The Student Dose

Welcome to the final episode of this season of The Student Dose. This episode falls last but is very much not least as we discuss navigating medical school as a BAME medical student and beyond.  We are very lucky to be joined by Dr Teddy, aka @teddybearmedic, a current Foundation Year 2 doctor working in Wales. Teddy is from an Afro-Caribbean background and talks openly on her social media about h...

There is no getting around the fact the medicine is an intense course. Not only do you have to put in long hours, study a vast amount of content but, it can also be emotionally challenging. We have all heard of the phrase work-life balance, but why is it important and how can we achieve it? In this episode the hosts discuss what makes us more than medical students, how best we can strike that bala...

In this episode we will cover having a disability as a medical student, but more specifically neurodivergence and specific learning disabilities. We are aware that disability extends further than this and we hope to explore this further in future episodes. Disability results in some unique challenges both in everyday life but also medical school. In this episode the Claire interviews Florence Asha...

TW: This episode discusses themes that some listeners may find challenging. This includes mention of sexism, sexual assault and rape. Please consider whether you may find this difficult or upsetting before listening.  Sexism, unfortunately, is a common problem within healthcare at the level of both medical student and doctor meaning we may see or experience it during our careers. In this episode o...

For many people, medical school will be the first time they encounter a form of failure. Whether this be not hitting personal targets, failing an exam, or not getting the job that you wanted for your foundation years. No matter what the ‘failure’ may be, it can be a really challenging time but just remember: you are not the first, you won’t be the last and you are not alone in failure. It does not...

Welcome back, Season 2 of The Student Dose is here. After a quick reintroduction and catch up from our hosts Charlie, Claire and Kate we jump straight into a follow up interview, one year on, with fellow You Okay Doc? ambassador Dr Marianne Gazet. Marianne is currently a Foundation Year 2 doctor and in this episode we are reflecting back on her first year of being qualified. Taking the step from b...

Starting at Medical School is an exciting time filled with new experiences, new knowledge and lots of new friends! However, from just starting out, to pre-clinical then placement years, we often encounter a number of new situations and environments which at times can feel overwhelming. You won’t be the first person to experience this, nor will you be the last. Starting something new can bring with...

It is easy and perhaps comforting to believe that the road to our goals and success will come through a well mapped out and predictable route. During medical school and throughout life however, we often find that our expectations regarding how we reach a destination are significantly different to reality. Although less conventional routes into medical school may be less known about and in some cas...

Medical students are only one ‘type’ of person. This is the myth we challenge in this episode of The Student Dose. Join Kate, Charlie and Claire in conversation as they consider the preconceived ideas surrounding medical students and the difficulties this encourages. Particularly, the pressure we put on ourselves to achieve this mythical standard. This starts with the hosts considering the stereot...

Navigating transitions is a normal part of life and is particularly important in the medical school environment. In this episode of 'The Student Dose', we explore some of the transitions experienced by Medical Students through University, until arguably the biggest transition of all becoming an F1 doctor. We are joined by newly qualified Doctor, social media medic, podcast host, and fell...

In this episode of ‘The Student Dose’ we discuss the financial challenges that come during medical school applications, whilst studying at medical school and after qualifying as a doctor. We also include some handy tips to help keep down the costs as well. This conversation is underpinned by how managing money can affect our mental wellbeing. Please check the footnotes for any links mentioned.   ...

Hello, and welcome to The Student Dose! In this pilot episode we introduce you to the team and learn more about their medical journeys so far. We talk about the excitements and challenges that come with being a Medical Student (and Doctor!) and the things we look forward to in the future working with ‘You Okay, Doc?. We speak directly with the charities CEO and Founder, Dr Daniel Gearon, and gain...