The Student Dose
Welcome to The Student Dose, the podcast by current and recently graduated medical students where we discuss all things ‘Medical School’, with a mental health and wellbeing focus. Your hosts, Charlie, Claire and Katie are all ambassadors of the ‘You Okay, Doc? charity which supports the mental health and wellbeing of doctors and medical students. You might have heard of the YOD Pod, well we are the Medical Student branch and we are bringing student voices into the conversation! We will be joined by a number of fantastic guests throughout who share their personal experiences and an insight into how they have looked after their wellbeing during times of challenge. We hope you enjoy and if so, don’t forget to like and subscribe! Podcasts host: Claire McGinniss, Charlie Carey, Katie RooneyAs a charity, we need your help to keep going. Please check out our website https://youokaydoc.org.uk/ and our Instagram page @youokaydoc to find out more and stay up-to-date. If you would like, you can also text donate to support the You Okay, Doc? charity by texting. To donate £3 text 'DOCTOR' to 70970.
The Student Dose
Finances Through Medical School
In this episode of ‘The Student Dose’ we discuss the financial challenges that come during medical school applications, whilst studying at medical school and after qualifying as a doctor. We also include some handy tips to help keep down the costs as well. This conversation is underpinned by how managing money can affect our mental wellbeing. Please check the footnotes for any links mentioned.
Podcast host: Claire McGinniss, Charlie Carey, Katie Rooney
Useful Links:
https://rmbf.org/get-help/help-for-medical-students/medical-student-advice-hub/financial-support-for-medical-students-in-england/?fbclid=IwAR2pc7Dt6o-B8JvGMh80Nd-916oYzy-yF2leakoU28NlLSyrpnR2GEbBgDU
https://bmacharities.org.uk/get-help/grants-available/?fbclid=IwAR0VSyP4NUZGj72Ns3vGWUf8OwfWP8uhWa6BVhuGwmbBsGBlbLUHNtLKX-M
https://www.gov.uk/extra-money-pay-university?fbclid=IwAR29QWdlVROGy0ywGThnbYNSNuDJEPwhaVEsP3a0HpoPXIKsAKLodwaYRC0
https://medmentor.co.uk/blog/can-you-work-as-a-medical-student?fbclid=IwAR1FasqOK2wp33TxUAsBsGnlferFzAJE7G12cvjRFTQMlCJJEQ3Y0h2go64
It is worth noting that this is a conversational piece and the opinions and views aired are of those in this discussion in its own context at the time of recording. As mentioned, the hosts are ambassadors of the ‘You Okay, Doc?’ charity, which is focused on the mental health and wellbeing of doctors. As a result, we discuss issues affecting physical, emotional and mental wellbeing that some listeners may at times find upsetting. If you find yourself significantly affected by the discussion, please consider seeking professional help. Recording for series one took place throughout 2022.
As a charity, we need your help to keep going. Please check out our website https://youokaydoc.org.uk/ and our Instagram page @youokaydoc to find out more and stay up-to-date. If you would like, you can also text donate to support the You Okay, Doc? charity by texting. To donate £3 text 'DOCTOR' to 70970.