Medtime Stories
Medtime Stories
Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma
Medtime Stories aims to reveal the reality of the lives as of medical students. Birmingham medical students Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma pull back the curtain on everything related to studying medicine by discussing their stories, from starting medical school to the reality of dissection, with laughs along the way. Questions and answers follow, with questions tailored to each episode. Whether a prospective, or a current medical student, this is the podcast for you to ponder, laugh with, and relate with each and every week!Email: [email protected]: @medtimestoriespodcastTwitter: @medtimestories
Episode 21: OSKeys to success - The post-OSCE interviews
Hello there! Here is the second part of our OSCE work through, complete with follow-up post OSCE recordings. With tips along the way, we consider what people wish they’d have known before preparing for/ taking their OSCE.Massive thanks to:RubyMaheshZarinDr. MalikEmail: [email protected]: @medtimestoriespodcast
Jun 24, 2022
42 min
Episode 20: 'Twas the Night before the OSCE - How do YOU feel?
Hello there! Today we're back to think through all the wonderful voice messages people sent us before their exams. Some stressed and some chilled, there will be something from everyone in this episode. Massive thanks to:ChristopherMusaRubyMaheshZarinDr. SmithDr. MalikAll very honest and very much appreciated!Email: [email protected]: @medtimestoriespodcast
Jun 8, 2022
59 min
Episode 19: Tom's 4th Year OSCE - Yay, Nay or Meh?
Hello there!We're back exam season got in the way. Now that Tom has finished his 4th Year exams, you can expect more regular episodes coming your way. In this episode we discuss :-How it feels to have finally completed 4th Year-Ashvin's half marathon recap and thanking those who donated-Tom's whole OSCE experience in the lead up, day of and after!Email: [email protected]
May 20, 2022
39 min
Episode 18: Riding Solo
The lost files! Somehow managed to recover this file after believing it was lost over 2 weeks or so ago. Short, solo episode this week with Ashvin talking:- His rather passionate opinion on calories on menus- Half marathon updates - Surfing Reddit and the internet for OSCE storiesApologies for the audio quality!Email: [email protected]: @medtimestoriespodcast
Apr 27, 2022
27 min
Episode 17: OSCE - Fails, Tales and Tips
Hello there! We’re back with an episode talking:- How Tom is feeling ahead of his 4th year OSCE- Ashvin’s experience last year with his OSCE- Ashvin messing up on his very first station, but how did that end up being his highest scoring station?- General tips to stay calm- The resources we recommend for preparingIt’s exam season, so good luck to all for their upcoming exams!Email:[email protected]: @medtimestoriespodcast
Apr 2, 2022
45 min
Episode 16: Deanery day - Should Everyone Be Guaranteed Jobs?
Hello there! Today we discuss deanery day that has just passed by, where final year medical students were allocated the regions or 'deaneries' they will be practising in next year. In this episode we discuss:-Our thoughts on deanery day-The existence of a waiting list-The controversy on socials: Should all medical students be guaranteed jobs? Or are we simply just being presumptuous?Let us know!Email: [email protected]
Mar 24, 2022
28 min
Episode 15: Final Years - One Last Hurrah!
Hi here! Join us as we contemplate the final weeks of medschool for many of our colleagues. Another in our new review series, today tackling the play directed and produced by our peers. Plus, a secret surprise on why we’ve been away this week!Email: [email protected]
Mar 14, 2022
30 min
Episode 14: Medball 2022 - An Honest Review
Hello there! Today we disucss our 100% honest thoughts on our Medball experience this year including the venue, the price, the food and some overall thoughts.How does this compare to any of your events? We're very interested to know so do get in touch!Email: [email protected]: @medtimestoriespodcast
Feb 24, 2022
35 min
Episode 13: How Far Should You Go?
Hello there! Today we explore the different career options away from mainstream medicine and consider the factors that both push people away from medicine and pull them towards another career. From management consultancy to pure research, what are the other options colleague may move towards?Email: [email protected]: @medtimestoriespodcast
Feb 18, 2022
38 min
Episode 12: 2022 - On to Bigger and Better
Hello there!We’re back after the festive period with a short episode revealing our personal goals and plans for the podcast. Join us as we discuss what we've been up to over the past month and what to look forward to this year!Email: [email protected]: @medtimestoriespodcast
Feb 7, 2022
28 min
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