Hafsa Slaiman

Confessions of a Doctoholic

Society EN ↓ 192 episodes

Hi, I'm Hafsa Slaiman, a surgical resident, wanderluster and extrovert. The problem though is that I hit more speed bumps than a formula one racer. Med school has proven to be far from Grey's Anatomy and my future has become more convoluted than the nephron. I’ve been away for a while but I’m back and ready to confess, but are you ready to hear it all? This podcast reveals it all: my breakdowns, my fails, my first times, my solutions and fun medical stuff, so whether you’re a med student, premed, doc or even someone who just wants to get inspired come along and join me on my journey.

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Hafsa Slaiman

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Latest episode

May 26, 2026

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Episodes

Black Wednesday 05.04.2023

In this episode I talk about my first day as a junior doctor in the United Kingdom. It wasn’t as dramatic as you might expect but it was definitely weird for me

Gunners 03.04.2023

In this episode I talk about my medical school experience with gunners and lI just want to know how do you get to the top and beat a gunner (coming from a humble non- gunner) help me out guys!

Pet Peeves On Your Away Rotation 31.03.2023

I had a really interesting experience with one of my colleagues on my away rotation have a listen to what happened? What would you do? Feel free to send a voice note to incorporate in this episode! https://anchor.fm/confessionsofadoctoholic/message

CPR in the OR 29.03.2023

In this episode I talk about the most intense thing that happened on my away rotation and how I responded to that moment

When Sh** Hits The Fan On an Away Rotation 27.03.2023

This week is a week dedicated to memories of my away rotation (basically my exchange/ medical month in America) it definitely worked out in the end but the start was anything but smooth, tune in to hear about what happened

My First Time Confirming Death 24.03.2023

As an intern sometimes you do things that you really don’t want to, one of them is confirming when someone’s loved one passed away, here’s how my first time went. If you want to read about the formal examination, as promised here it is from geeky medics: https://geekymedics.com/death-confirmation/

The Moment I decided To Return To Medicine 22.03.2023

After my dad passed away I had many questions, I questions my life, my career and literally everything. In this episode I speak about the moment I realised medicine is it for me.

The Worst Day of My Life 20.03.2023

In this episode I talk about the changes in my life and my prolonged hiatus from social media. I talk about personal loss. Disclaimer: if you recently lost someone you love this can be a challenging episode to hear.

The moment I MATCHED 17.03.2023

After a long hiatus and a series of events I’m finally back! In today’s episode I talk about the match and hearing the news and I also want your advice regarding one of the messages I received. So tune in!

Aca-Awkward 26.11.2021

Are you an awkward person? Just cause I'm a medical student does not mean I am awkward free Also apparently nervous laughter is a thing, tune in I talk all about it and more ...

What Makes A Med Student Scream 24.11.2021

I caught up with Anita and she managed to scare a patient with her scream. Tune in to find out what inspired her reaction.

I Get Tachycardia When I Think Of You 22.11.2021

I've had enough of this crush situation, it's literally giving me a heart condition ... have a listen to what happened today!

Cockblocked By The ER Physician 19.11.2021

Ever had an embarrassing crush in the most inappropriate scenario? Well have a listen to what happened to me and my crush in the ER.

The Secret 17.11.2021

My life has changed forever after watching a special doco have a listen to what I watched!

Lost To A Squirrel 15.11.2021

Everyone's special. As a med student, I can totally relate. This may seem like a wanker thing to say but I don't mean I am special in the oh I am so smart kind of way, I mean I have rather special moments that makes me question everything and Anita feels EXACTLY the same so tune in to hear a little bit about some of our special non-med moments.

Doctor To Medic Footprints CEO (Part 2) 12.11.2021

Want to learn more about how to start up a company as a doctor, this episode is to die for, have a listen to the rest of my conversation with Dr Abeyna Bubbers-Jones.

Doctor To Medic Footprints CEO (Part 1) 10.11.2021

I caught up with Dr Abeyna Bubbers-Jones to learn more about her journey and the birth of Medic Footprints, tune in!

'Twas The Night Of Hemorrhages (Part 2) 08.11.2021

I gave you the weekend to hang by the cliff , to let you simmer in the thoughts of what could have possibly happened to make this night super bloody. One more case to go and possibly the worst you have heard yet, so here we go .... Tune in!

'Twas The Night Of Hemorrhages (Part 1) 05.11.2021

We're on Ob/gyn rotation and Anita had the wildest night of her career thus far. Tune in to hear about what happened.

My First Natural Delivery 03.11.2021

So I am NEVER having kids or getting pregnant after the experience I have just had (this was recorded last year FYI just forgot to release it) so let me tell you about that experience. Plus, here is a link to one of my favourite comedians, Jo Koy, watching his partner deliver a child - I can relate. 5:03 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9k0x1JsQ-U

Blue Balls 01.11.2021

Anita's back and we've got some more special moments from her lectures. Stay tuned if you wanna hear what she said this time!

Glow In The Dark Halloween 29.10.2021

Ever wondered what you could add to your party to elevate your Halloween to the next level stay tuned to find out what that is

Hell Broke Loose At The Psych Ward 27.10.2021

I’ve got more stories from the psych ward so tune in!

Acute Psychosis Ward 25.10.2021

Ever wondered what it would be like to go into a mental asylum? Here’s what happened to me the first time I went in

Moving to the US with Liberty Medics (part 2) 22.10.2021

Worried about what it's like to move to the US from the UK. We talk about some misconceptions and myths, have a listen!

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