The Scrubbed In Show by Peerr

In this week’s episode we explore the journey of a digital doctor who is living well ahead of his time. Tune is as Dr Imtiaz shares his reasons for rejecting an offer to study medicine at Cambridge University to now becoming a growing expert in health technology and lifestyle innovation. We delve into his decision-making process as a young student to understand why he chose quality of life over a...

In this week’s episode Dr Farzana Hussain, a GP principal working in Newham joins us to share her story. You may have seen her face around the nation as she was selected to be one of faces for the NHS 72nd birthday! We explore her journey from the very beginning all the way to being awarded GP of the year. We delve into what it took to become a pioneering GP while balancing motherhood. She touches...

In this week’s episode we meet Dr Sarah Bailey who shares her journey from medical school to pursuing a career in sports medicine. Tune is as she shares why she nearly chose drama school instead of medicine. We learn how being organised was key for Sarah to continue playing sports for her university. Listen to her tips and advice on how to stay fit and active during busy rotations as a medic. We e...

Miss Jess McMicking (Consultant Obstetrician Gynaecologist at GSTT) is Scrubbed In today to take you through a very rare diagnosis of pregnancy. This week you are the O&G SHO attending MAU (Maternity assessment unit) to see a 36 week pregnant female who is not feeling too well... This is an excellent case taking you from presentation right through to management with key highlights mentioned for th...

In this week's episode we meet Mr Naveen Cavale, a consultant plastic surgeon based in London. Mr Cavale shares his journey to becoming a leading surgeon and what true plastic surgery entails. We learn about his day to day working life including the depth and variety of procedures. We explore his work abroad in war-torn countries including Gaza and the importance of surgical training for future ge...

Dr Natalie Ashburner, Psychiatry trainee, is scrubbed in today to take you through a case where you are the Psychiatry SHO and you've just been referred a 45 year old male with an episode of Acute Pschosis... Is an acute psychosis common in middle aged patients? What organic causes can cause an acute psychosis? Got a good idea of a confusion screen?   There will be moments when you can pause the a...

In this week’s episode we meet Nurse Zara who was redeployed to ITU during the peak of COVID-19. We learn about her enthusiasm and passion for nursing and why she believes medicine is a life long journey of learning. Discover more about the pandemic but from a nurse’s perspective, the struggles, the joys and the accomplishments. We delve into the world of nursing and find out what they really thin...

In this week’s episode we meet Dr Mahmood, a dentist working in the heart of Birmingham. Tune in as we learn about his love for poetry, spoken word and visual arts. We share his journey as a neuroscience grad to becoming a dentist. We explore why creativity is important and how mental health among men is just as important as burnout. He gives us an insight into the world of Maxfax and why it prove...

Get Scrubbed in with today with an NHS GP based in the Midlands!   Dr Zirva Khan (GP) will be taking you through this case where a female in her mid-twenties presents with abdominal pain and vaginal discharge...   How many differentials do you know for abdominal pain? How many differentials can you think of that tie in with associated vaginal discharge? Know all the red flags? Let’s get you scrubb...

Welcome back to the Scrubbed in show, today our guest is Dr Azeem Alam   Azeem is a recent surgical AFP doctor in central London and clinical research fellow with over 25 publications to his name. He is also the co-founder of BiteMedicine, through which he has facilitated free teaching for over 15,000 students during COVID-19. Outside of medicine, he is a keen songwriter and spent 6 months writing...

In this week's episode we meet Dr Denzel the dentist connecting mind, body and teeth. Jana’s journey is one that inspires us all to embrace second chances in life and to pursue our dreams relentlessly. He shares his personal story for the first time of growing up in the UK with migrant parents and the day his father took the leap of faith to support him in fulfilling his dreams of becoming a denti...

Get Scrubbed in with today with one of the highest ranked Ophthalmologists in the country! Dr Arun Kirupakaran (ST1- Royal Free London) will be taking you through this case where a 5 year old presents to you with a swollen, red eye… Ophthalmology teaching is very variable in exposure and teaching quality across the country, it’s absolutely important you’re up to speed with the most common cases as...

