Coffee and a Gas: A wellbeing podcast

Coffee and a Gas - Top 10 most impactful papers with Dr Matt Wiles

In this episode, Dr. Matt Wiles, editor-in-chief of Anaesthesia, discusses the 10 most impactful papers (2023-2024) in anaesthesia.  For links to the papers discusses, follow Pick of the Papers 2024 | STH Journal Club (wordpress.com)

Coffee and a Gas: Mentoring with Nancy Redfern

In this episode, Dr Nancy Redfern discusses the benefits of mentoring for anaesthetists, particularly when starting a new role or wrestling with a dilemma.

Are you attending the Annual Congress, or any other large Conference organised by the Association of Anaesthests?

Book a free introductory mentoring session.  Interested in having a mentor? Fill in our booking form Mentee_booking_form_Association_of_Anaethetists_Sep_2018 (New.docx (live.com) and as a member of the Association of Anaesthetists, you can access mentoring via our free Association Mentoring Scheme.

Further info regarding mentoring: Mentoring for doctors in the UK: what it can do for you, your colleagues, and your patients (bjaed.org), and "Coaching and Mentoring at work" by Connor & Pokora.

Coffee and a Gas Episode 16: Equity in global anaesthesia

Welcome to another special internationally-themed episode of our podcast Coffee and a Gas, where we embark on a global exploration of equity in anaesthesia. In this episode, we bring unite the UK and Kenya as our host speaks with Dr Tom Bashford and Dr Rediet Shimeles Workneh to gain insightful conversations unravelling the complex web of challenges and triumphs in the pursuit of global equity in anaesthesia.

This episode sheds light on the work of the Association’s International Relations Committee and inspiring endeavours that aim to bridge gaps in the access of quality anaesthetic care and shares stories of resilience, innovation, and collaborative efforts aimed at addressing inequities.

Coffee and a Gas Episode 15: Research in lower income settings

Ben Morton and Duncan Wagstaff – Research in lower income settings

Join us for another special internationally-themed episode of our podcast Coffee and a Gas, where we explore the fascinating intersection of anaesthetic research and healthcare challenges in low-resourced countries. In this episode, join our host as they sit down with Dr Ben Morton in the UK and Dr Duncan Wagstaff from South Africa to discuss the challenges and inequalities faced in lower-income environments, and how the Association’s International Relations Committee (IRC) is helping the efforts of individuals and organisations dedicated to improving collaboration through research and publication opportunities worldwide.

Listen to inspiring stories and advice from our guests who will explore the global landscape of anaesthetic research, collaboration, and the transformative impact that thoughtful research can have on communities facing healthcare disparities.

Welcome to another inspiring episode which shows how the IRC has changed lives around the world.

Coffee and a Gas Episode 14: SAFE and global anaesthesia

Welcome to a special international-themed episode of our podcast Coffee and a Gas. In this episode, we travel to San Francisco and Uganda bring together Dr Maytinee Lilaonitkul and Dr Mary Nabukenya to shine a spotlight on a groundbreaking Safer Education From Anaesthesia (SAFE) program.

Join us for an insightful exploration of SAFE, a collaborative venture with the Association of Anaesthetists and the World Federation of Societies of Anesthesiologists that unites anaesthesia professionals from around the world in the pursuit of standardised, high-quality education. Our inspiring guests will share their expertise on how this initiative is shaping the landscape of anaesthesia education on an international scale.

Welcome to an episode that underscores the importance of international collaboration in advancing the standards of anaesthesia education and, ultimately, ensuring safer practices across the globe!

Pride with Dr. Travis Reece-Nguyen

In celebration of Pride Month, members of the Trainee Committee are joined by Dr. Travis Reece-Nguyen to discuss diversity within anaesthesia, perioperative care for LGBTQ+ patients as well as their own personal experiences. Dr. Reece-Nguyen is an anaesthesiologist at Stanford’s Children Hospital and National Vice Chair of the American Society of Anesthesiologists LGBTQ+ Ad-Hoc Committee.

 

Exit interviews: Reflections on the anaesthetic training pathway with Hiba Khaled

In this three-part series of exit interviews, we have informal conversations with previous UK anaesthetic trainees who left the traditional training structure to pursue another path. These paths include careers outside of medicine, and outside of the UK. We ask about their thoughts on their time as a trainee. In this episode, Hiba Khaled shares her experience.

Exit interviews: Reflections on the anaesthetic training pathway with Nilofer Ahmed

In this three-part series of exit interviews, we have informal conversations with previous UK anaesthetic trainees who left the traditional training structure to pursue another path. These paths include careers outside of medicine, and outside of the UK. We ask about their thoughts on their time as a trainee. In this episode, Nilofer Ahmed shares her experience.

Exit interviews: Reflections on the anaesthetic training pathway with Chris Smith-Brown

In this three-part series of exit interviews, we have informal conversations with previous UK anaesthetic trainees who left the traditional training structure to pursue another path. These paths include careers outside of medicine, and outside of the UK. We ask about their thoughts on their time as a trainee. In this episode, Chris Smith-Brown shares his experience.

Alternative Career Pathways with Dr. Rob Fleming

In this episode we discuss Dr. Rob Fleming’s experience developing his career as a specialist anaesthetist and how this under-represented part of the medical workforce could be the solution to the anaesthetics training crisis.