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 

In this episode, Jane Dacre talks with Dr Ruth Law, a consultant physician in integrated geriatric medicine and general internal medicine at Whittington Health NHS Trust in London where she is clinical lead. Ruth's work in integrated care resulted in her being awarded the British Geriatrics Society Rising Star Award for quality in 2018. Ruth talks with Jane about how she found leadership and management training transformative, balancing work and leadership roles with personal energy, the challenges in managing conflicts and being assertive in leadership roles plus the need for self-care and setting boundaries. For transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/medical-women-talking-podcast Date of episode recording: 2024-01-22T00:00:00Z Duration: 00:24:45 Language of episode: English Presenter: Professor Dame Jane Dacre Guests: Dr Ruth Law Producer: Matt Aucott

In this episode, Jane chats with Faye Gishen, UCL's Medical School Director and Professor of Medical Education and Palliative Medicine. Faye reflects on her career journey in medicine, shares some of the highs and lows of her experiences and discusses her thoughts on having a fulfilling career and family life.For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/medical-women-talking-podcastDate of episode recording: 2023-12-04Duration: 00:23:15Language of episode: EnglishPresenter: Professor Dame Jane DacreGuests: Professor Faye GishenProducer: Matt Aucott

The host becomes the interviewee in this special episode of Medical Women Talking! Dr Suzy Lishman chats to Professor Dame Jane Dacre about her life and career. Jane Dacre is a rheumatologist, medical educator, past president of the Royal College of Physicians and now multitalented multitasker with a wide range of roles and specialist interests.For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/medical-women-talking-podcastDate of episode recording: 2023-11-27Duration: 00:24:19Language of episode: EnglishPresenter: Dr Suzy LishmanGuests: Professor Dame Jane DacreProducer: Matt Aucott

Ins this episode, Jane talks to Dr Jeanette Dickson, Chair of Council of the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges. Jeanette is also a practicing consultant clinical oncologist at the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre in Hertfordshire focusing primarily on thoracic malignancies and providing radiotherapy for patients with haematological conditions. For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/medical-women-talking-podcastDate of episode recording: 2023-11-13Duration: 00:31:22Language of episode: EnglishPresenter: Professor Dame Jane DacreGuests: Dr Jeanette DixonProducer: Matt Aucott

In this episode, Jane talks to Professor Dame Averil Bradley. Averil was a consultant surgeon at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, central London, from 1982 to 2002, and in 1993 she became the first British woman to be appointed a Professor of Surgery. For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/medical-women-talking-podcastDate of episode recording: 2023-11-22T00:00:00ZDuration: 00:30:00Language of episode: EnglishPresenter: Professor Dame Jane DacreGuests: Professor Dame Averil MansfieldProducer: Matt Aucott 

In this episode, Jane chats with Professor Scarlett McNally. Scarlett is a consultant and orthopaedic surgeon and has been for over 22 years. In December 2018, Scarlett was diagnosed with Myeloma and Cardiac amyloidosis. At the time both were considered incurable, but she had amazing treatment, including a stem cell transplant in 2020. Scarlett is currently president of the Medical Women's Federation.For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/medical-women-talking-podcastDate of episode recording: 2023-11-07Duration: 00:33:24Language of episode: EnglishPresenter: Professor Dame Jane DacreGuests: Professor Scarlett McNallyProducer: Matt Aucott

In this episode, Jane meets Professor Meghana Pandit, Meghana has started her career as an obstetrician and gynecologist and entered into NHS management. She is now the Chief Executive of Oxford University Hospitals - the first Indian woman to hold a CEO position at an NHS Trust.For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/medical-women-talking-podcastDate of episode recording: 2023-10-31Duration: 00:33:55Language of episode: EnglishTAGS: #MedicalWomenTalking #UCLMedicalSchool #JaneDacrePresenter:Professor Dame Jane DacreGuests: Professor Meghana PanditProducer: Matt Aucott

In this episode, Jane chats with Dr Sarah C Clarke. Sarah is an interventional cardiologist and Clinical Director for Strategic Development at Royal Papworth Hospital, Cambridge. As the fourth female president of the Royal College of Physicians, Clarke has plenty of experience in leadership and shares her experience and thoughts with Jane. For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/medical-women-talking-podcastDate of episode recording: 2023-10-17Duration: 00:23:10Language of episode: EnglishPresenter:Professor Dame Jane DacreGuests: Dr Sarah C ClarkeProducer: Matt Aucott