In this week’s episode we talk to Mr Joseph Manjaly a Consultant ENT Surgeon, author and musician. Listen as we talk about his newfound stardom on Instagram and his journey to practising in a world leading hospital in the heart of London. We delve into why he chose ENT as a career and his love for music. We discover how the best way to getting great advice is by being personable and a team player....

Get scrubbed in today with your host Dr Rasool. Today you're the junior doctor working in  general surgery and have just been called to review a patient in A&E. There is a 27 year old female who is 24 weeks pregnant presenting with abdominal pain... There will be moments when you can pause the audio to get involved and do a bit of thinking! Please head over to our Instagram page to interpret the i...

In this week’s episode we meet Hasan Kubba, the co-author of ‘The Unfair Advantage’. We discuss the principles of what an unfair advantage is and how we all actually have what it takes to succeed. Listen to his personal journey from leaving university to working in the city to founding his very own startup. We discover the process behind publishing a best seller and the lessons learnt thus far. Th...

Get scrubbed in today with your host Dr Vivek Murthy (Internal Medicine Trainee). Today you're the junior doctor on the acute medical take. You have just been referred a 40 year old gentleman presenting with seizures and an AKI over the last few days.  There will be moments when you can pause the audio to get involved and do a bit of thinking! Please head over to our Instagram page to interpret th...

Dr Awais Ali is an award winning Film maker and the Founder of FilmDental. He does Dentistry sometimes. In this week’s episode we talk to Awais about his bittersweet journey of success; as a young child his journey unfortunately began with the loss of his mother and a rejection from Dentistry. We explore what sparks his creativity and passion for videography. Awais talks about life as a dentist, t...

Get scrubbed in today with your host Dr Joseph Manjaly (Consultant ENT Surgeon at UCLH and the Royal National ENT Hospital). Today you're the ENT SHO running the Urgent referral clinic where a 4 year old boy presents with an earache. Earaches are very common but sometimes there's more to it - explore this case with Dr Manjalay as your guide. There will be moments when you can pause the audio to ge...

In this week’s episode we talk to Shaheen, founder of Black Antelope Group where we delve into the true reality of the glitzy world of Law. He shares his journey from practicing law at a community level to founding his own firm and taking legal action against the Mayor of London. Tune in to this jam packed episode and see what it takes to be an award winning lawyer. Shaheen Mamun is an award winni...

Get scrubbed in with Dr Amrit Thiara (ICU Registrar) to see a 48 year old male who presented to resus critically unwell and unconsciousness. Learn the importance and value of using of an A-E systematic approach. There will be moments when you can pause the audio to get involved and do a bit of thinking! Please head over to our Instagram page to interpret the investigations and results if prompted,...

In this week’s episode we talk to the founder of Maa. We learn how one crucial moment in Aqil’s life triggered a life long mission to help save the lives of mothers across the world. All while being a medical student at King’s College London! We start from the very beginning and find out what drives him, how he dealt with being rejected from medicine, the moments when it all nearly fell apart and...

Get scrubbed in with Dr Khan (Double board certified - Critical Care Specialist) to see a 69 year old male present with a history of symmetrical arm numbness that proceeded to dyspnoea and chest pain. This cases teaches you the importance of taking a thorough history! There will be moments when you can pause the audio to get involved and do a bit of thinking! Please head over to our Instagram page...

Get scrubbed in with Dr Nikki Stamp (Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon) to see a 54 year old patient with a a history of severe chest pain for 2 hours! There will be moments when you can pause the audio to get involved and do a bit of thinking! PodCase Resources: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gKAKbpMoB5YK1T3dEPn0WBTxxD2GJLfI?usp=sharing Please head over to our Instagram page to interpret...

Dr Osama suwar, began his journey in retail, lost his way a little and so reset his life in another city. He found his way into banking and back in London but with a new hunger to chase a childhood dream that was buried by circumstances. He fought his way into medicine against odds and the challenges of life didn’t stop. He had to work to sustain finances as a mature student, he couldn’t sometimes...

Get scrubbed in with Dr Ambreen to see a 38 year old patient with a headache and history of lethargy! There will be moments when you can pause the audio to get involved and do a bit of thinking! Please head over to our Instagram page to interpret the investigations and results when prompted, they will be available as highlights. A Quiz on this case will be up later on in the week! We hope this enc...