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Specialty CaféGeneral Surgery (Rural)Before we dive into rural General Surgery… a sage piece of advice from our very sage guest: Time flies. On day 1 of practice – plan how and when you want to retire! Review your plan! Host Cameron Wong sits down with Yemi Laosebikan, MD, FRCSC, a General Surgeon practicing in Melfort, Saskatchewan, to explore what it truly means to serve a rural community in Canada. This conversation goes far beyond the scope of general surgery. From managing surgical emergencies with limited resources to advocating for systemic change and mentoring the next generation of physicians, Dr. Laosebikan share...2025-05-0622 min
Tech DiplomacyAI and Inclusion: Moa Petersdotter (Vinnova) on Harnessing AI to Drive Equality“If we use AI for blind spot detection it helps us see what we could not see and therefore haven’t been able to change” (Petra Dalunde).
In today’s podcast episode we are honoring Women’s History Month, and ask how can AI promote gender inclusion? We are joined by Moa Persdotter who is working with gender mainstreaming and diversity within R&I at Swedens innovation agency, Vinnova, and is the program director of “Acceleration of deep tech startups”.
She has a master’s degree in Political Science from Lund University, and was the former director o...2025-04-0223 min
BJGP InterviewsDifferential attainment in the MRCGP exam – the impact of language of study and what this means for the future of RCGP examsToday, we’re speaking to Dr Victoria Tzortziou Brown, a GP and Reader in Primary Healthcare and Health Policy at Queen Mary University of London, and Vice Chair for External Affairs at the Royal College of General Practitioners.Title of paper: Language of primary medical qualification and differential MRCGP exam attainment: an observational studyAvailable at: https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2024.0296To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study on the association between the language of the primary medical qualification and attainment in the Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) exam...2025-03-1810 min
Tech DiplomacyNiels Nagelhus Schia: AI and democratic electionsHow does AI impact democratic elections, and what steps can we take to prevent or mitigate negative effects?
In this episode, we’re joined by Niels Nagelhus Schia, a Norwegian research professor at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs, where he specializes in the intersection of technology and international relations. In addition to leading the Security and Defense Research Group and co-managing the center's Technology Research Center, Schia has chaired the Norwegian Expert Group on AI, Democracy, and Elections (2024-2025)
The expert group recently finalized its report, Artificial Intelligence and Democratic Elections – International Experiences and Nation...2025-03-0527 min
Primary Care Knowledge BoostHow General Practice can support International Medical GraduatesDoctors Lisa and Sara were delighted to interview Dr Sylvia Kama-Kieghe, a GP based in Sheffield with an interest in Women’s Health. She is the Chair of the Royal College of General Practice North of England International Medical Graduates Group. We start with what the group does, why it was set up and look at issues International Medical Graduates might face when working and training in the UK. We consider what practices, staff and supervisors can do to help make International Medical Graduates feel welcome and supported so that the experiences for all can be positive.
A us...2025-02-2642 min
Pomegranate Health[Case Report] 42yo male with fever following liver transplantThis case report describes a 42-year-old male from Arizona with a complex course characterised by fever following an orthotopic liver transplant. A general approach to fever in the post-transplant patient is discussed, along with specific considerations regarding travel in post-transplant patients or those on immunosuppressants for other indications. A/Prof Camille Kotton and Dr Simran Gupta from the Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital take listeners through the case and related issues in a step-by-step manner at a level targeted for trainees and generalists.Guest A/Prof Camille Kotton (Ma...2025-02-1126 minPrimary Care Knowledge BoostTips from an International Medical Graduate about joining General PracticeFor the podcast this week we spoke to Dr Abid Ali Khan, a GP trainee in East London currently on a Clinical Fellowship in Leadership (National Medical Directors Clinical Fellow). We focused on his experiences as an International Medical Graduate to gain an understanding of the challenges he faced coming to the UK. We got his advice for other International Medical Graduates and those supporting IMGs. We have a second episode out next month focusing more on what practices and staff can do to help support International Medical Graduates.
