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Royal College Of Physicians Of Edinburgh
Medical Education
Medical Training
Paces
Rural Medicine
Cardiology
Geriatric Medicine
Emergency Medicine
IMT Application Process
Dermatology
Training Pathways
General Practice
Scotland
Student Engagement
Work-Life Balance
Oncology
Rehabilitation Medicine
IMT
Healthcare Challenges
Teaching Methodologies

RCPE's Podcast Series 'Career Conversations' by the Trainees & Members' Committee (T&MC).

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In this episode, Dr Heather Kennedy talks with Dr Amy Perkins about a career in Dermatology. Dr Perkins highlights what attracted her to the specialty, discusses her route to becoming a consultant, and gives advice for any medical students or residen... more

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In this episode, Dr Marilena Giannoudi talks with Dr Toby Merriman about what it means to be the medical registrar. Based on research during his Masters in Medical Education, Dr Merriman discusses the different ways that people cope with being the me... more

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In this episode Dr Marilena Giannoudi talks to Dr Clare Bostock about the important topic of work-life balance. Dr Bostock also discusses the concept of hyper-doing and shares advice gathered from their own experiences on when to recognise hyper-doin... more

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Dr Katherine Ralston (Consultant Physician and Geriatrician) joins Aoife Duignan (RCPE Trainees and Members' Committee) to discuss preparing to finish training and achieving your certificate of completion of training. Dr Kat Ralston is a Geriatrician... more

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This is a co-release with our sister podcast, Clinical Conversations. In this episode, Dr Marilena Giannoudi talks with Dr Manav Sharma about the specialty, Aerospace Medicine. They discuss the pathways which lead to the specialty and some interestin... more

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In this updated episode of Career Conversations, Dr Gabrielle Woodward-Smith discusses their experience of applying for Internal Medicine Training (IMT) using the Oriel system with Dr Marilena Giannoudi, and Dr Emma Spencer highlights important chang... more

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During SAS Week 2025, join us for a conversation about SAS doctors: an alternative to traditional training. Dr Marilena Giannoudi (RCPE T&MC Podcast Lead) is joined by Dr Libby Crawford, a SAS Doctor in Newcastle and RCPE's SAS Doctor Lead, and Dr Su... more

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In this episode, Dr Marilena Giannoudi speaks with Dr Hannah Preston about their article on less than full time working as a trainee doctor. They discuss the results of the study as well as some of the barriers that still exist for trainees wishing t... more

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Recent Guests

Dr Amy Perkins
Consultant Dermatologist at NHS Forth Valley, Honorary Clinical Lecturer at the University of Glasgow
NHS Forth Valley, University of Glasgow
Episode: Medical Specialties - Dermatology (1 Jul 2026)
Toby Merriman
Acute Medical Registrar in Lothian
NHS Scotland (Lothian)
Episode: Who is the medical registrar? Survivor, solver, supporter (3 Jun 2026)
Clare Bostock
Consultant geriatrician
Aberdeen
Episode: Managing Work and Life (6 May 2026)
Kat Ralston
Physician and geriatrician
West Lothian, Scotland
Episode: Preparing for CCT (1 Apr 2026)
Manav Sharma
Aerospace Medicine Specialist
Private company based in Abu Dhabi; former Indian Air Force flight surgeon
Episode: Medical Specialties - Aerospace Medicine (4 Mar 2026)
Dr. Gabby Woodward-Smith
An IMT2 doctor based in West Yorkshire
Episode: IMT Application Process - 2025 Update (05 Nov 2025)
Aoife Duignan
Geriatric Stroke and General Medical Registrar in Edinburgh
NHS
Episode: Becoming a Parent (12 Feb 2025)
Dr. Kat Ralston
Medicine of the elderly trainee based in South East Scotland
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
Episode: Medical Specialties - Geriatric Medicine (4 Dec 2024)
Dr. Archie Coulter
Gastroenterology registrar in Severn Deanery
Severn Deanery
Episode: Medical Specialties - Gastroenterology (2 Oct 2024)

Host

Marilena Giannoudi
Host of Career Conversations; Co-Chair of Trainees & Members' Committee; affiliated with RCPE

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Medical Specialties - Aerospace Medicine (4 Mar 2026)
Q: What are the typical training pathways and how long does it take?
Training starts with basic medical education and then proceeds through various regional pathways, including diplomas, master's programs, or doctoral degrees in aviation or aerospace medicine, with durations ranging from about one year to several years depending on the program and country.
Medical Specialties - Aerospace Medicine (4 Mar 2026)
Q: Who are the patients or clientele, and what does the field cover in practice?
Patients include pilots and aircrew, but the broader clientele are professionals working in aerospace environments; the field covers clinical medicine, ergonomic and safety assessments, human factors, and regulatory considerations for flight safety.
Medical Specialties - Aerospace Medicine (4 Mar 2026)
Q: So what is Aerospace Medicine?
Aerospace Medicine is a branch of medicine dealing with people who operate in extreme environments, including pilots, astronauts, cabin crew, and passengers, with the aim of ensuring they stay healthy, safe, and able to perform under challenging conditions.
SAS Doctors (10 Oct 2025)
Q: What advice would you give to someone considering a career as an SAS doctor?
Put yourself first and thoughtfully consider what you want from your career over the next five years.
SAS Doctors (10 Oct 2025)
Q: How can the college support SAS doctors?
The college can support SAS doctors by providing various membership opportunities, access to education, and avenues for involvement in committees and fellowship.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Career Conversations

What is Career Conversations about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on medical careers, education, and professional development, with episodes often balancing practical career navigation—such as applying for training, achieving certification, and managing demanding specialties—with softer topics like work-life balance and mentorship. Guests tend to be practicing clinicians, educators, or specialty coaches who share actionable strategies, personal experiences, and research-informed insights to help trainees, early-career doctors, and healthcare professionals advance with purpose. A standout pattern is the blend of clinical context (geriatrics, internal medicine, aerospace medicine) with procedural guidance (portfolio management, IMT applications, CCT prep) and cultural topics (teamwork, lead... more

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1. Dr Amy Perkins
2. Toby Merriman
3. Clare Bostock
4. Kat Ralston
5. Manav Sharma
6. Dr. Gabby Woodward-Smith
7. Aoife Duignan
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