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Between Classes by QIAConquering the Cliff featuring guest speakers Muhammad Bagus and Ismail Dhorat | Between Classes by QIASend us Fan MailFancy taking a hike?Listen in on an exhilarating new episode of "Between Classes by QIA" as Umar Farouk Lorgat (grade 11) and Ml Waseem Adam (QIA Ustaadh) chat with avid climbers, Muhammad Bagus and Ismail Dhorat.Hear the incredible stories, challenges, and triumphs from our two guests; one who scaled the heights of Everest and another who tackled a stunning peak in Uganda.This episode is also available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Buzzsprout, Podbean and Goodpods. 🎙️ This episode is proudly brought to you by...
2024-08-1454 min
WeAnswerGP | Placement as a 3rd Year Med StudentHi guys! I'm back after an unscheduled break, to talk about my experience ahead of the last week of GP placement, and more about the past couple of months. Enjoy!
2021-06-0527 minWeAnswerWeekend Waffle 21 | Sneak Peek of GPHi guys! This week, I waffle about my final week of the 'term' before Easter holidays, also the first week of the GP block, the Snyder Cut, and more... Enjoy!!
2021-03-2834 minWeAnswerWeekend Waffle 20 | Final Week of Medicine!! (Block)Hi guys! This episode, I waffle about my final week on Medicine block at Peterborough, reflect on the block as a whole, and more... Enjoy!
2021-03-2131 minWeAnswerWeekend Waffle 19 | End of Block Exams!!hi Guys!! This episode, I waffle about my preparation for and experience of our end of Medicine block exams, football, Wandavision, and more.... Enjoy!
2021-03-1427 minWeAnswerWeekend Waffle 18 | Failed to Take Blood!!hI Guys! This episode, I waffle about my week on placement, my day on MSSU, virtual Uni day, The Conversation, and more... Enjoy!
2021-03-0730 minWeAnswerWeekend Waffle 17 | 1 Year of the Podcast!! ft SyedHi guys! In this 1 year anniversary episode, me and Syed(also in 3rd year at Leicester) waffle about our time on placement, and celebrate 1 year of the pod!! Thanks to everyone who listenss, Enjoy!!
2021-02-2840 minWeAnswerWeekend Waffle 16 | Productive Week in the Life of a 3rd year Medical StudentHi guys! This episode, I waffle about my productive week on placement on ACU, sustainable medicine, Mbappe, and more... Enjoy!
2021-02-2131 minWeAnswerWeekend Waffle 15 | Super Bowl to a spy from SeoulHi guys! This week I waffle about my placement on MAU, Man U, the 'Thursday Murder Club' and more... Enjoy!
2021-02-1429 minWeAnswerWeekend Waffle 14 | the End of RenalHi guys! This week, I waffle about my last week on renal wards at placement, Man Utd's recent results, All the Presidents Men & Mississippi Grind, and much more... Enjoy!
2021-02-0728 minWeAnswerWeekend Waffle 13 | First Week Back on PlacementHi guys! This week, I waffle about my return to placement on Medicine at Peterborough, films like The Limehouse Golem and Fantastic Beasts 1, and more.... Enjoy!
2021-01-3134 minWeAnswerWeekend Waffle 12 | My Experience of Covid-19/ Self IsolationHi guys! I'm back for the first Weekend Waffle of 2021! I waffle about my experience of self-isolation following testing positive for covid-19. Enjoy!
2021-01-2448 min
WeAnswerWhat I Watched over New YearsHi guys! For the first episode of 2021, I have a 'special' of what I watched towards the end of last year, and the start of this. Films include The Croods, Reservoir Dogs, and Collateral. Enjoy!
2021-01-2335 minWeAnswerWeekend Waffle 11 | Goodbye 2020!Hi guys! In this last podcast episode of 2020, I waffle about some films I've watched recently(Jingle All the Way, The Dark Knight, and Harry Potters 1-3), and reflections of an unforgettable 2020. Enjoy! Have a Happy XMas, end to 2020, and Happy New Year!!
