Shows
The Surgical Society PodcastHonest reflections with Mr Henry MarshFrank sits down for the final time in season one of The Surgical Society Podcast and for this episode it is his biggest guest yet. Arguably the most famous surgeon on the planet: Mr Henry Marsh. Retired now, Henry used to work as a neurosurgeon operating on the most complex of cases. He has published three best selling books and now reflects on a lifetime of achievements.2023-04-1352 min
The Surgical Society PodcastDr Matt Morgan: ICU consultant and author of ‘Critical’Dr Matt Morgan works as an ICU consultant and gained the limelight when he posted an incredibly emotion e open letter to the public during the pandemic. He has written a best selling book titled ‘Critical’ and has a second book available to buy now called One Medicine.2023-03-3025 min
The Surgical Society PodcastDr Dean Burnett: Neuroscientist, comedian and author of ‘The Idiot Brain’In today’s episode Frank sits down with Dr Burnett to discuss how he became an author after beginning his proffesional life as a neuroscientist. They talk comedy, accessibility of science to the public and his experience of the COVID-19 pandemic, His best selling book is titled ‘The Idiot Brain’ and his most recent book is about our lack of understanding of emotions - Emotional Ignorance.2023-03-1640 min
The Surgical Society PodcastDr Kinkaid, founder of Virago Voices speaks about Women’s health in Medicine Frank and Dr Victoria Kinkaid speak about Women’s health as well as Dr Kinkaid’s journey through medicine. A journey which has seen her join the army, found a podcast as well as an educational programme on FGM and win the Rising star of 2022 award. Link to Virago Voices podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/4O7MHMp2tMF2qBcYRKHzxv?si=Ydfh5-HzSUmWUyPci9TdBA2023-03-0233 min
The Surgical Society PodcastLizzie Forshaw the number 1 ranked medical student for OSCEs, tells you how she did it! Frank and Lizzie sit down to discuss the infamous OSCE that every medical student has to face throughout their time in medical school. Lizzie ranked 1st at Cardiff University and has some great tips and tricks to help you score higher!2023-02-1625 min
The Surgical Society Podcast@thebuniondoctor and the fittest surgeon on the planet, Mr David Gordon Frank Davis sits down with Mr David Gordon, a surgeon who has run 2 Ironmans in 2 weeks and 4 marathons in a month. On top of this he is the UK’s leading surgeon for Bunions.Mr Gordon has the following message: I am looking for members to be part of my research team to work on the MICA (Minimally Invasive Chevron Akin) 5 year outcomes project.If you would like to be involved please email: research@davidgordonortho.com 2023-02-0241 min
The Surgical Society PodcastSurgical Stories: Professor Barry, consultant bariatric surgeon and Director of Wales for the RCSFrank sits down with Prof Barry to hear about his rise from hopeful medical student to a leading consultant bariatric surgeon and Director of Wales for the Royal College of Surgeons of England.2023-01-1932 min
The Surgical Society PodcastProf Neil Mortensen, the RCS President, talks to Frank at the celebration of surgery conference Frank and Prof Mortensen sit down at the Celebration of Surgery in Wales conference and talk about his surgical journey, managing COVID-19 and the NHS.2023-01-0434 min
The Surgical Society PodcastMr Chris Lavy, the orthopaedic surgeon who swapped private London clinics for Malawi Surgical Stories: In conversation with Mr Chris Lavy, an orthopaedic surgeon who worked in Malawi for 10 years helping children walk again. 2022-12-2248 min
The Surgical Society PodcastSurgical Stories: Frank talks to Miss Clare Carpenter a paediatric orthopaedic consultant surgeonMiss Clare Carpenter works at the University Hospital of Wales and talks about her career journey which has included two interesting international fellowships to Australia and India.2022-12-151h 04
The Surgical Society PodcastFrank speaks to Eilidh Garrett , the founder of the #LiveableNHSBursaryIn this eye opening conversation, Frank and Eilidh speak about the financial hardships that medical students face as they enter the final years of medical school. 2022-12-0846 min
The Surgical Society PodcastThe untold truth about Core Surgical Training! Frank sits down with Mr Joiya, a CT2 who shares his fascinating insights into the realities behind being a surgical trainee. 2022-12-011h 34
The Surgical Society PodcastThe most published medical student in the country, Jack Wellington talks to Frank about how to get ahead! Frank sits down with final year medical student Jack Wellington who has over 20 publications. They talk about Jack’s upbringing, illustrious CV and future plans in this interesting episode 2022-11-2458 min
The Surgical Society PodcastThe junior doctor crisis! Frank talks to Dr Burton about the upcoming industrial action.Frank Davis sits down with Dr Ollie Burton an academic foundation doctor based in Newcastle. They talk about his journey so far within medicine, most notably raising awareness about the current junior doctor crisis and the steps that are being taken to tackle this.2022-11-171h 31
The Surgical Society PodcastHow to rank number 1 at your medical school! Frank sits down with Srinjay Mukhopadhyay, the number 1 ranked medical student at Cardiff University to understand how he revises. They talk through Single best answer exams, OSCEs and getting the most out of placement. Srinjay is also the Co-Founder of OSCEazy a medical revision tool.2022-11-0329 min
The Surgical Society PodcastDr Olamide Dada, founder of Melanin Medics on discrimination within medicine and surgery@frankthemed1c talks to Dr Olamide Dada who founded Melanin Medics. They talk about how it started, where it’s going and current discrimination within healthcare. An incredibly moving and inspirational episode and is being released in October to celebrate Black history month. 2022-10-2049 min
The Surgical Society PodcastDr Rowe explains how to get 100% on your SJT!FY1 Dr Rowe, now working in Bath finished in the top 1% of all medical students when she sat the SJT. In today’s episode she explains the tips and tricks that helped her to achieve such a high mark!2022-10-0652 min
The Surgical Society PodcastSurgical Stories: In conversation with Mr Mike Stephens, a consultant transplant surgeonFrank Davis (@frankthemed1c) sits down with Mr Mike Stephens, a consultant kidney transplant surgeon working at the University Hospital of Wales. They talk about his incredible cases, organ donation and the current Junior Doctor dispute.2022-09-221h 02
The Surgical Society PodcastIntroductionWhat to expect from Cardiff University Surgical Society’s podcast this year.2022-08-0400 min