The Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health

🎓 Answering your Reddit /PhD questions with Holly & Alex from the University of Manchester Honest advice, funny stories, and practical tips on applying for a PhD, finding motivation, and surviving the journey.

In this episode, we explore life as a doctor, living with a disability. We are speaking to Dr Genevieve Shimwell, Dr Imran Sahgal and medical student Georgia Savvides, from the University of Manchester. This 3-part podcast series explores the personal journeys of a final year medical student and a GP (general practitioner), who both live with a physical disability. The podcasts allow guests to discuss the challenges and experiences they have encountered. We hope the discussion resonates with some people and for others, gives an insight into living with a disability.

In this episode, we explore University life at Medical School with a disability. We chat with Dr Genevieve Shimwell, Dr Imran Sahgal and medical student Georgia Savvides, from the University of Manchester.   This 3-part podcast series explores the personal journeys of a final year medical student and a GP (general practitioner), who both live with a physical disability. The podcasts allow guests to discuss the challenges and experiences they have encountered.  We hope the discussion resonates with some people and for others, gives an insight into living with a disability. 

In this episode, we explore life before Medical School with Dr Genevieve Shimwell, Dr Imran Sahgal and medical student Georgia Savvides from the University of Manchester.   This 3-part podcast series explores the personal journeys of a final year medical student and a GP (general practitioner), who both live with a physical disability. The podcasts allow guests to discuss the challenges and experiences they have encountered.  We hope the discussion resonates with some people and for others, gives an insight into living with a disability. 

Which skills are important for your studies and career? How do you work out what you’re good at already, and what you need to improve? How can we balance time on screens with our health and wellbeing?Listen to our podcast episode exploring digital skills – the skills you need to live and work in an increasingly digital society. This is the second in our flexible learning podcast series, created with Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health students, for students.Maddie (medicine, year two), CK (biochemistry, year three) and Iqra (speech and language therapy, year three) talk to academics Dr Sarah Shepherd and host Dr Jane Mooney, Academic Theme Lead for Digital Skills and Literacy. They share their experiences of developing their digital skills, and share tips on balancing time screen-time with wellbeing.Listen to the whole podcast on Libsyn, Spotify or Apple podcasts, or skip through to the topics that interest you:00:00 – introductions1:30 – digital skills, your studies and career7:00 – the JISC discovery tool and building your skills13:20 – CVs, and keeping track of your skills17:20 – digital support on offer21:40 – digital wellbeing, and looking after yourself34:10 – final thoughtsAlternatively, you can view a transcript (pdf). You can find links to the resources referenced in the podcast below.My Learning EssentialsJISC Discovery ToolSix ways to WellbeingStudent Support self-care resources

What are some quick revision wins? How do on-campus exams compare to online assessment? How can online tools help you with your studies?Listen to our new flexible learning podcast, created with Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health students, for students.Third-years Zunaira (pharmacy) and Atharva (biotechnology) speak to Sally, Deputy Head of Student Operations in Health Sciences and Paul, Associate Dean for Flexible and Blended Learning. They share revision tips, advice to avoid procrastinating and their post-exam plans.Listen to the whole podcast or skip through to the questions that interest you:00:00 – introductions01:15 – what exams do you have coming up?06:30 – revision top tips11:45 – online exams22:20 – on campus exams25:50 – celebrations and wrap-upAlternatively, you can download a transcript (pdf).