In this episode, Jane meets Dr Fiona Cornish. Fiona is a GP based in Cambridge, alongside her GP work she is president of the Medical Women's Federation and a trustee of Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust. Fiona is passionate about inspiring the next generation of women doctors.For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/medical-women-talking-podcastDate of episode recording: 2023-10-10Duration: 00:24:44Language of episode: EnglishPresenter: Professor Dame Jane DacreGuests: Dr Fiona CornishProducer: Matt Aucott

In this episode, Jane talks to Professor Gozie Offiah. Gozie was brought up in Ireland and went to the RCSI, Dublin where she learned her trade as a doctor and decided to become a surgeon. She has been extremely successful in her career and has now moved into medical education - inspiring the next generation of doctors and women surgeons. For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/medical-women-talking-podcastDate of episode recording: 2023-10-03Duration: 00:22:18Language of episode: EnglishPresenter: Professor Dame Jane DacreGuests: Professor Gozie OffiahProducer: Matt Aucott

In this episode, Jane talks to Dr Celia Biewlaski, a geriatrician who worked in clinic throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Celia shares some of the experiences she had during that time and talks about how she got involved in the Royal College of Physicians.For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/medical-women-talking-podcastDate of episode recording: 2023-09-27Duration: 00:30:32Language of episode: EnglishPresenter: Professor Dame Jane DacreGuests: Dr Celia BiewlaskiProducer: Matt Aucott 

In this episode Jane is joined by Professor Dame Clare Gerada. Clare is one of a small number of people who've been both the Chair and the President of the Royal College of General Practitioners. As a child, Clare was inspired by her GP father and has since gone on to become a household name in medicine. Clare chairs the NHS Assembly, and is to be seen often in broadcast media.For more information and to access the transcript:  https://www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/medical-women-talking-podcastDate of episode recording: 2023-09-05Duration: 24:45Language of episode: EnglishPresenter: Professor Dame Jane DacreGuests: Professor Dame Clare GeradaProducer: Matt Aucott

In this episode, Jane is joined by Professor Cathryn Edwards, consultant physician and gastroenterologist. Cathryn is the first female Registrar of the Royal College of Physicians and was the first female secretary of the British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) and its second female president. Jane and Cathryn discuss Cathryn's career journey from nursing and then becoming a doctor, through to her leadership positions. Cathryn's talks about the challenges she has encountered along the way and what has helped her overcome them, including the support of her family, amazing women role models and knowing the contribution you are making. For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/medical-women-talking-podcastDate of episode recording: 2023-06-08Duration: 00:35:03Language of episode: EnglishPresenter: Professor Dame Jane DacreGuests: Professor Cathryn EdwardsProducer: Matt Aucott

In this episode, Jane talks to Professor Wendy Reid, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at the Royal Free Hospital, London. Professor Reid is Health Education England's first national Medical Director, in addition to being its Director of Education and Quality. Jane and Wendy look back at Wendy's early days at school in the UK and USA, joining medical school in London and finding a specialism. Wendy remembers the influential figures in her life, how she has navigated her career - including knowing when to compromise - and the importance of education and training.For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/medical-women-talking-podcastDate of episode recording: 2023-06-15Duration: 00:40:15Language of episode: EnglishPresenter: Professor Dame Jane DacreGuests: Professor Wendy ReidProducer: Matt Aucott

In this episode, Jane talks to Professor Dame Helen Stokes-Lampard, medical academic and general practitioner. Dame Helen is currently Chair of the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and was Chair of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) from November 2016 to November 2019. Jane and Helen talk about Helen's childhood growing up in south Wales, her decision to retrain in public health medicine, life as a leader and academic and maintaining a media profile. For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/medical-women-talking-podcastDate of episode recording: 2023-05-18T00:00:00ZDuration: 00:26:42Language of episode: EnglishPresenter: Professor Dame Jane DacreGuests: Professor Dame Helen Stokes-LampardProducer: Matt Aucott

