The HippoCampus Podcast
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The HippoCampus Podcast
Grass-root conversations sharing strategies, tips and insights to help optimise learning at Medical School, University and beyond with as many ears as possible!
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Returning to Campus? Finding friendships & expanding social circles!
We're back after a short hiatus!
In this episode, the hosts chat about returning to face-to-face teaching in the upcoming academic year (...
Reflections of a Clinical Teaching Fellow: teaching and learning in medicine
In this episode we are joined by Dr Tieng Toh and Dr Alex Hammant who are currently Clinical Teaching Fellows at Leicester Medical School.
Misjudgements & Myths in Learning: with special guest Dr Paul Penn
In this episode we are joined by Dr Paul Penn, a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of East London and author of the excellent book 'The...
Supporting Students as Learners & Common Struggles- with special guest Dr Jane Burns
In this episode we are joined by Dr Jane Burns, who recently retired as the Academic Support Unit Lead at Leicester Medical School.
Havin...
Exam special- OSCE: top tips and strategies to maximise success
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Arun Kirupakaran about OSCEs, where he shares some essential advice on approaching individual stations, as well as hi...
Exam Special- Short Answer Questions: top tips and strategies to maximise success
In this 'Exam-special' episode we discuss short answer questions (SAQs), a type of question used in examinations across many medical schools and Unive...
Mastering Population & Social Sciences, and the importance of Public Health-with Chandhini Suresh
In this episode we talk to Chandhini Suresh about learning and revising Population and Social Sciences, how Public Health is used in society, and how...
How to balance everything & the ugly side of productivity-with Special Guest Dr Kurren Sandhu
In this episode we open a discussion with the incredible Dr Kurren Sandhu. We get to grips with the cliche of work life balance, discuss stress manage...
Being a Productivity Ninja (with Graham Allcott): shipping, second brains and Obama's trousers
In this episode we speak with guest Graham Allcott, to discuss the little steps that can pay big returns for our productivity!
Graham...
Perfectionism - the enemy of progress?
We are joined by special guest Dr Khalid Karim, a Consultant Psychiatrist and Associate Professor in Medical Education, who also works as an academic...
Exam Special- Single Best Answers: top tips and strategies to maximise success
In this 'Exam-special' episode we discuss single best answers or SBAs, a common type of question used in examinations across many medical schools and...
The Importance of Sleep: Memories and Slinkys
In this episode we are joined again by the lovely Dr Jared Cooney-Horvath, an educational neuroscientist working at the University of Melbourne. Jared...
Optimising Learning & Revision...Tips from a Learning Scientist
In this episode we are joined by Dr Carolina Kuepper-Tetzel, an expert in memory and learning from the University of Glasgow. Carolina's work involves...
Mindfulness & Mindful Enquiry: Groups, gravel paths and door handles
In this episode, we meet with Lara Crowther, a personal trainer and wellbeing guru who is also currently undertaking a PhD in mindfulness in medical...
Racial Harassment and Inequalities in Medical Education
In this episode, we meet with Takunda Nhiwatiwa and Divine Maduka to talk about racial harassment and racial inequalities in medical education. We exp...
Transitions to clinical placements: adapting & settling in!
Welcome back! We return after a brief hiatus for our first episode of Series 2.
So in this episode, we catch up to discuss how we've fa...
Reflections: Diversity, Pandemics and Podcasts
In this final episode (*sniff*) of our first season we take a moment to reflect and share what we've learnt over the last few months of developing "a...
Alternative Routes into Medicine: Gaps, Graduates and Career Changes
In this episode we discuss different routes into medicine...from not getting the predicated grades, knock-backs at interview and unsuccessful degree t...
Learning Pharmacology: 'cause the drugs don't stick...
Pharmacology and prescribing is an important subject and skill for all medical students, and many healthcare professionals! Yet, it can be somewhat ov...
Special Guest Dr Steve Jacques- Anatomy: Curiosity, Cadavers and Inner Fish
In episode 10, which completes our "two-episode anatomy-themed series" we are joined by Dr Steven Jacques, Associate Professor and Head of Anatomy at...
Learning Anatomy: language, lumbricals and the myth of learning styles
In episode 8, we share tips and insights on approaching anatomy learning. We discuss the challenges of acquiring the anatomy "vocabulary", the importa...
Special Guest Dr Jared Cooney Horvath-understanding the brain in learning (Part 2 of 2)
In this episode we pick up the second half of our conversation with Dr Jared Cooney Horvath, an Educational Neuroscientist and brain expert. We contin...
Special Guest Dr Jared Cooney Horvath-understanding the brain in learning (Part 1 of 2)
This episode is the first of a two-part series taking a deep dive into the mechanisms of the brain in learning and how we can exploit this understandi...
Special Guest Dr Ali Abdaal- Learning Journeys: Flashcards, Kebabs & Third Doors
In this episode we are joined by special guest Dr Al Abdaal a medical doctor, YouTube influencer, content creator, and a huge advocate for effective a...
Getting the Most from Small Group Teaching and Learning: hive minds and chocolate buttons
In this episode we are joined by special guest Dr Hannah Bonfield, a Lead Clinical Teaching Fellow at Leicester Medical School. Together, we discuss l...
Getting the Most From Lectures: cognitive load, pressing pause and penalties
In this episode we discuss some practical tips to help you get the most from your lectures (face-to-face or online). We think about the 'before', 'dur...
Demystifying Learning at Medical School Part 2: hungry dogs and dark rooms
In this second episode of our podcast opening two-part theme we continue to demystify studying medicine. This time we discuss the different types of e...
Demystifying Learning at Medical School Part 1: light bulbs & learning journeys...
In this first episode of a two-part theme we open the conversation on demystifying studying medicine, with valuable insights from our six medical stud...