Let's Talk Surgery Podcast, Surgical Crossroads: Choosing your specialty - the ENT episode
08/09/21 • 56 min
The first episode of Surgical Crossroads: Choosing Your Specialty focuses on ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) Surgery, co-hosted by Sadie Khwaja and featuring Consultant Emma Stapleton, Registrar Todd Kanzara, and medical student Eman Hasan. The guests share personal journeys into ENT, from Emma’s emphasis on lifestyle compatibility and professional flexibility, to Todd’s career shift from law to medicine inspired by a chance encounter, and Eman’s early engagement through work experience and placements.
The episode highlights the value of communication skills, the diversity within the specialty, and the importance of visibility and initiative during training. It also explores work-life balance, future tech integration, and advocacy for equality and diversity in surgical careers.
Hosted by Greg Ekatah, Sesi Hotonu and Sadie Khwaja produced and directed by Heather Pownall of Heather's Media Hub Ltd.
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The first episode of Surgical Crossroads: Choosing Your Specialty focuses on ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) Surgery, co-hosted by Sadie Khwaja and featuring Consultant Emma Stapleton, Registrar Todd Kanzara, and medical student Eman Hasan. The guests share personal journeys into ENT, from Emma’s emphasis on lifestyle compatibility and professional flexibility, to Todd’s career shift from law to medicine inspired by a chance encounter, and Eman’s early engagement through work experience and placements.
The episode highlights the value of communication skills, the diversity within the specialty, and the importance of visibility and initiative during training. It also explores work-life balance, future tech integration, and advocacy for equality and diversity in surgical careers.
Hosted by Greg Ekatah, Sesi Hotonu and Sadie Khwaja produced and directed by Heather Pownall of Heather's Media Hub Ltd.
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Previous Episode
Introducing Surgical Crossroads: Choosing Your Specialty - the careers series from the Let's Talk Surgery podcast
The Let’s Talk Surgery podcast by RCSEd launches a new series, Surgical Crossroads: Choosing Your Specialty, aimed at guiding aspiring surgeons through the specialty selection process. Hosted by Greg Ekatah and Sesi Hotonu alongside ENT surgeon Sadie Khwaja, the 11-episode series extends insights from the Health Education England North West Career’s Fair to a wider audience.
Each episode features candid discussions with a consultant, registrar, and medical student from a specific surgical specialty, offering personal stories, practical advice, and reflections on career choices. Designed to inform, inspire, and support listeners at any stage of their journey, the series reveals the diverse paths surgeons take—and how career goals can evolve in unexpected ways.
Sit back and enjoy the breadth of experience captured within this podcast series.
Hosted by Greg Ekatah, Sesi Hotonu and Sadie Khawaja produced and directed by Heather Pownall of Heather's Media Hub Ltd.
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Let's Talk Surgery Podcast, Surgical Crossroads: Choosing your specialty - the Plastic Surgery episode
In this episode of Surgical Crossroads, hosts Gregory Ekatah and Sadie Khwaja delve into the dynamic field of plastic surgery with guests Jeremy Rodriguez, Sarah Chadwick, and Sakiinah Mungroo. Consultant Jeremy shares how he unexpectedly found his passion for plastics, balancing clinical work with research in patient-reported outcomes. Trainee Sarah discusses her flexible training journey, shaped by family life and academic pursuits, and her interest in microsurgery. Recent graduate Sakiinah, inspired by her own experience as a burns patient, shares her dedication to burns care and advocacy through leadership roles in student surgery networks.
The episode underscores the specialty’s diversity, the value of persistence, and the need for creative, bespoke approaches in this competitive field.
Hosted by Greg Ekatah, Sesi Hotonu and Sadie Khwaja produced and directed by Heather Pownall of Heather's Media Hub Ltd.
Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh?
- Explore more content and upcoming episodes: rcsed.ac.uk/podcast
- Feedback or topic suggestions? Email us at: [email protected]
- Interested in RCSEd courses, exams, or training opportunities? Visit: rcsed.ac.uk
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