A useful listen for all working in Primary Care and specifically t...2025-02-0535 min
Talking StrategyS5E7: H.R. McMaster on National Security Strategy MakingH.R. McMaster shares his extensive experience of strategy-making and strategic leadership as a military officer, academic and former United States’ national security advisor. ‘The Iconoclast General’, H.R. McMaster has a distinguished record serving his country. Commissioned from West Point into the armoured cavalry, he retired as a Lieutenant General after thirty-four years’ service, including operational service in Iraq and Afghanistan. His success in fighting counter-insurgency campaigns saw him involved in the development of the United States’ Army and Marine Corps’ counter-insurgency field manual (FM3-24). One of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in April 2014, he was describ...2025-01-0739 min
The Visionary with Hala AliDr Annie Middleton on Menopause and Women's Health - The Visionary with Hala Ali Podcast | Dr Annie MiddletonHost/Podcaster: Hala Ali Dr Annie Middleton – General Practitioner Dr Annie Middleton qualified from Cambridge University and then the Royal Free Hospital in 2001. After initial hospital jobs, Dr Middleton trained as a GP and became a GP in 2005. Dr Middleton has worked for the NHS in general practice since then, initially as a salaried doctor and now as a locum. Dr Middleton has a special interest in women’s health and holds additional qualifications in Family Planning, Obstetrics, and Gynaecology. Dr Middleton also has a PGCert in Medical Nutrition from the University of Surrey....2024-12-1758 minTalking StrategyTurning Around a Defeated Army: Field Marshall William Slim, with Dr Robert Lyman MBEVoted Britain’s ‘greatest general’ by the National Army Museum in 2011, ‘Uncle Bill’ Slim led the XIVth Army from defeat to victory. Dr Robert Lyman tells us about Slim’s strategic leadership. Field Marshal William Slim (1891–1970) is famous for transforming troops who had retreated almost 1,000 miles through Burma pursued by the Japanese Army into a force that emerged from the Second World War victorious. Whether in defeat – where his leadership ensured his forces maintained their order and discipline – or in the campaign that led to their victory, his men loved him, giving him the affectionate title ‘Uncle Bill’. To have achie...2024-11-1936 minTalking StrategyRadical Reform of the US Marine Corps: General Alfred Mason GrayLieutenant General George Flynn describes how his friend and former boss General Gray, the 29th Commandant, transformed the US Marine Corps’ warfighting, ethos and capabilities. General Alfred Mason Gray Jnr (1928–2024) was not the most obvious choice to lead the US Marine Corps when he became its 29th Commandant in 1987, but he succeeded in transforming the Corps into one of the world’s premier fighting forces. He moved the Corps’ culture and ethos towards one that prioritised manoeuvre warfare, in which all Marines became warfighters first and foremost. His changes included new processes and equipment, but were primarily focused...2024-10-2228 minTalking StrategyS5E1: Leading a Defence Startup: NATO’s First Secretary General, Lord IsmayNATO’s first Secretary General, Hastings Ismay, profoundly shaped today’s Alliance. Join us to discuss his legacy with his latest biographer, Lieutenant General Sir John Kiszely. Hastings (Pug) Ismay was a general who never commanded beyond lieutenant colonel, rising through the ranks as a staff officer. This brought him into contact with politicians, like Churchill, and senior military commanders such as General Eisenhower, with whom he formed an enduring friendship. After retirement from the Army, Ismay briefly became a minister before serving as NATO Secretary General, 1952-1957. His time in office saw many challenges - th...2024-10-0832 min
Aisle Seat🇨🇦 Inside Weddings At The Royal Hotel With General Manager Sol Korngold and Event Sales Manager Jennifer Prince Prince Edward County is a gem of a destination in Ontario, located at the mid-point between Toronto and Montreal. It’s a sweet spot renowned for its bucolic landscapes, rolling vineyards, and incredible food scene. It also happens to be home to many incredible wedding venues which couples travel far and wide to host their celebrations at, and one of the most exclusive and beloved spots is The Royal Hotel, a historic boutique property and restaurant located on the charming main street of Picton. The property is a Conde Nast Reader’s Choice winner for 2023 and 2024 and was recently acknow...2024-10-0331 minAisle Seat🇨🇦 Inside Weddings At The Royal Hotel With General Manager Sol Korngold and Event Sales Manager Jennifer Prince Prince Edward County is a gem of a destination in Ontario, located at the mid-point between Toronto and Montreal. It’s a sweet spot renowned for its bucolic landscapes, rolling vineyards, and incredible food scene. It also happens to be home to many incredible wedding venues which couples travel far and wide to host their celebrations at, and one of the most exclusive and beloved spots is The Royal Hotel, a historic boutique property and restaurant located on the charming main street of Picton. The property is a Conde Nast Reader’s Choice winner for 2023 and 2024 and was recently acknow...2024-10-0331 min
Tech DiplomacyCarine Smith Ihenacho: Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund - Responsible investmentHow are the Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund investments in big American technology companies? How does The Fund work through an active ownership dialogue with the companies to increase the standards over time? What is The Funds' view on responsible AI? How does The Fund have an impact on climate & environment?
