Best MDA National Podcasts (2025)

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Doctors, Let's Talk: Setting Boundaries At Work 9:40

2+ y ago9:40

9:40

A conversation with Nicola Campbell, Psychiatry Registrar, that explores the necessity of setting professional boundaries as a Junior Doctor.Listen to learn:- How to identify necessary boundaries in a medical setting- How boundaries are an important part of a healthy professional life- Implementing necessary boundaries at work and homeThis is the s…

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Doctors, Let's Talk: Your Support Network Is Your Net-Worth 11:56

2+ y ago11:56

11:56

A conversation with Nidhi Krishnan, Paediatric Registrar, that explores the value of building a strong network as a Junior Doctor.Listen to learn:- How to build your personal and professional network in medicine.- The value of your network as a Junior Doctor.- Various networking options for introverts and extroverts.This is the fifth episode in the…

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Doctors, Let's Talk: Navigating Medicine Through Meditation 19:22

2+ y ago19:22

19:22

A conversation with Dr Emily Amos, General Practitioner, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and registered mindfulness teacher, that explores the utility of mindful retreats as an avenue to explore vulnerabilities within medicine as a Junior Doctor.Listen to learn:- How retreats facilitate the learning of mindful practice and provi…

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Doctors, Let's Talk: Is Quitting Medicine Ever The Answer? 21:12

2+ y ago21:12

21:12

A conversation with Dr Ashe Coxon, General Practitioner, career counsellor, and founder of Medical Career Planning, that explores the issue of dealing with career uncertainty as a Junior Doctor.Listen to learn:- Why career uncertainty is such a common problem among Junior Doctors.- How to identify the most fulfilling path for you.- Various career o…

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Doctors Let's Talk: Overcoming Self-Doubt And Perfectionism 20:05

2+ y ago20:05

20:05

Overcoming self-doubt and perfectionism is a conversation with Dr Becc, a medical registrar and self-doubt coach, that explores the relationship between self-doubt and perfectionism and how Junior Doctors can learn to address these problems effectively. Listen to learn:- Why self-doubt and perfectionism are such common problems among Junior Doctors…

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Doctors Let's Talk: Get Yourself A Fricking GP 14:43

2+ y ago14:43

14:43

Get yourself a fricking GP stat! is a conversation with Dr Lam, 2019 RACGP National General Practitioner of the Year, rural GP and GP Anesthetics trainee, that explores the importance of finding your own GP as a Junior Doctor.Listen to learn:Why it's necessary to have your own GP as a Junior DoctorWhat to look for when choosing your GPHow to prepar…

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My Career Journey with Dr Nick Coatsworth 34:30

3y ago34:30

34:30

Dr Nick Coatsworth is an expert in health policy, public administration and a practising infectious diseases physician. He held a national role in the Australian response to COVID-19 as Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Australia, becoming one of the most recognised medical spokespeople during the pandemic. Nick engaged the Australian community throu…

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Things I Wish I'd Known As A New Intern 2:51

3+ y ago2:51

2:51

Hear from senior doctors a they share tips and advice for new interns.By MDA National

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Surviving Nightshift 3:04

3+ y ago3:04

3:04

Many junior doctors initially struggle with nightshift and the realities of long hours and disruptions to daily routines. In this shortcast, senior doctors provide practical tips on how to survive nightshift and adopt healthy strategies to survive and prosper.By MDA National

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Imposter syndrome podcasts excerpt 6:11

3+ y ago6:11

6:11

What is imposter phenomenon? How can you respond to imposter thoughts? This is an excerpt of MDA National's imposter syndrome podcasts. The full podcasts are only for MDA National Members. Visit mdanational.com.au/imposter-thinking for more.By MDA National

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Your telehealth toolkit – A podcast for dermatologists 14:55

4+ y ago14:55

14:55

Listen to telehealth highlights for dermatologists from our 'Pandemic practicalities' webinar, which was hosted 8 April 2020 for practice-based doctors.This 15-minute podcast also shares updated practical tips to help you optimise your telehealth consultations.By MDA National

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Career complications and contending with uncertainty 20:49

5y ago20:49

20:49

Among the many challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic for junior doctors is how to respond to medical training impacts and career uncertainty. In this podcast, Dr Caroline Elton (a psychologist who specialises in helping doctors)and Dr Benjamin Veness (a Psychiatry registrar) share advice for coping with medical training and career delays, disruptions…

