Master the MRCPCH
Master the MRCPCH is a podcast from the GOSH Learning Academy at Great Ormond Street Hospital, made for doctors training in paediatrics. It covers topics relevant to the MRCPCH membership exams as well as clinically interesting subjects. The show aims to support revision and professional development for paediatric trainees. It is part of the wider GOSHpods family of podcasts from the same academy, and listener feedback is encouraged to shape future episodes.
Episodes
Principles of Palliative Medicine with Dr Dilini Rajapakse (Part 2)
Join us as we talk to paediatric palliative medicine consultant Dr Dilini Rajapakse about two major principles in the specialty - symptom management and advanced care planning. In part 1 we covered what paediatric palliative medicine is, and explored overviews of advanced care planning and symptom management. In today's second part we focus in on some o
Principles of Palliative Medicine with Dr Dilini Rajapakse (Part 1)
Join us as we talk to paediatric palliative medicine consultant Dr Dilini Rajapakse about two major principles in the specialty - symptom management and advanced care planning. In part 1 we cover what paediatric palliative medicine is, and explore overviews of advanced care planning and symptom management. In the second part (which will come out next we
Visual Impairment with Dr Eleanor Yule
In today's episode, we're going to be talking to Dr. Eleanor Yule about visual impairment in childhood. Dr. Yule is a consultant in paediatric neurodisability at Great Ormond Street Hospital. This topic corresponds to learning outcomes in the neurodisability and ophthalmology sections of the MRCPCH exam curriculum.
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Resources mentioned
British Academy
Neonatal Resuscitation with Dr Sadaf Bhayat
Join us on this episode as we speak to Dr Sadaf Bhayat, consultant neonatologist, about neonatal resuscitation.
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Resources mentioned
Neonatal Life Support: https://www.resus.org.uk/training-courses/newborn-life-support
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Haemophilia with Dr Mary Mathias (Part 2)
In today's episode, we're going to be talking to Dr. Mary Mathias, a consultant haematologist and the Haemophilia Centre Director at Great Ormond Street Hospital. We're going to be talking about haemophilia. In part one we covered pathophysiology, presentation and diagnosis. In today's part two, we're going to cover management, complications and prognos
Haemophilia with Dr Mary Mathias (Part 1)
In today's episode, we're going to be talking to Dr. Mary Mathias, a consultant haematologist and the Haemophilia Centre Director at Great Ormond Street Hospital. We're going to be talking about haemophilia. In part one, we're going to cover a pathophysiology presentation and diagnosis, and then part two, which will come next week, we're going to cover
Long Term Ventilation with Dr Elaine Chan, CNS Garry Rendle and CNS Alice Crawshaw
Join us on this episode as we speak to members of the Long Term Ventilation Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital about principles of LTV and how they manage their patients at GOSH.
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Resources mentioned
Pan Thames Long Term Ventilation Website: https://ltv.services/
European Respiratory Society: https://www.ersnet.org/
American Society of Sleep Medicine
Physical Abuse with Dr Deborah Zeitlin (Part 2)
Join us on this episode as we speak to Dr Deborah Zeitlin about non-accidental injury and physical abuse. Dr. Zeitlin is a consultant general paediatrician here at GOSH where she is the named Doctor for Safeguarding for Children and Young People. This is the second part of this two part episode.
Child abuse is not an easy topic to talk about or listen
Physical Abuse with Dr Deborah Zeitlin (Part 1)
Join us on this episode as we speak to Dr Deborah Zeitlin about non-accidental injury and physical abuse. Dr. Zeitlin is a consultant general paediatrician here at GOSH where she is the named Doctor for Safeguarding for Children and Young People. We're gonna split this episode into two parts. Look out for part two coming soon.
Child abuse is not an easy
Blood Transfusions with Dr Anne Kelly (Part 2)
Join us as we talk to Dr Anne Kelly, consultant haematologist at GOSH, about blood transfusions. In part one, we covered patient blood management, including safe prescribing and transfusion thresholds. In part two we're going to discuss major complications, risk management and rules around taking consent.
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Blood components website/ap
Blood Transfusions with Dr Anne Kelly (Part 1)
Join us as we talk to Dr Anne Kelly, consultant haematologist at GOSH, about blood transfusions. In part one, we cover patient blood management, including safe prescribing and transfusion thresholds. In part two (coming next week), we're going to discuss major complications, risk management and rules around taking consent.
*Resources mentioned
Blood com
Stomas and Gastrostomies with CNS Nicola Greenwood
Join us as we talk to CNS Nicola Greenwood all about stomas and gastrostomies. We're going to cover the different types of stoma and gastrostomy, stoma care, common complications, and the important role that stoma care nurses play.
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Resources mentioned:
Coloplast: https://www.coloplastprofessional.co.uk/advanced-wound-care/?utm_source=google&utm
Neonatal Jaundice with Dr Alexis Bouvier
Join us as we talk to Dr Alexis Bouvier, consultant in General Paediatrics at Great Ormond Street Hospital, about neonatal jaundice. We discuss pathophysiology, classifications, investigation and management.
