The Student Dose
Welcome to The Student Dose, the podcast by current and recently graduated medical students where we discuss all things ‘Medical School’, with a mental health and wellbeing focus. Your hosts, Charlie, Claire and Katie are all ambassadors of the ‘You Okay, Doc? charity which supports the mental health and wellbeing of doctors and medical students. You might have heard of the YOD Pod, well we are the Medical Student branch and we are bringing student voices into the conversation! We will be joined by a number of fantastic guests throughout who share their personal experiences and an insight into how they have looked after their wellbeing during times of challenge. We hope you enjoy and if so, don’t forget to like and subscribe! Podcasts host: Claire McGinniss, Charlie Carey, Katie RooneyAs a charity, we need your help to keep going. Please check out our website https://youokaydoc.org.uk/ and our Instagram page @youokaydoc to find out more and stay up-to-date. If you would like, you can also text donate to support the You Okay, Doc? charity by texting. To donate £3 text 'DOCTOR' to 70970.
Episodes
12 episodes
BAME Experience at Medical School
Welcome to the final episode of this season of The Student Dose. This episode falls last but is very much not least as we discuss navigating medical school as a BAME medical student and beyond. We are very lucky to be joined by Dr Teddy, ...
Getting the Balance
There is no getting around the fact the medicine is an intense course. Not only do you have to put in long hours, study a vast amount of content but, it can also be emotionally challenging. We have all heard of the phrase work-life balance, but...
Disability as a Medical Student
In this episode we will cover having a disability as a medical student, but more specifically neurodivergence and specific learning disabilities. We are aware that disability extends further than this and we hope to explore this further in futu...
Tackling Sexism
TW: This episode discusses themes that some listeners may find challenging. This includes mention of sexism, sexual assault and rape. Please consider whether you may find this difficult or upsetting before listening. Sexism, unfort...
Rethinking Failure
For many people, medical school will be the first time they encounter a form of failure. Whether this be not hitting personal targets, failing an exam, or not getting the job that you wanted for your foundation years. No matter what the ‘failur...
The Follow Up
Welcome back, Season 2 of The Student Dose is here. After a quick reintroduction and catch up from our hosts Charlie, Claire and Kate we jump straight into a follow up interview, one year on, with fellow You Okay Doc? ambassador Dr Marianne Gaz...
The Medical School Experience
Starting at Medical School is an exciting time filled with new experiences, new knowledge and lots of new friends! However, from just starting out, to pre-clinical then placement years, we often encounter a number of new situations and environm...
Unconventional Routes
It is easy and perhaps comforting to believe that the road to our goals and success will come through a well mapped out and predictable route. During medical school and throughout life however, we often find that our expectations regarding how ...
Breaking the Mould
Medical students are only one ‘type’ of person. This is the myth we challenge in this episode of The Student Dose. Join Kate, Charlie and Claire in conversation as they consider the preconceived ideas surrounding medical students and the diffic...
Transitions Through Medicine
Navigating transitions is a normal part of life and is particularly important in the medical school environment. In this episode of 'The Student Dose', we explore some of the transitions experienced by Medical Students through University, until...
Finances Through Medical School
In this episode of ‘The Student Dose’ we discuss the financial challenges that come during medical school applications, whilst studying at medical school and after qualifying as a doctor. We also include some handy tips to help keep down the co...