doctor's journey

Episode 13 features Lucy, who is an ICU Registrar on the training program. We go through how Lucy got into the ICU program, what it's like being a registrar in the field and what it takes to step up from a resident level. We also touch on the requirements to get into ICU training, the hurdles along the way and what types of things you do as a resident in ICU vs a registrar and also how life looks as a consultant on the other side.  watch me on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@imasperharry other places to find me or message me :) https://linktr.ee/asperharry

Episode 12 features Michael, who is an Infectious Diseases Registrar on the training program. We go through Michael's pathway to getting into ID as a speciality, passing the BPT written and clinical exams and what it has been like along the journey so far. We also touch on some key take aways for junior doctors working in the hospital who encounter common problems with antibiotics as well as some tips in MET calls/ Code Blue situations. Michael also plans to dual train in General Medicine. watch me on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@imasperharry other places to find me or message me :) https://linktr.ee/asperharry

Podcast series talking with doctors in medicine who want to share their journey of how they got into the field and their specialty training program and other amazing stories in medicine. Episode 10 features Kush, who is an ED registrar on the training program working in NSW. We go through his pathway to getting into medicine, then into ED and what attracted him to that speciality as well as unpacking the life of an ED doctor and how it looks both as a registrar but more broadly as a consultant. Put a face to the voice - Watch on Youtube ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7gZEVccp62gdaM79rp8uqprK322HwjCR⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be a guest on the podcast? send me a message on instagram or email me (link below) ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/asperharry

Podcast series talking with doctors in medicine who want to share their journey of how they got into the field and their specialty training program and other amazing stories in medicine. Episode 10 features Lauren, who is a second year medical student, who was previously a nurse and decided to make the shift over to become a doctor. We go through Lauren's journey, what made he make the switch and also talk about the role of social media in the medical profession as you may already know Lauren from Tiktok / Instagram as StudyVlogLoz. Links to Lauren's Socials https://linktr.ee/StudyVlogLoz Put a face to the voice - Watch on Youtube ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7gZEVccp62gdaM79rp8uqprK322HwjCR⁠⁠⁠ Want to be a guest on the podcast? send me a message on instagram or email me (link below) ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/asperharry

Podcast series talking with doctors in medicine who want to share their journey of how they got into the field and their specialty training program and other amazing stories in medicine. Episode 9 features Angeline, who is an international medical graduate (IMG) from Sri Lanka, who went to medical school in India and who is now working in Australia as a doctor. We explore Ange's journey through AMC part 1 and 2 exams, overcoming hurdles and adversities as an IMG in Australia and making it work with a family and as a mother of two kids. From starting off as a GP to venturing back to hospital rotations and now pursuing a pathway in BPT (Basic Physician Training). Put a face to the voice - Watch on Youtube ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7gZEVccp62gdaM79rp8uqprK322HwjCR⁠⁠ Want to be a guest on the podcast? send me a message on instagram or email me (link below) ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/asperharry

Podcast series talking with doctors in medicine who want to share their journey of how they got into the field and their specialty training program and other amazing stories in medicine. Episode 8 features Laura, a sports medicine consultant, who has had a range of amazing roles including AFLW Medical Director, Netball Australia CMO & Diamonds Team Doctor and the Commonwealth Games Federation Medical Consultant. See how Laura got into sports medicine, listen to her great tips and tricks as well as some advice for anyone thinking about a career in this area. It's super interesting to hear about a career in medicine that we don't often get exposed to as junior doctors or medical students. If you want to get in touch with Laura or learn more about her, see the links below as well as some other resources to learn more about sports medicine: Laura's profile https://www.opsmc.com.au/person/dr-laura-lallenec/ Sports Med Australia Job Board https://sma.org.au/about-sma/jobs-board/ Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians - ACSEP https://www.acsep.org.au Put a face to the voice - Watch on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7gZEVccp62gdaM79rp8uqprK322HwjCR⁠⁠ Want to be a guest on the podcast? send me a message on instagram or email me (link below) ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/asperharry

Podcast series talking with doctors in medicine who want to share their journey of how they got into the field and their specialty training program and other amazing stories in medicine. Episode 7 features Annika, newly accepted into the GP training program, mum of three kids and PGY12 who was an IMG from the UK originally and has done heaps of different things in medicine along her journey. From BPT to ED to psychiatry and various other locum shifts, we reflect on the experience Annika has had so far working in Australia as a doctor and what it’s like to make work fit in around life and not the other way around. Super interesting to hear about this perspective that we sort of don’t really get accustomed to in medicine. This is the definition of work life balance. Put a face to the voice - Watch on Youtube ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7gZEVccp62gdaM79rp8uqprK322HwjCR⁠ Want to be a guest on the podcast? send me a message on instagram or email me (link below) ⁠https://linktr.ee/asperharry

