In this podcast recorded by InnovAiT Podcast Editor Dr Sadiya Ayaz, Rungphloy Jaroenchasri, ENT Teaching Fellow in Bristol, discusses her InnovAiT article on the the diagnosis and management of the airway emergency, supraglottitis, from a primary care perspective. The podcast covers what supraglottitis is, risk factors and what to do if you suspect it in a GP setting, referral and how might it be managed in secondary care, with key points that GPs should be aware of. This podcast is also availab...
Apr 29, 2025•7 min
In this podcast, Dr Sadiya Ayaz, RCGP South London Faculty Board Member and Editor of InnovAiT podcasts, discusses supporting international medical graduates with College council member and Yorkshire faculty IMG Rep, Dr Azza Elghonaimy. Dr Elghonaimy shares her journey of moving to the UK from abroad, discusses some of the challenges that international medical graduates can encounter during their training and beyond and the support that is offered by the College as well as her top tips for IMGs....
Aug 29, 2024•22 min
InnovAiT January 24: Sepsis In this podcast, Dr Sadiya Ayaz, a GP trainer and appraiser, chats with Dr Lizzy Morgan as they discuss her InnovAiT article ‘ Could this be sepsis? ’ Sepsis is a common and dangerous condition, and early recognition and initiation of appropriate management has significant impact on morbidity and mortality. Dr Morgan gives us an insightful overview of how to identify sepsis in primary care, risk factors for sepsis and guidance on referral to secondary care to ensure w...
Jan 22, 2024•21 min
We spend one-third of our life asleep. Sleep deprivation is not an uncommon presentation in general practice and we know how much it can impact on health and wellbeing. Yet, it can be challenging to deal with in a 10–minute consultation. In this podcast, Dr Serena Strickland discusses her InnovAiT article on sleep disorders in which she helps us answer common questions such as how much sleep we actually need, how to take a good sleep history, tips on managing sleep disorders and useful resources...
Oct 19, 2023•28 min
Did you know that the NHS contributes up to 5% of the UK’s carbon emissions and that 60% of emissions in primary care come from medicines and inhalers? Want to know more about how climate change impacts human health and what we can be doing to address it in a healthcare setting? Then join us on a whistle stop tour as we talk to GP trainee Dr Veena Aggarwal discuss the impact of climate change on healthcare and what we can be doing to empower patients and improve health outcomes. Veena shares her...
Sep 12, 2023•22 min
In this special live interview, new RCGP Chair Prof. Kamila Hawthorne answers AiTs’ questions on her experiences as a trainee, hospital rotations, exam fairness, new consultation models, the sustainability of careers in general practice, new roles in general practice, is training too protected, her priorities as chair, and what the College is doing for the future of the profession. Do not miss this one!
Apr 17, 2023•57 min
Apr 13, 2023•57 min
In this podcast, Dr Sadiya Ayaz, a GP trainer, appraiser and SW London RCGP Faculty Board Member, discusses current issues in general practice with RCGP President Professor Dame Clare Gerada. We hear Clare’s views on the overwhelming mental health crises facing general practice amidst exceeding work pressures, what the future of general practice looks like and how many cups of tea Clare gets through in her clinic. Listen in to find out more!
Dec 14, 2022•41 min
Join Dr Hussain Gandhi and the team from The Big GP Consultation as they share how this report, which arose from consultations with STs and early-career GPs, will impact AiTs and the future of the GP profession (also available on YouTube ). Does training adequately prepare trainees for what comes ahead? What are the realities for new GPs after training? The importance of understanding the breadth and depth of multidisciplinary MDT) roles and teams, what they can do, how to take part and lead. Wh...
Nov 01, 2022•48 min
In this podcast, Dr Sadiya Ayaz a GP trainer and RCGP SW London Faculty Board Member discusses hot topics in primary care with Dr Anne Connolly MBE, GP, Chair of PCWHF and RCGP Clinical Champion for Womens Health. We cover the treatment of menorrhagia, managing irregular periods, how to investigate sub fertility and prescribing in menopause, along with top tips on managing women's health problems in general practice. Do make sure you listen in! Useful Resources: RCGP Womens Health Library https:...
Sep 07, 2022•47 min
In this month’s podcast Dr Sadiya Ayaz, a GP trainer and appraiser in SW London, interviews Dr Irene Afreh-Mensah, a Brimingham-based GP and Clinical Tutor. The interview covers life post-CCT, the realities of day-to-day general practice, the perfect GP model, her achievements during and after training, how to get involved in your profession and why – despite all the challenges – general practice remains the best career in the world.
