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This episode is brought to you by a collaboration between the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine and Junior Doctor's Corner. Dana speaks to Dr Lucy Burns about Insulin Resistance and why it's an important consideration when it comes to weight loss. The views expressed and information shared in this episode are independent of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (ASLM). They do not necessarily reflect the position of ASLM. For further information on ASLM’s position, see here: https://www.lifestylemedicine.org.au/about/

In this ISBAR episode, we've done things a bit differently. We're sharing a very specific tip that Dr Patsy Tremayne had revealed during the podcast interview but was not included in the published episode. Learn how you can come across more confident to both your patients and examiners by changing the way you sound. Disclaimer: The information provided on or through our Site, products and/or services is intended to be for informational purposes only and does not constitute or replace professional advice for individual or specific situations and nor does it not take into account your specific needs or circumstances. Under no circumstances should the content made available on our Site, or regarding our products and/or services be relied upon as business, financial, health or legal advice. Our Site may have articles and content that is of a general nature and is intended to be for informational purposes only. Your access to and use of this Site is subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

You've heard from Dr Patsy Tremayne in episode 52 about how to ace your written exams. Now it's time to learn how to study smart and ace your clinical exams. This episode is jammed packed with great tips on how best to prepare for your clinicals! Dr Tremayne's book - https://www.amazon.com.au/Your-Medical-Exams-Patsy-Tremayne/dp/0648548201 Disclaimer: The information provided on or through our Site, products and/or services is intended to be for informational purposes only and does not constitute or replace professional advice for individual or specific situations and nor does it not take into account your specific needs or circumstances. Under no circumstances should the content made available on our Site, or regarding our products and/or services be relied upon as business, financial, health or legal advice. Our Site may have articles and content that is of a general nature and is intended to be for informational purposes only. Your access to and use of this Site is subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Here's another episode from a Junior Doctor's Corner podcast listener! This time we learn from Lauren, who is a nurse and currently a medical student on how to speak up for patient safety. Disclaimer: The information provided on or through our Site, products and/or services is intended to be for informational purposes only and does not constitute or replace professional advice for individual or specific situations and nor does it not take into account your specific needs or circumstances. Under no circumstances should the content made available on our Site, or regarding our products and/or services be relied upon as business, financial, health or legal advice. Our Site may have articles and content that is of a general nature and is intended to be for informational purposes only. Your access to and use of this Site is subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Dr Maria Boulton is no stranger to advocacy. She was involved in securing PPE for general practitioners during the pandemic. In this interview, Maria shares her practical tips on how to advocate for an issue in medicine. Disclaimer: The information provided on or through our Site, products and/or services is intended to be for informational purposes only and does not constitute or replace professional advice for individual or specific situations and nor does it not take into account your specific needs or circumstances. Under no circumstances should the content made available on our Site, or regarding our products and/or services be relied upon as business, financial, health or legal advice. Our Site may have articles and content that is of a general nature and is intended to be for informational purposes only. Your access to and use of this Site is subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Every month we release an episode brought to you by one of our listeners! ISBAR is a segment where Junior Doctor's Corner followers can share a cool medical hack or tip in the I.S.B.A.R. handover format. In this episode, we have Dr Rebecca on Asking Questions. Please send us an email on info@juniordoctorscorner.com if you'd like to contribute or share your message! Disclaimer: The information provided on or through our Site, products and/or services is intended to be for informational purposes only and does not constitute or replace professional advice for individual or specific situations and nor does it not take into account your specific needs or circumstances. Under no circumstances should the content made available on our Site, or regarding our products and/or services be relied upon as business, financial, health or legal advice. Our Site may have articles and content that is of a general nature and is intended to be for informational purposes only. Your access to and use of this Site is subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Whether you're interested in Ophthalmology or simply need a revision on how to assess the eye for your ED rotation, this episode is worth its weight in gold. Dr Helen Zhang interviews Dr Kriti Agnihotri , an ophthalmology registrar in Sydney about how to conduct a basic eye assessment and what is involved in applying for the Ophthalmology training program. Disclaimer: The information provided on or through our Site, products and/or services is intended to be for informational purposes only and does not constitute or replace professional advice for individual or specific situations and nor does it not take into account your specific needs or circumstances. Under no circumstances should the content made available on our Site, or regarding our products and/or services be relied upon as business, financial, health or legal advice. Our Site may have articles and content that is of a general nature and is intended to be for informational purposes only. Your access to and use of this Site is subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

This is quite possibly the most relatable podcast episode you will ever listen to as a junior doctor! Dr Janaki shares her experience on burnout during the pandemic and on taking a step back from it. You can check out Janaki's entrepreneurial venture via emforcescrubs.com Disclaimer: The information provided on or through our Site, products and/or services is intended to be for informational purposes only and does not constitute or replace professional advice for individual or specific situations and nor does it not take into account your specific needs or circumstances. Under no circumstances should the content made available on our Site, or regarding our products and/or services be relied upon as business, financial, health or legal advice. Our Site may have articles and content that is of a general nature and is intended to be for informational purposes only. Your access to and use of this Site is subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

