OPERATION DOCTOR

This podcast highlights conflicts between personal choice and the common good. From the 2014 Disneyland measles outbreak, the curious case of Mary Mallon and China’s first genetically edited babies, it delves into real life cases that left the medical world divided, and reveals the hidden dilemmas in everyday helathcare decisions. Writtern by Avanthika Nair

In this episode, we will unpack how forensic psychiatry shapes courtroom decisions - evaluating minds, motives, and responsibility. From criminal intent to psychiatric assessments, discover how this field bridges the two powerful worlds of law and medicine to deliver justice with thought.   - Written by Shobhit Gautham

Join us in conversation with Varuni Bhatnagar who is a second year medical school at the University of Leeds. In this episode of operation doctor we discuss various tips on how to choose the right medical school as well as balancing medical school with extracurriculars. 

Many of us know how challenging it can be to manage glasses or contact lenses. LASIK is a popular vision correcting surgery to reduce reliance on such vision aids. Tune in to this months podcast to find our more! Written by: Hasini Balaji and Jha Podcast by: Jha, Siya Sharma and Tvishaa Chaudhri

Do neurodegenerative disorders spell the end of a patient’s independence and career? Many celebrities from Stephen Hawking to Christina Applegate have and are living with neurodegenerative disorders. Tune in to this month's podcast to find out more! Written by: Hasani Balaji Edited by: Jha

Have you ever questioned the difference between homoeopathy and allopathy? What does each one include? And which one is more effective? Listen to this month’s podcast which includes answers to these questions and much more!  Written by Raina Singh, Bhavna Gopalan and Vidisha Hegde Music: Purrple Cat - Alone Time Provided by Lofi Girl  

Hungry dissections, sacrifices, psychopaths and chaos: part 2 of OPERATION: MED SCHOOL covers it all with Shiksha Guru, a med student at the University of St. Andrews in the UK. Shiksha spills the tea on the application process, UCAT hacks and myths about med school in the UK - listen in to find out more about her experiences and the advice she has for us!   Instagram: @thenpsimedclub @shhiksha.gu...

Learning styles, dealing with rejections, college life - part 1 of OPERATION: MED SCHOOL covers it all with our beloved guest and former TheNPSiMedClub President Kuhu Mukherjee. Kuhu is currently pursuing pre-med in the US - listen in to find out more about her experiences and the advice she has for those of us planning to pursue med! Instagram: @thenpsimedclub @mukherjee.kuhu Music: Purrple Cat -...

Even though a vast number of people use marijuana for various purposes, there is evidently still a lot of controversy surrounding it. Should Mary Jane be considered Medical? Tune in to our podcast to find out!   Written by Adi Ovalekar Music: Purrple Cat - Alone Time Provided by Lofi Girl   

From spotless scrubs to dazzling doctors, TV hospital shows have shown us the most entertaining aspects of a doctor's life. But, a quick look behind the scenes can reveal that the real lives of doctors are not as glamorous as they seem on camera. Tune in to this episode to find out whether your favorite medical dramas like Grey’s Anatomy are more fact or fiction! Written by Nikita Barsainya Music:...

Going under the knife can easily make one’s blood run cold despite surgeries and medical treatments being performed using anaesthesia.  This month’s podcast episode takes you back in time to when patients had to brave all kinds of pain during treatments and surgeries. Script: Divya Nilesh Shah    

Welcome to the first episode of Operation: Doctor II, the second season of our podcast. We are going all in to explore the portrayal of rare diseases in fan favourite movies including Five Feet Apart, The Theory of Everything and Wonder. Is what we see on TV an accurate representation of the truth? Tune in to find out! A Purrple Cat - Alone Time; Provided by Lofi Girl 

Welcome to Operation: Termination, the 5th episode of The NPSi Med Club's podcast, Operation: Doctor. Join Varuni and Sneha as they discuss one of the most debated topics of modern medicine, one that intersects with religion, politics, and ethics: abortion. Script: Osheen Khurana and Nandita Chennakrishnan Music: myself & i by Prod. Riddiman

Death. We all grapple with it. But some people may want it sooner rather than later, and may seek medical help to usher death in smoother. We call this euthanasia, or assisted suicide. This episode, explore what euthanasia is, how it is administered, its many forms, the people campaigning for and against it, and the ethical considerations to be deliberated when discussing the topic.  Script: Bhava...

April commemorates Alcohol Awareness Month, so The NPSi Med Club wanted to sidestep from the regular ethics discussions to discuss the symptoms of alcoholism, how they relate to cognitive dissonance, both from the patient and from the healthcare community, and why this dissonance must be overcome before progress can be made to help addicts. Script: Jia Dsouza and Angelica Jain Music: Feeling Low b...

In honour of Women's History Month, Operation: Doctor would like to bring your attention to a pressing problem in scientific research that often goes unaddressed: inaccurate accreditation. Follow the stories of 3 women who were given no recognition for their vital work, and think about what questions you should be asking about research as a whole.  Music: Feeling Low by YoungBerry Beats

Celebrate Black History Month with The NPSi Med Club by exploring the intricacies of race and medicine, and what Black history can teach us about the importance of ethical data collection in research. Music: Feeling Low by YoungBerry Beats