This episode corresponds to learning outcomes in the Neonatology section of the MRCPCH exam curriculum.
Peer reviewed by Dr Keir Sheils.
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An approach to the crying baby with Dr Alexis Bouvier
Join us as we talk to Dr Alexis Bouvier, consultant in General Paediatrics at Great Ormond Street Hospital, about how to approach the crying baby. We talk about the importance of using the right terminology, some of the causes of the crying baby, and how to approach creating a management plan for these children and their parents.
This episode correspon
Henoch Schönlein Purpura (HSP) with Dr Maria Zahoor
Welcome back to Master the MRCPCH. In this episode we talk to Dr Maria Zahoor, clinical fellow in dermatology at Great Ormond Street Hospital, about Henoch Schönlein Purpura, or HSP. We're going to cover the aetiology, presentation, examination, investigation, and management of this condition. HSP corresponds to the dermatology section of the exam curri
An approach to the febrile child with Dr Alexis Bouvier
Join us as we talk to Dr Alexis Bouvier, consultant in General Paediatrics at Great Ormond Street Hospital, about how to approach the child who presents with a fever. We talk about definitions and epidemiology, what to look for in the history and examination, how to manage these children, and tips on communicating with parents.
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Intracranial Hypertension with Dr Maria Gogou
Welcome back to Master the MRCPCH. In this episode we join Dr Maria Gogou, senior clinical fellow in Neurology at Great Ormond Street Hospital, to talk about intracranial hypertension. We cover the distinctions between primary and secondary intracranial hypertension, symptoms, examination, diagnosis and management.
Peer reviewed by Dr Sanjay Bhate
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Non-Epileptic Attacks with Dr Maria Gogou
Join us today as we talk to Dr Maria Gogou, senior clinical fellow in neurology at GOSH, about non-epileptic attacks. This comes under the Neurology section of the MRCPCH curriculum. We cover what constitutes a non-epileptic attack, presentation, diagnosis and management.
Peer reviewed by Dr Krishna Das
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Resources mentioned:
Paediatric Epilepsy Traini
An approach to the floppy baby with Dr Maria Gogou
In this episode we talk to Dr Maria Gogou about how to approach the floppy baby. We discuss differentials, examination, investigation and management.
Resources mentioned:
European Paediatric Neurology Society: https://www.epns.info/epns-free-monthly-webinars/
International Child Neurology Association: https://www.icnapedia.org/
British Paediatric Neur
GOSH MRCPCH Mock Exams
Did you know that GOSH runs mock exams for the MRCPCH? Find out more here: MRCPCH Examinations | Great Ormond Street Hospital (gosh.nhs.uk)
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Hyperammonaemia with Dr James Davison
In this episode of Master the MRCPCH we are joined by Dr James Davison, consultant in metabolic medicine at GOSH, to talk about how to approach the child with the high ammonia. We talk about aetiology, presentation, diagnosis and management.
Resources mentioned:
British Inherited Metabolic Diseases Group (www.bimdg.org.uk)
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Approach to the Sleepy Child with Dr Maria Gogou
In this episode we are joined by regular guest Dr Maria Gogou, for an overview of child sleep problems. We discuss the definition, presentation and causes of both acute and chronic sleepiness, as well as a clinical approach to investigation and management.
This podcast is brought to you the GOSH Learning Academy. To find more about our work you can visi
Neonatal Seizures with Dr Maria Chalia
In this episode we chat to Dr Maria Chalia, a consultant neonatologist at Great Ormond Street, about neonatal seizures. We discuss the presentation of seizures in neonates, along with the classification, approach to investigation and management. This covers points in both the neonatology and neurology sections of the MRCPCH curriculum.
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Infantile Spasms with Dr Robert Robinson
In this episode, Dr Maria Gogou interviews Dr Robert Robinson, a consultant in paediatric neurology at GOS, about infantile spasms. They discuss the common clinical features, approach to assessment and investigation, as well as the management of this important condition.
This podcast is brought to you the GOSH Learning Academy. To find more about our wo
Neurodevelopmental Issues Post-NICU with Dr Audrienne Sammut
In this episode, I'm joined by NICU consultant Dr Audrienne Sammut, who is talking about neurodevelopmental issues and follow-up in infants who have been admitted to the NICU. This covers aspects of the Neonatology and Neurodevelopment components of the MRCPCH syllabus.
These are the links referenced in this episode:
https://www.bapm.org/
https://eismar
Hearing Impairment (Part 2) with Dr Sebastian Hendricks
In this two-part episode I am joined by Dr Sebastian Hendricks, a consultant in paediatric Audiovestibular Medicine at GOSH, who is talking to me about hearing impairment in children. This second episode will give an overview of the assessment and management of hearing impairment.
Further useful resources on this topic can be found at:
Documents, Guidel
Hearing Impairment (Part 1) with Dr Sebastian Hendricks
In this two-part episode I am joined by Dr Sebastian Hendricks, a consultant in paediatric Audiovestibular Medicine at GOSH, who is talking to me about hearing impairment in children. In this first part, we cover the common causes of hearing impairment and discuss the variety of ways in which infants and children may present.
Further useful resources on
Developmental Delay (Part 2) with Dr Keir Shiels
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In this episode I am speaking to Dr Kier Shiels, consultant in General Paediatrics at GOSH, about Developmental Delay. Over this 2-part episode, he will be giving me an overview of development, as well as discussing strategies for revision and how to appr
Developmental Delay (Part 1) with Dr Keir Shiels
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In this episode I am speaking to Dr Kier Shiels, consultant in General Paediatrics at GOSH, about Developmental Delay. Over this 2-part episode, he will be giving me an overview of development, as well as discussing strategies for revision and how to appr
Mood Disorders with Dr Sacha Evans
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In this episode we are joined again by Dr Sacha Evans, a psychiatry consultant, specialising in child and adolescent mental health at GOSH. She is discussing mood disorders in children, including depression, anxiety and psychosis, covering assessment and
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Approach to the First Seizure with Dr Maria Gogou
In this episode we are joined by Dr Maria Gogou, a senior clinical fellow in paediatric neurology at GOSH, who is talking about how to approach the first episode of a seizure in children. We cover classification of seizures and the clinical approach to a first seizure episode, including investigations, management and prognosis.
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CMPA with Dr Alexis Bouvier
Welcome back to another episode of Master the MRCPCH! Our new podcast bringing you educational podcasts from the experts here at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. These podcasts are designed for those who are preparing for the MRCPCH exams, however are a great run through of clinically relevant topics for doctors training in paediatrics and allied
Bronchiolitis and Viral-induced Wheeze (Part 2) with Dr Alexis Bouvier
Welcome back to another episode of Master the MRCPCH! Our new podcast bringing you educational podcasts from the experts here at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. These podcasts are designed for those who are preparing for the MRCPCH exams, however are a great run through of clinically relevant topics for doctors training in paediatrics and allied
Bronchiolitis and Viral-induced Wheeze (Part 1) with Dr Alexis Bouvier
Welcome back to another episode of Master the MRCPCH! Our new podcast bringing you educational podcasts from the experts here at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. These podcasts are designed for those who are preparing for the MRCPCH exams, however are a great run through of clinically relevant topics for doctors training in paediatrics and allied
SLE and Lupus Nephritis with Professor Stephen Marks
Welcome back to another episode of Master the MRCPCH! Our new podcast bringing you educational podcasts from the experts here at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. These podcasts are designed for those who are preparing for the MRCPCH exams, however are a great run through of clinically relevant topics for doctors training in paediatrics and allied
Kawasaki Disease with Dr Alexis Bouvier
Welcome back to another episode of Master the MRCPCH! Our new podcast bringing you educational podcasts from the experts here at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. These podcasts are designed for those who are preparing for the MRCPCH exams, however are a great run through of clinically relevant topics for doctors training in paediatrics and allied
Newborn screening with Dr James Davison
Welcome back to another episode of Master the MRCPCH! Our new podcast bringing you educational podcasts from the experts here at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. These podcasts are designed for those who are preparing for the MRCPCH exams, however are a great run through of clinically relevant topics for doctors training in paediatrics and allied
Communication skills with Dr Keir Shiels
Welcome back to another episode of Master the MRCPCH! Our new podcast bringing you educational podcasts from the experts here at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. These podcasts are designed for those who are preparing for the MRCPCH exams, however are a great run through of clinically relevant topics for doctors training in paediatrics and allied
Lysosomal storage disease with Dr James Davison
Welcome back to another episode of Master the MRCPCH! Our new podcast bringing you educational podcasts from the experts here at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. These podcasts are designed for those who are preparing for the MRCPCH exams, however are a great run through of clinically relevant topics for doctors training in paediatrics and allied
BRUE with Dr Keir Shiels
Welcome back to another episode of Master the MRCPCH! Our new podcast bringing you educational podcasts from the experts here at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. These podcasts are designed for those who are preparing for the MRCPCH exams, however are a great run through of clinically relevant topics for doctors training in paediatrics and allied
Failure to thrive with Dr Keir Shiels
Welcome back to another episode of Master the MRCPCH! Our new podcast bringing you educational podcasts from the experts here at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. These podcasts are designed for those who are preparing for the MRCPCH exams, however are a great run through of clinically relevant topics for doctors training in paediatrics and allied
Hypoglycaemia with Dr Hoong-Wei Gan
Welcome back to another episode of Master the MRCPCH! Our new podcast bringing you educational podcasts from the experts here at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. These podcasts are designed for those who are preparing for the MRCPCH exams, however are a great run through of clinically relevant topics for doctors training in paediatrics and allied
Growth with Dr Hoong-Wei Gan
Welcome back to another episode of Master the MRCPCH! Our new podcast bringing you educational podcasts from the experts here at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. These podcasts are designed for those who are preparing for the MRCPCH exams, however are a great run through of clinically relevant topics for doctors training in paediatrics and allied
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