RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_17663a4a-689d-45c8-9f0c-28e5f6015e61 -- Rendered At Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:47:44 +0000 Medtime Stories https://redcircle.com/shows/medtime-stories en-US All rights reserved. Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma Medtime Stories aims to reveal the reality of the lives as of medical students. Birmingham medical students Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma pull back the curtain on everything related to studying medicine by discussing their stories, from starting medical school to the reality of dissection, with laughs along the way. Questions and answers follow, with questions tailored to each episode. Whether a prospective, or a current medical student, this is the podcast for you to ponder, laugh with, and relate with each and every week! Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com Instagram: @medtimestoriespodcast Twitter: @medtimestories 17663a4a-689d-45c8-9f0c-28e5f6015e61 Medtime Stories aims to reveal the reality of the lives as of medical students. Birmingham medical students Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma pull back the curtain on everything related to studying medicine by discussing their stories, from starting medical school to the reality of dissection, with laughs along the way. Questions and answers follow, with questions tailored to each episode. Whether a prospective, or a current medical student, this is the podcast for you to ponder, laugh with, and relate with each and every week!


Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com

Instagram: @medtimestoriespodcast

Twitter: @medtimestories

]]> episodic no Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma stories.medtime@gmail.com no full Episode 38: Top Tips to Pass Finals! Episode 38: Top Tips to Pass Finals! Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma Hello there! Welcome back to the episode where we uncover what happened during our exams, how we best prepared in the days before and kept calm during these stressful times. We offer our tips on how we passed finals, so this is surely one not to miss! We cover:

  • Resources to use for MCQ finals
  • Strategies for MCQs
  • How best to simulate OSCE exams when preparing
  • Proformas for OSCE stations


Thanks as always for the support!


Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com

Instagram:@medtimestoriespodcast

]]> <p>Hello there! Welcome back to the episode where we uncover what happened during our exams, how we best prepared in the days before and kept calm during these stressful times. We offer our tips on how we passed finals, so this is surely one not to miss! We cover:</p><ul><li>Resources to use for MCQ finals</li><li>Strategies for MCQs</li><li>How best to simulate OSCE exams when preparing</li><li>Proformas for OSCE stations</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Thanks as always for the support!</p><p><br></p><p>Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com</p><p>Instagram:@medtimestoriespodcast</p> b6754773-2dce-46e1-9bd4-f3e4e53a83aa https://redcircle.com/shows/17663a4a-689d-45c8-9f0c-28e5f6015e61/episodes/c8d73102-7ec3-40ec-a57b-18097551c355 Fri, 16 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000 2745 no full Episode 37: Medical School Finals and Results Day! Episode 37: Medical School Finals and Results Day! Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma Hello there!


We're back and we've been away for a while! It has been tough with our Medical School finals but it's all over now! In this episode we talk about

  • How finals went
  • A recap of Ashvin's marathon
  • What we've been up to so far
  • What preparation for finals was like
  • What results day was like!


Thanks as always for the support!



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]]> <p>Hello there!</p><p><br></p><p>We&#39;re back and we&#39;ve been away for a while! It has been tough with our Medical School finals but it&#39;s all over now! In this episode we talk about</p><ul><li>How finals went</li><li>A recap of Ashvin&#39;s marathon</li><li>What we&#39;ve been up to so far</li><li>What preparation for finals was like</li><li>What results day was like!</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Thanks as always for the support!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com</p><p>Instagram:@medtimestoriespodcast</p> cdf9e3cf-4ed5-48f6-9b53-71f5ec3e9579 https://redcircle.com/shows/17663a4a-689d-45c8-9f0c-28e5f6015e61/episodes/4a552a58-abe0-428d-bb1a-0b24ffa76b00 Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:00:00 +0000 2247 no full Episode 36: It's the Final(s) countdown! How to prepare for Finals! Episode 36: It's the Final(s) countdown! How to prepare for Finals! Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma Hello there! This week we’re discussing our impending exams, what we have to expect, how we’ve been preparing and how to best prepare for finals. We also discuss Ashvin’s job updates as well as some strike coverage! 


Please get in touch with your opinions!


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]]> <p>Hello there! This week we’re discussing our impending exams, what we have to expect, how we’ve been preparing and how to best prepare for finals. We also discuss Ashvin’s job updates as well as some strike coverage! </p><p><br></p><p>Please get in touch with your opinions!</p><p><br></p><p>Email:stories.medtime@gmail.com</p><p>IG: @medtimestoriespodcast</p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 7861fd93-5f31-4aca-8e39-7a4a734fea79 https://redcircle.com/shows/17663a4a-689d-45c8-9f0c-28e5f6015e61/episodes/962d3218-21f0-4c21-b50d-816ec9d6d1aa Tue, 18 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000 1899 no full Epiosde 35: Junior Doctor Strikes....Again! Epiosde 35: Junior Doctor Strikes....Again! Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma Hello there! We're back this week talking about the new upcoming junior doctor strikes! In this episode we discuss:


-Our reaction to the strikes

-The reaction of the government to the strikes

-Media reaction to the strikes

-The new strike dates and reasons

-Our thoughts and opinions


Please do get in touch with your own opinions!