As doctors we spend so much time planning our careers, family planning sometimes takes a back seat. In this eye-opening episode, Dr Dana interviews Dr Raelia Lew, IVF specialist from Women's Health Melbourne, on egg freezing, when to have children, and how to balance raising a family and working as a doctor. Disclaimer: The information provided on or through our Site, products and/or services is intended to be for informational purposes only and does not constitute or replace professional advice for individual or specific situations and nor does it not take into account your specific needs or circumstances. Under no circumstances should the content made available on our Site, or regarding our products and/or services be relied upon as business, financial, health or legal advice. Our Site may have articles and content that is of a general nature and is intended to be for informational purposes only. Your access to and use of this Site is subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

In this ISBAR episode, Dr Becc, medical registrar and Self doubt coach shares her knowledge on self-criticism and how we can work on re-programming our thoughts. You can reach out to Dr Becc via Instagram @doctor_becc Disclaimer: The information provided on or through our Site, products and/or services is intended to be for informational purposes only and does not constitute or replace professional advice for individual or specific situations and nor does it not take into account your specific needs or circumstances. Under no circumstances should the content made available on our Site, or regarding our products and/or services be relied upon as business, financial, health or legal advice. Our Site may have articles and content that is of a general nature and is intended to be for informational purposes only. Your access to and use of this Site is subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Dr Dana interviews Dr Charlotte Durand who is an emergency registrar working in Darwin, Northern Territory. In this episode, Charlotte shares her best tips for interns who are taking on their ED rotation. Charlotte is also a podcaster. She created Primary Cast a study podcast for the ACEM primary exam. You can connect with Charlotte via Twitter on @char_durand  You can listen to Primary Cast via iTunes or Spotify https://www.acemprimarypodcast.com/ Disclaimer: The information provided on or through our Site, products and/or services is intended to be for informational purposes only and does not constitute or replace professional advice for individual or specific situations and nor does it not take into account your specific needs or circumstances. Under no circumstances should the content made available on our Site, or regarding our products and/or services be relied upon as business, financial, health or legal advice. Our Site may have articles and content that is of a general nature and is intended to be for informational purposes only. Your access to and use of this Site is subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

In this segment, JDC Community members share their hacks and tips in medicine through the ISBAR format (Introduction, Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation). If you would like to contribute to an episode, please send an email to info@juniordoctorscorner.com for more details. Disclaimer: The information provided on or through our Site, products and/or services is intended to be for informational purposes only and does not constitute or replace professional advice for individual or specific situations and nor does it not take into account your specific needs or circumstances. Under no circumstances should the content made available on our Site, or regarding our products and/or services be relied upon as business, financial, health or legal advice. Our Site may have articles and content that is of a general nature and is intended to be for informational purposes only. Your access to and use of this Site is subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

David from @davc.med shares his experience of being a medical student during the COVID19 pandemic. He shares his study tips and reflections on what helped him through these crazy couples of years. This episode is a must-listen if you're considering medical school or if you're simply curious about how different medical school is now since the pandemic. Disclaimer: The information provided on or through our Site, products and/or services is intended to be for informational purposes only and does not constitute or replace professional advice for individual or specific situations and nor does it not take into account your specific needs or circumstances. Under no circumstances should the content made available on our Site, or regarding our products and/or services be relied upon as business, financial, health or legal advice. Our Site may have articles and content that is of a general nature and is intended to be for informational purposes only. Your access to and use of this Site is subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Ever had a consultant tell you that they would not sign your overtime sheet even though you've been putting in many hours of hard work? Ever been told by your hospital HR department that catching up on discharge summaries is not claimable as overtime? Meet Hayden Stephens, the lawyer, who is helping junior doctors in NSW and VIC launch class actions against their respective health services for unpaid overtime! In this interview, Hayden shines the light on how the system has been getting away with it for so long and how a class action help remediate this issue. You can get in touch with Hayden via email: hs@haydenstephens.com.au Disclaimer: The information provided on or through our Site, products and/or services is intended to be for informational purposes only and does not constitute or replace professional advice for individual or specific situations and nor does it not take into account your specific needs or circumstances. Under no circumstances should the content made available on our Site, or regarding our products and/or services be relied upon as business, financial, health or legal advice. Our Site may have articles and content that is of a general nature and is intended to be for informational purposes only. Your access to and use of this Site is subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Sitting your Fellowship written exams soon? Check out this interview Dr Dana did with performance psychologist, Dr Patsy Tremayne. Patsy has helped many doctors either pass their fellowship exams or get onto training programs over the past 20 years! She shares many amazing tips on how to conquer your written exams from a psychological perspective. Disclaimer: The information provided on or through our Site, products and/or services is intended to be for informational purposes only and does not constitute or replace professional advice for individual or specific situations and nor does it not take into account your specific needs or circumstances. Under no circumstances should the content made available on our Site, or regarding our products and/or services be relied upon as business, financial, health or legal advice. Our Site may have articles and content that is of a general nature and is intended to be for informational purposes only. Your access to and use of this Site is subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Helen and I recorded this episode at the start of 2021. We had planned to release sometime in early June (roughly at the end of Term 1 for most interns). My excuse is that I was preparing for my fellowship exams, hence the delay! Anyhow, this was a pensive conversation about our respective intern years, in particular we delved into Helen's experience as an intern when the pandemic first hit. This is a must-listen for final year medical students - Helen shares some valuable lessons from her time as an intern in 2020. http://www.juniordoctorscorner.com/ Disclaimer: The information provided on or through our Site, products and/or services is intended to be for informational purposes only and does not constitute or replace professional advice for individual or specific situations and nor does it not take into account your specific needs or circumstances. Under no circumstances should the content made available on our Site, or regarding our products and/or services be relied upon as business, financial, health or legal advice. Our Site may have articles and content that is of a general nature and is intended to be for informational purposes only. Your access to and use of this Site is subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

