Coffee and a Gas episode 26: Black anaesthetists: stories, challenges and change
In this Black History Month episode, we sit down with Dr Sethina Watson, Consultant Anaesthetist, and Mr Russell Ampofo, Director of Education, Training and Examinations at the RCoA. We celebrate the contributions of black anaesthetists and explore representation, allyship and advancing equity and inclusion in anaesthesia.
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Coffee and a Gas episode 25: Birth trauma and the anaesthetist
Joe Pick and Claire-Marie Agius are joined by Kim Thomas. Kim is CEO of the Birth Trauma Association, a charity that supports parents experiencing psychological symptoms such as PTSD after traumatic birth. She was also the secretariat for the all-party parliamentary group (APPG) inquiry into birth trauma, and wrote the inquiry report, published in May 2024.
We discuss the idea of birth trauma and how as anaesthetists we may be able to help those going through traumatic situations.
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Coffee and a Gas episode 24: Stages - Stage one
Starting anaesthetics training can feel exciting, daunting, and everything in between. In this episode, we sit down with a resident doctor who has just completed Stage 1 to share what it’s really like — from first on-calls to tackling the Primary FRCA, managing the e-portfolio, and finding your feet in theatre. Packed with practical tips, honest reflections, and advice they wish they’d known on day one, this is your survival guide to navigating Stage 1 and setting yourself up to thrive.
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Coffee and a Gas episode 23: Politics and the Association
A two part episode with a meeting with former ENT surgeon and current MP, Mr Peter Prinsley, to talk about his career change, followed by a chat with President of the Association, Dr Tim Meek, to discuss how the Association advocates for its members.
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Coffee and a Gas Episode 22: How to anaesthetise a kangaroo with Daisy Norgate
In the latest episode of the Coffee and a Gas podcast, veterinary anaesthetist Daisy Norgate joins Joe Pick to discuss her career. We cover career paths and technical aspects of anaesthetising some weird and wonderful cases.
Welcome to Coffee and a Gas, a podcast series created by the Association of Anaesthetists Resident Doctors Committee, for all anaesthetists. Covering topics from wellbeing and advocacy to the hottest discussions in anaesthetic practice.
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