Sharp Scratch

Jan 23 2025 139 ep. 44 mins 120

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Bringing together medical students, new doctors and expert guests to discuss everything you need to know to be a good doctor.

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What is professionalism?

Jan 23 2025 45 mins

We talk about professionalism from day one of medical school, but what actually is professionalism? In this episode, we take a slightly more philosophical approach to this important question. George is joined by previous editorial scholar Laura, as well as expert guest Sabena Jameel. Together, they talk about what professionalism in medicine means, including the ambiguity and evol

We all make mistakes

Jan 09 2025 49 mins

Fears around making mistakes seem to be common amongst medical students and resident doctors, so why are many of us afraid to talk about these fears? In this episode, the panel made up of Anna, Inez and George, get together with Dr Vicky Price, president-elect of the Society for Acute Medicine. Together, they discuss why we are afraid of making mistakes, what to do when we do make

Dating dilemmas

Dec 19 2024 41 mins

When it comes to dating, does being a medical student or new doctor make it more complicated? When is the best time to tell your Hinge date that you're a doctor? Are break ups during medical school inevitable? And, are doctors more likely to cheat on their partners? In this episode, the panel, made up of Nikki, Sarah, Judy and George, get together to talk all about the dating live

What if I don't get my first choice?

Dec 05 2024 44 mins

Many medical students are aware that when it comes to foundation allocations, you may not get your first choice. In this episode, we talk about how to cope with the uncertainty surrounding this, the reasons that people may apply for pre-allocation, as well as the importance of social support and building a community in your foundation years. In this episode, the panel, made up of G

”It’s giving...CAP”

Nov 21 2024 46 mins

Were you born to write "It's giving CAP", but forced to write "patchy lower lobe consolidation, suggestive of a community acquired pneumonia"? In this episode, the panel learn about the history of popular gen-z slang, how social media, including TikTok trends influence the language we use, and how it may have made it's way into medicine. This week, George, Nikki, Stan and Willia

How do we cope when a family member is unwell?

Nov 07 2024 40 mins

Medical school is tough for students, with high workloads, exam pressure and uncertainty around placement rotations. So what is the impact on us when a family member or loved one becomes unwell? How do medics cope with this, and how do they find the balance between being both a medic and a loved one? In this episode, the Sharp Scratch panel explore what it is like when a family me

The OSCE Horror Show

Oct 24 2024 42 mins

We are embracing spooky season here at Sharp Scratch! In this weeks special Halloween episode, the panel get together to hear listeners embarrassing OSCE stories, and why these exams can sometimes feel so scary to medical students. Find BMJ Student on social media Twitter/ X https://x.com/BMJStudent Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bmj_student/

Time out

Oct 10 2024 39 mins

Have you ever considered taking time out of medical school? Whether it is during medical school, or once we have began working as a doctor, there are times when many of us are faced with needing to take a break. This could be for a number of reasons, including health reasons, financial reasons, exploring different areas of our career or maybe when starting a family. In this episo

If you can see it, you can be it

Sep 26 2024 39 mins

Have you had a great mentor while at medical school? Mentors, both formal and informal, are an integral part of medical training, but what makes a good mentor? And how do we find one? Whether through official mentorship schemes, medic families, or someone you bonded over a book with, mentors have the ability to shape our time at medical school. This week, Éabha is joined by Ann

Religion at Medical School

Sep 05 2024 41 mins

Medical students do not live in a bubble, we bring with us our own culture, traditions, and often our religion. In this episode we discuss how being a religious medic can influence how you navigate your practice and how thinking about spirituality can be helpful in developing your holistic understanding of patients. This week, Éabha is joined by Judy and Elisabeth, and expert gue