In this episode, Jane chats with Professor Wendy Burn CBE FRCPsych, a Consultant in psychiatry and President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists from 2017 to 2020. Wendy shares her personal journey in psychiatry, highlighting the challenges she faced, including stigma and difficulties in medical school. Jane and Wendy discuss their experiences in balancing career and family responsibilities, emphasising the importance of empathy and understanding in the medical profession. Prof Burnoffers some advice to younger women in psychiatry, the importance of hard work, resilience, and staying true to one's values and morals.

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https://www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/campaigns/medical-women-talking-podcast

Date of episode recording: 2024-06-18T00:00:00Z
Duration: 00:23:25
Language of episode: English
Presenter:Professor Dame Jane Dacre
Guests: Professor Wendy Burn CBE
Producer: Matt Aucott

In this episode, Jane chats with Dr Natalie Jane Macdonald. Natalie-Jane is a graduate of Glasgow University with over 30 years of experience healthcare in a variety of roles. Jane and Natalie discuss their experiences in navigating career paths in medicine, including sideways steps and unconventional paths. They emphasise the importance of effective leadership and systemic changes to improve healthcare outcomes, and share their thoughts on balancing career and personal fulfilment as women in leadership positions.

Transcription link:

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/campaigns/medical-women-talking-podcast

Date of episode recording: 2024-06-04T00:00:00Z
Duration: 00:38:10
Language of episode: Engilsh
Presenter:Professor Dame Jane Dacre
Guests: Dr Natalie Jane Macdonald
Producer: Matt Aucott

In this episode, Jane talks with Dr Navina Evans, Chief Executive of Health Education England since October 2020. She was previously Chief Executive of East London NHS Foundation Trust. Navina also held a number of positions across the Trust including Director of Operations & Deputy CEO, Director for Mental Health, Lead Clinician Newham CAMHS and Clinical Director for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. Navina discusses her personal journey as a doctor and the challenges she faced, including gender biases and self-doubt. Jane and Navina both highlight the need for more women in leadership positions and the importance of mentorship, structures, and processes to support career advancement.

Transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/campaigns/medical-women-talking-podcast

Date of episode recording: 2024-05-28T00:00:00Z
Duration: 00:31:24
Language of episode: English
Presenter:Professor Dame Jane Dacre
Guests: Dr Navina Evans
Producer: Matt Aucott