The Theatre: Surgical Learning & Innovation Podcast

Over the last three years Chris Lewis and James Tomlinson have developed a new surgical boot camp for ST3 trauma and orthopaedic trainees at their trust in Yorkshire, focusing on leadership, professionalism, and the complexities of the registrar role, with an aim towards getting the most from the surgical team around them in the pursuit of outstanding patient care...

This is a re-release of the first episode of our four-part series on LGBTQ+ people in surgery. We're bringing this episode to the top of the list again, because we are hosting a conference event for LGBTQ+ surgeons on the 25th of March, both in person at the RCS England building in London, as well as online. It is an all-day event, with plenty of speakers and opportunities for networking. For more information on the event, including how to buy tickets, can be found here. 

In this episode, Upper GI trainees Aya Musbahi and Salman Ahmed consider the concept of ethical leadership and what this means for surgeons striving to embed ethical practices within the structures of the modern health service. This conversation is the first instalment of an ongoing discussion between Aya and Salman on these themes, which we will return to at various points throughout the year...

Welcome back to the Theatre for 2022!

In this episode, consultant vascular surgeon Ginny Bowbrick meets with consultant ENT surgeon Ekpemi Irune to discuss the flawed nature of the term “imposter syndrome” and how this concept, in addition to being poorly defined and widely misunderstood, can be linked to broader issues surrounding confidence, belonging and emotional safety...

This is the second of a two-part discussion on the shared theatre environment, featuring a panel of both surgeons and anaesthetists reaching across the curtain to reflect on the cultural similarities and differences between two specialties that can often seem divided despite working mere feet apart. Following from the previous discussion on theatre culture, this episode will focus on the differences in training cultures between the two specialities...

This is the first of a two-part discussion on the shared theatre environment, featuring a panel of both surgeons and anaesthetists reaching across the curtain to reflect on the cultural similarities and differences between two specialties that can often seem divided despite working mere feet apart.

These episodes are presented by orthopaedic ST3 Karen Chui, anaesthetic consultant Deirdre Conway, anaesthetic registrar Stuart Edwardson and orthopaedic CT1 surgical trainee Karishma Shah...

In this episode, Emerging Leaders programme lead and colorectal consultant Trish Boorman, and registrar Niroshini Rajaretnam discuss the nature of positive influence in surgery, in terms of both the people that have influenced them in the past, as well as being a positive influence upon those just starting their careers.

Applications for the Emerging Leaders programme will re-open in Autumn 2022. Please visit the College’s website for more information on the application process.

This is the tenth episode in an ongoing series on the theme of Health Inequalities, which we will return to throughout the year. It has been developed in collaboration with Melanin Medics, a national UK charity organisation focusing on promoting diversity in medicine, widening aspirations and aiding career progression for the Afro-Caribbean community...

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive and Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon Georgette Oni leads a diverse panel considering the question, "Whose breast cancer service is it anyway?" Featuring Consultant Breast Surgeon and breast cancer survivor, Rosie Stanton; community champion, entrepreneur and breast cancer survivor, Leanne Pero; and Associate Professor in Public Health at the University of Nottingham and risk-reducing breast patient, Dr Emma Wilson,...

This is the fourth and final part of an ongoing series on the theme of LGBTQ+ people in surgery...