With Carine Smith Ihenacho, we answer these questions and discuss the increasing connection with technology companies, geopolitics, and the financial markets. Carine is the Chief Governance and Compliance Officer at the Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund. She has more than 20 years of experience as a lawyer, working in f...2024-09-2632 min
The ROCC PodRoyal Oak Women's Club President Terry PoduskaToday we are joined by Terry Poduska, president of the Royal Oak Women's Club, which recently received the prestigious Women's Club of the Year award from GFWC Michigan. The club, part of the General Federated Women's Club, has been a vital community service organization since 1902. Terry shares the club’s rich history, highlighting its evolution from a study club to a community-focused group that played a significant role in local developments like park installations, school fire escapes, and postal service enhancements.A notable part of the club's legacy includes its extensive involvement during World War II. Terry, wh...2024-08-2212 min
Tech DiplomacyKate Weber: Quantum Computing - The ”next big thing?”What is the mystery of Quantum computing? What can this groundbreaking technology mean for our industries? What happens when you combine Quantum and A.I.? What are Quantum's downsides and security aspects? Is this the "next big thing," and when will we have the big bang?
With Kate Weber, Head of Governance & External Affairs in Google Quantum A.I., we answer these questions and discuss how Quantum will impact our daily lives and society. Kate leads external affairs and governance for Google's quantum computing team. Previously, she led global public policy for emerging technologies at Google. Weber...2024-08-1939 min
RCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News July 2024: General election, Senedd reports, Scottish Covid InquiryIn July's news:- Impact of the results of the General Election and how you can get involved.- Communication Access free training www.communication-access.co.uk/- Lee Silvermann Voice Technique media coverage www.rcslt.org/news/new-study-com…e-with-parkinsons/- King's Speech- Senedd reports on the implementation of the Additional Learning Needs legislation and curriculum reform and access for disabled children in Wales to education and childcare www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-respond…ng-senedd-reports/- Scottish Covid InquiryPlease do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey uk.s...2024-07-1911 min
RCP Medicine PodcastEpisode 68: Inequalities in healthcare - differential attainmentListen to Dr Rohan Mehra, RCP clinical education fellow, (Infectious diseases/microbiology SPR) and Dr Mumtaz Patel, as they shine a spotlight on differential attainment in healthcare. This is a pervasive issue within UK healthcare which requires work from everyone. Here Rohan and Mumtaz illustrate the issue, how it impacts people and what you can do to try and make a difference. Dr Mumtaz Patel is a consultant in nephrology in Manchester as well as Senior censor and Vice President for education for the RCP. Mumtaz led nationally on the research around Differential Attainment for over 5 years a...2024-06-0735 min
The Royal Parks podcastOperation Bushy Park: Plotting D-Day in a Royal ParkDuring the Second World War, Bushy Park was home to a sprawling military base. This is where General Dwight D. Eisenhower came to work on a top-secret plan called ‘Operation Overlord’. On 6 June 1944, after months of preparation, the plan was ready – 156,000 Allied troops invaded Normandy, some landing on the beaches and others arriving by air. Now known as D-Day, this event ultimately led to the defeat of Nazi Germany. And so much of it was planned right here in the park. Listen on to learn more about this amazing piece of history. Support the show2024-05-2039 min
Let's Talk Surgery: The RCSEd PodcastFRCS (Paeds) Beyond General Surgery - Antenatal Counselling with Mr Paul Cullis and Dr Vix MonnellyIn this episode, Sesi Hotonu explores antenatal counselling with two clinicians who form a vital part of the service in Edinburgh. Mr Paul Cullis is a consultant paediatric surgeon at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, and Dr Vix Monnelly is a consultant neonatologist at the Simpsons Centre for Reproductive Health. A great episode that highlights the importance of the multidisciplinary team in caring for children and families affected by paediatric surgical conditions. Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh? ...2024-05-031h 02Let's Talk Surgery: The RCSEd PodcastFRCS (Paeds) Beyond General Surgery - Child Protection with Dr Marianne ForresterIn this episode, Sesi Hotonu explores a very important topic for all clinicians involved in the care of children- child protection. She is joined by Dr Marianne Forrester, consultant paediatrician at the Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital. As lead for child protection at RACH, and chair of the RCPCH Scottish child protection committee, Dr Forrester takes us expertly through the recognition and management of the child at risk. Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh? Explore more content and upcoming episodes: rcsed.ac.u...2024-04-1949 min
Tech DiplomacyNaomi Shiffman: Meta Oversight Board - Misinformation & Freedom of expressionHow does a company like Meta work to protect the public from misinformation? How does the technology industry work, and how can the industry work to safeguard democracy and ensure free and fair elections in a digital world?
