Medical Women Talking

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jane chats with Professor Carrie Newlands, a Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon whose primary focus is to work with her patients, finding out what is important to them. Jane and Carrie discuss their experiences as women in surgery, highlighting the challenges they faced and the importance of resilience and determination. They also discuss balancing career and personal life, and the need for mentorship and support for junior colleagues.Transcription link: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/campaigns/medical-women-talking-podcast Date of episode recording: 2024-04-16T00:00:00Z Duration: 00:43:03 Language of episode: English Presenter:Professor Dame Jane Dacre Guests: Professor Carrie Newlands Producer: Matt Aucott

In this episode, Jane talks with Dr Henrietta Hughes. Previously the NHS National Guardian, Henrietta provided leadership and support to Freedom to Speak Up Guardians across England in the NHS, Independent sector organisations, and other parts of the healthcare sector. Henrietta continues her clinical role one day a week as a GP in central London. In July 2022 Henrietta was appointed as the first ever Patient Safety Commissioner for England.Transcription link: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/campaigns/medical-women-talking-podcast Date of episode recording: 2024-04-09T00:00:00Z Duration: 00:34:53 Language of episode: English Presenter:Professor Dame Jane Dacre Guests: Dr Henrietta Hughes Producer: Matt Aucott

In this episode, Jane Dacre talks with Dr Abi Patel. Abi is a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon at University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. She graduated from University of Cambridge in 2004 and completed higher surgical training in the West Midlands, UK. Abi is a NIHR CRN Research Scholar and believes in patient centred research. She is the vice chair of Early Years Consultant Network, helping deliver mentorship schemes and supporting trainees as well as early years consultants.Transcription link: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/medical-women-talking-podcast  Date of episode recording: 2024-03-14T00:00:00Z Duration: 00:29:19 Language of episode: English Presenter: Professor Dame Jane Dacre Guests: Dr Abi Patel Producer: Matt Aucott

In this epsisode, Jane Dacre chats with Dr Parveen Jayia. Dr Jayia has held a number of medical leadership roles both within NHS, where she practised as a surgeon, and within the pharmaceutical industry. Currently working in oncology, Parveen is keen to embrace new ways to optimise healthcare and determined that working in partnerships is the way forward.Transcription link: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/medical-women-talking-podcast  Date of episode recording: 2024-03-06T00:00:00Z Duration: 00:24:48 Language of episode: English Presenter: Professor Dame Jane Dacre Guests: Dr Parveen Jayia Producer: Matt Aucott

In this International Women's Day special, Jane Dacre chats with Dame Lesley Regan, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Imperial College's St Mary's Hospital Campus, and Honorary Consultant in Gynaecology at the Imperial College NHS Trust. Lesley combines her clinical and research work on recurrent miscarriage and uterine fibroids with a passion for communicating to the wider public, writing two successful books on miscarriage and pregnancy for the general reader and presenting a series of eight BBC 'Horizon' documentaries.For transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/medical-women-talking-podcast Date of episode recording: 2024-02-29T00:00:00Z Duration: 00:34:21 Language of episode: English Presenter: Professor Dame Jane Dacre Guests: Professor Dame Lesley Regan Producer: Matt Aucott

In this episode, Jane Dacre talks with Dr Rosia Shah. Rosia is a Locum consultant Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Medical Lead for VCTC, a UK-based clinical trial site that specialises in running patient centric clinical trials. Rosia reflects on her journey from a deprived background to medical school and the challenges she faced as a women of colour. Rosia also shares what inspired her to pursue leadership roles and her advice for younger women to say yes to opportunities and embrace hidden value to help acheive personal growth and success.  Date of episode recording: 2024-02-28T00:00:00Z Duration: 00:38:24 Language of episode: English Presenter: Professor Dame Jane Dacre Guests: Dr Rosia Shah Producer: Matt Aucott

In this episode, Jane Dacre talks with Dr Rahel Odonde. Rahel is a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist. Her special interests include the safe practice of abortion care, sexual and global health. Rahel is the first Equality, Diversity and Inclusion council officer for the Medical Women’s Federation, and as a member of the executive committee of the UN Association Women’s Advisory Council, UK. Alongside these commitments Rahel is a guest blogger for the Swedish NGO ‘My Period is Awesome’, and volunteers with the King’s Global Health Partnerships. For the transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/medical-women-talking-podcast Date of episode recording: 2024-02-19T00:00:00Z Duration: 00:27:15 Language of episode: English Presenter: Professor Dame Jane Dacre Guests: Dr Rahel Odonde Producer: Matt Aucott

In this episode, Jane Dacre talks to Dr Katherine Ordidge. Kate is a Consultant Radiologist at Barts Health NHS Trust, London and Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at Queen Mary University of London, UK. She graduated from University College London (UCL) Medical School in 2007, with an intercalated BSc in Medical Physics and Bioengineering. Kate and Jane discuss radiology career paths and the barriers faced by female radiologists, plus the importance of finding a good mentor and having a strong support network in the medical field.For the transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/medical-women-talking-podcast   Date of episode recording: 2024-02-12T00:00:00Z Duration: 00:31:27 Language of episode: English Presenter: Professor Dame Jane Dacre Guests: Dr Katherine Ordidge Producer: Matt Aucott

In this episode, Jane Dacre chats to Dr Jess Morgan. Jess is a clinical fellow at the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, leading a national project to improve the wellbeing and working lives of paediatricians. She spent 11 years as an NHS doctor, specialising in paediatrics and undertaking research in neonatology. Burnout and mental illness led her to leave medicine in 2019. More recently, Jess has embarked on a journey of returning to the NHS, with the aim of combining her leadership work alongside clinical paediatrics. For transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/medical-women-talking-podcast Date of episode recording: 2024-02-05T00:00:00Z Duration: 00:27:03 Language of episode: English Guests: Dr Jess Morgan Producer: Matt Aucott

In this episode, Jane Dacre talks with Dr Patrice Baptiste. Patrice is a double award-winning portfolio GP, medical educator, entrepreneur, writer, author, visionary and champion for diversity within the medical profession. Dr. Baptiste holds various roles alongside her main role as a GP. She is focused on supporting others with their career development especially with creating a portfolio career. For the transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/medical-women-talking-podcast  Date of episode recording: 2024-01-29T00:00:00Z Duration: 00:32:38 Language of episode: English Presenter: Professor Dame Jane Dacre Guests: Dr Patrice Baptiste Producer: Matt Aucott

In this episode, Jane Dacre talks with Dr Chelcie Jewitt. Chelcie is an Emergency Medicine trainee, interested in health inequalities, particularly those faced by women. Throughout her training she has been a victim of, and witness to, multiple incidences of sexism and misogyny. This prompted her to found the Sexism in Medicine project, which has led to a hard-hitting report published with the BMA in August 2021. Chelcie chats with Jane about her journey from emergency medicine to intensive care, detailing challenges and personal growth. For the transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/medical-women-talking-podcast  Date of episode recording: 2024-01-24T00:00:00Z Duration: 00:25:15 Language of episode: English Presenter: Professor Dame Jane Dacre Guests: Dr Chelcie Jewitt Producer: Matt Aucott

In this episode, Jane Dacre talks with Dr Becky Cox. Becky is a GP specialist working in gynaecology and an academic GP with an interest in violence against women. She is the founder of Surviving in Scrubs. As a survivor of domestic abuse as well as sexual harassment and assault at work Becky advocates and campaigns to end the culture of misogyny in healthcare. Becky shares her journey to becoming a doctor despite a lack of family precedent and financial concerns.For the transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/medical-women-talking-podcast  Date of episode recording: 2024-01-29T00:00:00Z Duration: 00:19:48 Language of episode: English Presenter: Professor Dame Jane Dacre Guests: Dr Becky Cox Producer: Matt Aucott