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How To Become A Doctor
Medic Mentor
119 episodes
6 days ago
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.
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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.
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How To Become A Doctor
118. Public and Global Health Sciences MSci: Maeve Mulchrone (Birmingham)

New episode alert! Tune in as we sit down with the brilliant Maeve Mulchrone alongside Krish.


Maeve shares her insights into completing MSci Public and Global Health Sciences. We delve into her unique experiences navigating medical school, the transition to an intercalation, and tips for medical students thinking about intercalating. Get inspired by her insights and practical tips!

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10 months ago
41 minutes 37 seconds

How To Become A Doctor
117. OpenPod: University of Aberdeen with Shreeja and Alice

Get ready for an exciting episode! Join us as Afrida chats with the brilliant Shreeja and Alice about being a Medical Student in Aberdeen. From tips to acing the application process to learning about what student life is really like, we delve into everything in this jam-packed episode!

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1 year ago
1 hour 12 minutes 6 seconds

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116. Novel Emerging Medical Technology Evaluation and Development MSci: Ben Hammond (Birmingham)

Prepare to be inspired! In our latest podcast episode, we sit down with Krish and the incredible Ben Hammond to unravel his journey – from intercalating in MSci Novel Emerging Medical Technology Evaluation and Development to diving into the world of his PhD. Join us as Ben shares the thrilling chapters of his academic adventure, exploring the intersection of innovation and healthcare.

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1 year ago
40 minutes 7 seconds

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115. Foundation Programme - Essex, Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire with Dr Sylvia

The Foundation Programme series is back with the latest episode, featuring Medic Mentor superstar Dr Sylvia Manimaran, UCL Alumnus and current FY1 Doctor in the Essex, Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire (EBH) Deanery (a.k.a. East of England). Tune in for top tips about how to rank hospital rotations, whether surgical jobs are worth the 'extra' pounds on payday and the magical sleeping pods that are found in some doctor's mess rooms...

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1 year ago
1 hour 7 minutes 37 seconds

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114. Medical Education iMSc: Cam McIntosh (Nottingham)

Our intercalation series is back with another episode!

Join Hannah as she talks to Cam McIntosh about what it's like to intercalate in Medical Education at Nottingham!

This episode delves deep into Cam's very own experience with transitioning from Medicine at Bristol to Medical Education at Nottingham. Learn more about the course, the application process and top tips to make the most out of an intercalation.

Whether you are thinking about intercalating as part of a medicine degree, already on your intercalation journey or just interested in what this pathway into a medical career holds. This episode is definitely worth a listen!

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1 year ago
28 minutes 35 seconds

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113. Foundation Programme- London: Dr Gazet

Welcome back to our foundation series! Join us as we welcome Dr Gazet back to the podcast to talk about all things London. If you're wondering what it is like to work in one of the most competitive deaneries in the UK then this is an episode for you. Join us as we talk about commuting, flat hunting and all things London. We hope you enjoy the episode and make sure you follow @MarianneDoesMedicine on Instagram!

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1 year ago
22 minutes 13 seconds

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112. Biomed Engineering iBSc- Elisha Koonjul (Barts)
Join Hannah and Mez (for the first time) as they have a chat with Elisha about what it's like to study Biomed Engineering. This is a really exciting episode as we get to explore the world of medical technology and what it's like to take a step away from medicine. Elisha also talks about some exciting opportunities in the course such as presenting at national conferences and how to make the most of some time away from medicine. Hope you all enjoy the episode and don't miss Afrida too much :)
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1 year ago
32 minutes 54 seconds

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111. Foundation Programme: Top tips for new FY1 doctors

Not to be missed! In this episode Dr. Gazet talks about her FY1 experiences and shares valuable advice and resources for new FY1 doctors starting soon in August. An extremely useful episode for those about to start the foundation programme or anyone curious about what it's like to work as a foundation doctor. You can find her on instagram (@mariannedoesmedicine) for more resources and excellent content!


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2 years ago
36 minutes 51 seconds

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110. Infectious Diseases iMSc - Cathy Dominic (Barts/LSHTM)

Welcome back to our intercalation series!

Join Afrida as she talks to Cathy Dominic, a finalist at Barts & the London and an incoming AFP doctor about what it's like to externally intercalate at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. Learn more about the application process for an intercalated masters degree in Infectious Diseases here!

Find out about dissertation topics, publishing research and lab work as well as top tips from any aspiring applicants.


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2 years ago
27 minutes

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109. Foundation Programme- Peninsula Deanery: Dr Logan

We are back! In this episode Dr Logan will be talking about his experiences as a foundation doctor working in the Peninsula Deanery and what he has done since the foundation programme.

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2 years ago
31 minutes 46 seconds

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108. Neuroscience iBSc - Dr Cherry Jain (Barts)

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.

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2 years ago
21 minutes 3 seconds

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107. Foundation Programme- Scotland Deanery (South East): Dr Nicholl-Pierson and Dr Baldwin

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!

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2 years ago
23 minutes 54 seconds

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106. Cardiovascular Sciences iBSc: Marsioleda Kemberi (Imperial)

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. 

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2 years ago
44 minutes 46 seconds

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105. Foundation Programme- Yorkshire and Humber Deanery (West Yorkshire): Dr Hayley Boal

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 !

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2 years ago
31 minutes 13 seconds

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104. Laparoscopic Surgery iMSc: Sid Singh (Barts)

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.




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2 years ago
29 minutes 40 seconds

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103. Foundation Programme- Wales Deanery and SFP experience: Dr Dion Manning

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.

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2 years ago
29 minutes 48 seconds

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102. Gastroenterology: Dr Elizabeth Ratcliffe

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.

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2 years ago
31 minutes 14 seconds

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101. Critical Care iMSc: Wahaj Munir (Barts & the London)

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.

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2 years ago
20 minutes 18 seconds

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100. Clinical Genetics: Dr Lara Menzies

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

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2 years ago
32 minutes 24 seconds

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99. Remote Medicine iBSc: Jasmine Yap KCL

Recently introduced, the Remote Medicine iBSc explores the challenges of providing medical care in remote environments and unique challenges in supporting medical space exploration! Listen to Afrida in conversation with KCL medical student Jasmine to learn about what an iBSc in this area entails and whether it’s all you’ve been looking for!

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2 years ago
26 minutes 36 seconds

How To Become A Doctor
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.