2020-12-2523 minWeAnswerWeekend Waffle 10 | Midweek Meander 1?Hi guys! This episode I waffle about trying to revise and enjoy the holidays, gratitude, the films Patriots Day and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and more... Enjoy!
2020-12-1527 minWeAnswerWeekend Waffle 9 | Last Week of SurgeryHi guys! In this one, I waffle about my reflections after the final week of our surgical block, changes to points for intercalated degrees, The Shining, Formula 1 and more... Enjoy!
2020-12-0934 minWeAnswerWeekend Waffle 8 | Marathon, not a SprintHi guys! In this one, I waffle about my week on clinical placement for general surgery, mock MMIs, intercalation, The Gentlemen, and more... Enjoy!
2020-11-2933 minWeAnswerWeekend Waffle 7 | Cancelled Surgeries, Monetising Hobbies?Hi all! This Sunday I waffle about the past week on general surgical placement, The Pursuit of Happyness and Training Day, ATP and IPL, and more. Enjoy!
2020-11-2234 minWeAnswerWeekend Waffle 6: Urology Week!Hi guys. This week, I waffle about DREs and catheters skills, films Perfect 10 and Minding the Gap, and more.. Enjoy!
2020-11-1525 minWeAnswerWeekend Waffle 5: Start of a New EraHi guys. In this one, I waffle about me starting the new format of the podcast, starting general surgery placement, starting a new book(A Little Life) and much more. Enjoy!
2020-11-0928 min
WeAnswerWhat I Watched in OctoberHi guys! Back with the final episode(of this format) of me chatting about what I watched in the last month. A solid month included American Sniper, Waves, The Big Lebowski, and A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood. Enjoy!
2020-11-0238 minWeAnswerWeekend Waffle 4 | Fracture and Consultant ClinicsHi guys! In this one, I waffle about my past week, spent on placement in fracture clinic, consultant trauma clinic, surgical simulation training, and probably much more. Enjoy!
2020-10-2623 minWeAnswerWeekend Waffle 3: Vascular Surgery WeekHi! In this one, I waffle about my (first and last?)week on vascular surgery placement, how to make the most of it, taking bloods for the first time(woo!), and more. Enjoy!
2020-10-1824 minWeAnswerWeekend Waffle 2: First Weeks of (Surgical) PlacementHi guys, back again with another episode. This time I'm waffling about my first couple of weeks on surgical placement; medical notes, first time being in theatre, and mental health(it was World Mental Health day the other day). Enjoy!
2020-10-1128 min
WeAnswerWhat I Watched in SeptemberHi guys, I'm back again(missed August for some reason) talking about the films I watched in the past month. Including the new Mulan and Tenet, film's I rewatched like Knives Out and Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows, and older releases like Cool Runnings and Fantastic Mr Fox. Enjoy!
2020-10-0437 minWeAnswerWeekend Waffle 1: Examination, Vacation, and Online InductionHi guys. I'm back with the first episode of a new 'series'. I recap what's been going on for the last few weeks, including exams, holidays, and inductions before starting Uni again. Enjoy!
2020-09-2722 minWeAnswerLooking Back at WeAnswer and Looking ForwardHi guys, just wanted to say thanks to everyone who listens, watches, comments, follows etc. I chat about ideas have about the podcast going forward. I am really interested to hear what you think, and what you want from this. Enjoy!
2020-08-2927 minWeAnswerWeAnswer 41 | How to Stay Productive and What to Do in 1st YearHi guys, I'm back again after a while with a solo episode. I answer a couple of questions of how I've stayed productive over the last few months in quarantine, and what to do, and not to do, in pre clinical years at Uni.
Enjoy!
2020-08-2229 minWeAnswerWe Answer 40 | with Dr Hannah Bonfield: Clinical Teaching FellowHi guys, we're back again with (probably) our final guest for a bit. Dr Hannah has been one of our CTFs for the last couple of years. We chat about her journey to medicine, choosing clinical education, and more. Enjoy!
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WeAnswerWhat I Watched in JulyHi guys, this is the second instalment of the What I Watched In... series. Among others, I really enjoyed The Lady in the Van, Short Term 12, The Hurt Locker, and the A Word. Listen to hear more of my thoughts. Enjoy!
