I am a massive fan of podcasts and love subscribing to a whole range of programmes on different topics - some I listen to every day, some once a week and others I will dip in and out of depending on my mood. There are guilty pleasures (you may find a podcast about ‘an everyday story of country folk’ in my library!) and a book club that has inspired most of my recent Booktopia purchases.
The newest (or newly found) podcast I love is ‘How To Fail’ by Elizabeth Day. Each episode is a conversation with someone in the public eye and focuses on events in their life that didn’t go well. It is a refreshing reminder that success is rarely a straight line, onwards and upwards, but a tangle of backwards, downwards and off to the side. For me, with the challenges of running a business during the pandemic, I have found this podcast a welcome support. Interviewees include Graham Norton, Dr Alex George, Alain De Botton and Alistair Campbell.
How To Fail
How To Fail With Elizabeth Day is a podcast that celebrates the things that haven’t gone right. Every week, a new interviewee explores what their failures taught them about how to succeed better.
What podcasts do you enjoy listening to? Are there ones you would like to recommend to other doctors? Send your top choices to Prescript and we will compile a collection of medical podcasts to share.
To start here are four doctor-related podcasts that we think you’ll enjoy for different reasons. Links to subscribe are below.
The Joyful Doctor
Dr Caroline Walker, founder of The Joyful Doctor, interviews a host of inspiring doctors and healthcare professionals from around the world. Listen in for inspiration and amazing tips on how you can be more joyful - whether you work in medicine or not!
onthewards
onthewards was set up to give practical help, education and guidance to junior doctors and senior medical students, whenever, wherever and however they need it. onthewards is an invaluable partner in your medical journey – both on and off the wards.
Beneath the Armour
The podcast is designed to reduce feelings of inadequacy, put vulnerability on the table, and inspire a next generation of doctors, nurses, psychologists and other healthcare workers to be the leaders of the future.
The Waiting Room
An A&E doctor at the height of this pandemic, Alex talks to an inspiring range of guests, giving us unique insight and exclusive access to those who often work in dangerous or austere environments.
This series is about celebrating healthcare heroes and telling their stories.
I hope you enjoy listening and can’t wait to hear your favourite podcasts too!
About James Hill
James Hill is a medical recruitment specialist. He is passionate about helping regional hospitals and practices across Australia find doctors for their permanent and locum positions.
As the founder of Prescript Recruitment, he has the practical experience of delivering an exceptional recruitment service for doctors with the result that communities everywhere have the healthcare they deserve.
James’ fourteen years of working with regional healthcare providers has given him a first-hand insight into the issues they face to attract doctors. His successful track record of filling locum and permanent positions in every State and Territory means he knows what strategies work and what don’t.
James is also a writer of blogs for LinkedIn and the Prescript Recruitment website where he draws on his experience to share his opinions on current staffing issues.
“I believe for you to partner with the right medical recruitment agency, that reflects your wishes and lifestyle choices, is so important. Prescript’s focus is on what matters most to you, whatever stage of your career, your location or your future plans.”
“Prescript are medical recruitment specialists.”
At Prescript we’re known for helping solve the regional doctor shortage in Australia.
Every day we’re focused on two clear outcomes - Helping hospitals find doctors that create departments and clinics that run better, have more capacity and less stress. And placing Doctors in jobs that leave them feeling highly valued, rewarded and, most importantly, enjoying what they do.
We believe that when we get these two crucial things right, it has a huge impact on the regional doctor shortage and the healthcare of communities across Australia.
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“We’re known for helping solve the regional doctor shortage, leaving doctors loving what they do and regional communities feeling like they have the best doctors in town.”