Welcome to the UCL Medical Women Talking podcast series, hosted by physician and medical scholar, Professor Dame Jane Dacre. In this inspirational collection of informal interviews, Jane talks with a range of women doctors hailing from various specialties and backgrounds, each with a remarkable career in medicine. Join Jane and her guests as they explore the challenges and rewards of a medical career and consider how it's possible to strike a balance between professional aspirations and personal life. Whether you are working in the medical field or not, these uplifting conversations have something for everyone. Happy listening.
For more information and to access the transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/medical-women-talking-podcast
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 (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
13 Aug 2024
Season 4 Episode 9: Dr Natalie Jane Macdonald
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 (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
13 Aug 2024
Season 4 Episode 8: Dr Navina Evans
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 (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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