Best LSHTM Podcasts (2024)

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117. OpenPod: University of Aberdeen with Shreeja and Alice 1:12:06

1M ago1:12:06

1:12:06

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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116. Novel Emerging Medical Technology Evaluation and Development MSci: Ben Hammond (Birmingham) 40:07

1M ago40:07

40:07

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 inter…

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115. Foundation Programme - Essex, Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire with Dr Sylvia 1:07:37

4M ago1:07:37

1:07:37

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 …

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114. Medical Education iMSc: Cam McIntosh (Nottingham) 28:35

5M ago28:35

28:35

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 p…

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113. Foundation Programme- London: Dr Gazet 22:13

6M ago22:13

22:13

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 episo…

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112. Biomed Engineering iBSc- Elisha Koonjul (Barts) 32:54

12M ago32:54

32:54

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 a…

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111. Foundation Programme: Top tips for new FY1 doctors 36:51

1y ago36:51

36:51

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 (@mariann…

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110. Infectious Diseases iMSc - Cathy Dominic (Barts/LSHTM) 27:00

1y ago27:00

27:00

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! …

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109. Foundation Programme- Peninsula Deanery: Dr Logan 31:46

1y ago31:46

31:46

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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108. Neuroscience iBSc - Dr Cherry Jain (Barts) 21:03

1+ y ago21:03

21:03

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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107. Foundation Programme- Scotland Deanery (South East): Dr Nicholl-Pierson and Dr Baldwin 23:54

1+ y ago23:54

23:54

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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106. Cardiovascular Sciences iBSc: Marsioleda Kemberi (Imperial) 44:46

1+ y ago44:46

44:46

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-c…

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105. Foundation Programme- Yorkshire and Humber Deanery (West Yorkshire): Dr Hayley Boal 31:13

1+ y ago31:13

31:13

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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104. Laparoscopic Surgery iMSc: Sid Singh (Barts) 29:40

1+ y ago29:40

29:40

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 abou…

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103. Foundation Programme- Wales Deanery and SFP experience: Dr Dion Manning 29:48

1+ y ago29:48

29:48

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 interview…

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102. Gastroenterology: Dr Elizabeth Ratcliffe 31:14

1+ y ago31:14

31:14

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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101. Critical Care iMSc: Wahaj Munir (Barts & the London) 20:18

1+ y ago20:18

20:18

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 pee…

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100. Clinical Genetics: Dr Lara Menzies 32:24

1+ y ago32:24

32:24

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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99. Remote Medicine iBSc: Jasmine Yap KCL 26:36

1+ y ago26:36

26:36

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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98. Emergency Medicine: Dr Adrian Boyle 20:48

2+ y ago20:48

20:48

Join Ciara as she speaks with emergency medicine consultant and Vice President of the RCEM, Dr Boyle about the inner workings of life in A&E.

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97. Paediatrics & Child Health iBSc: Mithila Sharmin, 5th Year UCL Medical Student 26:05

2+ y ago26:05

26:05

Paediatrics is a specialty I hear medical students wanting to pursue all the time. This was me until I realised kids and unwell kids are two completely different stories so now I’m not too sure! Listen to Afrida in conversation with UCL medical student Mithila to learn about what an iBSc in this area entails and whether it’s all you’ve been looking…

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96. Paediatric Anaesthesiology: Dr Reema Nandi 20:47

2+ y ago20:47

20:47

Join Lucy as she speaks with GOSH consultant Dr Reema Nandi about the ups and downs of working as a paediatric anaesthetic!

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95. Forensic Toxicology SSC: Rebecca Glendell, 3rd Year Glasgow Medical Student 14:31

2+ y ago14:31

14:31

Do you know what a SSC is? Join Lucy as she speaks with Rebecca about her choice of SSC - incredibly interesting and definitely an unconventional one from what I’ve seen!

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94. Cardiothoracic Surgery: Mr Ishtiaq Ahmed 27:38

2+ y ago27:38

27:38

Join Lucy as she speaks with Mr Ishtiaq Ahmed about about his experiences and insight as a cardiothoracic surgeon!