From uni competition to a social enterprise that is helping eradicate mosquito borne diseases, Bal and Tim share their journey in this interview about how they created Borne Clothing. Listen to learn about how they created this great solution to raising more funds for mosquito nets and how they juggle their time as junior doctors whilst growing their business. http://www.juniordoctorscorner.com/ Disclaimer: The information provided on or through our Site, products and/or services is intended to be for informational purposes only and does not constitute or replace professional advice for individual or specific situations and nor does it not take into account your specific needs or circumstances. Under no circumstances should the content made available on our Site, or regarding our products and/or services be relied upon as business, financial, health or legal advice. Our Site may have articles and content that is of a general nature and is intended to be for informational purposes only. Your access to and use of this Site is subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

This episode is kindly sponsored by MIGA. Marie-Clare Elder, one of MIGA's senior solicitors and former ICU nurse, takes us through Mandatory Reporting for health professionals in Australia and the recent changes in legislation. If you're a junior doctor practising in Australia, this episode is a must-listen - it sheds light on what constitutes a notifiable condition/impairment to AHPRA and what the process involves. Brief Message from our Sponsor MIGA: Your skills and reputation are building, making it more important than ever to have insurance that protects and supports you. Thankfully, MIGA offers FREE Medical Indemnity Insurance until halfway through your 3rd postgraduate year then a maximum of $84 per year throughout your doctor in training years. What are you waiting for?! Insurance issued by Medical Insurance Australia Pty Limited. For more information and to read the PDS visit: miga.com.au *Ts & Cs apply. www.juniordoctorscorner.com Disclaimer: The information provided on or through our Site, products and/or services is intended to be for informational purposes only and does not constitute or replace professional advice for individual or specific situations and nor does it not take into account your specific needs or circumstances. Under no circumstances should the content made available on our Site, or regarding our products and/or services be relied upon as business, financial, health or legal advice. Our Site may have articles and content that is of a general nature and is intended to be for informational purposes only. Your access to and use of this Site is subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Nothing is certain in life except for death and taxes. Yet at medical school we rarely spend enough time learning about death and the dying to confidently deal with it as junior doctors. In this episode, Helen interviews Dr Dipti Mittal, a palliative care consultant in Sydney on the important aspects of palliative care to know at a junior doctor level, including how to refer for pall consults and avoid "medicalising" the dying process. Other useful resources around palliative care and communication skills: https://onthewards.org/palliative-care-consult-guide/ Dying for a chat by Dr Ranjana Srivastava http://www.juniordoctorscorner.com/ Disclaimer: The information provided on or through our Site, products and/or services is intended to be for informational purposes only and does not constitute or replace professional advice for individual or specific situations and nor does it not take into account your specific needs or circumstances. Under no circumstances should the content made available on our Site, or regarding our products and/or services be relied upon as business, financial, health or legal advice. Our Site may have articles and content that is of a general nature and is intended to be for informational purposes only. Your access to and use of this Site is subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

In honour of Close the Gap Day, Dana interviews Mr Dennis "Moppy" Conlon, from Institute for Urban Indigenous Health, about how to provide care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island patients. In this interview, Dennis explains what is and isn't okay and busts a few myths when it comes to Aboriginal health. If you've been feeling nervous about how to approach Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, this episode is a must listen for you! https://www.iuih.org.au/ Junior Doctor's Corner would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Land upon which this podcast interview was recorded and produced. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. http://www.juniordoctorscorner.com/ Disclaimer: The information provided on or through our Site, products and/or services is intended to be for informational purposes only and does not constitute or replace professional advice for individual or specific situations and nor does it not take into account your specific needs or circumstances. Under no circumstances should the content made available on our Site, or regarding our products and/or services be relied upon as business, financial, health or legal advice. Our Site may have articles and content that is of a general nature and is intended to be for informational purposes only. Your access to and use of this Site is subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.