Episodes 32
Avg. Duration 46m
Activity Sporadic
Since Feb 2023
Latest Episode Jul 2025

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Monthly
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Episodic
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About This Podcast

A Doctor's Insight podcast aims to provide a centralised and accessible resource to medical students and junior doctors which prepares you to make informed decisions when choosing medical specialties suited to your professional and personal ambitions. Each episode, hear from a specialist doctor from one of the 61 GMC recognised medical specialties in the UK. All conversations follow a similar format:- Introduction to the speaker; Discussion about their speciality; The pathway to their current profession; General advice to medics and junior doctors. We hope this podcast gives you a greater insight into the day to day lives of what your future as a specialist may look like. Like, share and leave us a review. Thank you for listening!

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Recent Episodes

How to Make it through the Night (Shift) with FY1 Dr Afzal

Jul 01, 2025 44m

Nights as an FY1 can feel endless but you don’t have to figure it out alone. In this episode, we share practical tips, survival hacks, and honest advice to help you stay safe, look after yourself,…

Episode 30: Why am I being bleeped?! Common Bleeps as an On-call F1 Doctor

Jun 07, 2025 52m

In this episode of our So, you're about to be an F1?' mini series, fellow F1 Dr Asano discusses common medical and surgical bleeps we get during on-call shifts.We share tips to get you through the…

Episode 29: So, you want to be a General Surgeon? Featuring UGI Consultant Surgeon Miss Corinne Owers

May 17, 2025 1h 19m

Join me as I sit down with my Educational Supervisor, UGI Consultant Surgeon Miss Owers, for a candid and inspiring conversation about life as a general surgeon. We discuss the real day-to-day of…

Episode 28: F3 Down Under: Why more UK doctors are moving to Australia

Apr 03, 2025 1h 6m

Considering an F3 year abroad? You're not alone! Since 2017, over 50% of UK doctors have taken a break after foundation training, with Australia being a top destination.  But is it all it's cracked…

Episode 27: F3 in the UK: Why a Clinical Teaching Fellowship is a Great Option

Mar 17, 2025 51m

In the fiercely competitive world of UK specialty training, the F3 year has transformed from a simple break to a strategic game-changer for many doctors. But which path should you take? One of the…

Episode 26: Friendship Rx: Making Connections on the Ward

Mar 02, 2025 39m

Making friends as an adult can be tough. Throw in a high-pressure environment like the hospital, professional expectations, and the experience of being an international doctor, and it can feel even…

Episode 25: Med School vs Reality: How well does medical school prepare us to be doctors?

Feb 16, 2025 45m

Did med school really prepare you for life as a junior doctor? In this episode, we debunk common myths and discuss what actually helps (or doesn’t) when transitioning from medical school to the NHS.…

Episode 24: Finding the Courage to Speak Up as a Junior Doctor

Feb 02, 2025 41m

Speaking up in the medical profession can be daunting, especially in the early years of training. In this episode, I sit down with Dr Isabelle Wood, an F2 doctor in the Northwest, to discuss the…

Episode 23: Rotations 101 - How to stand out and succeed with Dr Ellen Rowe

Jan 19, 2025 40m

In this episode of A Doctor’s Insight, I’m joined by Dr Ellen Rowe, an F2 in the East Midlands, to discuss the key to not just surviving, but thriving during medical rotations. Whether you’re a new…

Episode 22: Sink or Swim: First Day as an NHS Doctor with Dr Parmis Vafapour

Jan 05, 2025 54m

A Doctor’s Insight is Back!Welcome to 2025 with a brand-new episode of A Doctor’s Insight! FY1 Dr. Parmis Vafapour and I dive deep into her first-day experience as a junior doctor, unpacking:✔️ The…

Episode 21: Sky High Medicine: Life of a Helicopter Emergency Medicine Doctor with Dr Victor Inyang

Jul 22, 2024 51m

In this episode, I chat with the Medical Director of East Anglian Air Ambulance, and PHEM consultant Dr Victor Inyang. We explore the shift routine of a flight doctor, learn how they manage…

Clinicians' Best Advice: Game-Changing Tips! Pt1

Jun 11, 2024 10m

In this episode, we've compiled the best advice from some of our amazing guests that has shaped their careers as clinicians. Tune in to hear these game-changing tips and get inspired by the wisdom…

Episode 20: Plastic Surgery - What it's like having someone's hand in your hands with Dr Reema Chawla

May 06, 2024 53m

In this episode, the lovely Dr Reema Chawla, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon tells us about what it takes to not only become a plastic surgeon but be successful in the field. Dr Chawla also…

Episode 19: The Impending Collapse of UK General Practice, The Tension Surrounding Physician Associates and Our First Ever Giveaway with GP Partner Dr Stuart Kyle

Mar 18, 2024 1h 37m

This episode is a bit different from our usual. In Episode 3, our most listened to podcast guest Dr Kyle highlighted the journey to becoming a GP and what the role entailed. One year later, Dr Kyle…

Episode 18: The Life of a Haematologist with Dr Ali Mahdi

Mar 07, 2024 51m

In this episode, Dr Mahdi, founder of the educational platform Blood Academy, talks to us about what the life of a Consultant Haematologist is like. You'll learn about the treatment advances in…

Episode 17 - Surgical Grit: Navigating Cardiothoracic Surgery Training Realities with Dr Jeremy Chan

Feb 09, 2024 41m

In this episode, Dr Jeremy Chan, an ST3 in Cardiothoracic Surgery shares his experiences of navigating this notoriously competitive specialty. He shares the challenges of entering a competitive…

Episode 16: OrthoInsights: Healing Trauma, Mending Bones and Inspiring Through Leadership with Dr Kassam

Jan 29, 2024 52m

In this episode of "A Doctor's Insight," join us as we delve into the world of trauma and orthopaedic surgery with consultant T&O surgeon Mr Kassam who is not only skilled in the operating room…

Episode 15: How I decided that Ophthalmology and Oculoplastic Surgery was right for me with Dr Michelle Ting

Jan 14, 2024 39m

In this episode, we take a deep dive into Dr Michelle Ting's journey to becoming an Oculoplastic Surgery. It wasn't always her plan but something inspired her along the way, listen to find out what…

Episode 9: "Helping people die well is so powerful" - What it's like being an Oncologist with Dr Ricky Frazer

Jan 14, 2024 39m

In this episode, Consultant Oncologist Dr Ricky Frazer talks to us about his experiences as an Oncologist and introduces a positive perspective on a specialty traditionally stigmatised as…

Episode 14: The journey to becoming a Consultant in Intensive Care, Anaesthetics, PHEM and a Lieutenant Colonel in RAMC

Jan 14, 2024 40m

What doesn't Dr Ami Jones MBE do? In this episode, we talk about her journey to becoming a consultant in each of these specialties and her involvement in the Royal Army Medical Corps. Dr Jones…

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A Doctor's Insight has published 32 episodes since February 2023, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Medicine.

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