
Welcome to Why Medics Matter, a podcast exploring the challenges, triumphs, and unique experiences of doctors in today’s NHS. Hosted by Dr Amie Burbridge and Dr Simon Frazer from DoctorsTraining, this show is for doctors, by doctors.Each episode covers topics that matter to medics - medical education, mental fitness, leadership, career development, and the realities of life on the frontline. With ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 36 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessSelf-ImprovementEducationMedicine | |||

Why Medics Matter is DoctorsTraining's podcast for doctors who've been told to just "be more resilient." This week, Dr Claire Ashley author of The Burnout Doctor, now published in eight countries, makes the case that resilience has nothing to do with... more
In this episode, Simon and Amie discuss an often overlooked skill for healthcare professionals, influence and negotiation.
While technical medical skills are explicitly taught, the art of navigating interpersonal conflict, job planning, and service... more
In this episode of Why Medics Matter, Amie and Simon look further at imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and burnout among medical professionals.
Together Amie and Simon break down the five classic types of imposter phenomenon, explore how these trai... more
Have you ever felt like a fraud at work, or believed that your clinical success was just a stroke of luck? You are not alone alone.
In this episode of Why Medics Matter, Simon and Amie are joined by GP, author, and burnout prevention expert Dr. Cla... more
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A practical, practitioner-led show profiling doctors navigating the NHS with a focus on education, leadership, wellbeing, and career development. Episodes consistently address topics like burnout, uncertainty in clinical practice, effective communication, workplace culture, and transitions in medical careers, often featuring specialists who share evidence-based strategies and real-world tips. Unique strengths include candid conversations about shame, imposter phenomena, and multi-generational dynamics in medical education, plus actionable tools (CBT techniques, conversations to name uncertainty, structured job planning) that listeners can apply in daily practice. The format tends to blend expert insight with personal experiences from clinic... more
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Recent guests on Why Medics Matter include:
1. Dr. Claire Ashley
2. Dr. Jason Hancock
3. Dr Jason Hancock
4. Ellen Knox
5. Dr. Toni Brunning
6. Mike Blaber
7. Dr Mike Blaber
8. Dr. Vijay Nayar
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