Why Medics Matter
Why Medics Matter
Podcast Description
Welcome to Why Medics Matter, a podcast exploring the challenges, triumphs, and unique experiences of doctors in today’s NHS. Hosted by Dr Amie Burbridge and Dr Simon Frazer from DoctorsTraining, this show is for doctors, by doctors.
Each episode covers topics that matter to medics - medical education, mental fitness, leadership, career development, and the realities of life on the frontline. With decades of experience in medicine, education leadership, and coaching, Amie and Simon offer insightful conversations, real-life stories, and actionable advice to help doctors have a sustainable and rewarding career in the NHS.
At the heart of Why Medics Matter is a values-driven mission: to support the NHS workforce with impactful development opportunities. Backed by DoctorsTraining’s expertise, including organisational psychologists, senior medical educators, and leadership specialists, our goal is to help doctors rediscover balance, purpose, and development.
Join us as we speak with inspirational guests, share strategies for overcoming challenges, and explore what it means to flourish in a demanding yet rewarding profession.
Whether you’re a resident doctor, SAS colleague, an experienced supervisor, or a senior leader, Why Medics Matter is your space to connect, reflect, and grow. When doctors succeed, the NHS succeeds.
Balance | Purpose | Development
For Doctors, By Doctors
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on essential topics relevant to healthcare professionals, including medical education, mental fitness, leadership, career development, and frontline realities. Episodes such as 'Demystifying Difficult Conversations' explore effective communication strategies while others delve into personal stories of resilience and purpose in the NHS context.
Welcome to Why Medics Matter, a podcast exploring the challenges, triumphs, and unique experiences of doctors in today’s NHS. Hosted by Dr Amie Burbridge and Dr Simon Frazer from DoctorsTraining, this show is for doctors, by doctors.
Each episode covers topics that matter to medics – medical education, mental fitness, leadership, career development, and the realities of life on the frontline. With decades of experience in medicine, education leadership, and coaching, Amie and Simon offer insightful conversations, real-life stories, and actionable advice to help doctors have a sustainable and rewarding career in the NHS.
At the heart of Why Medics Matter is a values-driven mission: to support the NHS workforce with impactful development opportunities. Backed by DoctorsTraining’s expertise, including organisational psychologists, senior medical educators, and leadership specialists, our goal is to help doctors rediscover balance, purpose, and development.
Join us as we speak with inspirational guests, share strategies for overcoming challenges, and explore what it means to flourish in a demanding yet rewarding profession.
Whether you’re a resident doctor, SAS colleague, an experienced supervisor, or a senior leader, Why Medics Matter is your space to connect, reflect, and grow. When doctors succeed, the NHS succeeds.
Balance | Purpose | Development
For Doctors, By Doctors
On the 29th August, NHS England published the 10 Point Plan to improve resident doctors’ working lives.
Simon and I discuss the ten points and ask “Does it go far enough”?
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