How To Win Friends & Influenza teaches you how to be better at life, just in case you don’t have any friends or influenza. Whether you’re trying to make a salad or look for a medical specialty, it’s all here.
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Frequently asked questions
What’s this podcast about?
How To Win Friends & Influenza features interviews with distinguished doctors across a range of specialties. It’s designed for junior doctors and medical students who are curious about different specialties. You know, the real life side of medicine, not just the pathophysiology of it.
Choosing a specialty sure is tough, but it can be made easier through the wisdom of others. Hear these guests’ stories and learn from their advice, whether it’s immunology, surgery, gastroenterology or something else you’re interested in.
Season 1
How do you find out what life in a medical specialty is like?
Where do you go to learn what the textbooks don’t teach you?
This podcast: How To Win Friends & Influenza.
How To Win Friends & Influenza features interviews with distinguished doctors across a range of specialties.
It’s designed for junior doctors and medical students who are curious about different specialties and the real life side of medicine, not just the pathophysiology of it.
Hear these guests’ stories and learn from their advice, whether it’s immunology, surgery, gastroenterology or something else you’re interested in.
Season 2
Learn how to be better at stuff! Listen in for exciting tips on using an avocado, exuding gratitude, cutting people off in traffic and other things that make you semi-competent at life.
How do I access the full podcast?
Stream on SoundCloud or listen through iTunes.
Can I contribute to your opening and closing themes?
Absolutely. Make some sweet, sweet contact if you would like your music featured.
Episode list
Podcast 001: Immunology With Dr Sean Riminton
Podcast 002: Study Tips With Steve Waring
Podcast 003: Infectious Diseases & Microbiology With Dr Elaine Cheong
Podcast 004: General Surgery With Dr Corinna Chiong
Podcast 005: Palliative Care With Dr Katherine Allsopp
Podcast 006: Surgical Oncology With Dr Julie Howle
Podcast 007: Ophthalmology With Dr Neil Rowe
Podcast 008: Trauma Surgery With Dr Jeremy Hsu
Podcast 009: Skin Cancer General Practice With Dr Philip Smith
Podcast 010: Psychiatry With Dr Philip Boyce
Podcast 011: Clinical Psychology With Juliette Drobny
Podcast 012: Manufacturing Pharmacy With Allan Fong
Podcast 013: Careers Outside Medicine With Dr Renee Lim
Podcast 014: Junior Doctor With Dr James Ooi
Podcast 015: Cardiology With Dr Chris Semsarian
Podcast 016: Sports Medicine With Dr Bob Sallis
Podcast 017: Medical Research With Julia Chapman
Podcast 018: Respiratory Medicine With Dr Lucy Morgan
Podcast 019: Intensive Care Medicine With Dr Stuart Lane
Podcast 020: Medical Oncology With Dr Fran Boyle
Podcast 021: Paediatrics With Dr Louisa Adams
Podcast 022: Renal Medicine With Dr Lucy Wynter
Podcast 023: Pathology With Dr Nicky Graf
Podcast 024: Orthopaedic Surgery With Dr Saqib Noor
Podcast 025: Anaesthetics Nursing With Pete Kelly
Podcast 026: Dermatology With Dr Pablo Fernández-Peñas
Podcast 027: Otolaryngology With Dr Faruque Riffat
Podcast 028: Adolescent Medicine With Dr Linette Gomes
Podcast 029: Geriatrics With Dr Chris Middlemiss
Podcast 030: Anaesthetics With Dr Marie Dreux
Podcast 031: Vascular Surgery With Dr Gabrielle McMullin
Podcast 032: Rheumatology With Dr Allan Sturgess
Podcast 033: General Meowdicine With Dr Cat
Podcast 036: Ksana And The Van
Podcast 037: Do The Thing That Makes You Grow
Podcast 038: Finding Your Purpose
Podcast 039: This Is What Happens When You Don’t Like Your Job
Podcast 042: It’s Not The Last Time
Podcast 043: Specialisation Needs Commitment
Podcast 045: Reframe Your Struggles
Podcast 046: Everyday Adventures
Podcast 047: Stiller Is The Key
Podcast 048: Harry Potter As A Quadratic Function