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]]> <p>Hello there! We&#39;re back this week talking about the new upcoming junior doctor strikes! In this episode we discuss:</p><p><br></p><p>-Our reaction to the strikes</p><p>-The reaction of the government to the strikes</p><p>-Media reaction to the strikes</p><p>-The new strike dates and reasons</p><p>-Our thoughts and opinions</p><p><br></p><p>Please do get in touch with your own opinions!</p><p>Email:stories.medtime@gmail.com</p><p>Instagram: @medtimestoriespodcast</p> 1e9cb499-f7b0-4957-b30e-91aab0ee98ba https://redcircle.com/shows/17663a4a-689d-45c8-9f0c-28e5f6015e61/episodes/c6e622c7-e22a-41c2-bf75-5e41715f0079 Mon, 03 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000 1468 no full Episode 34: Location, location, location? How to choose jobs Episode 34: Location, location, location? How to choose jobs Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma Hello there! We're back with another episode this week, talking:


With the deadline for final year medics to rank the jobs coming up… we’d thought we’d put out an episode talking:

-Ashvin’s thoughts on sub-deaneries

-The role of sub-deaneries

-Consider job lists and order of jobs

-Consider location push and pull factors

-How far Ashvin has got in his ranking


Any questions or comments? Get in touch at:

IG: @medtimestoriespodcast

Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com

]]> <p>Hello there! We&#39;re back with another episode this week, talking:</p><p><br></p><p>With the deadline for final year medics to rank the jobs coming up… we’d thought we’d put out an episode talking:</p><p>-Ashvin’s thoughts on sub-deaneries</p><p>-The role of sub-deaneries</p><p>-Consider job lists and order of jobs</p><p>-Consider location push and pull factors</p><p>-How far Ashvin has got in his ranking</p><p><br></p><p>Any questions or comments? Get in touch at:</p><p>IG: @medtimestoriespodcast</p><p>Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com</p> 521b744c-72ef-4350-b440-0bae34e69ed8 https://redcircle.com/shows/17663a4a-689d-45c8-9f0c-28e5f6015e61/episodes/c318a789-367a-4d30-9024-6f77582dbaac Mon, 27 Mar 2023 14:00:00 +0000 1791 no full Episode 33: Deanery Day Reactions! Episode 33: Deanery Day Reactions! Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma Hello there! Welcome back to this episode covering deanery day - the day everyone receives the location of where they will be spending their first two years as a doctor. Join us as we discuss our feeling before the release of deaneries as well as afterwards. Let us know where you've ended up!


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]]> <p>Hello there! Welcome back to this episode covering deanery day - the day everyone receives the location of where they will be spending their first two years as a doctor. Join us as we discuss our feeling before the release of deaneries as well as afterwards. Let us know where you&#39;ve ended up!</p><p><br></p><p>Instagram: @medtimestoriespodcast</p><p><br></p><p>Gmail: stories.medtime@gmail.com</p> 964adb06-1f0d-4d69-8908-68d777538d03 https://redcircle.com/shows/17663a4a-689d-45c8-9f0c-28e5f6015e61/episodes/4407d369-0204-4594-9157-a24e69219d86 Sat, 11 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000 456 no full Episode 32: Junior Doctor Strikes Episode 32: Junior Doctor Strikes Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma Hello there! welcome back this week to our new episode covering the strikes. Don't know where to start? This podcast has got everything - who, what, why, when... all of your questions will be answered! Anything we've missed? Get in touch and let us know!


Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com


IG: @medtimestoriespodcast


]]> <p>Hello there! welcome back this week to our new episode covering the strikes. Don&#39;t know where to start? This podcast has got everything - who, what, why, when... all of your questions will be answered! Anything we&#39;ve missed? Get in touch and let us know!</p><p><br></p><p>Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>IG: @medtimestoriespodcast</p><p><br></p> 0cd9111c-ea15-4d23-9a72-174a7bae395b https://redcircle.com/shows/17663a4a-689d-45c8-9f0c-28e5f6015e61/episodes/0b90f195-87d6-4f1b-a1e3-abdc88d97608 Mon, 06 Mar 2023 13:15:00 +0000 1796 no full Episode 31: SJT Shock Episode 31: SJT Shock Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma Hello there!


We're back with an emergency episode reacting to the shock release of SJT results yesterday. It certainly caused a big stir nationwide, tune in to hear our thoughts! What do you think? Get in touch!


