RCSI Safe and Sound Podcast

About RCSI Safe and Sound Podcast

Hello and welcome to the Safe & Sound podcast by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland which explores the world of human factors in healthcare and patient safety. Each episode, we will try to untangle different aspects of this complicated web of human factors in healthcare, through interviews with some extraordinary guests and faculty in Ireland, and across the world. Follow us on Social Media Twitter https://twitter.com/HumanFactorsPS

Publisher

RCSI Human Factors in Patient Safety Academy

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Oct 2023

Latest episode

28 May 2026

Latest episodes

27 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 May 2026

   Season 3 - Episode 9 - Prof Mike Fray - Professor of Ergonomics and Assisted Performance, Loughborough University

   RCSI is delighted to announce that Episode 9 of our RCSI Safe and Sound Podcast featuring Professor Mike Fray, Professor of Ergonomics and Assisted Performance, Loughborough University is OUT NOW. RCSI's latest podcast episode was hosted by Mr Fardod O’Kelly, RCSI Safe & Sound Podcast Host and Senior Lecturer in Surgical Education.

2. 

   23 Apr 2026

   Season 3 - Episode 8 - Dr Brian King - GP Partner and owner Drumcondra Medical

   Originally from Galway, Dr. Brian was a Maths and Chemistry teacher before returning to the University of Limerick to study Medicine. He graduated with honours in 2011 and went on to complete his General Medical training in University Hospital Galway. He completed his GP training on the Western GP training scheme and has a special interest medical education. Dr. Brian teaches undergraduate medical students during their GP placement from the Royal College of Surgeons where he is an Honorary Lecturer. Dr Brian is a postgraduate GP trainer with the Irish College of General Practitioners. Dr. Brian enjoys all aspects of General Practice but has a special interest in chronic disease management and men’s health. He is a regular contributor to Ireland AM and Newstalk.

3. 

   10 Apr 2026

   Season 3 - Episode 7 - Liam Chadwick PhD - Senior Lecturer, RCSI & Chief Engineer/CTO, 1Unit

   Episode 7 Out Now – RCSI Safe and Sound - Liam Chadwick PhD RCSI is delighted to announce that Episode 7 of our RCSI Safe and Sound Podcast featuring Liam Chadwick PhD, Senior Lecturer, RCSI & Chief Engineer/CTO, 1Unit is OUT NOW. RCSI's latest podcast episode was hosted by Mr Fardod O’Kelly, RCSI Safe & Sound Podcast Host and Senior Lecturer in Surgical Education. Available on Spotify and Apple podcasts, we are delighted to announce that the Episode 7 is now available to listen on the below audio channels: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0Zys1Mbf7FojYB4qdFwVPw Apple Podcasts https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/safe--sound-podcast1

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

3,201,424

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

4.6 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 35 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

7

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

67

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.