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93. Psychology iBSc: Alex Zmuda, 5th Year UCL Medical Student 29:56

2+ y ago29:56

29:56

Why psychology? Why not psychology? Join Afrida as she speaks with Alex about the ins and outs of intercalating in psychology at UCL. Is it really as cool as it seems from the outside? Spoiler alert: yes! What more could you want?

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92. Paediatric Neuroradiology: Dr Felice D’Arco 13:33

2+ y ago13:33

13:33

Join Lucy as she speaks with GOSH paediatric neuroradiologist Dr D’Arco about his experiences in this specialty!

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91. Emergency Pre-Hospital & Immediate Care iBSc: Zoe Hinchcliffe, 5th Year Cardiff Medical Student 30:45

2+ y ago30:45

30:45

Join Afrida as she speaks with final year Cardiff medical student, Zoe Hinchcliffe, all about her last year intercalating in EPIC.

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90. Paediatric Neurosurgery: Mr Dominic Thompson 23:22

2+ y ago23:22

23:22

What happens when paediatrics and neurosurgery come together to form one of the hundreds of subspecialties in medicine? Join Afrida & Lucy as they speak with Mr Dominic Thompson, your port of call for all things paediatric neurosurgery!

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89. Clinical Sciences iBSc: Sylvia Manimaran, 5th Year UCL Medical Student 19:17

2+ y ago19:17

19:17

So you’ve heard the word ‘intercalation’ floating around and want to know more about how it works at medical school. Join Afrida as she launches our Insights into Intercalation series, and speaks with Sylvia all about the what, how, and why of her chosen intercalation. Let’s get clinical! 🩺

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88. Health Inequalities 28:35

2+ y ago28:35

28:35

Ethics is a huge topic in medicine but can often overshadow the social context and determinants of health. In this episode, Afrida talks to Dr Carol Brayne about how inequalities in society can perpetuate inequalities in health.

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S3E10: Season 3 reflections and goodbye for now! 6:44

3y ago6:44

6:44

Join Amy and Karl as they reflect on the LSHTM Viral season 3. They discuss how far have we come with vaccinations worldwide and key takeaways from the expert discussions throughout the season. Thank you to all the experts who appeared on the podcast and the dedicated LSHTM Viral listeners that helped LSHTM Viral win a Gold CASE Award for Digital C…

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S3E9: Where are we with COVID-19 vaccines and what’s next? 25:12

3y ago25:12

25:12

In this episode of LSHTM Viral, Karl Byrne speaks with Beate Kampmann, Professor of Paediatric Infection & Immunity and Director of the Vaccine Centre at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. They delve into the future of vaccines, our perception of risk and how vaccination programmes are going to be monitored in the future. Beate answe…

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87. GP and Leadership 42:29

3y ago42:29

42:29

In this episode, Ciara and Lucy talk to Lauren and Emma about life as a GP trainee and their work as healthcare leadership fellows.

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86: ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) 25:46

3y ago25:46

25:46

Have you ever thought about what ENT actually entails? Join Ruqayyah as she chats with Dr Arun all about his career and experience in the specialty.

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85. Family and Medicine 29:34

3y ago29:34

29:34

Family and medicine - are the two mutually exclusive? Can you ever really have both without sacrificing parts of the other? Listen now to find out how Dr Lauren-Jane has balanced life as a junior doctor and aspiring surgeon with being a mum!

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84. Surgery, Lecturing & Content Creation: Dr Karan Rajan 25:07

3y ago25:07

25:07

Join Afrida and Ruqayyah as they chat with Dr Rajan, the infamous TikTok doctor you are bound to have seen on your feed, all about his journey and experience as a surgeon and content creator!

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S3E8: Vaccine equity - it's not over everywhere unless we share 38:15

3y ago38:15

38:15

The explosive COVID-19 outbreak in India has shone a striking light on one of the biggest moral issues of our time - vaccine equity. Subsequent halting of vaccine exports is severely affecting Africa and developing countries, and although 1.9 billion doses have been administered globally, many developing countries are yet to receive a single dose. …

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83. Paediatrics and Inequalities in Child Health 34:50

3y ago34:50

34:50

Interested in working with children? Listen now to find out all about the specialty of paediatrics from Dr Kiran Rahim, or themunchingmedic on Instagram!