Podcast series talking with doctors in medicine who want to share their journey of how they got into the field and their specialty training program and other amazing stories in medicine. Episode 6 features Nic, a 2nd year Radiology Accredited Registrar, chatting about his journey into medicine, from previously working as a Radiographer all the way to getting onto the Radiology training program. We chat about the pros of Radiology as a specialty, tips and tricks of radiology for the junior doctors and medical students and how to best position yourself to get onto the training program if you are interested in pursuing a career in that field. Put a face to the voice - Watch on Youtube ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7gZEVccp62gdaM79rp8uqprK322HwjCR⁠⁠ Want to be a guest on the podcast? send me a message on instagram or email me (link below) ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/asperharry

Podcast series talking with doctors in medicine who want to share their journey of how they got into the field and their specialty training program and other amazing stories in medicine. Episode 5 features Emilie, who balances her time between being a cardiology resident in Germany and sharing medical information on social media under the moniker "dr med Emilie" on both Instagram and Tiktok. We chat about how she has decided to embark on the journey to eventually migrate to Australia and work as a doctor here, how she is going about the process and what steps are required to move countries as a doctor. We also speak about her experience of a medical observership with the Heart of Australia organisation and how that gave her a valuable sample of life as a doctor in Australia. Really appreciate Emilie for taking the time to come on here - check her out below https://www.tiktok.com/@drmedemilie https://www.instagram.com/drmedemilie/ Put a face to the voice - Watch on Youtube ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7gZEVccp62gdaM79rp8uqprK322HwjCR⁠ Want to be a guest on the podcast? send me a message on instagram or email me (link below) ⁠https://linktr.ee/asperharry

Podcast series talking with doctors in medicine who want to share their journey of how they got into the field and their specialty training program and other amazing stories in medicine. Episode 4 features Miles, a 2nd year medical student in Australia, who was previously a Physiotherapist and transitioned to becoming a doctor a few years into his practice. We chat about the journey from physiotherapy to medicine, considerations along the way as well as the challenges and hurdles to overcome. We also chat about the benefits of entering into medicine via a non-traditional pathway, whether that be from an allied health standpoint or a non-medical career and how that can be beneficial for your future practice. Put a face to the voice - Watch on Youtube ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7gZEVccp62gdaM79rp8uqprK322HwjCR⁠ Want to be a guest on the podcast? send me a message on instagram or email me (link below) ⁠https://linktr.ee/asperharry

Podcast series talking with doctors in medicine who want to share their journey of how they got into the field and their specialty training program and other amazing stories in medicine. Episode 3 features Hema, an IMG from Mauritius, who has come over to Australia to work as a junior doctor. She passed the AMC part 1 and part 2 exams and now has her general registration in Australia. We chat about life as a doctor in Mauritius and dive into her journey to come of to Australia to work as a doctor. Put a face to the voice - Watch on Youtube ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7gZEVccp62gdaM79rp8uqprK322HwjCR⁠ Want to be a guest on the podcast? send me a message on instagram or email me (link below) ⁠https://linktr.ee/asperharry

Podcast series talking with doctors in medicine who want to share their journey of how they got into the field and their specialty training program and other amazing stories in medicine. Episode 2 features Sophia, a first year unaccredited surgical registrar in Queensland, talking about her path into medicine and developing an interest in surgery as well as the considerations for women in surgery. We also touch on some of the requirements for doctors to undertake before applying to a surgical specialty such as exams, like the GSSE and clinical exam. Put a face to the voice - Watch on Youtube ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7gZEVccp62gdaM79rp8uqprK322HwjCR⁠ Want to be a guest on the podcast? send me a message on instagram or email me (link below) ⁠https://linktr.ee/asperharry

Podcast series talking with doctors in medicine who want to share their journey of how they got into the field and their specialty training program and other amazing stories in medicine. Episode 1 features Nani, a GP registrar, who is about to sit her fellowship exams for GP training. She talks about the journey into GP training, her pathway in hospital medicine and then transitioning into GP land as well as touching on the different challenges junior doctors face along the way, such as burnout, self-doubt and work-life balance. Put a face to the voice - Watch on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7gZEVccp62gdaM79rp8uqprK322HwjCR Want to be a guest on the podcast? send me a message on instagram or email me (link below) https://linktr.ee/asperharry