Very Junior Doctors

Very Junior Doctors

Naabil Khan and Chloe Jones

Episodes 29
Avg. Duration 22m
Activity Declining
Since Apr 2022
Latest Episode Dec 2025

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69%
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About This Podcast

A podcast made by med students for med students. We discuss our journey within Medical school, talk to inspirational content creators and have fun along the way.

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Recent Episodes

S4E6 Life as a GP Trainee with Dr Molly Parkinson

Dec 10, 2025 19m

In our next episode of Very Junior Doctors, Chloe is joined by Dr Molly Parkinson, a GP Trainee ST3, talking all about her pathway to becoming a GP and what it's actually like to be a GP Trainee. Are…

S4E5 Being a purposeful scientist with founder, feminist and STEMinist, Aynsley Szczesniak

Nov 28, 2025 33m

This week on The Very Junior Doctors Podcast, Naabil is joined by the incredible Aynsley Szczesniak; premed, STEMinist, entrepreneur, changemaker, feminist, and fierce advocate for women in…

S4E4 Life Post Foundation Programme & Mental Health Advocacy in Medicine

Nov 10, 2025 30m

Join us in our next episode of VJD where Chloe chats with Dr Tash Binnie about her experience of Foundation Year 1 and 2, alternative routes post completion of the Foundation Programme, and mental…

S4E3 Foundation Programme & Training with Dr Leah

Oct 27, 2025 31m

Are you someone who is eager to find out more about the Foundation Programme or would like to start preparing ahead of applications next year? In this next episode, Dr Leah chats to Chloe about what…

S4E2 Healthcare Management in Medicine w/ Dr Harry Dunn

Oct 21, 2025 20m

In this episode, Naabil talks to the incredible Harry Dunn, a medical student who has dedicated his journey to healthcare management and policy at a national level. From being an NIHR, Government and…

S4E1 Medicine with Meaning: Championing Change with Hamaad Khan

Oct 11, 2025 21m

In this episode of Very Junior Doctors, Naabil sits down with Hamaad, an inspiring graduate medical student, advocate, and trailblazer in medical education and health justice. From his pivotal…

S3E6 From Charity Work to Clinical Skills: Chloe’s Volunteer Journey

Aug 08, 2025 8m

In this next episode of Very Junior Doctors, Chloe talks about her experience of volunteering in medical school with a charity. She talks about what her experience has taught her and how she can…

S3E4 Behind the Red Dot: The TEDx Journey Unpacked

Feb 09, 2025 10m

In this episode, Naabil takes you behind the scenes of her TEDxNHS journey—unpacking the highs, the challenges, and the invaluable lessons learned along the way. She shares how working with her…

Facing Fears: A Journey into Public Speaking

Jan 15, 2025 5m

In this episode of Very Junior Doctors, Naabil opens up about her personal journey to conquer the fear of public speaking. From trembling at the thought of presenting to large audiences to finding…

S3E2 How to make the most out of Medical Conferences

Jun 18, 2024 23m

In this episode of Very Junior Doctors, Naabil dives into the world of medical conferences and shares essential tips on how to make the most out of them. Split into 10 parts, this episode offers…

S3E1 How to be a Change-maker in Medical School w/ Naabil

May 20, 2024 7m

Making a change in Medical School is no easy journey, organisation, collaboration and immersion are key. In one of our first episodes of Season 3 of VJD, our co-host Naabil tackles the challenges of…

S2E11 Wrapping Up Year 2 with VJD

Aug 14, 2023 15m

In our last episode of Season 2, we will be wrapping up our Second year of medicine. Chloe and I discuss the highs and lows of Second year, what we have learnt and what we want to bring into Third…

S2E10 Locum work, life advice and learning: Dr Callum Waldie

Jul 09, 2023 28m

After a short hiatus from VJD, Chloe kicks off our summer speciality series by talking to Dr Callum Waldie; Locum doctor and Clinical Tutor. From clinical work to education to medical staging, to an…

S2E9 Dr Benjamin Black- MSF, Belly Woman and Me

May 25, 2023 29m

This week, we are continuing from the first episode with Dr Black to talk about his book, Belly Woman, working with MSF and Dr Black's top tips on applying for and preparing to work with MSF. This is…

S2E8 A deep dive with the GMC x Very Junior Doctors

May 10, 2023 31m

Join us for our newest episode where we chat to the GMC about its role within the medical community, addressing some stereotypical myths about the organisation and much more! Thank you to the GMC for…

S2E8 A deep dive with Dr Benjamin Black. Part 1- The Medic

Apr 18, 2023 24m

This week, we have been honoured to interview Author, Obs and gynaecologist, MSF volunteer, and specialist advisor, Dr Benjamin Black. Dr Black joined us to talk about his journey into medicine,…

S2E6 A deep dive into ENT with Mr David Whinny

Mar 25, 2023 53m

This is part one of our newest series on different specialities where we interview leading clinicians and figures in their respective fields. This week Chloe interviewed the brilliant Mr David…

S2E5 Unfiltered: The BMA and Me w/ Raymond Effah

Mar 05, 2023 22m

This week, Naabil and Raymond talk about the BMA, and the role of camaraderie and Ray gives advice on how to get involved in the BMA as an aspiring/current member. This jam-packed episode is one of…

S2E4 Gap Years before Medical School ft. Medic Mornings aka. Fiona

Jan 15, 2023 22m

In this episode, our co-host Chloe joins the inspiring Fiona in a deep dive into gap years before medical school. Fiona and Chloe also discuss mental health during gap years, how to plan a productive…

S2E3 The Real and Remarkable world of a Radiography degree ft. Sam Jones

Dec 15, 2022 16m

In this episode, we are joined by Sam Jones, an enthusiastic undergraduate radiographer studying at the University of Exeter. Naabil and Sam discuss the life of a radiography student, the difference…

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Very Junior Doctors has published 29 episodes since April 2022, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Medicine.

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