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A podcast by and about junior doctors and the world around them.

Night Shift


    • Aug 20, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 48m AVG DURATION
    • 36 EPISODES


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    Influenced: Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 44:07


    We're back shift mates! This we are talking with Med Influencer, Faith! We talk about her non traditional path, her internet presence, and how her life has influenced new pivots in her career.  We talk about life values and purpose and how that influences all of our paths in medicine.Welcome to our shift y'all!Follow Faith on IG @TARILLA!FOLLOW US ON IG @NIGHTSHIFTDELIRIUM FOR MORE!https://linktr.ee/Nightshiftdelirium?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=f5ef1512-eca8-44f6-879f-21ff9144d4ad

    Transitions: Karine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2024 50:27


    Happy New Year! This week we're delving back into the Transitions series. This time, we're speaking with Dr. Karine De'Souza about her transition from residency to attending, about her experiences is residency, and how her identity has served as a motivation and strength throughout her career. Welcome to our shift yall! FOLLOW US ON IG @NIGHTSHIFTDELIRIUM FOR MORE!https://linktr.ee/Nightshiftdelirium?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=f5ef1512-eca8-44f6-879f-21ff9144d4ad

    Duality: Charvi

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 38:08


    We're back and we're chatting with Charvi, a junior doctor, based in England talking about DUALITY. Charvi is an artist, musician, and a doctor. She somehow manages it all in stride. We hear about her fascinating introduction into medicine and learn about the doors that were opened because of her duality. WELCOME TO OUR SHIFT Y'ALL!Checkout her work at CHARVIJAINARTS.COMFollow us on  IG: @NIGHTSHIFTDELIRIUM.Host, Victoria also has a website with some of her hobbies AMISSASCLOSET.COMFOLLOW US ON IG @NIGHTSHIFTDELIRIUM FOR MORE!https://linktr.ee/Nightshiftdelirium?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=f5ef1512-eca8-44f6-879f-21ff9144d4ad

    The Journey: Victoria

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 48:04


    RE-RELEASE! This week we're re-visiting Victoria's journey to medicine, global health, and more. Mahnur leads the interview and guides us through Victoria's journey.  From all of the countries she's lived in to the wonderful people she's met, Victoria's journey is far from traditional and it keeps going. Stay tuned for an update at the end of this week's episode!FOLLOW US ON IG @NIGHTSHIFTDELIRIUM FOR MORE!https://linktr.ee/Nightshiftdelirium?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=f5ef1512-eca8-44f6-879f-21ff9144d4ad

    Identity: Michael Mikaela

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 53:22


    This week we're discussing the role of identity in medicine. Host, Victoria speaks with Dr. Michael Mikaela Rose, a doctor and educator based in England. Dr. Rose also identifies as gender fluid and we talk about the ways in which gender and identity are reflected in our day to day lives.  Listen to M's story on the latest episode of Delirium!Welcome to our shift y'all!Guest: Dr. Michael Mikaela RoseHost: Dr. Victoria Kyerematen

    Restoration: George

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 40:45


    Welcome back to Season 3! It's been a while and this week we're talking with Dr. George Hales, a junior doctor in England about the #jrdoctorstrikes and #payrestoration efforts of juniors to save the NHS. In the midst of #MATCH2023 week, a lot happened all at once! Join us in conversation and share your thoughts on social media!The British Medial Association's website and social media are the best places to find any additional information regarding the strikes!Follow us on instagram @NightShiftDelirium.Welcome to our shift y'all!

    On Rotation: Shirlene

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 51:35


    We're back with the season finale! We're chatting with Dr. Shirlene Obuobi, a cardiology fellow, cartoonist, and author of  "On Rotation"! We talk about the inspiration behind the characters and plot of the book of the summer! Dr. Obuobi also shares some of her own journey into medicine. We talk about everything from inspiration from her mother to what her career may look like in the future. Most importantly, we talk about how she does it all!This season we've spoken to so many young doctors about the duality they exhibit in their lives and Dr. Obuobi is no exception. Hear her story, wherever you listen to podcasts!Welcome to our shift, yall!Guest: Dr. Shirlene ObuobiHost: Dr. Victoria Kyerematen #onrotation #residency #premed

    Dating, Relationships, Family: Kristin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2022 40:41


    We're back with Dr. Kristin Fauntleroy-Love a neurodevelopmental disabilities resident based in the United States. We talk about her experience as a single mother in medical school and residency, imposter syndrome, and the details that made for memorable experiences in her child's life. You never read First Aid to your child in a baby voice for a bedtime story? Well, Kristin and her son might tell you that you're missing out :)Listen to her story on the latest episode of Delirium.Welcome to our shift y'all!