2020-08-0444 minWeAnswerWeAnswer 39 | with Dr Shaun Purkiss: Surgeon, Clinical Teaching FellowHi guys, in this episode we have another special guest; Dr Shaun Purkiss. Shaun has had a very interesting, varied and meandering career, from working as a surgeon in London, to Australia, and now teaching in Leicester. Enjoy!
2020-07-2858 minWeAnswerWeAnswer 38 | with Dr Andy Ward; GP and Senior Clinical EducatorHi guys, we're back again with another guest! This time we have Dr Andy Ward. He's a GP a few days of the week, and also leads the CHDD/ consultation skills unit, and has also been my personal tutor for the past couple of years! We chat about his career, and any tips he has for students, on how to make the most of his Unit, med school, and for those who may want to be a GP in the future. Enjoy!
2020-07-2152 minWeAnswerWe Answer 37 | with Dr Lisa Quinn: Lecturer in Medical EducationHi guys, we're back again with another guest, this time it's Dr Quinn! We talk about her journey to Medicine, how to get the best out of the Head & Neck Unit she leads, and much more. Enjoy!
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WeAnswerWhat I Watched in JuneHi guys. I'm starting something new. I talk about the films and TV I watched in June, from Booksmart and The Darkest Hour, to Alex Rider and Noughts + Crosses. Enjoy!
2020-07-0756 minWeAnswerWe Answer 36 | with Dr Hsu: COVID-19 EditionHi guys, this episode we have Dr Hsu back(former professor of epidemiology and public health). He answers questions about the current coronavirus pandemic, some predictions of the future, and more. Enjoy!
2020-06-301h 05WeAnswerWeAnswer 35 | with Dr Ron Hsu: Former Professor of Epidemiology and Public HealthHi guys, this episode we have Dr Ron Hsu as our guest, he answers questions about his career as a GP, Consultant of Public Health and Professor at University, the specialty of Public Health, and the Belbin and PKB systems we have (exclusively) at Leicester Med School. Enjoy!
2020-06-231h 13WeAnswerWeAnswer 34 | UCAT PreparationHi guys, this was mostly recorded last week, but I left it till this week to upload. In this one I answer in depth a question about everything I know about UKCAT(now UCAT) preparation. Enjoy!
2020-06-1926 minWeAnswerWeAnswer 33 | with Dr Kish Patel: Clinical Teaching FellowHi guys, again we have Dr Kish, answering questions about interviews, Maths in Medicine, and how to revise. Enjoy! ✌️
2020-06-1630 minWeAnswerWeAnswer 32 | Interview Scores? How Important Is a Personal Statement? and More!Hi guys, among the questions from TSR today; I answered if we get our interview scores, how ignite may work, and how important a personal statement is. Enjoy!
2020-06-1130 minWeAnswerWeAnswer 31 | How to Answer ‘Why Medicine’?Hi guys, among a few other questions from TSR, I answer how to go about writing in your personal statement/talking about in your interview why you want to do Medicine. Enjoy!
2020-06-0933 min
WeAnswerThoughts on BLM and What I Can Learn From ThisHi guys, I’m sure everyone is aware of the current situation in America. As muslim south asian/indian medical student from the UK I give my thoughts on what I can learn from this. Sorry for it not being so coherent/well researched but I thought I would give a non rehearsed/written reflections. Take care✌️
2020-06-0531 minWeAnswerWeAnswer 30 | Are Lectures Compulsory and How to Get Work Experience Now?Hi guys, in this episode I answer a few questions from TSR. Ranging from are lectures compulsory? How to get work experience now? Accomodation and more. Enjoy!👍
2020-06-0330 minWeAnswerWeAnswer 29 | with Dr Kenny Sunmboye, Consultant Rheumatologist and Senior LecturerHi guys, we’re back again with another special guest; this time Dr Kenny Sunmboye. We chat about his medical career so far, and any advice for upcoming/current medical students. Enjoy!
