How To Become A Doctor
Medic Mentor
A Medic Mentor podcast hosted by medical students Afrida, Mez, Hannah & Krish, all about what to expect in the life of a medical student.
We talk about the day to day activities of both medical students and doctors across specialities and levels of training, while offering insight into frequently forgotten aspects of becoming a doctor. Expect to hear discussions of current affairs, personal anecdotes and top tips along the way!
Let us know what you think, follow us @howtobecomeadr on Instagram and tell us what you'd like to hear about next.
We talk about the day to day activities of both medical students and doctors across specialities and levels of training, while offering insight into frequently forgotten aspects of becoming a doctor. Expect to hear discussions of current affairs, personal anecdotes and top tips along the way!
Let us know what you think, follow us @howtobecomeadr on Instagram and tell us what you'd like to hear about next.
Episodes
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Apr 27, 2020 • 11min
9. Preparing for Medical School - Finances
Join hosts Lucy and Ciara, both medical students, as they discuss student finance. Want to know the difference between tuition vs maintenance loans or how to access grants you won’t have to pay back? Listen to the latest episode now!
Let us know what you think on the medic mentor blog: https://medicmentor.co.uk/how-to-become-a-doctor-blog/
Apr 20, 2020 • 18min
8. Medic Mentor Scholarships
Join hosts Lucy and Ciara, both medical students, as they interview the president of Medic Mentor Dr Lauren Quinn to find out all about how you can gain access to up to £12,000 of scholarship funding!
Let us know what you think on the medic mentor blog: https://medicmentor.co.uk/how-to-become-a-doctor-blog/
Apr 20, 2020 • 26min
7. From Animals to Humans - A Leap of Faith from Vet to Doctor...
Join hosts Lucy and Clara, both medical students, as they talk to Dr Rob, a vet, about the effects COVID-19 has had on the profession. Let us know what you think on the medic mentor blog: https://medicmentor.co.uk/how-to-become-a-doctor-blog/
Apr 13, 2020 • 18min
6. Where did all the dentists go?
Join hosts Lucy and Clara, both medical students, as they talk to Dr Priya Chohan, a dentist, about the effects COVID-19 has had on the profession.
Apr 13, 2020 • 15min
5. What's the deal with PPE?
Join hosts Lucy and Ciara, both medical students, as they discuss PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) - a hot topic both in the NHS and globally. Learn what PPE is, why it is an issue. Listen to Ciara and Lucy discuss their thoughts on the situation, making your wider reading that much easier!
Links to information referenced in this episode:
https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/how-scientists-quantify-intensity-of-an-outbreak-like-covid-19
https://www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opinion/most-doctors-still-lack-protective-equipment-finds-survey
https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2020/04/pop-up-tent-for-frontline-nhs-staff.aspx
Apr 9, 2020 • 20min
4. The PM was in the ITU?! What does this mean?
Join hosts Lucy and Ciara, both medical students, as they discuss the latest news that the PM had been admitted to an intensive care unit. Learn more about what happens in intensive care, what the most recent data shows on Covid-19 ITU patients, and listen to Ciara and Lucy discuss their thoughts on the media's reporting of the PM's condition.
Links of references used in this episode:
https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-what-do-the-figures-tell-us-about-boris-johnsons-chances-of-a-full-recovery-11970172
https://www.icnarc.org/DataServices/Attachments/Download/a9875849-f16c-ea11-9124-00505601089b
https://www.healthsystemtracker.org/brief/potential-costs-of-coronavirus-treatment-for-people-with-employer-coverage/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5506407/
Apr 8, 2020 • 9min
3. Dealing with uncertainty
Join hosts Lucy and Ciara, both medical students, as they discuss how to deal with uncertainty. Learn tips and methods to manage uncertainty and how to make the most of your time during lockdown.
Let us know what you think on the medic mentor blog: https://medicmentor.co.uk/how-to-become-a-doctor-blog/
Apr 8, 2020 • 20min
2. How is Coronavirus affecting medical students?
Join hosts Lucy and Ciara, both medical students, as they discuss how coronavirus (covid-19) is affecting them. Learn what medical students are doing to help and how they feel about the pandemic.
Let us know what you think on the medic mentor blog: https://medicmentor.co.uk/how-to-become-a-doctor-blog/
Apr 8, 2020 • 8min
1. Who are we and what is this podcast all about?
Join hosts Lucy and Ciara, both medical students, as they introduce the brand new podcast 'Becoming A Doctor'. Get to know the hosts and learn what to expect from future episodes.
Let us know what you think on the medic mentor blog: https://medicmentor.co.uk/how-to-become-a-doctor-blog/