    Invasion: Bisola

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 67:21


    The world is watching and reacting to the Russian invasion of Ukraine but one group of people are getting lost in the conversation, students. In the last few years, COVID has been a massive disruptor in education. Medical students have been in particularly difficult situations trying to navigate the practical side of medicine with such a disruption. And now, many medical students in Ukraine have an even greater challenge, the invasion of Russia. This weeks guest, Bisola, a Nigerian medical student in Ukraine shares her inspiring story of her journey into medicine and how she fled Ukraine overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Welcome to our shift y'all!Bisola's GoFundme is https://gofund.me/8d903424Find the link to her GoFundMe on our Linktree as well: https://linktr.ee/NightshiftdeliriumFollow Bisola @Stainlessbabe on IG and Delirium on IG @NightShiftDeliriumGuest: Bisola Ehi Ogolowa#ukraine #russia #medicalstudent #ukrainemedicalstudent

    Global Citizen: Affi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 50:01


    We're back with a global citizen episode featuring Affi, a jr doctor based in New Zealand. Her story spans 3 continents and many different time zones. Affi's pursuit of medicine took her to places she never planned on going but each place served a purpose in growing her cultural competency and medical skills. Listen to Affi's story wherever you stream podcasts!Follow us on IG at @nightshiftdelirium and Twitter @DeliriumShift and head to our website for merch!Welcome to our shift y'all!

    Disruptor: Chidiebere

    Play Episode Play 27 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 30, 2022 23:59


    On this week's episode we speak with medical illustrator and medical student, Chidiebere about his viral image of a black fetus in utero. He shares his motivation and influences in illustration and his journey to medical school. We also discuss his next steps including an exciting initiative.Follow him on instagram @EBEREILLUSTRATE for more information.WELCOME TO OUR SHIFT Y'ALL!Follow us on IG @NightShiftDelirium and Twitter @DeliriumShift.Merchandise is available at AMISSASCLOSET.COMGuest: Chidiebere IbeHost: Dr. Victoria Kyerematen

    Duality: Nwamaka

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 49:47


    We're starting off 2022 in conversation with Dr. Nwamaka Ngoddy, entrepreneur and optometrist as we continue our Duality series. Nwamaka shares her journey into optometry and path to entrepreneurship. At the heart of her eyewear company are the facial features of black people throughout the world. Check out her website ANWULIEYEWEAR.COM and follow her at @DrEyeTotallyCare  on instagram!Welcome to our shift!

    Grief: Dorothy

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 71:14


    TRIGGER WARNING: this week's episode is about loss and grief.5 million. Over 5 million people have died from COVID19. Grief is ever present in our world today and doctors are far from immune. This week, we talk about the heaviest and all too common emotional experience of grief. Dorothy and Victoria converse about their experiences both professionally and personally and discuss how it has informed their practice.  Join them in conversation as they share memories and lessons from their patients and loved ones.Welcome to our shift y'all!Follow us on IG @nightshiftdeliriumGuest:  Dorothy AbiolaHost:  Victoria Kyerematen

    Stages: Margaret

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 16, 2021 32:21 Transcription Available


    On this week's episode of Delirium we talk with student doctor Margaret, the day before her first day of medical school! We talk about her inspiration and the goals she has for the next four years and her career moving forward. We also discuss how her generation of doctors are changing the landscape of modern medicine.Welcome to our shift y'all!Follow Margaret on LinkedIn at @Margaret Darko, Instagram at @MVDARKO, and Twitter @DaktarDarko!Follow delirium on Instagram @NightShiftDelirium and twitter @DeliriumShift.Guest: Margaret DarkoHost: Dr. Victoria Kyerematen#meded #premed #medicalschool

    Never Ending Night Shift 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 22:20


    This week we're on a break but we have a continuation of our bonus series— The Never Ending Night Shift. If you had to pick 3 songs to accompany you on a never ending night shift, which songs would you pick and why?This bonus episode, Victoria chats with Hana and  Shade, senior house officers, about their picks.Welcome to our shift y'all!Follow up on twitter @DeliriumShift and IG @NightShiftDelirium and let us know what your three songs would be!

    Culture: Christine

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 64:54


    This week we talk with Dr. Christine Daniels about her experience being a Black woman in academia. She shares her journey into graduate school and her experience while pursuing her PhD. Her background in Atlanta and Anthropology make for an interesting and necessary perspective as she continues her work in HIV vaccine development. Listen to her story and more on this week's episode.Welcome to our shift!!Follow Dr. Daniels on Twitter  and IG @nAh_minoFollow us on IG @NightShiftDelirium and Twitter @DeliriumShift.