Aug 01, 2022•34 min
This podcast (also available on YouTube ) is a recording of the first live InnovAiT YouTube Q&A session with two RCGP examiners and an AiT network lead aimed at helping you understand the recorded consultation assessment (RCA) and the exams.
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 2 min
This special podcast (also available on Youtube ) features RCGP Chair Prof. Martin Marshall answering questions from the perspective of AiTs on his role and that of the RCGP, diversity and equality in general practice, extended training, continuity of care, the media landscape and how if affects general practice, and much more
Jan 31, 2022•57 min
In this month’s podcast Dr Sadiya Ayaz, a GP trainer and appraiser in SW London is joined by Diane Bayliss, Clinical Risk and Educator Manager at Medical Protection Society, to discuss managing complaints in primary care. The interview covers how the pandemic has impacted on the nature of complaints, how to make remote consulting more effective and safe, factors that contribute to complaints and how doctors undergoing complaints can be supported. https://www.medicalprotection.org/uk https://www....
Jul 09, 2021•21 min
In our Spring edition, Dr Sadiya Ayaz, a GP trainer and appraiser and co-editor of InnovAiT podcasts speaks with Dr Matilda Esan, a newly qualified GP in NE London about her journey through training during COVID-19 and life post CCT. We discuss the challenges both trainees and First5 GPs have encountered over the last year and the importance of work/life balance to address burnout. We hear from Dr Aaron Poppleton discussing his InnovAiT article with Matilda on management of anxiety in children a...
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Welcome AiTs to the autumn InnovAiT podcast . I am Dr Hussain ‘DrGandalf’ Gandhi In this episode we cover recent editions of the InnovAiT journal and cover relevant topics to help with your training. This includes a discussion with Steve Walter about the new GP curriculum and how to get the most out of your training with this key resource both as a trainee and a trainer, next we talk to Jonathan Rial and AiT committee member Ebrahim Mulla about the new changes to the eportfolio and how this will...
Jan 10, 2020•1 hr 6 min
The Summer podcast aims to enlighten, educate and inspire with a variety of topics from the world of General Practice. Presented by Dr Sadiya Ayaz, a GP in South London, in this podcast we discuss the struggles around training with Head of School for General Practice in London, Dr Sarah Divall. We take a look at Social Prescribing and what it means for GPs with Dr Mohan Sekeram. Dr Vishal Jayakar solves all those haematological conundrums we always wanted answered and we wind down with a hearty ...
Jul 08, 2019•1 hr 41 min
In the InnovAiT Spring Podcast listen to three inspiring GPs and a round up of the InnovAiT journal including articles from Roger Neighbour, Deen Mirza and more. In the interviews, hear from Dr Nishma Manek who created the NextGenGP project to promote young leaders in primary care, video consultations in primary care and more. Then hear from a young leader- your own AiT Chair Dr Amit Paik as we talk about RCGP council, InnovAiT, training and the eportfolio. Finally, hear from our RCGP Chair Prof...
Apr 29, 2019•1 hr
The Autumn podcast supplements the September Special issue of the InnovAiT journal with an interview by Professor Clare Gerada on the past, present and future of general practice. We talk to InnovAiT’s very own AKT author, Dr Anish Kotecha, about how he acquired his various professional roles and put him to the test with the AKT challenge. Mr Nick Panay discusses his article from July’s issue of InnovAiT on Menopause management and we wind down with a practical approach to mindfulness in the wor...
Nov 12, 2018•1 hr 11 min
Welcome to InnovAiT podcast with Dr Hussain Gandhi. I’m a GP partner in Nottingham, owner of eGPlearning and eGPlearning podblast LMC and faculty board rep and treasurer for GP Survival. In today's episode, we have two interviews. The first is with our current president of the RCGP Prof Mayur Lakhani where we talk about the RCGP, the challenges of being a GP, a direct discussion on the costings of the CSA exam, and how the college can support its members. This is followed by a brief round-up of ...
Jul 17, 2018•1 hr 1 min
In the Spring podcast Professor Bruce Guthrie, chair of the NICE multimorbidity guideline development committee (NG56) tells us about their recommendations. Dr Martin Murphy interviews Dr Laura James about her upcoming InnovAiT article on antibiotic overprescribing. Dr Babu Kangesan discusses his article from the March edition of InnovAiT about Autism and Aspergers syndrome with Dr Jeyanathan. Dr Kofo Jegede discusses the latest educational resource from the RCGP: GP self-test.
