Episode 38: Power, Silencing, and Medical Education with Dr Rageshri Dhairyawan

Episode 38: Power, Silencing, and Medical Education with Dr Rageshri Dhairyawan

In this episode, we speak with Dr Rageshri Dhairyawan, who is a clinician, health equity researcher and also author of Unheard: The Medical Practice of Silencing, about how we train doctors to listen and sometimes fail to listen to patients. We explore how hierarchy, bias, and the culture of medicine can perpetuate medical silencing, why some voices are more likely to be believed than others, and what this means for patient care, equity, and trust in healthcare. Drawing on her experiences as both clinician and patient, Dr Dhairyawan discusses how medical education can move beyond knowledge transmission to cultivate humility, curiosity, and genuine listening. Join us for this thought-provoking conversation about power, learning, and how we can build a healthcare system where every voice is heard. Discover more about TASME, ASME, and our many affiliated groups at ASME.org.uk. Be sure to follow us @TASME_UK for the latest updates and conversations

Episode 37: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Medical Education: Where Are We Now?

In this episode we are joined by Dr Jo Hartland, Associate Professor in Health Justice Education and Deputy Education Director at Bristol Medical School. Jo brings extensive experience in health justice education, student equity, diversity and inclusion, and national EDI work through their role with the Medical Schools Council EDI Alliance. They are also an independent queer activist and the lead author of the GLADD Medical School Charter on so-called LGBTQ+ conversion therapy. In this discussion, we explore the current landscape of equality, diversity and inclusion in medical education, including the increasing challenges of doing this work in a more risk-averse higher education environment. We discuss the importance of moving beyond “easy wins”, the role of patient safety and professional standards in advocating for inclusive curricula, and how educators can navigate difficult conversations around marginalisation, bias, identity, and power. Jo also reflects on how EDI work can be made more sustainable, community-led, and safe for those involved. Discover more about TASME, ASME, and our many affiliated groups at ASME.org.uk. Be sure to follow us on social media @TASME_UK for the latest updates and conversations. Special thanks to our Podcast team, the wider TASME committee, and Amlunya for our theme music. We hope you enjoy

Episode 36: Debunking Qualitative Research

In this episode we are joined by Dr Tristan Price, Associate Professor and Programme Lead for the PGCert and MClinEd in Clinical Education for Peninsula Medical School. Tristan brings a huge amount of experience to this discussion talking about his career path and research into remediation in postgraduate medical education. We will be discussing what makes good qualitative research, its strengths and limitations, and challenges faced when undertaking qualitative research. Discover more about TASME, ASME, and our many affiliated groups at ASME.org.uk. Be sure to follow us on social media @TASME_UK for the latest updates and conversations. Special thanks to our Podcast team, the wider TASME committee, and Amlunya for our theme music. We hope you enjoy!

Episode 35: Flexible Portfolio Careers and Medical Education

In this episode, we are joined by Dr Thomas Bond a flexible portfolio trainee and the host of the MEMCast podcast to learn about this option for a varied career during training. Discover more about TASME, ASME, and our many affiliated groups at ASME.org.uk. Be sure to follow us on social media @TASME_UK for the latest updates and conversations. Special thanks to our Podcast team, the wider TASME committee, and Amlunya for our theme music https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/doctors-training/flexible-portfolio-training

Episode 34: Live at ASM 2025: Ethics & Agency in Medical Education

In this special live episode, recorded at ASME’s 2025 Annual Scholarship Meeting in Edinburgh, we sit down with keynote speakers Prof. Rola Ajjawi, Prof. Margaret Bearman, and Dr. Abigail Konopasky. Together, we explore some of the conference’s most compelling themes — from learner agency and the role of AI in clinical education to the ethical questions these innovations raise. Stay connected with TASME, ASME, and our affiliated groups at ASME.org.uk, and join the conversation on social media @TASME_UK Special thanks to our Podcast team, the wider TASME committee, and Amlunya for our theme music