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.
The Student Dose
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, unfortunately, is a common problem within healthcare at the level of both medical student and doctor meaning we may see or experience it during our careers.
In this episode our hosts are joined by Dr Becky Cox and Dr Chelcie Jewitt, founders of the campaign ‘Surviving in Scrubs’. This is a campaign trying to put an end to sexism in healthcare. They advocate for victims, campaign to the GMC, provide active bystander training and much more. They are giving a voice to survivors and raising awareness. Listen in to hear them discussing some shocking statistics, talk about what exciting things they have managed so far and what they hope to achieve in the future. They give us a sad reminder that if you have experienced this you are not alone and give some useful tips as to what you can do if you see or experience sexism within the work place.
Find out more about Surviving in Scrubs from their Instagram page @scrubsurvivors or on their website www.survivinginscrubs.co.uk.
We mention a BMJ article that you can find here.
Guests: Dr Becky Cox and Dr Chelcie Jewitt, Surviving in Scrubs
Podcast hosts: Charlie Carey, Claire McGinniss, Katie Rooney
Production/Edit: Claire McGinniss
Find out more about our sponsor Pastest here.
It is worth noting that this is a conversational piece and the opinions and views aired are of those in this discussion in its own context at the time of recording. As mentioned, the hosts are ambassadors of the 'You Okay, Doc?' charity, which is focussed on the mental health and wellbeing of doctors. As a result, we discuss issues affecting physical, emotional and mental wellbeing that some listeners may at times find upsetting. If you fin yourself significantly affected by the discussion, please consider seeking professional help. Recording for season two took place July-September 2023.
As 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.