that wellbeing is a crucial part of this and that you cannot look after someone to the best of your abilities if you yourself are not well. He trained as an executive coach and has a particular interest in financial wellness for doctors.

The economy, investing and the property cycle

In this podcast Jules Willcocks chats to Rob Pearlman and Sonia Chanchlani about why orientation and handover is so important for new Junior Doctors taking to the wards for the first time.Summary Writer:  Eloise SobelsScript Writer:  Peter HoppettEditors:  Jules WillcocksInterviewees:  Sonia Chanchlani and Rob PearlmanInterviewer:  Jules WillcocksAbout Dr Rob PearlmanRob Pearlman taught himself to code during internship and built MedApp, his response to the inefficiencies that a Junior Doctor experiences whilst rotating through different hospitals and terms. Since launching MedApp in 2015, the platform is now deployed in 50 public and private hospitals across Australia, New Zealand, UK and Canada with 22,000 clinicians using it to access site-specific hospital information. Rob is passionate about health tech and improving Doctor mental health. Outside of MedApp, Rob continues to regularly assist in theatres, and enjoys cycling, swimming and Sci-fi.About Dr Sonia ChanchlaniBalancing clinical forensic medicine and training with the Royal College of Medical Administrators across Western Australia, New South Wales, and Queensland, Sonia Chanchlani completed a dual Masters in Health Management and Public Health alongside research into interventions to promote clinician wellbeing. Advocating for junior doctors and enabling a safe working environment led to her being appointed as the Director of Clinical Training at the Royal Brisbane Women's Hospital prior to her current role as the Chief Medical Officer at MedApp working closely with organisations to ensure governance, clinician engagement, and wellbeing are prioritised.

In this podcast Jules Willcocks chats to Rob Pearlman and Sonia Chanchlani about why orientation and handover is so important for new Junior Doctors taking to the wards for the first time. Summary Writer:  Eloise Sobels Script Writer:  Peter Hoppett Editors:  Jules Willcocks Interviewees:  Sonia Chanchlani and Rob Pearlman Interviewer:  Jules Willcocks About Dr Rob Pearlman Rob Pearlman taught himself to code during internship and built MedApp, his response to the inefficiencies that a Junior Doctor experiences whilst rotating through different hospitals and terms. Since launching MedApp in 2015, the platform is now deployed in 50 public and private hospitals across Australia, New Zealand, UK and Canada with 22,000 clinicians using it to access site-specific hospital information. Rob is passionate about health tech and improving Doctor mental health. Outside of MedApp, Rob continues to regularly assist in theatres, and enjoys cycling, swimming and Sci-fi. About Dr Sonia Chanchlani Balancing clinical forensic medicine and training with the Royal College of Medical Administrators across Western Australia, New South Wales, and Queensland, Sonia Chanchlani completed a dual Masters in Health Management and Public Health alongside research into interventions to promote clinician wellbeing. Advocating for junior doctors and enabling a safe working environment led to her being appointed as the Director of Clinical Training at the Royal Brisbane Women's Hospital prior to her current role as the Chief Medical Officer at MedApp working closely with organisations to ensure governance, clinician engagement, and wellbeing are prioritised.

Orientation when starting as a Junior Medical Officer

In this podcast, Jules Willcocks talks to Professor Marie Scully about the Astra Zeneca vaccine induced prothrombotic immune thrombocytopenia, our current understanding of cause, diagnostic criteria and treatment.Summary Writer:  Alice SunScript Writer:  Jules WillcocksEditors:  Jules WillcocksInterviewee:  Marie ScullyInterviewer:  Jules WillcocksAbout Professor Marie ScullyProfessor Marie Scully is a consultant haematologist at University College London Hospitals and Professor of haemostasis and thrombosis at University College London. Her particular interests include platelet mediated disorders, specifically, ITP, TTP and AHUS and acquired bleeding and thrombotic conditions.  Her primary publications include TTP, in particular treatment and clinical subtypes, in conjunction with an understanding of the pathogenesis of the underlying disease. She is the clinical lead for the national TTP service, UK TTP forum and patron for the TTP Network.  She supervises postgraduate doctorates and is involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and regularly reviews for haematology and related medical journals.

In this podcast, Jules Willcocks talks to Professor Marie Scully about the Astra Zeneca vaccine induced prothrombotic immune thrombocytopenia, our current understanding of cause, diagnostic criteria and treatment. Summary Writer:  Alice Sun Script Writer:  Jules Willcocks Editors:  Jules Willcocks Interviewee:  Marie Scully Interviewer:  Jules Willcocks About Professor Marie Scully Professor Marie Scully is a consultant haematologist at University College London Hospitals and Professor of haemostasis and thrombosis at University College London. Her particular interests include platelet mediated disorders, specifically, ITP, TTP and AHUS and acquired bleeding and thrombotic conditions.  Her primary publications include TTP, in particular treatment and clinical subtypes, in conjunction with an understanding of the pathogenesis of the underlying disease. She is the clinical lead for the national TTP service, UK TTP forum and patron for the TTP Network.  She supervises postgraduate doctorates and is involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and regularly reviews for haematology and related medical journals.

