The Well Doctor Series Podcast
1) Variety, Service, and a Little Rebellion: Loving Medicine After 40 Years
Dr Chris Jones has been practising medicine for nearly 40 years and remains as passionate as he was on day one. While he now works full-time as a GP, his career has been anything but routine. During h...Show More
2) Dr Shan Shan Jing on When the Doctor Becomes the Patient
As a British plastic surgeon working in New Zealand during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr Shan Shan Jing experienced a life-altering accident that shaped her, both personally and professionally. In this ep...Show More
3) Maysam Al Asedy on Designing a Culture of Wellbeing in Medicine
Maysam has championed medical student wellbeing through research-backed initiatives like âwellbeing days,â allowing students time off without explanation. As Curtin Association of Medical Studentsâ fi...Show More
4) Greeshma Kasuganti on the Power of Your Peers
As a first-in-family med student, Greeshma didnât have relatives to turn to for advice. But this experience inspired her to create opportunities for collective peer learning and support.As NZMSA Pre-C...Show More
5) Brown. Female. Doctor.Â
Dr Sarah Arachchi is a Melbourne-based Paediatrician and debut author of Brown. Female. Doctor. Which tells a powerful first-hand account of her journey to become a Paediatrician as a woman of colour...Show More
6) Dr Andrew Jeklin on Mixing Medicine With Adventure
Dr Andrew Jeklinâs medical journey is anything but ordinary. Originally from Canada, his career has taken him from Boston to remote locum roles across Australia and unexpectedly to Uganda, where he he...Show More
7) Janvi and Marcus on Staying Mindful in Medical School
Janvi and Marcus are medical students at the University of Otago. Marcus serves as the President of the Otago Medical School Student Association, while Janvi leads the ECCO Conference. Coming from div...Show More
8) Dr Nelu Simonsz on Transitioning From Registrar to Consultant
Dr Nelu Simonsz is a paediatrician dedicated to both medicine and parenting. Having transitioned to a consultant role a few years ago, she brings valuable insights into career progression. With a larg...Show More
9) Dr Jo Braid on Understanding and Controlling Your Thought Cycle
Dr Jo Braid is a physician of 20 years and a professional coach specialising in helping healthcare professionals overcome burnout through the mind. In this episode, Jo takes Dr Sam Hazledine and liste...Show More
10) Daniel Lavin on Exam Psychology and Strategy
Daniel Lavin, a final-year medical student at the University of Auckland, has never failed an examâand has made it to his final year without burnout.In this episode, Dr Sam Hazledine talks with Dan ab...Show More