doctor's diary

let's talk about whether doing medicine is all worth it in the end or not? probably a question that people ask themselves on the more difficult days at worth but tbh actually has a pretty simple answer at the end of the day. I also reflect on maintaining mentors between hospitals and how difficulty it is getting into different specialties. watch me on YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/@imasperharry...

I reflect on my time in medical school, what it was like, some of the best things to learn and what I would've changed. listen to my actual thoughts on it now that I am a doctor and hopefully this puts it into perspective what would be best to get out of it for current or future medical students. watch me on YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/@imasperharry other places to find me or message me :)  h...

junior doctor's video podcast about choosing the right specialty for you as a doctor, second guessing your decision and how to figure out if you have made the right decision or not. I also chat about locum work as a doctor, what to do in a "locum year" and when to consider it. watch me on YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/@imasperharry other places to find me or message me :)  https://linktr.ee/asp...

junior doctor talking about balancing study with a full time job and varying productivity tips and tricks for making it work without completely burning out. Having just studied for an exam, I've put had to go through these things myself and realised just how tricky it is to do it. I also touch on this concept of dead time and how you can actually make it into something useful which means you still...

junior doctor talking about surviving your first year as a doctor (internship), tips and tricks that I picked up specific for intern year and the mindset of transitioning from medical student to doctor, taking on new responsibilities and making time for real life at the same time without getting burnt out. watch me on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@imasperharry other places to find me or message...

junior doctor reflecting about the life of a doctor dating in medicine, whether it's feasible to have a relationship in medicine and what the considerations are of dating someone in medicine like a doctor. There's lots of things that I didn't realise in terms of how the job works and how much you have to move around potentially during your training years. Keen to hear other peoples thoughts on thi...

junior doctor answering some FAQs that I felt were better answered in a video rather than a comment - some topics that I cover include choosing your speciality as a doctor, why I switched from anaesthetics to surgery, choosing a specialty based on lifestyle and more... watch me on YouTube  ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@imasperharry⁠ other places to find me or message me :)  ⁠https://linktr.ee/asperhar...

junior doctor reflection about a recent night shift that was pretty busy, not out of this world but a decent amount of work that we had to do. Listen as I recap what happened, how I dealt with it and what sorts of things I came across :) watch me on YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/@imasperharry other places to find me or message me :)  https://linktr.ee/asperharry

junior doctor reflecting about the ins and outs the decisions to do medicine or to not do medicine, realising like most career choices, it is a decision that you make not just for yourself right now but also for yourself in 15, 20 and even 30 years down the line. watch me on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@imasperharry other places to find me or message me :) https://linktr.ee/asperharry

junior doctor talking about about how to understand the unique role you play in the medical field and how to ensure you operate within your limits safely and appropriately. I also explain in more detail how to interact with consultants and some tips and tricks for those discussions. watch me on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@imasperharry other places to find me or message me :) https://linktr.ee...

junior doctor explaining where to begin and get started for research as a junior doctor or medical student. I cover how to go about starting this process, who to talk to and simplifying the process. watch me on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@imasperharry other places to find me or message me :) https://linktr.ee/asperharry

junior doctor reflecting about study tips in medicine, how to best retain and store information - especially when there is so much to remember and very little time to do so. here are some tips and pieces of advice ive picked up over the years and how my study has evolved. watch me on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@imasperharry other places to find me or message me :) https://linktr.ee/asperharry

junior doctor reflecting about work life balance in medicine, whether it is achievable or not and how to possibly head towards a life that actually has some degree of balance both during training and at the other side of it. watch me on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@imasperharry other places to find me or message me :) https://linktr.ee/asperharry

junior doctor reflecting about what to do when you have a bad day, how to deal with negative feedback and who to talk to if you need. I also touch on what it's like to deal with difficult colleagues and how to actually help out your consultants to get noticed and recognised in order to build your portfolio and get great references. watch me on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@imasperharry other pl...

junior doctor reflecting about how to get good references during your clinical rotations even with limited time and interaction with senior doctors like consultants. I also talk about the benefits of being opportunistic in medicine and simply gaining expertise from exposure of clinical situations. watch me on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@imasperharry other places to find me or message me :) ht...

junior doctor reflecting about how I have found working in the operating room as a junior doctor, what tips and tricks I have learnt along the way and some advice I have for medical students and other doctors for getting comfortable in the OR. it is certainly daunting and off putting to begin with but day by day, it becomes easier and easier. watch me on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@imasperhar...

junior doctor reflecting about on a day off work, on how I have found adjusting to a new job at a new hospital, in a more senior role as an unaccredited registrar. I go through some jobs that I now do and roles that I am expected to take on as well as give some tips for junior doctors and medical students who might be keen on transitioning into this role in the future. watch me on YouTube https://...

junior doctor reflecting about how I spend my days off when im not working as a doctor, what it is like to speak to consultants and how to get better at it as well as touching on not always working full time and potentially working part time or even considering locumming as an option in medicine. watch me on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@imasperharry other places to find me or message me :) htt...

junior doctor reflecting about on the first day on call both in the lead up to and the aftermath, how I have been adjusting to working at a new hospital and what is is like transitioning from a resident to a registrar. watch me on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@imasperharry other places to find me or message me :) https://linktr.ee/asperharry

junior doctor reflecting about work life balance and how it relates to medicine, how incredibly challenging and frustrating it is to study with a full time job and also about how important it is to make friends at work for yourself and your career watch me on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@imasperharry other places to find me or message me :) https://linktr.ee/asperharry

junior doctor reflecting about getting onto training programs and the costs involved, the arrival of new interns at the hospital, multitasking and managing multiple jobs as a junior doctor and concept of moldability. watch me on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@imasperharry other places to find me or message me :) https://linktr.ee/asperharry

junior doctor reflecting about managing a busy day and stress at work, levelling up as a doctor and whether you should study medicine for the money or not watch me on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@imasperharry other places to find me or message me :) https://linktr.ee/asperharry

junior doctor reflecting about the night shift, admissions, code greys, task prioritisation as well as being systematic and efficient as a doctor on the ward watch me on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@imasperharry other places to find me or message me :) https://linktr.ee/asperharry

junior doctor reflecting on 2 years working as a doctor. topics that I cover include career direction, rotations, work-life balance, mentorship and levelling up in your area of interest. watch me on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@imasperharry other places to find me or message me :) https://linktr.ee/asperharry

junior doctor reflecting about calling in sick, negotiating fair payment for your time at work, tackling ongoing feeling of imposter syndrome and the mindset shift from student to becoming an intern. watch me on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@imasperharry other places to find me or message me :) https://linktr.ee/asperharry