    Duality: Nadja

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 8, 2021 40:25 Transcription Available


    In this week's episode of Delirium, we continue our Duality series, with Senior House Officer, Nadja. We talk about her journey from Hong Kong to England, life as a professional hobbyist, and how our COVID experiences have informed our new career goals.Stream wherever you listen to podcasts and follow Nadja's foodie account @MadeByNadja.Follow Delirum on Twitter @DeliriumShift and IG @NightShiftDelirium

    Stages: @DrConnieTheOB

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 48:21 Transcription Available


    In this week's episode we continue our Stages Series with Dr. Constants Adams (@DrConnieTheOB), who recently completed her OBGYN residency. We talk about her path into medicine and the why behind her practice. Victoria explains some of the different terminology found in England vs America in this week's interlude.Welcome to our Shift Yall!Follow her on IG and Twitter @DrConnieTheOB  and follow Delirum on IG @NightShiftDelirium and Twitter @DeliriumShift.

    Duality: Nana Serwaa

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 42:33 Transcription Available


    This week we introduce the Duality series where doctors and health professionals will discuss their sometimes competing interests. Be it fashion, food, or beauty, health professionals around the world have a wide variety of interests....outside of the sciences.In this week's episode of Delirium, Dr. Nana Serwaa Frimpong, tells us about her life as a pharmacist and founder of a beauty empire, BeautyMarkedAndCo.She shares gems about entrepreneurship, overcoming challenges, and approaching new goals.Victoria also shares archetypes of interns, in celebration of all of the interns beginning their own training journeys this week. Welcome to Delirium Shift interns!Listen to the latest episode of Night Shift Delirium wherever you stream podcasts. Make sure you rate, review, and share this week's episode! Follow Nana Serwaa @BeautyMarkedandCo and Delirium @NightShiftDelirium on Instagram and @DeliriumShift on Twitter.

    The Global Citizen: Edward

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 44:27 Transcription Available


    This week Dr. Edward Ofori tells us his origin story, how he went from a young boy in Ghana to an Assistant Professor and scientist in America. Along the way he encountered teachers, mentors, and friends who would ultimately shape his current life in unexpected ways. We talk about mental health, vaccinations, and so much more in the latest episode of Delirium.Follow Edward at: @MrBossGh @HealthinfoAfrica #AkoRadio and on Facebook @EdwardOforiFollow Night Shift Delirium: Twitter @DeliriumShift IG: @NightShiftDelirium and subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen to podcasts!Welcome to our shift yall!

    Stages: Dominique

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later May 24, 2021 71:16 Transcription Available


    UPDATE: Dr. Cross is no longer a student, but a graduate and doctor starting residency at her top choice this July. Many congratulations to her!We start out Season 2 in discussion with Dominque during MATCH week 2021. We talk about her journey to becoming a doctor, the challenge of perfectionism, and the match system. Our stages series will include discussions with medical professionals at various stages of their careers. Follow Dominique @DivaDrCrossFollow us on Twitter @DeliriumShift and IG @NightShiftDelirium

    Never Ending Night Shift 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 41:40


    We're back! Night Shift Delirium is starting out season 2 with a bonus episode entitled the "Never Ending Night Shift". If you had to choose 3 songs to get you through a night shift which songs would you choose and why?Join the night team and listen to the songs they selected and share with us on @DeliriumShift (twitter) or @NightShiftDelirium (IG) which songs you'd choose.We do not own the rights to any of the music in today’s episode!Follow along on YouTube @NightShiftDelirum and Spotify for the accompanying playlist .Welcome to our shift yall!

    The Journey: Victoria

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 26, 2020 51:41 Transcription Available


    In the final episode of season 1 of Night Shift Delirium, host, Victoria continues a conversation with Mahnur as she discusses her own journey into medicine. From all of the countries she's lived in to the wonderful people she's met, Victoria's journey is far from traditional.As this is the last episode of the season, follow Delirum on IG @NightShiftDelirium for graphics (phone backgrounds, zoom backgrounds, etc) and on Twitter @DeliriumShift.Follow our social media and make sure you subscribe for updates on Season 2!Welcome to our shift.

    The Global Citizen: Amaka

    Play Episode Play 21 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 12, 2020 87:55 Transcription Available


    On this week’s episode Victoria revists the idea of the Global Citizen, as she is joined in conversation by Amaka, Global Health Fellow and obstetrician gynecologist. They talk about their experiences globally and their journeys into the field. From Naija to Cyprus to Greece and beyond, the ladies recount some of their most interesting experiences as Americans, black women, and clinicians “abroad”.Listen now to the penultimate episode of Season 1.Welcome to our shift

    Normal People

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 45:01


    2020 has brought the world's vulnerabilities to the forefront. We saw the experiences of black people in America highlighted globally, but as an American abroad, host, Victoria, was more than curious about the experience of minorities in her host country, England.This bonus episode is hopefully the start of many conversations about being a minority in the workplace. Hear Dorothy and Nadia's experience as members of the BAME community in England as we join them in conversation.Welcome to our shift.Follow us on Twitter at @DeliriumShift and on Instagram @NightShiftDelirium