Together with Naomi Shiffman, we answer this and shed light on how the Meta Oversight Board answers some of the most challenging questions around freedom of expression online: what to take down and what to leave up.
Naomi Shiffman is the Head of Data and Implementation for the Meta Oversight Board. She previously built the...2024-04-1028 minTalking StrategyArthur Tedder: A Coalition Strategist of War and Warfare with Air Marshal Edward StringerMarshal of the Royal Air Force Arthur Tedder was General Eisenhower’s Deputy as Supreme Commander for Operation Overlord during the Second World War. A quiet and thoughtful leader, Tedder understood the difference between war and warfare and carefully orchestrated his campaigns – including the transportation plan concerning D-Day – in an alliance context to great effect. Tedder’s strategic leadership can be characterised as understated and thoughtful, underpinned by his ability to manage relationships with allies and experts to get the most from each. He also understood the importance of waging war economically in a way that exploited logistic...2024-03-1233 minLet's Talk Surgery: The RCSEd PodcastFRCS (Paeds) Beyond General Surgery - Paediatric Gastroenterology with Dr Paul HendersonIn this episode, guest host Sesi Hotonu explores two aspects of paediatric gastroenterology with Dr Paul Henderson; gastrointestinal bleeding and inflammatory bowel disease. As a renowned researcher in inflammatory bowel disease and a champion of medical education, Dr Henderson talks eloquently about these two topics including the interface of medical and surgical management.Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh? Explore more content and upcoming episodes: rcsed.ac.uk/podcast Feedback or topic suggestions? Email us at: LTS@rcsed.ac.uk In...2024-03-081h 01
Tech DiplomacyVolker Türk: Human Rights & TechnologyWhat are the human rights implications of technology? What is the human rights perspective on elections and generative AI? How can social media, digital literacy, and critical thinking be included in the school curriculum? What is the importance of the technology industry to take human rights considerations into account? How can human rights be a powerful transformative force for the better of the world and how can we close the digital divide and use technology to combat hunger and ensure education is innovated around the world?
With Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, w...2024-02-2728 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News February 2024: power sharing in N.Ireland; general election; cuts in Scotland; Swallowing awareness day in WalesIn February's news:- RCSLT joins organisations from around Europe to declare a commitment to support children who face language challenges.https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-joins-the-historic-launch-of-atlas-think-first-manifesto-at-the-house-of-lords/- What the return to power sharing in Northern Ireland means for speech and language therapy: https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-ni-welcomes-assembly-motion/- Local council cuts in Scotland.- Wales to go big on Swallowing Awareness Day and update on youth justice summit. https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-wales-plays-key-role-in-welsh-government-summit-on-youth-justice/- Latest campaigning for the general election. https://www.rcslt.org/news/call-to-party-leaders-letstalkcommunication/- Tell u...2024-02-2309 minTalking StrategyJosé de San Martín: the Hannibal of Latin America? with Lieutenant General Diego SuñerJosé de San Martín gained his military experience serving Spain and fighting the French, sometimes with the British,meeting Wellington, Beresford, and Napoleon. Having served for 22 years in the Spanish Army, Jose de San Martin brilliantly led the armies that overthrew the Spanish to liberate the southern countries of South America. With naval experience, in coordination with former British naval officer Thomas, Lord Cochrane, he worked out how maritime and land forces could support each other, catching the Spanish colonial forces between simulated naval attacks on the one hand and land attacks on the other, forcing th...2024-02-1332 minLet's Talk Surgery: The RCSEd PodcastFRCS (Paeds) Beyond General Surgery - Statistics and Research with Mr John HallettIn this episode, guest host Sesi Hotonu explores statistics and research with newly appointed consultant academic paediatric surgeon and honorary clinical lecturer at both the University of Glasgow and the University of Edinburgh, Mr John Hallett. Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh? Explore more content and upcoming episodes: rcsed.ac.uk/podcast Feedback or topic suggestions? Email us at: LTS@rcsed.ac.uk Interested in RCSEd courses, exams, or training opportunities? Visit: rcsed.ac.uk Listen & subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Buz...2024-02-0237 minTalking StrategyAlanbrooke, Churchill’s Right-Hand General with Dr Andrew SangsterThe relationship between Winston Churchill and his leading military advisor, the abrasive General ‘Shrapnel’ Alan Brooke (1883–1963), was one of the most productive yet tensest in the history of civil-military relations. This episode delves into some of their strategic debates. Viscount Alanbrooke’s relationship with Churchill was famously rocky, yet the two leaders trusted one another. It was due to Brooke’s influence that the Americans were persuaded to drop their plan to liberate Italy by starting off with a campaign to take Sardinia and to go for Sicily instead, and he also talked Churchill into dropping plans for an ope...2024-01-3032 minLet's Talk Surgery: The RCSEd PodcastFRCS (Paeds) Beyond General Surgery - RecapGuest host Sesi Hotonu recaps the episodes so far of this exciting series brought to you by the Paediatric Surgery SSB and gives a preview of episodes to come. Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh? Explore more content and upcoming episodes: rcsed.ac.uk/podcast Feedback or topic suggestions? Email us at: LTS@rcsed.ac.uk Interested in RCSEd courses, exams, or training opportunities? Visit: rcsed.ac.uk Listen & subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Buzzsprout Follow RCSEd on X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and...2024-01-2601 min
Royal Tea Cosplay PodcastCOSPLAYING AS A JOB IN SLOVENIA - ep #5All of us who love cosplay want to do it as frequently and as limitless as possible, so we may think towards cosplay as not just a hobby, but a job opportunity. Get your cup of tea/coffee, sit back, relax and join us on this week's podcast, as we dive into our experiences with the financial and business sides of cosplay. This is more focused towards the Slovenian cosplay scene, but it's general enough to be applied to and useful to worldwide audiences of cosplayers and lovers of cosplay. We talk about the different ways cosplayers can e...2024-01-2336 minLet's Talk Surgery: The RCSEd PodcastFRCS (Paeds) Beyond General Surgery - Paediatric Anaesthesia with Dr Su Ying OngIn this episode, guest host Sesi Hotonu explores paediatric anaesthesia and local anaesthetic blocks with consultant paediatric anaesthetist and regional anaesthesia lead at RHCYP Edinburgh Dr Su Ying Ong. Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh? Explore more content and upcoming episodes: rcsed.ac.uk/podcast Feedback or topic suggestions? Email us at: LTS@rcsed.ac.uk Interested in RCSEd courses, exams, or training opportunities? Visit: rcsed.ac.uk Listen & subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Buzzsprout Follow RCSEd on X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and...2024-01-1948 minLet's Talk Surgery: The RCSEd PodcastFRCS (Paeds) Beyond General Surgery - Paediatric Nephrology with Dr Ben ReynoldsIn this episode, guest host Sesi Hotonu explores paediatric nephrology and renal transplantation with consultant paediatric nephrologist Dr Ben Reynolds. Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh? Explore more content and upcoming episodes: rcsed.ac.uk/podcast Feedback or topic suggestions? Email us at: LTS@rcsed.ac.uk Interested in RCSEd courses, exams, or training opportunities? Visit: rcsed.ac.uk Listen & subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Buzzsprout Follow RCSEd on X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram for news and updates 2024-01-121h 11