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S3E7: Signed, sealed, delivered - vaccine purchasing and distribution 28:51

3y ago28:51

28:51

How do countries get access to COVID-19 vaccines in the first place? In this episode, Prof Daniel Bausch of LSHTM shares his thoughts on the global vaccine purchasing and distribution systems. An expert in the control of emerging viruses, Dan also discusses with host Naomi Stewart what the focus on COVID-19 means for other vaccination programmes an…

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S3E6: From lab to jab - How to make a vaccine 16:09

3y ago16:09

16:09

This week, Karl Byrne talks about the latest vaccination figures as well as other breaking COVID-19 news, including an exciting citizen science project where over the last year gamers playing EVE Online- a massively multiplayer online role-playing game, have carried out real world research that would have taken scientists over 330 years to complete…

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S3E5: Who gives the green light for COVID-19 vaccines anyway? 22:45

3+ y ago22:45

22:45

Who are the experts and groups around the world approving and regulating the new COVID-19 vaccines? And what do they need to consider amidst the urgency of vaccinating the world? In this episode ahead of World Immunization Week, Naomi Stewart speaks to Prof Annelies Wilder-Smith from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. Prof Smith sits…

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82. Geriatrics 46:52

3+ y ago46:52

46:52

Join Ciara and Lucy as they interview Dr Lucy Pollock, a geriatrician and author of "The Book about Getting Older" - a must read for all aspiring medical students! Listen now to find out all about the care of the elderly in an ageing population and what makes this specialty stand out!

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S3E4: How do we know vaccines are safe? 19:52

3+ y ago19:52

19:52

In this episode we explore the crucial stages of clinical trials and testing vaccines. How do clinical trials account for different demographics? How do we know vaccines are safe for everyone? We are joined by Dr Ed Parker, Research Fellow at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and member of the Vaccine Centre. Ed walks us through the …

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81. Dermatology 41:35

3+ y ago41:35

41:35

The skin is the largest organ in the body so it makes sense there is an entire specialty devoted to its care, right? But did you think it would be one of the most competitive? Find out more about dermatology with Dr Beibei Du-Harper, a dermatologist who is taking instagram by storm with her incredible insight into all things dermatology!…

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80. Medicolegal Medicine with the MDU 32:33

3+ y ago32:33

32:33

Join Lucy and Ciara as they interview Caroline Fryar about the field of medicolegal medicine! Medico-legal work is an attractive option for doctors either seeking to diversify their practice, take a career break or leave clinical medicine altogether. With the number of legal processes involving the NHS increasing every year, it is a rapidly evolvin…

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S3E3: What's in a vaccine? 31:36

3+ y ago31:36

31:36

Vaccines have arguably made the greatest contribution to global health of any human intervention apart from the introduction of clean water and sanitation. With new vaccines being developed at an incredible rate to tackle the current pandemic, we take a look at how vaccines work and what goes into each shot. Karl is joined by Helen Fletcher, Profes…

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79. Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCOA) 31:40

3+ y ago31:40

31:40

Are you interested in a career in anaesthetics? Do you think anaesthetics is only about surgery? Well, think again! Make sure to listen to this episode to find out more about anaesthetics and intensive care from the President of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCOA), Professor Ravi Mahajan.

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S3E2: A brief history of vaccines 33:34

3+ y ago33:34

33:34

How did vaccines come to be and how have they changed over time? In today's episode, Naomi Stewart speaks to historian Dr Gareth Millward from the University of Warwick, on the history of vaccines and how vaccination programmes have evolved in the 20th century. Professor Liam Smeeth from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine then walks u…

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78. #Choosetochallenge: The Future of Surgery 50:19

3+ y ago50:19

50:19

Are men better suited to be surgeons? Are women too 'weak' and 'emotional' to be a good surgeon? Do most surgeons come from privileged backgrounds? Does a career in surgery require massive personal sacrifice? Most importantly: how can we change this narrative? These are just a selection of questions posed to us by Year 9-13 students on a recent vir…

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77. Life as a Foundation Doctor in the UK 33:32

3+ y ago33:32

33:32

In this episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Dr Kishan Bodalia about life as a foundation doctor. Have you ever wondered what happens in the last year of medical school and how you make the transition from medical student to doctor? Learn all about this and more in this episode!

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