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RCPE's Podcast Series 'Clinical Conversations' by the Trainees & Members' Committee (T&MC) and 'COVID-19 Conversations'.

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In this episode, Dr Marilena Giannoudi talks with Rebecca Howard and Bruce Cruickshank from Guide Dogs UK, one of the UK's leading sight loss charities. They discuss some of the small acts and considerations that medical professionals can practice to... more

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In this episode, Dr Marilena Giannoudi chats with Dr Heeraj Bulluck about preventive cardiology. They discuss the little habits that can make a big difference in preventing heart disease and the importance of taking care of yourself as a doctor as we... more

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In this episode Professor Tom Fardon returns to Clinical Conversations to discuss updates in asthma diagnosis and management from the joint BTS/SIGN/NICE guideline on Asthma. Prof Fardon and Dr Ben Warner discuss the changes to practice since the gui... more

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This is a co-release with our sister podcast, Career 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 interesting ... more

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Recent Guests

Heeraj Bulluck
Interventional cardiologist at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, with an interest in preventative cardiology
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Episode: Preventive Cardiology (13 Apr 2026)
Tom Fardon
Consultant in Respiratory and General Internal Medicine; Chair of the Scottish Severe Asthma Group
NHS Tayside; University of Dundee
Episode: Updates in Asthma (16 Mar 2026)
Dr. Manav Sharma
Aerospace Medicine Consultant
Specialist in Aerospace Medicine
Episode: Medical Specialties - Aerospace Medicine (4 Mar 2026)
Dr. Mireia Moragas
Consultant Neurologist and Stroke Physician working in NHS Logan with special interest in headache and stroke.
NHS Logan
Episode: Headaches in Pregnancy (16 Feb 2026)
Dr. Andrew Frankel
Consultant Nephrologist at Imperial College
Imperial College
Episode: Cardiorenal Metabolic Disease (15 Dec 2025)
Ed Jesudason
Consultant in rehabilitation medicine
NHS Lothian
Episode: Cases that Changed Me - Whistleblowing (17 Nov 2025)
Dr. Jane Rimer
Consultant Physician and Geriatrician in NHS Lothian, Associate Postgraduate Dean for Medical Training in South East Scotland
NHS Lothian
Episode: Cases that Changed Me - Defence against The Dark Arts (3 Nov 2025)
Dr. Chris Tiplady
Consultant Hematologist and Clinical Lecturer
Northumbria Healthcare and Sunderland University
Episode: Cases that changed me - why you should ask about the beetroot (26 May 2025)
Dr Claire Steel
President of the UK Hospital at Home Society and consultant physician
NHS Lanarkshire
Episode: Hospital at Home (12 May 2025)

Hosts

Ben Warner
Host with a clinical conversations focus; affiliated with a professional medical college.
Dr. Marilena Giannoudi
Co-host and physician specializing in geriatrics with committee leadership roles.
Kat Ralston
Geriatric medicine registrar and committee member focused on trainee support and education.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • A go-to guide for every physician

    Excellent range of topics. I have found this very helpful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Egba!
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Fiona Mick Em

    This is just a brilliant and easily digestible resource! Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fiona Mick Em
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Very useful. It feel like a lecture. Thank you very much

    Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    locum GP
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • DR

    brilliant coversation, very informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yu Htwe
    United Kingdom4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Easy to digest and practical for clinicians.
Wide range of relevant medical topics and guidelines.
Feels like a concise medical lecture in every episode.
Clinical and educational value comes through consistently.

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#166
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#189
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Talking Points

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Preventive Cardiology (13 Apr 2026)
Q: When should medications be considered alongside lifestyle changes for prevention?
Medications are not a failure of lifestyle; they can be appropriate when risk remains elevated despite reasonable lifestyle changes, or when there is strong family history or evidence of subclinical disease, and should be used in the right order and timing.
Preventive Cardiology (13 Apr 2026)
Q: What is preventive cardiology about, and how do we identify risk factors early?
It's about recognizing risk factors early and acting on them with lifestyle changes, guided by guidelines, to alter disease trajectories before they manifest. Monitoring numbers like blood pressure, lipids, and HbA1c helps target early interventions.
Medical Specialties - Aerospace Medicine (4 Mar 2026)
Q: What types of careers exist in aerospace medicine beyond clinical practice?
Careers span military flight roles, civilian aviation medical examination and policy advising, space agency support including astronaut selection and in-mission medical support, regulatory and research positions, and consultancy in cockpit design and human factors.
Medical Specialties - Aerospace Medicine (4 Mar 2026)
Q: What are the main components of aerospace medicine training across different regions?
Training generally combines clinical aviation medicine, human factors, and aviation physiology, with additional emphasis on research methods and regulatory frameworks, and may involve military flight surgeon experiences or civilian aviation medical examiner credentials depending on the jurisdiction.
Medical Specialties - Aerospace Medicine (4 Mar 2026)
Q: Is there a typical training pathway for someone interested in Aerospace Medicine?
There isn't a single standard pathway; trainees typically first complete basic medical training, then pursue country-specific routes such as internal medicine, anesthesiology, or general practice, followed by specialized programs in aviation or aerospace medicine, which may include diplomas, Master's degrees, or PhD tracks depending on the country.

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

A clinically focused show featuring in-depth discussions with physicians, researchers, and healthcare leaders. Episodes frequently cover medical guidelines, specialty practice, system-level care models, patient safety, and ethics, with a strong emphasis on translating evidence into real-world care. Notable strengths include a practical, practice-oriented lens on topics like asthma management, hospital-at-home models, and whistleblowing ethics, often paired with career guidance for clinicians and opportunities across international training pathways.

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Clinical Conversations launched 6 years ago and published 137 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Clinical Conversations include:

1. Heeraj Bulluck
2. Tom Fardon
3. Dr. Manav Sharma
4. Dr. Mireia Moragas
5. Dr. Andrew Frankel
6. Ed Jesudason
7. Dr. Jane Rimer
8. Dr. Chris Tiplady

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