BFBS Radio SitrepNew questions about the future of the Royal Marines.The First Sea Lord has been asked for a plan to “take forward” the work of the Royal Marines, as ministers effectively confirm they’re again reconsidering the future of the corps’ two amphibious assault ships.Professor Michael Clarke explains what’s going on, and former Royal Marines Commandant General, Major General Buster Howes, tells Sitrep the Defence Secretary needs to think “very very carefully”.The Defence Secretary tells the world “watch this space” for possible reprisal strikes against Houthis firing missiles at the Red Sea. British Sailors are already on constant watch there, and former Royal Navy...2024-01-1136 minRoyal Tea Cosplay PodcastSLOVENIAN CONVENTIONS - ep #4Get your cup of tea/coffee, sit back, relax and join us on this week's podcast, as we dive into our experiences with attending conventions that take place in Slovenia: comic conventions, game conventions, anime conventions, etc. We talk about the different Slovenian conventions we have, like Game conventions, Anime conventions and more general "comicon" style convention, where there's everything from games to Tv shows, to Movies, like Marvel, DC and such. We talk about the annual conventions we have, like Na meji nevidnega, Mofukon (makkon), Umiko convention, Epicenter game event and Game gang game event. We touch on...2024-01-0944 minLet's Talk Surgery: The RCSEd PodcastFRCS (Paeds) Beyond General Surgery - Paediatric Orthopaedics with Professor Robin PatonAn exciting series brought to you by the Paediatric Surgery SSB aiming to fill in the gaps of the paediatric surgery curriculum not easily covered by daily practice. In this episode, guest host Sesi Hotonu explores paediatric orthopaedics with consultant orthopaedic surgeon, award winning trainer and FRCS examiner Professor Robin Paton.Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh? Explore more content and upcoming episodes: rcsed.ac.uk/podcast Feedback or topic suggestions? Email us at: LTS@rcsed.ac.uk Interested in RC...2024-01-0556 min
Specialty CaféREWIND: Back to the Primaries - General SurgeryGear up for a trip down memory lane. Join us every Tuesday for the next few weeks as we hit rewind and release some of our all-time favourite episodes. Let’s dive back into the primary specialties that sparked your interest. We’re prepping fresh content for the next season of Specialty Café. Stay tuned for exciting new episodes heading your way! We’ll continue delving into subspecialties and beyond! A huge thanks to our listeners not only in Canada but also around the world! Questions or suggestions for this podcast? Reach out to fellowshipaffairs@royalcol...2024-01-0235 minRoyal Tea Cosplay PodcastMOFUCON RECAP 2023 - Episode 3This week's podcast is very special, because we are recapping Mofucon 2023. We had a lot of fun at Mofucon 2023 and today we go into all that went on at the con. We touch on the general happenings at the con; the cosplay competition; and our very own Klara's double win, snatching not only the prize for crafting but also audience choise vote or "fan favorite". We talk about her process of creating the whole cosplay extravaganza, with not only one, but two looks. On top of that also featuring another one of her pokemon themed cosplays, Mimikyu, which she...2023-12-2625 minPrimary Care Knowledge BoostSustainability in General PracticeThe importance of addressing climate change and sustainability is gaining more traction across the NHS. In order to find out more about the situation, and what can be done within Primary Care, Doctors Sara and Lisa talk to Dr David McKelvey who is a GP from Salford and NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Clinical Lead in Sustainability in Primary Care.
You can use these podcasts as part of your CPD - we don’t do certificates but they still count :)
Useful resources:
Greater Manchester Primary Care Provider Board - Sustainability in general practice: htt...2023-11-2244 min
Tech DiplomacySigve Brekke: Telecom & Empowering societiesWhat has Telenor Group done to contribute to the green and digital transition? How does a Norwegian state-owned telecom company empower the societies in their markets? What are the most significant opportunities for responsible AI? What is the industry's responsibility, and what is needed from the government to meet concerns on the risks and downsides of AI? What is the largest tech companies' role in shaping the future?
