Bedside Murmurs

47% of Australians have used illicit drugs 💊💉 —you WILL see these patients 🫵🏼. Dr. Page shares insider tips 😉 on connecting with them and making the most of your drug and alcohol rotations 🤗. He also opens up about starting med at 16 👶🏻, almost quitting, and taking YEARS to find his path 📆🥾. Feeling lost while your friends have it figured out? 😭 Dr Page tells us not to worry: taking time to find the right fit makes you a better doctor! ✨🎊

Meet oncologist-scientist Professor David Thomas, who went from studying English literature 📚 to pioneering precision cancer care in Australia 🔬. His non-profit organisation OMICO has utilised genomics 🧬 to revolutionise cancer diagnosis 💊and treatment nationwide 😲. Beyond the science, tune in to get insights on how to balance 🫨 between scientific advancement and compassionate human-centre care when faced with terminally ill patients 😢💔.

From UNSW RAHMS to RFDS. On this episode of Bedside Murmurs, we chat with alumni Dr Nott, a passionate Rural Generalist Anaesthetist 💉& Chief Medical Officer of the Royal Flying Doctor Service ⛰️. Hear about his experience flying with the RFDS ✈️, his groundbreaking work in virtual healthcare 🧑‍💻🤖, and his insightful Churchill Fellowship research across multiple countries 🇨🇦🇧🇷🇺🇸.

Psychiatry: It’s more than just a couch and a lot of talking! 🛋❌On this episode of Bedside Murmurs, Dr Pramudie Gunaratne, neuropsychiatrist 🧠and NSW Chair of RANZCP, busts myths 🥊 and shares her incredible career journey, from UNSW to WHO🌎. She also gives insight into the diverse pathways in psychiatry 👣 and the support systems in place to address the emotional demands of the specialty 🫶💕#neuropsychiatry #mentalhealth #medicalschool #podcast

A medical career offers endless possibilities! Having transitioned from clinical to non-clinical work, Dr Isabella Townshend unravels the diverse creative career paths available in medicine and sheds light on the benefits doing locum work as a doctor. She also recounts the challenges she faced as a junior doctor during the COVID-19 pandemic, including shortages of PPE and rapidly changing guidelines. Lastly, as a mindset coach, Dr Townshend reveals what she considers to be one of the most common “recipe for burnout” among medical students and people in the healthcare industry.

In this episode, Dr. Ben Bravery recounts his inspiring story of transitioning from a career in zoology 🐼 to pursuing medicine after a life-altering bowel cancer diagnosis 🩺. Join us as he shares his experience with the Australian healthcare system from a patient’s perspective 🤒, his journey returning to university as a mature-aged student📚, and his views on the disparity between the skillset needed and taught in medical school 🤔. As a psychiatric trainee, Dr Bravery also shares insight into psychiatry and offers tips on navigating the sometimes isolating life of medicine! 👀

Step into the captivating world of Dr. Kalli Spencer: Urological Surgeon, Drama Teacher, and UNSW’s very own Anatomy Lecturer. Hear his unforgettable tales working as a doctor in South Africa, from mass circumcisions for HIV prevention to managing 60 patients at once. Tune in for a glimpse into how he has become an important patient advocate, and the key lessons he imparts to future medical minds.

Join us in another captivating episode of Bedside Murmurs as we chat with Allen Xiao. Allen, a student from the University of Melbourne, shares insights into his presidency at AMSA, representing over 18,500 medical students from 23 medical schools across Australia. AMSA plays a crucial role in shaping the medical landscape in Australia, advocating for medical students' interests with the Federal Government, the Australian Medical Association, and various student societies nationwide. Allen discusses the significance of AMSA's advocacy, the organisation's efforts to foster an inclusive community, and the impact of their events, including the annual National Convention. Tune in to hear about his experiences and AMSA's pivotal initiatives! 🔗 Learn more about AMSA: https://amsa.org.au/

Join us for an insightful conversation with Prof. Sabesan, an oncologist who's redefining healthcare with "chill pills" to combat burnout among doctors. We dive into the challenges of oncology, discuss the emotional aspects, and explore profound questions about purpose in the medical field and life. Whether you're in healthcare or seeking inspiration, this episode offers wisdom and inspiration for everyone. Tune in to discover the world of healing, resilience, and the quest for meaning.

Join us as we listen to experienced Australian health and science professionals share insights from their careers and journeys. We also learn about history and examination techniques, clinical reasoning, and research skills. In this episode, our discussions are about the important topic of palliative care with Dr Frank Brennan, a palliative care physician, a former President of the Australia and New Zealand Society of Palliative Medicine, who has been awarded member of Order of Australia for his contribution to palliative medicine and medical education. 

Professor Les White was the NSW Chief Paediatrician, Executive Director of Sydney Children's Hospital and has been awarded the Order of Australia for his services to Medicine. In this episode, he provides insights into his career, from being a junior doctor to his various administrative roles, and shares important advice for medical students in communicating with and managing paediatric patients.