May 15, 2017•57 min
In the Autumn podcast Dr Madeline Lameris interviews Dr Nick Steel and Dr Alice Shiner about their article on managing multimorbidity in primary care. Dr David Scott, our resident psychiatry trainee, interviews Veronica Beckett, a sex therapist with Relate about sex therapy and psychosexual disorders. Finally, Dr Tim Crossman, GP trainee, interviews Mr Tom Walker, Maxillofacial surgeon, about the use of Botox and Fillers and what they mean to us in primary care.
Nov 28, 2016•42 min
The Spring podcast is our Women's Health Special, coinciding with the March special edition of the paper journal. In this podcast you can hear Dr Emma Tait, a GP Registrar, interview Dr Bavithra Nathan, Consultant in Sexual Health, on how to manage genital herpes in Primary Care. Dr David Scott, a psychiatry trainee, discusses perinatal mental health with Dr Jo Black (Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist). Dr Khansa Mazhar, a GP in Enfield, discusses her InnovAiT article on pre-eclampsia with GP Re...
Apr 25, 2016•53 min
General Practice is, in some ways, the most difficult of the medical professions because most of what comes through the door is people in distress for whom we don’t have a biomedical diagnosis who need our humanity, who need, dare I say it, our compassion. Or at least our willingness to hear them without holding it back behind emotional armour. To do a good job in general practice you have to be somewhat emotionally available but, of course, in making yourself emotionally available you need a wa...
Feb 22, 2016•44 min
In this joint RCGP and InnovAiT podcast special we help prepare you for the Applied Knowledge Test (AKT) exam for MRCGP. We hear about successful revision techniques, processes and top tips from trainees, trainers and the RCGP deputy lead for the AKT.
Oct 22, 2015•35 min
In this conference special we learn about the various awards and bursaries available to help you attend the RCGP national conferences and give you a feel of what the conference is like. Join us at the RCGP National Conference 2014 in Liverpool where Dr Simon Glew interviews Dr Alec Logan, about his book, the “good GP training guide” and then hear the full AiT conference session: “Health economics and medical politics - a beginner's guide”. The panel was comprised of Professor Mike Pringle (Presi...
Sep 14, 2015•1 hr 9 min
In the Summer podcast we hear from Dr Sadiya Ayaz as she interviews Dr Caroline Oliver about ARCP panels and how to avoid them. Dr Rebecca Fisher interviews Dr Simon Street on the move from Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (DOPS) to Clinical Examination and Procedural Skills (CEPS). Dr Beth Chapman brings us the first of 3 interviews about psychosis with Dr Mike Metcalfe and Dr Emma Cousins. Finally Dr Pooja Arora interviews Dr Samuel Finnikin about his article from the October 2014 editi...
Jul 27, 2015•52 min
This podcast marks a change from a monthly to quarterly release frequency. In this season’s podcast we will be hearing from Dr Sadiya Ayaz as she discusses infertility with Dr Claire Quiggin. Dr Shabana Alam-Zahir interviews Dr Graham Martin about health inequalities for people with learning difficulties. Dr Dhrushil Patel interviews Dr Helen Carslaw about her article on viral infections in pregnancy, published in the September 2014 edition of InnovAiT. Finally, Dr Liza Kirtchuk interviews Dr Ad...
Apr 30, 2015•54 min
The CSA special covers everything the GP trainee needs to know about the exam from the perspectives of all of the key players involved and includes their top tips to help you pass. The RCGP chief examiner, Dr Pauline Foreman, is interviewed about her aspirations for the CSA, the legal challenge by the British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin and the subsequent judicial review, the cost of the exam and the recent changes. Two trainees, Dr Matt Williams and a colleague from HEKSS deanery...
Jan 22, 2015•1 hr 10 min
In this month’s podcast we hear from Dr Chaand Nagpaul, chair of the General Practitioner Committee, who is interviewed about the GPC and the BMA’s your GP cares campaign by Dr Pooja Arora, GP registrar.Dr Kamal Hussain, GP, interviews Dr Nazia Hussain, GP, on her article “Iron deficiency anaemia” from the July edition of Innovait.Dr Beth Chapman, psychiatry registrar, discusses a psychotherapeutic technique known as “Tapping” with Dr Adrian Flynne, consultant liaison psychiatrist.Dr Nazia Hossa...
Oct 09, 2014•38 min