With Sigve Brekke, President & CEO of Telenor Group, we answer these questions and discuss what it means for a telecom company to have ethics and sustainability as an integrated...2023-10-1228 min
Clinical ConversationsPeripheral Neuropathy (2 Oct 2023)In this episode Dr Marilena Giannoudi discusses the approach to patients with peripheral neuropathy with Dr Louise Davidson. Dr Davidson first covers the basic anatomy and function of the peripheral nervous system and describes lower motor neurone signs. They discuss different peripheral neuropathy presentations and types. Dr Davidson emphasises the importance of a thorough history before moving on to examination, testing/investigations, and management.
Dr Louise Davidson is a Consultant Neurologist based in Edinburgh. Dr Davidson works full time for the National Health Service with interests in epilepsy, general neurology and botulinum toxin for dystonia. Dr Davidson was awarded an...2023-10-0246 min
Sandals PalmcastEpisode 91 - Closer to Curaçao - Sandals Royal Curaçao’s General Manager Kevin ClarkeOn today’s episode, we sit down with Sandals Royal Curaçao’s General Manager, Kevin Clarke, for the scoop on Sandals' first resort in the Caribbean Island of Curaçao. We'll talk about all of the resort's offerings, the Island-inclusive off-resort dining program, mini coopers and more. The Sandals experience starts now.
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Tech DiplomacyGopi Kallayil: How can Artificial Intelligence solve global challenges?How will AI affect our daily lives? What is an AI agent? How can the tech industry and governments ensure that safety considerations are considered in the development of AI? Do we need an AI Agency? How can breakthrough technology contribute to the UN goal on climate and environment? How is Google working to solve the global environmental challenges?
Together with Gopi Kallayil, Chief Business Strategist for AI at Google, we answer these questions and discuss AI & how technology can have a positive impact on the climate and environment and our daily lives. Gopi Kallayil is Chief B...2023-06-2228 minBJGP InterviewsHow the RCGP is supporting research – and how you can get involvedToday we are talking to Dr Nick Thomas, who is clinical lead for research at the Royal College of General Practice here in the UK.Read more about research here at the RCGP: https://www.rcgp.org.uk/representing-you/research-at-rcgpAnd for more information about the Research and Surveillance Centre, look here: https://www.rcgp.org.uk/representing-you/research-at-rcgp/research-surveillance-centreIf you are looking for research funding opportunities through the RCGP, read more here: https://www.rcgp.org.uk/representing-you/research-at-rcgp/how-rcgp-support-your-research#grants2023-06-1310 min
Tech DiplomacyAmy Larsen: Democracy & TechnologyWhat did Microsoft do when the war broke out in Ukraine? How is Microsoft working on AI development and taking safety and ethical considerations into account? How can governments keep pace with the rapid development of AI? Why is capacity building in countries that get access to technology important? How does Microsoft work on cyber security? How is Microsoft ramping up for the US elections in 2024?
Together with Amy Larsen, Director of Strategy and Business Management of Microsoft’s Democracy Forward team, we answer these questions and discuss Big Tech companies impact on the intersection of democracy, fu...2023-06-0226 min
Specialty CaféSpecialty Café Live: Panel 3 - Psychiatry, General Surgery, Anesthesiology All roads do lead to Rome – apparently! Specialty Café Live, Panel 3, delves into the incredibly unique journeys taken by each of these guests as they became Royal College specialists, and then the paths they took throughout their careers. Rural, remote, urban, and academic practices are addressed in detail. Anesthesiology, Dr. Marie-Andrée Girard, FRCPC Psychiatry, Dr. Brian Hodges, FRCPC General Surgery, Dr. Roy Kirkpatrick, FRCSC Join host Christina Toma as she dives into the commonalities, contrasts, and such different environments of how and where (and why) these specialists practice. This conversation is full...2023-05-2351 min
The Physician Associate PodcastHow can the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges support PAs?The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (the Academy) is the membership body for the UK and Ireland’s 24 medical royal colleges and faculties.
It sets the standards for the way doctors are educated, trained and monitored throughout their careers. The Academy also plays a leading role in clinical quality, public health and works closely with organisations such as the NHS, the General Medical Council and patient groups on projects designed to improve the quality of care.
