RCSEd Podcast

Let's Talk Surgery: The RCSEd Podcast

Let’s Talk Surgery: The RCSEd Podcast brings you the latest news from the College, providing informative, educational and entertaining content covering a range of healthcare topics and hosting a variety of expert speakers from the RCSEd membership and beyond. If you'd like to ask a question of our hosts or submit a topic for discussion please contact us at LTS@rcsed.ac.uk




Let's Talk Surgery: The RCSEd Podcast


124 episodes

Younger Fellows Series Ep 1: Mentoring

21 May 2024  | 
Younger Fellows Series Ep 1: Mentoring

A new podcast series brought to you in collaboration with the Younger Fellows Group. We discuss mentoring in practice – what it involves, some of the benefits, and dispel some of the myths. This remains a crucial tool in practice today. Examples of mentoring interactions from some our guests. Details of the upcoming mentoring course can be found on the RCSEd website.

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FRCS (Paeds) Beyond General Surgery - Antenatal Counselling with Mr Paul Cullis and Dr Vix Monnelly

3 May 2024  | 
FRCS (Paeds) Beyond General Surgery - Antenatal Counselling with Mr Paul Cullis and Dr Vix Monnelly

In this episode, Sesi Hotonu explores antenatal counselling with two clinicians who form a vital part of the service in Edinburgh. Mr Paul Cullis is a consultant paediatric surgeon at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, and Dr Vix Monnelly is a consultant neonatologist at the Simpsons Centre for Reproductive Health. A great episode that highlights the importance of the multidisciplinary team in caring for children and families affected by paediatric surgical conditions.

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Financial Wellbeing in collaboration with MedicsMoney

1 May 2024  | 
Financial Wellbeing in collaboration with MedicsMoney

Some much needed financial tips brought to you in partnership with MedicsMoney. Dr Ed Cantello talks through some pertinent issues to be aware of – from tax codes to pensions and everything in between. A must not miss!

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Team Based Quality Reviews

23 April 2024  | 
Team Based Quality Reviews

Gregory Ekatah is joined by Mr Manoj Kumar (Consultant upper GI surgeon) and Helen Vosper (Chartered Ergonomist) to discuss Team Based Quality Reviews (TBQR), an innovative tool / approach to systems thinking in reviewing clinical practice. When things go wrong, or indeed reviewing excellence in clinical practice, TBQR offers a framework to approach these reviews. First TBQR course is on the 20th of May 2024 at RCSEd.

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FRCS (Paeds) Beyond General Surgery - Child Protection with Dr Marianne Forrester

19 April 2024  | 
FRCS (Paeds) Beyond General Surgery - Child Protection with Dr Marianne Forrester

In this episode, Sesi Hotonu explores a very important topic for all clinicians involved in the care of children- child protection. She is joined by Dr Marianne Forrester, consultant paediatrician at the Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital. As lead for child protection at RACH, and chair of the RCPCH Scottish child protection committee, Dr Forrester takes us expertly through the recognition and management of the child at risk.

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When Things go Wrong… with David Alderson Ep 4

26 March 2024  | 
When Things go Wrong… with David Alderson Ep 4

The final episode of this series reflecting on when things go wrong. Gregory Ekatah and David Alderson explore the psychological impact on clinicians. This is illustrated by the story of ‘Icarus and Hubris’ and a couple of poems from www.incisedlines.com. They also tackle the concept of resilience in modern day clinical practice.

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When Things go Wrong… with David Alderson Ep 3

19 March 2024  | 
When Things go Wrong… with David Alderson Ep 3

The second part of a conversation between Gregory Ekatah and David Alderson as they explore the psychological impact of 'when things go wrong' through the medium of the arts. Listeners can also review the poem Frozen from www.incisedlines.com, written by David, which helps encapsulate this discussion.

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When Things go Wrong… with David Alderson Ep 2

12 March 2024  | 
When Things go Wrong… with David Alderson Ep 2

As we focus on wellbeing this week, David Alderson is back on the podcast to continue the conversation on when things go wrong in surgery. The human element, some of the psychological impact on the surgeons, as well as the reaction from non-surgical communities including the media… a thrilling 2-part conversation.

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FRCS (Paeds) Beyond General Surgery - Paediatric Gastroenterology with Dr Paul Henderson

8 March 2024  | 
FRCS (Paeds) Beyond General Surgery - Paediatric Gastroenterology with Dr Paul Henderson

In this episode, guest host Sesi Hotonu explores two aspects of paediatric gastroenterology with Dr Paul Henderson; gastrointestinal bleeding and inflammatory bowel disease. As a renowned researcher in inflammatory bowel disease and a champion of medical education, Dr Henderson talks eloquently about these two topics including the interface of medical and surgical management.

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Patient Safety Series - Maryanne Mariyaselvam

4 March 2024  | 
Patient Safety Series - Maryanne Mariyaselvam

This week, Gregory Ekatah is joined on the podcast by Maryanne Mariyaselvam to discuss her journey through the patient safety space. From leaving surgical training to being involved in a number of patient safety innovations to being awarded a British Empire Medal. Read more about Implementing National Safety Standards for Invasive Procedures: https://www.pslhub.org/learn/professionalising-patient-safety/patient-safety-standards/implementing-national-safety-standards-for-invasive-procedures-natssips-2-at-a-national-level-in-conversation-with-annie-hunningher-and-claire-morgan-r11289/

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