A podcast made by med students for med students. We discuss our journey within Medical school, talk to inspirational content creators and have fun along the way.
Nose, Ears & Everything In Between with ENT Consultant, Mr Vikas Acharya
In this episode, VJD host Naabil is joined by Mr Vikas Acharya, Exeter Alumni and consultant rhinologist, facial plastic and ENT Surgeon working here at The Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals within UCLH.
We delve into Mr Acharya's career into ENT, his passion for medical education and his role as a content creator for fellow healthcare workers and patients.
Tips, tricks and honest advice fill this episode, and we hope this episode prompts you to look at ENT differently!
6 Apr 2026
Mentorship and Modern Medical Leadership w/ Farah Virani
In this episode, Naabil sits down with Farah Virani, an inspirational and versatile healthcare professional whose work spans clinical practice, digital transformation, and data-driven innovation.
Together, they explore what mentorship truly means in today’s healthcare landscape, moving beyond theory into real-world application. Farah shares insights into different models of management, the importance of understanding team dynamics, and how to challenge constructively within group settings to drive meaningful change.
Drawing from her experience as a previous coach (2024) and then organiser (2025) for TEDxNHS, Farah reflects on how leadership and mentorship intersect, and how these skills can be cultivated across diverse spaces. Now a Global Health doctorate student at UCLA and an active Darzi alumna, she continues to shape conversations within medical management and the wider healthcare community.
This episode is a powerful exploration of leadership with intention, mentorship with impact, and the courage to challenge systems to make them better.
10 Dec 2025
Life as a GP Trainee with Dr Molly Parkinson
In our next episode of Very Junior Doctors, Chloe is joined by Dr Molly Parkinson, a GP Trainee ST3, talking all about her pathway to becoming a GP and what it's actually like to be a GP Trainee.
Are you considering becoming a GP? Why not find out more about this speciality from someone who's currently experiencing the training pathway?
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