2020-05-2953 minWeAnswerWeAnswer 28 | Special with Syed: Final Phase 1 Units Review(Top 6)Hi guys, hope everyone is doing well. This is the last of our mini-series, with me, Muhammad, and Syed(two 2nd year Medical Students at Leicester) reviewing our top 6 units over our first 2 pre-clinical years. Hope it is insightful, and of some help. Enjoy!
2020-05-2058 minWeAnswerWeAnswer 27 |Special with Syed: Phase 1 Units Review 2(13->7)Hi guys, this is episode 2 of 3 of me and Syed's(two 2nd year Leicester Medical students) review of our Units of the past 2 years/phase 1 before we start our placement years. Enjoy!
2020-05-1836 minWeAnswerWeAnswer 26 | Special with Syed: Phase 1 Units Review(19->14)Hi guys, hope everyone is doing well. This is me and Syed(two 2nd year Medical students at Leicester) looking back at our 'Phase 1' teaching Units, reviewing them, and giving a general flavour of what kind of things we learn in our first 2 years before starting our clinical placements from Year 3 on. Enjoy!
2020-05-111h 03WeAnswerWeAnswer 25 | with Special Guest Dr Steve Jacques- Senior Lecturer and Anatomy LeadHi guys✌️. Our next “special guest” is the great Dr Steve Jacques-the head for Anatomy at Leicester Medical School. We chat about his career in Medicine so far, from neuroanatomy to dissection, and much more. Enjoy!👍
2020-05-041h 00WeAnswerWeAnswer 24 | with Special Guest Dr Kishan Patel- Clinical Teaching FellowHi guys,✌️, in this episode me and Dr Kish(one of our CTFs during year2) talk about intercalating, how to get the most out of your clinical years and much more. Enjoy!👍
2020-04-271h 02WeAnswerWeAnswer 23 | More of the SameHi guys,✌️In this episode, the last I am recording and uploading on the same day, I go over some responses to clarify things regarding exams and resits, and what Leicester Med has been like so far. Enjoy!👍
2020-04-2019 minWeAnswerWeAnswer 22 | Doubts About Medicine?Hi guys✌️, in this I answer questions from TSR, about what happens if you fail end of year exams, and being doubtful if Medicine is for you. Enjoy!👍
2020-04-1716 minWeAnswerWeAnswer 21 | Exams at LeicesterHi guys✌️, in this one I answer questions from TSR-mainly about the exams we have at Leicester Medical School. Enjoy👍
2020-04-1515 minWeAnswerWeAnswer 20 | Accommodation and Leicester vs Other (big) Uni’sHi guys✌️ I’m back again after another break(this time due to sadder circumstances), talking about accommodation options and about the Medschool in general, answering questions from TSR. Enjoy!👍
2020-04-1315 minWeAnswerWeAnswer 19 | Medic Freshers/IntroweekHi guys✌️, back from my quarantine ‘holiday’, I answer a question from TSR regarding Introweek/ medic freshers, our 1st week at Uni, where we just chill and get to settle into Uni. Enjoy✌️
2020-04-0616 minWeAnswerWeAnswer 18 | What is the Usual Timetable Like?Hi guys✌️ in this final episode before my 10 day holiday, I talk about the usual timetable of a Leicester Med Student, and Billy derails the convo whilst on IG live to talk about randomness. Enjoy!
2020-03-2717 minWeAnswerWeAnswer 17 | Are Leicester Med Students Guaranteed their Choice of AccomodationHi guys✌️, in this episode, whilst live on IG, I talk/waffle about how coronavirus affects A Levels, and Med offers, and a bit about accommodation. Enjoy!👍
2020-03-2517 minWeAnswerWeAnswer 16 | Adjusting for Covid-19 and New Plan?Hi guys, in this episode, I go live on IG with Akil-another of our 2nd year Medical Students at Leicester. I talk about how my plans have changed for the next few months, and also preparation for an essay due this Friday 27th. Enjoy!