    Transitions: Rafi

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 53:47


    This week we're joined in conversation with Rafi, an ER resident based in Lebanon. We discuss his transition into starting his program and about some of the hurdles he's faced as well as his journey and the differences in training throughout the world.Trigger warning, we discuss the explosion in Beruit, if that is triggering, we recommend listening to the other episodes of Delirium.The second part of the episode, which focuses more on Rafi’s journey in training starts at 26:08.Donate to the Lebanese Red Cross at http://www.supporttlrc.appFollow us on IG @NightShiftDelirium and Twitter @DeliriumShift. Welcome to our shift

    Dating, Relationships, Family: Jessica

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2020 48:24


    This week we chat with Jessica, a psychiatrist based in the States. She shares her story of starting a family while in residency and her experience of having a young daughter at this point in her early career.Welcome to our shift!Follow Jessica on Twitter at @DrJessIsomMDMPHDFollow Delirium on twitter @DeliriumShift and IG @NightShiftDelirium

    Transitions: Nirupama

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 66:02


    This week, we begin the transition series, medicine is full of transitions between seniority, cities, and communities...sometimes the only constant is change. On our first transitions episode we chat with Nirupama, a neurologist based in Boston transitioning into fellowship after completion of her residency.Welcome to our shift.Follow us on Twitter @DeliriumShift and on IG @NightShiftDelirium

    The Journey: Ife

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2020 53:17


    This week we continue the journey series with Ife, a pharmacist in England. We talk about the delayed gratification of a non-linear path, the differences in working as a pharmacist in America and England, and as always, the purpose behind the journey.Follow up on Twitter @DeliriumShift and on IG @NightShiftDelirium for updates!

    Pandemic: Ceymone

    Play Episode Play 26 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 73:42


    On this week's episode we dive into the pandemics, working as essential workers while being minorities during this time can take it's toll. This week we are joined by Dr. Dyce, a mental health practioner based in the US. We discuss the toll of working in the pandemic but also our journeys towards restoration. Tune in to hear about our self-care in challenging times.Follow Dr. Dyce on instagram at @DR.DYCE (you won't regret it!) Follow us on IG @NightShiftDelirium and on Twitter @DeliriumShiftWelcome to our shift!

    Spirituality and Medicine: Mahnur and Dorothy

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 49:02 Transcription Available


    The intersection of spirituality and medicine often challenge and strengthen our daily practice in medicine. Mahnur, Dorothy, and Victoria discuss how their faith has aided them in their journey to medicine and how it affects their daily practice.Welcome to our shift.Follow us on IG @NightShiftDelirium and on Twitter @DeliriumShift.

    Dating, Relationships, Family: Temi and Gabby

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 39:18


    On this week's delirium we talk with Temi (@temtxm) and Gabby (@bellaabriela) about dating, relationships, and family how each intersect with our careers in medicine.Follow us on twitter @deliriumshift and @NightShiftDelirium on instagram for updates and graphics!Welcome to our shift!

    COVID19: Amaka and Theresa

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 54:55


    COVID19 has taken unprecedented hold of the world. Hear how it's affected the lives of Amaka and Theresa in the States and Victoria in England. From patient interactions to visits to the grocery store, COVID19 has changed how we all interact with the world around us.Follow us on @DeliriumShift on Twitter and @NightShiftDelirium on IG

    The News

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 7:36 Transcription Available


    We interrupt our regular season to share some thoughts on the civil unrest in America this week. Host, Victoria, shares what it feels like watching the country in which she was born and raised, burn. Follow us on Twitter @DeliriumShift and on IG @nightshiftdelirium New Episodes bi-monthly every Thursday!

    The Global Citizen: Tom and Urooj

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 45:50


    For our inaugural episode, our host sits down with two colleagues, Tom and Urooj, to discuss what is the global citizen and how their own global experiences have influenced their practice.Night Shift Delirium is a podcast about junior doctors and the world that surrounds them. Season 1's episodes come out bi-monthly! Subscribe and follow us on all of the socials!Follow us on twitter @deliriumshift and instagram at @NIGHTSHIFTDELIRIUM for updates!Music: Maxx Skillz

    The Prequel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 30:30


    Welcome to Night Shift Delirium, a podcast by and about Junior Doctors and the world around them. Just before the release of season 1, we're releasing an early episode, a prequel to the season. This episode we talk about the night shift, dating later in life, and highs and lows of medicine. Welcome to our shift.Follow us on Instagram @NIGHTSHIFTDELIRIUM for updates on our latest episodes.

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