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Diplomacy in a hierarchy: tips for approaching a difficult conversation with a senior colleague 18:46

5y ago18:46

18:46

Resolving a disagreement or conflict can be hard and it’s a skill that needs practise. In this podcast Dr Eddie Kim (a resident medical officer), Dr Paul Eleftheriou (a chief medical officer) and Dr Kiely Kim (MDA National medico-legal adviser and general practitioner), explore top tips for approaching a difficult and possibly daunting conversation…

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Telehealth Q&A 7:57

5y ago7:57

7:57

Learn from the telehealth questions hospital-based doctors asked MDA National earlier this year. From managing a procedure follow up, to what you need to consider when using a personal phone for a consultation.By MDA National

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Doctors' health and wellbeing with Dr Eric Richman 14:03

6y ago14:03

14:03

Emergency Medicine Specialist Dr Eric Richman discusses doctors’ health and wellbeing, sharing personal insights from his journey to specialisation.By MDA National

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Top Tips and Medico-legal Mistakes Part 2 4:37

6+ y ago4:37

4:37

In part 2 Dr Sara Bird expands on how to be better prepared and avoid common medico-legal mistakes.By MDA National

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Top Tips on Getting Started in Private Practice 12:53

6+ y ago12:53

12:53

Thinking about starting up in private practice? MDA National Risk Advisor Gae Nuttall provides top tips on policies, processes, procedures and systems.By MDA National

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Cyber Security and Protecting Your Practice 13:05

6+ y ago13:05

13:05

Medical information security Professor Trish Williams discusses the issues surrounding cyber security and practical measures you can take to protect your practice.By MDA National

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Doctor Health and Wellbeing 14:59

6+ y ago14:59

14:59

Writer, doctor and Churchill Fellow, Dr Benjamin Veness discusses a subject he is passionate about – doctor health and wellbeing. Because doctors need to take care of themselves too.By MDA National

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What I Love about Sports Medicine 12:19

6+ y ago12:19

12:19

Dr Gary Couanis discusses the “glamour” and the more practical aspects of sports medicine, along with what led him along this path.By MDA National

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What I Love about Orthopaedics 9:57

6+ y ago9:57

9:57

For Dr Michael Galvin, orthopaedics has the perfect mix of clinical work, surgical skills and medical technology.By MDA National

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How to Respond to a Complaint 11:48

6+ y ago11:48

11:48

Even a complaint that may seem trivial is important to the patient. MDA National Medico-legal Adviser and practicing GP, Dr Jane Deacon, discusses how to respond to a complaint.By MDA National

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Top Tips and Medico-legal Mistakes Part 1 14:18

6+ y ago14:18

14:18

MDA National Manager Medico-legal Advisory Services and GP, Dr Sara Bird, explains how to be better prepared and avoid common medico-legal mistakes.By MDA National

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Treating Yourself, Staff and Family 15:39

6+ y ago15:39

15:39

MDA National Medico-legal Adviser and practising GP, Dr Jane Deacon, discusses the dangers of treating yourself, your employees, or your family.By MDA National

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When to Contact your MDO 10:09

6+ y ago10:09

10:09

Don’t wait till you have a complaint before you call us – that’s the main message from MDA National Medico-legal Adviser Nerissa Ferrie.By MDA National

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Tips for Writing a Medico-legal Report for the Coroner 15:20

6+ y ago15:20

15:20

Avoid common errors and save time when writing a report/statement for the Coroner.Related resource: Coronial Reports and Death Certification brochure www.mdanational.com.au/Resources/Publications/2017/08/Medico-Legal-Booklets This recording is a guide only and MDA National accepts no responsibility for it being up-to-date or how it may apply to you…

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Coronial Investigation Process – Roles of the Coroner and the Doctor 17:49

6+ y ago17:49

17:49

To know how to write a report/statement for the Coroner, it’s important to first understand the Coroner’s and doctor’s role in a coronial process.Related resource: Coronial Reports and Death Certification brochure www.mdanational.com.au/Resources/Publications/2017/08/Medico-Legal-Booklets This recording is a guide only and MDA National accepts no r…