How To Become A Doctor

Welcome back to our intercalation series! Join Afrida as she talks to Dr Cherry Jain about what it's like to study Neuroscience at Barts and learn more about the application process for this intercalation! Find out about dissertation topics, publishing primary research and lab work as well as top tips from an FY1 doctor & Barts graduate.

Listen in to this episode as Dr Nicholl-Pierson and Dr Baldwin share their experiences of working as junior doctors in Scotland. Enjoy and stay tuned for further episodes about the foundation programme!

Welcome back to our intercalation series!  Join Afrida as she talks to Marsioleda about what it's like to study cardiovascular sciences at Imperial as an external student and learn more about the application process intercalating at Imperial as an external student.  Find out more about lab-based research and what it's like learning to work in a non-clinical environment. Marsioleda discusses her experience working in a lab as well as her top tips for group projects, dissertations and starting at a new university. 

In this episode Dr Boal shares her experiences of working as a junior doctor within West Yorkshire. She also talks about life after the foundation years, future career options and what you can do during F3/F4 years. Enjoy and stay tuned for further episodes about the foundation programme !

Join Afrida as she talks to Sid about his experience intercalating at Barts in laparoscopic surgery.  This is a great episode if you're interested in any kind of surgical intercalation as Sid talks about his experience with the course as Barts including managing theory and practical work including training in some surgical skills.   He also talks about his experience applying for similar courses at different universities and how he found learning to work independently with some dissertation tips.

We are very excited to be launching our first Foundation Programme series episode. In this episode Dr. Dion Manning shares her valuable insight into life as a junior doctor in Cardiff and also explains the differences between the normal foundation programme application and the SFP application processes. Look out for upcoming episodes with interviews from doctors who are working or have worked as junior doctors in different parts of the UK.

Ever considered a career gastroenterology or just want to find out more? Then this is the episode for you, join Lucy as she speaks to Dr Ratcliffe- previous chair of the British Society of Gastroenterology Trainees committee about her experiences of working as a gastroenterologist and clinical research fellow looking into Barrett's Oeseophagus.

Our very first intercalated masters episode! Tune in to hear Wahaj, a fourth-year medical student at Barts talk all about his iMSc (distinction) in Critical Care and share some great tips on how to make the most of a year away from medical school. Wahaj is interested in cardiothoracic surgery, and has published a book chapter as well as over 10 peer-reviewed articles in various cardiovascular journals. He has also presented his work at multiple national conferences. Wahaj is the regional lead for London, for the British Undergraduate Cardiovascular Association.

Join Ciara and Vickey as they speak with GOSH registrar Dr Menzies about her journey and experiences of working as a clinical geneticist.

Jasmine Yap, a KCL medical student, discusses the Remote Medicine iBSc which explores challenges in providing medical care in remote environments and supporting medical space exploration. The episode covers their decision to pursue the iBSc, advice for remote medicine students, proud achievements of the Aviation Space Medicine Society, and valuable advice for medical students.