One size doesn’t fit all - so what are the alternative career paths of doctors in the NHS? The treadmill of medical school, to foundation training, to specialist training, to a consultant position takes years and is not very trainee-centric in it’s design.
So are there other ways for doctors to be able to work in the NHS, still progress their career, but al ... Show More
Aug 28
When medical exams go wrong, & CTE in the NFL
In this week’s podcast we’ll be hearing a lot about exams - the bane of many doctor’s training lives, exams that determine your future are scattered through medicine and can cause a huge amount of anxiety and stress… John McLachlan, professor of medical education at the Universit ... Show More
49m 26s
Aug 21
AI in healthcare - getting it right, and stopping it going wrong
This week we’re focusing on how healthcare is using AI systems. The NHS is firmly set on a course of AI integration, with NHS England committing £10 billion of taxpayer funds to the cause over the next three years. The pressure to implement AI in our hospitals is intense. But, ho ... Show More
38m 29s
Aug 14
New analysis on Bipolar treatment, and vaccines for malaria
Bipolar disorder affects almost 40 million people worldwide, but finding the right treatment is complex, and nearly half of patients struggle to follow their prescribed treatment plans. In the first part of this episode, we discuss new research which aims to help patients and the ... Show More
34m 33s