Astra Zeneca vaccine induced clotting disorder

In this podcast, James Edwards chats with Christopher Wong about the management of cardiovascular disease in Indigenous Australians in remote Northern Territory , including the findings from his Doctor In Training Research Scholarship Project.Summary Writer:  Alice SunScript Writer:  Sophie OffenEditor:  Christopher WongInterviewer:  James EdwardsInterviewee:  Christopher WongAbout Dr Christopher WongDr Christopher X. Wong is an academic cardiologist with broad clinical and research interests in cardiovascular medicine.Whilst studying medicine at the University of Adelaide, during which he held multiple leadership roles and was elected to the University Council, he was named a Rhodes Scholar. He read for Master's degrees in clinical trials, epidemiology and population health at the University of Oxford, and subsequently completed a PhD in cardiovascular medicine. Christopher was recently awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to undertake further study and training in the United States at Harvard University and the University of California San Francisco.Christopher’s clinical training in internal medicine and cardiology was undertaken at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. He has also spent time training at the John Radcliffe and Churchill Hospitals in Oxford. In addition to a high volume of inpatient and outpatient consulting, he has wide experience in echocardiography (including transoesophageal and stress echocardiography), cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, and cardiac catheterisation. He is currently undertaking further subspecialty training in cardiac electrophysiology and pacing at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP), the American College of Cardiology (FACC), and the European Society of Cardiology (FESC), and an internationally recognised Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS).Christopher’s research interests focus on the mechanisms, clinical treatment and public health implications of cardiovascular disease, particularly heart rhythm disorders. He has published over 70 journal articles in major general medical (Archives of Internal Medicine, British Medical Journal), cardiovascular (Circulation, Journal of the American College of Cardiology, European Heart Journal) and subspecialty journals (Heart Rhythm, JACC Clinical Electrophysiology, Circulation Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology). Furthermore, his research is presented regularly at international and national meetings, resulting in over 150 conference abstract proceedings.He has held multiple Category 1 scholarships, fellowships and grants totalling over AUD 2 million dollars in funding. He reviews regularly for over 40 international journals, and sits on multiple national and international grant-funding committees, such as those of the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia. He has also been an invited faculty member at the leading international (Heart Rhythm Society Annual Scientific Sessions) and Asia-Pacific (Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Annual Scientific Sessions) heart rhythm conferences.He is an Associate Editor and on the Editorial board for BMC Cardiovascular Disorders and European Heart Journal Case Reports. He is also an invited guideline committee member, most recently drafting guideline recommendations for the international Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) group. He is actively involved in supervising research students totalling two PhD students (one awarded Dean’s Commendation), two Master's students, 3 Honours students, and 22 postgraduate students, and 13 undergraduate students, many of whom have won prizes for their works. He has also been recognised with awards for teaching of medical students.He is currently a Consultant Cardiologist at the Cardiovascular Centre in Norwood, Adelaide, an Electrophysiology and Pacing Fellow at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, and a Senior Lecturer at the University of Adelaide, the ...

In this podcast, James Edwards chats with Christopher Wong about the management of cardiovascular disease in Indigenous Australians in remote Northern Territory , including the findings from his Doctor In Training Research Scholarship Project. Summary Writer:  Alice Sun Script Writer:  Sophie Offen Editor:  Christopher Wong Interviewer:  James Edwards Interviewee:  Christopher Wong About Dr Christopher Wong Dr Christopher X. Wong is an academic cardiologist with broad clinical and research interests in cardiovascular medicine. Whilst studying medicine at the University of Adelaide, during which he held multiple leadership roles and was elected to the University Council, he was named a Rhodes Scholar. He read for Master's degrees in clinical trials, epidemiology and population health at the University of Oxford, and subsequently completed a PhD in cardiovascular medicine. Christopher was recently awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to undertake further study and training in the United States at Harvard University and the University of California San Francisco. Christopher’s clinical training in internal medicine and cardiology was undertaken at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. He has also spent time training at the John Radcliffe and Churchill Hospitals in Oxford. In addition to a high volume of inpatient and outpatient consulting, he has wide experience in echocardiography (including transoesophageal and stress echocardiography), cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, and cardiac catheterisation. He is currently undertaking further subspecialty training in cardiac electrophysiology and pacing at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP), the American College of Cardiology (FACC), and the European Society of Cardiology (FESC), and an internationally recognised Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS). Christopher’s research interests focus on the mechanisms, clinical treatment and public health implications of cardiovascular disease, particularly heart rhythm disorders. He has published over 70 journal articles in major general medical (Archives of Internal Medicine, British Medical Journal), cardiovascular (Circulation, Journal of the American College of Cardiology, European Heart Journal) and subspecialty journals (Heart Rhythm, JACC Clinical Electrophysiology, Circulation Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology). Furthermore, his research is presented regularly at international and national meetings, resulting in over 150 conference abstract proceedings. He has held multiple Category 1 scholarships, fellowships and grants totalling over AUD 2 million dollars in funding. He reviews regularly for over 40 international journals, and sits on multiple national and international grant-funding committees, such as those of the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia. He has also been an invited faculty member at the leading international (Heart Rhythm Society Annual Scientific Sessions) and Asia-Pacific (Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Annual Scientific Sessions) heart rhythm conferences. He is an Associate Editor and on the Editorial board for BMC Cardiovascular Disorders and European Heart Journal Case Reports. He is also an invited guideline committee member, most recently drafting guideline recommendations for the international Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) group. He is actively involved in supervising research students totalling two PhD students (one awarded Dean’s Commendation), two Master's students, 3 Honours students, and 22 postgraduate students, and 13 undergraduate students, many of whom have won prizes for their works. He has also been recognised with awards for teaching of medical students. He is currently a Consultant Cardiologist at the Cardiovascular Centre in Norwood, Adelaide, an Electrophysiology and Pacing Fellow at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, and a Senior Lecturer at the University of Adelaide, the ...

Improving management of cardiovascular disease in Indigenous Australians

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