2020-03-2316 minWeAnswerWeAnswer 15 | Update as Coronavirus Closes UniveristyHi guys✌️ I’m back after a mini hiatus. In this I give an update on the impact of Covid-19 on myself, and others with me in 2nd Year Medicine at Leicester. Enjoy!👍
2020-03-1816 minWeAnswerWeAnswer 14 | Pros and Cons of LeicesterHi guys✌️ In this one, we answer a question from TSR, about the reasons for firming Leicester, and any pros and cons. Enjoy!👍
2020-03-1318 minWeAnswerWeAnswer 13 | Medicine VS DentistryHi guys✌️, in this episode I answer a question debating the differences/similarities between Medicine and Dentistry. Enjoy!
2020-03-1217 minWeAnswerWeAnswer 12 | How to Write a Reflective Writing EsssayHi guys✌️, in this episode, I answer a question from another student at UoL Medical School about how to go about writing an essay we have to submit in a couple of weeks time. Hope it was helpful! Enjoy!
2020-03-1116 minWeAnswerWeAnswer 11 | Preparing for MedicineHi guys✌️, In this episode, I answer a question related to preparation for medical school. Hope it helps, Enjoy!
2020-03-1014 minWeAnswerWeAnswer 10 | How do I Find Belbin/Small Group Work and What Things to Look For in a Med SchoolHi guys✌️, episode 10 is me talking about how much I enjoy working in our small group work groups, and also a little about how to decide which Uni to firm. Enjoy!
2020-03-0915 minWeAnswerWeAnswer 9 | How to Revise for MSK(Musculoskeletal System)Hi guys✌️. In this episode, I answer a question from a student here at Leicester about how to revise for our MSK(all the bones and muscles and anatomy) unit. Enjoy!
2020-03-0615 minWeAnswerWeAnswer 8 | How To Deal With StressHi guys✌️ In this episode, I talk about how I deal with stress. Enjoy! Keep the questions coming!
2020-03-0515 minWeAnswerWeAnswer 7 | The Step Up from BioChem to MedicineHi guys, in this episode 7 I talk about how I found the step up from a Medical Physiology to Medicine degree, and maybe some future medical career options. Enjoy! And leave questions for us on social media.
2020-03-0415 minWeAnswerWeAnswer 6 | The Step Up from A Levels to a Biochem DegreeHi guys! In this episode, I talk about my experience of going from A Levels to Medical Physiology/Biological Sciences/Biochem. Get in touch so your questions related to applying and studying for Medicine can get answered. Enjoy!
2020-03-0315 minWeAnswerWeAnswer 5 | How Much Work I Do Outside of UniHey! In this episode, I talk about how much work I do outside of Uni, and answer some other quickfire questions. Enjoy! And keep the questions coming.
2020-03-0213 minWeAnswerWeAnswer 4 | How to Deal with Misunderstandings, and Our Biggest FearsHi guys, WeAnswer is the show where we(Muhammad and Syed- two 2nd year Medical Students) answer your questions related to applying for and studying Medicine. In this episode, we talk about how we would deal with being misunderstood, and our biggest fears. Enjoy! And leave us any questions on the socials
2020-02-2815 minWeAnswerWeAnswer 3 | How to get Decile 1 and the Most Interesting Places We’ve Been ToIn this episode, we(Muhammad and Syed-two 2nd year Medical Students in Leicester) answer your questions about how to get decile 1 (we didn’t by the way), and the most interesting places we’ve been to. Enjoy! And leave your questions for us on our socials.
2020-02-2717 minWeAnswerWeAnswer2- Clearing Interview and Dealing with an Annoying Person You Work withIn this episode, we(Muhammad and Syed) answer your questions about anything related to Medicine. Syed gives more info about his Clearing interview, and we talk about how we may deal with an annoying person you have to work with. Enjoy! And if you have any questions, get in contact with us.
2020-02-2619 minWeAnswerWeAnswer1- IntroductionWe(Muhammad and Syed) are Medical Students in the UK at the University of Leicester. In this we give an insight into our backgrounds, and why we are starting the podcast. Enjoy! And please leave any and all questions for us. Instagram: mzl_18 Youtube: MZ L Email: mozlogs@gmail.com
2020-02-2514 min