The Theatre: Surgical Learning & Innovation Podcast

In this episode, we present a panel discussion on the nature of “human factors” in surgery, presented by Peter Brennan, consultant oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Louise Cousins, trainee general surgeon, Neil Tayler, British Airways pilot and trainer, and Graham Shaw, also a British Airways pilot and Director of Critical Factors, a consulting and training service for professionals operating in safety-critical environments...

This is the second 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...

This week, in commemoration of International Women’s Day, we present a panel discussion on the changing face of the surgical profession. Presented by Anthea Davy, consultant orthopaedic and hand surgeon, Stella Vig, consultant vascular surgeon, and Victoria Pegna, ST7 in colorectal, this episode looks to challenge the words and personality traits associated with surgeons and present a new take on what it means to be a surgeon today.

This is the first 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...

Following from the previous two episodes on failing intelligently, we will continue along a similar path this week with a discussion of the themes and ideas behind the recent Supporting Surgeons After Adverse Events guidance produced by RCS England in collaboration with Bournemouth University’s Surgeon Wellbeing Research Team...

This is the second episode of a two-part podcast on the theme of Failing Intelligently, presented by Caris Grimes, Colorectal and General Surgeon and Ginny Bowbrick, Vascular Surgeon, both at Medway Hospital in Kent. In the first episode, Caris and Ginny discussed resilience in the face of adverse outcomes, as well as the difference between failing well and failing badly. This second episode will centre on specific case studies, as Caris and Ginny share some of their personal experiences...

This is the first episode of a two-part podcast on the theme of Failing Intelligently, presented by Caris Grimes, Colorectal and General Surgeon and Ginny Bowbrick, Vascular Surgeon, both at Medway Hospital in Kent. In this episode, Caris and Ginny will discuss resilience in the face of adverse outcomes, as well as the difference between failing well and failing badly. The second episode will centre on specific case studies, as Caris and Ginny share some of their personal experiences...

This is the second and final episode of a two-part podcast focusing on surgical supervision during Covid-19 and beyond, presented by Dan Beral, colorectal surgeon and clinical lead of the Royal College of Surgeons of England’s Excellence in Surgical Supervision (ESS) course, and Nicolas Mitchell, RCS Educator. In this episode, Dan and Nic discuss the future of surgical supervision and look ahead to the implementation of a new curriculum in 2021...

Welcome to the first of a two-part podcast focusing on surgical supervision during Covid-19 and beyond, presented by Dan Beral, colorectal surgeon and clinical lead of the Royal College of Surgeons of England’s Excellence in Surgical Supervision (ESS) course, and Nicolas Mitchell, RCS Educator. In this episode, Dan and Nic discuss the impact Covid-19 has had on surgical supervision as we pass the nine month mark since the start of the first lockdown and approach the end of the year...

This is the final episode in our four-part series on the theme of culture change, developed in collaboration with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons...