Épisodes

  • Season 4 Episode 10: Professor Wendy Burn
    Aug 13 2024

    In this episode, Jane chats with Professor Wendy Burn CBE FRCPsych, a Consultant in psychiatry and President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists from 2017 to 2020. Wendy shares her personal journey in psychiatry, highlighting the challenges she faced, including stigma and difficulties in medical school. Jane and Wendy discuss their experiences in balancing career and family responsibilities, emphasising the importance of empathy and understanding in the medical profession. Prof Burnoffers some advice to younger women in psychiatry, the importance of hard work, resilience, and staying true to one's values and morals.

    Transcription link:

    https://www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/campaigns/medical-women-talking-podcast


    Date of episode recording: 2024-06-18T00:00:00Z
    Duration: 00:23:25
    Language of episode: English
    Presenter:Professor Dame Jane Dacre
    Guests: Professor Wendy Burn CBE
    Producer: Matt Aucott

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    23 min
  • Season 4 Episode 9: Dr Natalie Jane Macdonald
    Aug 13 2024

    In this episode, Jane chats with Dr Natalie Jane Macdonald. Natalie-Jane is a graduate of Glasgow University with over 30 years of experience healthcare in a variety of roles. Jane and Natalie discuss their experiences in navigating career paths in medicine, including sideways steps and unconventional paths. They emphasise the importance of effective leadership and systemic changes to improve healthcare outcomes, and share their thoughts on balancing career and personal fulfilment as women in leadership positions.

    Transcription link:

    https://www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/campaigns/medical-women-talking-podcast


    Date of episode recording: 2024-06-04T00:00:00Z
    Duration: 00:38:10
    Language of episode: Engilsh
    Presenter:Professor Dame Jane Dacre
    Guests: Dr Natalie Jane Macdonald
    Producer: Matt Aucott

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    38 min
  • Season 4 Episode 8: Dr Navina Evans
    Aug 13 2024

    In this episode, Jane talks with Dr Navina Evans, Chief Executive of Health Education England since October 2020. She was previously Chief Executive of East London NHS Foundation Trust. Navina also held a number of positions across the Trust including Director of Operations & Deputy CEO, Director for Mental Health, Lead Clinician Newham CAMHS and Clinical Director for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. Navina discusses her personal journey as a doctor and the challenges she faced, including gender biases and self-doubt. Jane and Navina both highlight the need for more women in leadership positions and the importance of mentorship, structures, and processes to support career advancement.

    Transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/campaigns/medical-women-talking-podcast


    Date of episode recording: 2024-05-28T00:00:00Z
    Duration: 00:31:24
    Language of episode: English
    Presenter:Professor Dame Jane Dacre
    Guests: Dr Navina Evans
    Producer: Matt Aucott

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    31 min
  • Season 4 Episode 7: Dr Kate Stannard
    Aug 13 2024

    In this episode, Jane chats to Dr Kate Stannard. Kate graduated from Guy’s & St Thomas Hospitals in 1995, her anaesthetic training was based in London with an 18 month period as clinical lecturer at Royal Perth Hospital & the University of Western Australia. She started her consultant career in 2005 at MTW NHS Trust and has developed an interest in anaesthesia for complex hip surgery and has a high risk anaesthetic assessment clinic. Jane and Kate discuss their efforts to modernise medical conferences to address the gender pay gap and improve women's representation in medicine, with a focus on inviting high-powered experts and creating a platform for networking and collaboration among women in the field.

    Transcription link:

    https://www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/campaigns/medical-women-talking-podcast


    Date of episode recording: 2024-05-21T00:00:00Z
    Duration: 00:28:12
    Language of episode: English
    Presenter:Professor Dame Jane Dacre
    Guests: Dr Kate Stannard
    Producer: Matt Aucott

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    28 min
  • Season 4 Episode 6: Professor Jenny Higham
    Aug 13 2024

    In this episode, Jane talks with Professor Jenny Higham, the first female Chair of the Medical Schools Council. Alongside her role as Vice-Chancellor, Professor Higham continues clinical practice as a consultant gynaecologist which influenced her research interests in reproductive medicine and medical education innovation. Jane and Jenny discuss their experiences overcoming obstacles in their academic careers, including facing low expectations and lack of support. They highlight the importance of mentorship, self-belief, and taking opportunities to navigate their respective fields.

    Transcription link:

    https://www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/campaigns/medical-women-talking-podcast


    Date of episode recording: 2024-05-14T00:00:00Z
    Duration: 00:34:47
    Language of episode: English
    Presenter:Professor Dame Jane Dacre
    Guests: Professor Jenny Higham
    Producer: Matt Aucott

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    35 min
  • Season 4 Episode 5: Baroness Ilora Finlay
    Aug 13 2024

    In this episode, Jane talks with Baroness Ilora Finlay, a Consultant in Palliative Medicine at Velindre Cancer Centre and Honorary Professor of Palliative Medicine, Cardiff University. Ilora established the Marie Curie Hospice in 1987 and the Diploma/MSc in Palliative Medicine in 1989 and was lead for Palliative Care in Wales 2008-2017. In 2010 she founded the think-tank Living and Dying Well. Ilora became a life-Peer in 2001 in the House of Lords and a Deputy Speaker since 2018. She has chaired the National Mental Capacity Forum (England and Wales) for Ministry of Justice since 2015. Baroness Finlay shares her personal journey in palliative medicine, highlighting challenges such as navigating the transition from general practice to palliative medicine and gaining consultant status. Jane and Ilora discuss the importance of staying up-to-date, being confident in one's abilities, and using humor to diffuse difficult situations.

    Transcription link:

    https://www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/campaigns/medical-women-talking-podcast


    Date of episode recording: 2024-05-07T00:00:00Z
    Duration: 00:22:43
    Language of episode: English
    Presenter:Professor Dame Jane Dacre
    Guests: Baroness Ilora Finlay
    Producer: Matt Aucott

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    23 min
  • Season 4 Episode 4: Professor Farah Bhatti
    Aug 13 2024

    In this episode, Jane chats with Professor Farah Bhatti OBE FRCS FLSW. Farah is a British cardiac surgeon who is an honorary professor at the Swansea University Medical School. She serves as Chair of the Royal College of Surgeons of England Women in Surgery Forum. Jane and Farah share their experiences as women in a male-dominated field, highlighting the obstacles they faced. Farah talks about her personal journey, emphasizing the importance of resilience, adaptability, and support networks.

    Transcription link:

    https://www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/campaigns/medical-women-talking-podcast


    Date of episode recording: 2024-04-30T00:00:00Z
    Duration: 00:29:49
    Language of episode: English
    Presenter:Professor Dame Jane Dacre
    Guests: Professor Farah Bhatti
    Producer: Matt Aucott

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    30 min
  • Season 4 Episode 3: Dr Ananta Dave
    Aug 13 2024

    In this episode, Jane talks with Dr Ananta Dave, Chief Medical Officer of the Black Country Integrated Care Board. Ananta is a Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist by background and closely involved in undergraduate and post graduate medical education. Ananta was awarded Honorary Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) in July 2023 in recognition of her work in psychiatry and mental health. Ananta shares her personal experiences as an international medical graduate and a new immigrant in the UK, highlighting challenges including discrimination and cultural differences. Jane and Ananta also discuss the issue of discrimination and inequality in child protection decision-making, particularly towards parents from diverse backgrounds.


    Date of episode recording: 2024-04-23T00:00:00Z
    Duration: 00:37:48
    Language of episode: English
    Presenter:Professor Dame Jane Dacre
    Guests: Dr Ananta Dave
    Producer: Matt Aucott

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    38 min