In this episode, Jade talks to Professor Geeta Menon, consultant ophthalmic surgeon at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust in Surrey, England. Professor Menon was appointed a postgraduate Dean for NHS England in 2018. Jane and Geeta talk about Geeta's extraordinary medical career, which has spanned both India and the UK. Geeta shares her thoughts on why she chose a medical career, the transition from working in India to the UK, her experience of discrimination and how to deal with people who think you are not good enough. For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/medical-women-talking-podcastDate of episode recording: 2023-05-05Duration: 00:28:35Language of episode: EnglishPresenter: Professor Dame Jane DacreGuests: Professor Geeta MenonProducer: Matt Aucott

In this episode, Jane meets Professor Henrietta Bowden Jones OBE, a medical doctor and neuroscience researcher working as consultant psychiatrist in addictions. Professor Jones is the current President of the Royal Society of Medicine (2022-2025) and was appointed as the UK's first National Clinical Advisor on Gambling Harms in 2022. Jane and Henrietta talk about Henrietta's childhood at boarding school in Italy and moving to the UK, her career at Chelsea and Westminster hospital and research fellowship at Imperial College and her advice for aspiring medical leaders. For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/medical-women-talking-podcastDate of episode recording: 2023-04-20Duration: 00:43:34Language of episode: EnglishPresenter:Professor Dame Jane DacreGuests: Professor Henrietta Bowden-Jones OBEProducer: Matt Aucott

In this episode, Jane talks to Professor Dame Carrie MacEwan. Dame MacEwan started her career as an ophthalmologist and became the president of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. She served as Chair of the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges until 2020 and has become the second woman Chair of the General Medical Council. Jane and Carrie explore how Carrie realised her career ambitions, balancing family and work life, overcoming challenges - including being bullied - and moving into leadership roles. For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/medical-women-talking-podcastDate of episode recording: 2023-04-06Duration: 00:24:30Language of episode: EnglishPresenter: Professor Dame Jane DacreGuests: Professor Dame Carrie MacEwanProducer: Matt Aucott

In this episode, Jane is joined by Dr Jennifer Dixon, Chief Executive of the Health Foundation. Originally trained in medicine, Jennifer practised mainly paediatric medicine, prior to a career in policy analysis. Jennifer has undertaken research and written widely on health care reform both in the UK and internationally. Jane and Jennifer discuss medicine, travelling, family life and switching focus from clinical medicine to public health consultancy. For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/medical-women-talking-podcastDate of episode recording: 2023-03-02Duration: 00:32:01Language of episode: EnglishPresenter:Professor Dame Jane DacreGuests: Dr Jennifer DixonProducer: Matt Aucott

In this episode, Jane talks to Professor Dame Parveen Kumar, emeritus professor at Barts and a consultant gastroenterologist. Dame Kumar is best known as the co-author of the textbook, Kumar and Clark's Clinical Medicine, now in its tenth edition. Jane and Parveen discuss what life what like for Parveen as a child refugee and growing up in India and China before studying medicine in London. Parveen shares her reflections on her medical career, what inspires her and offers some advice on how to lead a team. For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/medical-women-talking-podcastDate of episode recording: 2023-02-17Duration: 00:30:03Language of episode: EnglishPresenter:Professor Dame Jane DacreGuests: Professor Dame Parveen KumarProducer: Matt Aucott

In this episode, Jane is joined by Dr Suzy Lishman CBE. Suzy is a consultant histopathologist and medical examiner. While President of the Royal College of Pathologists from 2014 to 2017, Dr Lishman was instrumental in championing the need for a medical examiner service. In this wide-ranging discussion, Jane and Suzy discuss career highs and lows, role models and inspirational leaders, career challenges and finding compromises at work and how being a successful woman medical leader impacts on family life. For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/medical-women-talking-podcastDate of episode recording: 2023-01-11Duration: 00:23:29Language of episode: EnglishPresenter: Professor Dame Jane DacreGuests: Dr Suzy Lishman CBEProducer: Matt Aucott

In this first episode, Jane is joined by Dame Clare Marx, the first woman to chair the British Orthopaedic Association, the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the General Medical Council. In this particularly poignant episode, Jane and Clare discuss Clare's career, from what it was like to be one of only a few women working in surgery and chart a successful path though that field, to leadership styles and the most important things doctors can do for their patients. For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/medical-women-talking-podcastDate of episode recording: 2022-11-17Duration: 00:16:59Language of episode: EnglishPresenter: Professor Dame Jane DacreGuests: Dame Clare MarxProducer: Matt Aucott