Life Of A Doctor

Ep 8b: Dr Aksa Qazi‘s journey as a Dentist in Australia versus the UK, Functional Dentistry and more...

Dr Aksa Qazi is a wonderful Dentist with a special interest in Functional Dentistry, currently working in Melbourne Australia. We first met in Cardiff University whilst we were both studying, she even filled in one of my teeth lol. We had such an amazing chat that i decided to spread this episode into 2 parts: Part A - Why Dr Aksa chose Dentistry - Work experience before applying to Dental School - Choosing Universities - The Dental School interview - What it was like studying Dentistry at Cardiff University  - Applying for Dental Foundation Training 1 - What happens if you don't get into DFT1 - DFT1 experience in the Midlands  - The process to pass DFT1 - What it's like for Dental Post-grads in Australia versus the UK - Working in an NHS Dentist after DFT1 - The struggles of target driven Dentistry Part B - After a career break, restarting work in Dentistry in Australia  - Working in a mobile dental clinic in Schools - Feeling comfortable with treating children - Returning to work in General Practice after having a child - Different types of Dental Surgeries and how they run - How dentists are paid in Australia vs NHS UK Dentists - Differences between working in Australia and the UK, both from a Dental and Medical point of view - Her special interest in Functional Dentistry. Book mentioned 'The Dental Diet' by Dr. Steven Lin  - Role of Dentists and Doctors working together  - How she applied for Permanent Residency - Living in rural Melbourne - Advice for someone thinking about a career in Dentistry - Podcast recommendation for Dentists: 'The Protrusive Dental Podcast' Thanks for tuning in, we hope you enjoyed the episode. We would love it if you could leave a rating / review as it really helps to get the podcast out there :-) If you are interested in being a guest on the show, please get in touch, it would be lovely to hear from you  Instagram = Todaywithdrlucia Email = Todaywithdrlucia@gmail.com

Ep 8a: Dr Aksa Qazi‘s journey through Dentistry & what it was like working as an NHS Dentist in the UK

Dr Aksa Qazi is a wonderful Dentist with a special interest in Functional Dentistry, currently working in Melbourne Australia. We first met in Cardiff University whilst we were both studying, she even filled in one of my teeth lol. We had such an amazing chat that i decided to spread this episode into 2 parts: Part A - Why Dr Aksa chose Dentistry - Work experience before applying to Dental School - Choosing Universities - The Dental School interview - What it was like studying Dentistry at Cardiff University  - Applying for Dental Foundation Training 1 - What happens if you don't get into DFT1 - DFT1 experience in the Midlands  - The process to pass DFT1 - What it's like for Dental Post-grads in Australia versus the UK - Working in an NHS Dentist after DFT1 - The struggles of target driven Dentistry Part B - After a career break, restarting work in Dentistry in Australia  - Working in a mobile dental clinic in Schools - Feeling comfortable with treating children - Returning to work in General Practice after having a child - Different types of Dental Surgeries and how they run - How dentists are paid in Australia vs NHS UK Dentists - Differences between working in Australia and the UK, both from a Dental and Medical point of view - Her special interest in Functional Dentistry. Book mentioned 'The Dental Diet' by Dr. Steven Lin  - Role of Dentists and Doctors working together  - How she applied for Permanent Residency - Living in rural Melbourne - Advice for someone thinking about a career in Dentistry - Podcast recommendation for Dentists: 'The Protrusive Dental Podcast' Thanks for tuning in, we hope you enjoyed the episode. We would love it if you could leave a rating / review as it really helps to get the podcast out there :-) If you are interested in being a guest on the show, please get in touch, it would be lovely to hear from you  Instagram = Todaywithdrlucia Email = Todaywithdrlucia@gmail.com

Life working as a doctor in a UK hospital at the beginning of COVID - conversation with Dr Yalda

Working as a doctor during COVID has been an experience that none of us were prepared for. So what was it like working in the UK as a doctor at the beginning of the outbreak? In this episode I have an eyeopening honest chat with Dr Yalda (@dr.yalda) a doctor who was working in cosmetic medicine and education at the time. We discuss: - How life changed - Why and how she went back into hospital medicine even though she had left the NHS in 2018 - What it was like working on COVID wards - The psychological impact - Some comparisons with Australia working as a GP Thanks for tuning in, we hope you enjoyed the episode. We would love it if you could leave a rating / review as it really helps to get the podcast out there :-) If you are interested in being a guest on the show, please get in touch, it would be lovely to hear from you  Instagram = Todaywithdrlucia Email = Todaywithdrlucia@gmail.com

Ep6 Conversation with Dr David Mcintosh Paediatric ENT specialist in Australia

It was such a pleasure speaking with Dr David Mcintosh. David is Paediatric ENT Specialist with a particular interest in airway obstruction, facial and dental development and its relationship to ENT airway problems, and middle ear disease. (Can be found on instagram @dr_david_mcintosh_ent ) In this episode we discuss: - His journey into medicine - Medical school in Adelaide, Australia - Why Ear Nose & throat Surgery? - Why paediatrics? - Tips on interacting with paediatric patients - Where the passion for breathing & sleep began? - Path into becoming an educator - Why Queensland? - Creation of his book "Snored to Death" & "Don't ignore the snore" - Work life balance - Opening a gym - Advice for anyone thinking about a career in medicine Thanks for tuning in, we hope you enjoyed the episode. We would love it if you could leave a rating / review as it really helps to get the podcast out there :-) If you are interested in being a guest on the show, please get in touch, it would be lovely to hear from you  Instagram = Todaywithdrlucia Email = Todaywithdrlucia@gmail.com

Conversation with Dr Samira Hassan - UK GP who is passionate about community work

Such a wholesome chat with Dr Samira Hassan, a GP working in the UK who is passionate about community work, education and widening access to opportunities in the Somali community. It is so incredible hearing her story and journey and feel really honored to be able to share it with you. We discuss the following: - Her route into medicine from the middle east to the UK - Changing medical schools from St Georges to Cardiff  - Maintaining your personal beliefs and culture through medicine  - Surviving through medical school – creating supportive communities  - How to apply for foundation training in England vs Wales - Foundation year training in Leicester  - Struggles of a junior doctor, the importance of asking for help - Tips for newly qualified doctors - Bullying in the workplace, how to manage it - Choosing between Paediatrics and General Practice? - Foundation year 3, locum in Paediatrics Cardiff, Wales & humanitarian work in Somalia  - Starting up Somali Career Fairs, educational seminars in Somali communities, the British Somali Medical association, Youtube channel Dr Sam’s Health chats and COVID vaccine clinics - Drive behind what she does - Discussing work life balance We hope you enjoy the episode. If you are a medical doctor interested in being a guest on the show, please get in touch. It would be lovely to hear from your - either get intouch via Instagram, Todaywithdrlucia, or Email me at Todaywithdrlucia@gmail.com