Sharp Scratch
The BMJBringing together medical students, new doctors and expert guests to discuss everything you need to know to be a good doctor.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 159 | Founded | 17 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessMedicine | |||
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Is it the job of minority students to teach their peers, or even staff, about race in medicine? If not, then who is the right person to teach us?
In this episode, Zaynah Khan sits down with expert guests and doctors Mehrunisha Suleman and Zeshan Qur... more
Are you a "medic-ey medic," or do you feel like a bit of an outsider?
Medical school often comes with a heavy set of unspoken expectations. From how you spend your free time to what you’re "supposed" to be good at, the pressure to fit a specific mol... more
Why Medicine?
We’re all familiar with the interview Q on our motivations for entering the field. But what happens when the expectations we had of a medical career melt away into the shocking reality? Is this really what you signed up for?
In this e... more
Medical school isn't all anatomical dissections and high-stakes exams - sometimes, it’s about satirical sketches, questionable choreography, and finding the "joy and whimsy" in the chaos of clinical training.
In this episode, host Zaynah Khan dives ... more
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- Med Student in Australia
As a 1st year med student in Australia I came across this podcast in preparation for interviews in my application to study medicine. 12 months later I still listen to this podcast as it gives great insight from other medical students and junior doctors no matter the jurisdiction that they practice/study medicine.
Apple Podcasts5JoeyGee2766
Australia2 years ago - Best medical podcast!
Absolutely wonderful podcast! Even though today I listened to my first ever BMJ Sharp Scratch podcast I can wholeheartedly say that this is probably one of the best podcasts out there. I’ve learnt so much just from one listening to one episode and now I can’t wait to listen to the rest of the episodes :)
Thank you so much for all your hard work in making this podcast, it is extremely beneficial for both aspiring medics & medics!
Apple Podcasts5Neena baj :)
United Kingdom3 years ago - Great for students and Foundation doctors
I wish I knew about this podcast as a student as I was an ST3 when I found out and started listening to this. It was fun to listen to, to see what I thought in my medical school and foundation year days even if a lot of the information no longer applies to me, it helps me understand my juniors better. There is also a nice amount of humour which I like. The episodes are kind of long though.
Apple Podcasts4Lava Yuki
Japan3 years ago - Amazing and really helpful insights
I really enjoy the podcast and the members. I am a student in the UAE doing my clinicals and find the advice and strategies to tackle hospital work really helpful. I was wondering if you guys could have an episode on international medical graduates working in the UK as foundation doctors, as I think that would really helpful to people like who would like to work in the UK after graduating. Keep doing what you’re doing!
Apple Podcasts4Boywithmint
United Arab Emirates4 years ago - Dope
Really insightful
Apple Podcasts5Anon256854
Saudi Arabia4 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #136 | United Kingdom/Health & Fitness/Medicine |
Apple Podcasts | #195 | Australia/Health & Fitness/Medicine |
Apple Podcasts | #88 |  India/Health & Fitness/Medicine |
Apple Podcasts | #92 |  Hong Kong/Health & Fitness/Medicine |
Apple Podcasts | #107 |  Singapore/Health & Fitness/Medicine |
Apple Podcasts | #161 |  China/Health & Fitness/Medicine |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sharp Scratch
What is Sharp Scratch about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Sharp Scratch centers on medical students, junior doctors, and expert guests, exploring identity, clinical practice, and the human side of medicine. Episodes commonly cover medical education, wellbeing, moral injury, creativity in medicine, and the realities of working in the NHS, with practical tips for navigating training, patient care, and professional development. Noteworthy aspects include a strong emphasis on narrative medicine, advocacy for medical humanities, and a willingness to tackle sensitive topics like burnout, activism, and financial pressures in medical training. The show often features diverse guests from medical education, clinical practice, and medical publishing, offering practical takeaways for listeners considering a m... more
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Which podcasts are similar to Sharp Scratch?
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1. Medicine and Science from The BMJ
2. BMJ Best Practice Podcast
3. Red Whale Primary Care Pod
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5. Primary Care Knowledge Boost
How many episodes of Sharp Scratch are there?
Sharp Scratch launched 17 years ago and published 159 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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What guests have appeared on Sharp Scratch?
Recent guests on Sharp Scratch include:
1. Mehrunisha Suleman
2. Sabina Dosani
3. Seema Haider
4. Fiona Godlee
5. Matt Morgan
6. Benedict Richards
7. George Webster
8. Samantha Tross
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