I was lucky enough to speak to Dame Helen Stokes-Lampard, who is currently the Chair of the Academy of Med...2023-05-2222 min
Specialty CaféSpecialty Café Live: Panel 1 - Urology, Pediatrics, Physical Medicine & RehabilitationJoin Christina Toma as she explores the joys and challenges of three very different specialties and three very different specialists too! Urology, Dr. Mazen Jundi, FRCSC Pediatrics, Dr. Ryan Giroux, FRCPC Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Dr. Alice Kam, FRCPC Do you like expensive toys and lasers… and hammering things too? Or do you prefer to sit on the floor, be goofy and collaborate closely with parents? Or does the idea of a great work/life balance, with amazing opportunities to work alongside many different specialties seem more up your alley? Tun...2023-05-0943 min
Tech DiplomacyAlexis Wichowski: How do Big Tech companies influence geopolitics?How do Big Tech companies influence geopolitics, providing governmental services and invest in future leaning infrastructure? How can we protect our next generations and children from the downsides of technology? Why do we need to slow down the development of AI? How has Tech Diplomacy emerged in the Bay area over the last 7 years? Why do nations need Tech ambassadors?
Together with Alexis Wichowski, author and professor, we answer these questions and discuss how big tech companies have become geopolitical actors and how we can ensure safety AI.
Alexis Wichowski’s work and writing focuses on...2023-04-2827 minTalking StrategyPetraeus’s ‘Big Four’: Brainstorm, Communicate, Implement, AssessTo conclude Season Three of Talking Strategy, US Army General (ret.) Dr David Petraeus shares with us his philosophy about making good strategy. A scholarly soldier with a long and varied career, he commanded the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in 2010–11 and subsequently served as director of the CIA. General Petraeus’s experience has taught him that the best results can arise from what he describes as his own ‘intellectual construct for strategic leadership’, comprised of four tasks: brainstorming, communication, implementation and assessment. Successful results can be achieved from initially brainstorming with the best and brightest around t...2023-04-2540 min
The Royal Irish AcademyARINS: One Good DayOn the 25-year anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, David Donoghue and Tim O’Connor discuss how it came about.
In this month’s podcast, host Rory Montgomery—no stranger to the Good Friday/Belfast Agreement negotiations—is joined by two former colleagues from the Department of Foreign Affairs: David Donoghue and Tim O'Connor.
Rory’s guests share their recollections of the negotiations that culminated in the signing of the Good Friday/Belfast Agreement twenty-five years ago this week. They reflect on the foundation, formulation and implementation of the agreement, allowing us to glean an invaluable insight into the challenges faced by t...2023-04-061h 04
Tech DiplomacyGerard de Graaf: Current affairs in Silicon ValleyWill the calls to pause the development of AI solve the challenges? Is more global governance and regulations the answer to the rapid development of generative AI? What are the implications of the Silicon Valley Bank collapse?
Together with Gerard de Graaf, EU's Senior Envoy for Digital to the U.S, we discuss these matters and the importance of the role of the governments to protect our society from the downsides of technology. In this second episode we discuss the latest news from Silicon Valley.
Gerard de Graaf is EU's Senior Envoy for Digital to th...2023-04-0613 min
Tech DiplomacyGerard de Graaf: EU’s new Digital Package and impact on Big Tech companiesHow is Big Tech companies impacted by EU's new Digital Package? What is the Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act in a nutshell? How is EU working on Tech Diplomacy in Silicon Valley?
Together with Gerard de Graaf, EU's Senior Envoy for Digital to the U.S, we answer these questions and discuss the impact of the new Digital Package from EU and what will change for the Big Tech companies. In this first episode, we discuss how the tech industry is influencing our society and geopolitics and how EU and other countries are working on Te...2023-04-0625 min
Serious PrivacyAll the Privacy Love: CCPA enforcement letters and SCOTUSSend us a textIn this episode of Serious Privacy, Paul Breitbarth of Catawiki and Dr. K Royal of Outschool chat with Amy Worley, the Managing Director & Associate General Counsel at BRG on topics such as the enforcement letters sent out by the California Attorney General’s office on the do not sell / share my data requirement of the CCPA (as amended by the CPRA). We also discuss key US Supreme Court hearings in Twitter, Inc. v. Taamneh and Gonzalez v. Google LLC, involving Section 230(c)(1) of the Communications Decency Act. Join us to hear some wonderful op...2023-03-0140 min