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]]> <p>Hello there!</p><p><br></p><p>We&#39;re back with an emergency episode reacting to the shock release of SJT results yesterday. It certainly caused a big stir nationwide, tune in to hear our thoughts! What do you think? Get in touch!</p><p><br></p><p>Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com</p><p>Instagram: @medtimestoriespodcast</p> a0c95f04-74f8-485a-a590-8cd2d1b1c46a https://redcircle.com/shows/17663a4a-689d-45c8-9f0c-28e5f6015e61/episodes/d0c03022-b77b-48cc-8442-240f29a5183c Thu, 23 Feb 2023 09:55:00 +0000 1130 no full Episode 30: Deaneries....How do you pick? Episode 30: Deaneries....How do you pick? Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma Hello there! We're back this week after our PSA exams talking about the upcoming deadline of submitting our deanery choices. Every final year medical student needs to rank all the deaneries (areas) in the country where they would like to practise for the upcoming year. In this episode we discuss:

-The recent news of the earthquakes, BMA locum rate cards and proposed changes to UKFPO allocation

-The process of applying to deaneries

-FP/FPP/SFP

-What deaneries we have picked

-What factors influenced our decision to pick those deaneries


Thanks for the continued support, leave a rating and get in contact with us if you have any comments or questions.


Instagram: @medtimestoriespodcast

Gmail: stories.medtime@gmail.com

]]> <p>Hello there! We&#39;re back this week after our PSA exams talking about the upcoming deadline of submitting our deanery choices. Every final year medical student needs to rank all the deaneries (areas) in the country where they would like to practise for the upcoming year. In this episode we discuss:</p><p>-The recent news of the earthquakes, BMA locum rate cards and proposed changes to UKFPO allocation</p><p>-The process of applying to deaneries</p><p>-FP/FPP/SFP</p><p>-What deaneries we have picked</p><p>-What factors influenced our decision to pick those deaneries</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks for the continued support, leave a rating and get in contact with us if you have any comments or questions.</p><p><br></p><p>Instagram: @medtimestoriespodcast</p><p>Gmail: stories.medtime@gmail.com</p> 599b2101-3102-4c94-8eca-6608a8571e59 https://redcircle.com/shows/17663a4a-689d-45c8-9f0c-28e5f6015e61/episodes/4d3fdec1-133e-44e7-a484-2e9f848e0bed Mon, 13 Feb 2023 14:10:00 +0000 3061 no full Episode 29: Post PSA Pondering Episode 29: Post PSA Pondering Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma Hello there! Just a quick episode this week where Ashvin and Tom detail their thoughts a night before the Prescribing Safety Assessment Exam and instantly after. Listen in to hear how each one of them is feeling!


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]]> <p>Hello there! Just a quick episode this week where Ashvin and Tom detail their thoughts a night before the Prescribing Safety Assessment Exam and instantly after. Listen in to hear how each one of them is feeling!</p><p><br></p><p>IG: @medtimestoriespodcast</p><p>Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com</p> 1002bfc2-93f2-4797-9404-e13966889b36 https://redcircle.com/shows/17663a4a-689d-45c8-9f0c-28e5f6015e61/episodes/43f27b4b-9d9f-4b2e-98cc-03be657abc1e Sat, 04 Feb 2023 12:55:00 +0000 577 no full Episode 28: Pass the PSA? Episode 28: Pass the PSA? Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma Hello there! We're back with another episode this week where we talk about the upcoming Prescribing Skills Assessment exam that final year medics have to take. In this episode we discuss:


  • Structure of the PSA exam
  • Do we feel it's necessary?
  • How we are feeling ahead of the exam next week
  • What resources we have been using
  • PSA support from different universities
  • Any worries we may have about the exam


How are you feeling if you are taking the exam? Any other tips we may have missed? Any other questions regarding the episode or ideas for future episodes? Get in touch!

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Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com

]]> <p>Hello there! We&#39;re back with another episode this week where we talk about the upcoming Prescribing Skills Assessment exam that final year medics have to take. In this episode we discuss:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Structure of the PSA exam</li><li>Do we feel it&#39;s necessary?</li><li>How we are feeling ahead of the exam next week</li><li>What resources we have been using</li><li>PSA support from different universities</li><li>Any worries we may have about the exam</li></ul><p><br></p><p>How are you feeling if you are taking the exam? Any other tips we may have missed? Any other questions regarding the episode or ideas for future episodes? Get in touch!</p><p>Instagram: medtimestoriespodcast</p><p>Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com</p> 47d2a1f0-5a19-4dc8-a025-72df3710eab6 https://redcircle.com/shows/17663a4a-689d-45c8-9f0c-28e5f6015e61/episodes/d386b826-cfba-4899-b046-5afff2828e84 Mon, 30 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000 2011 no full Episode 27: Acute Medicine - Review, Tips and Tricks Episode 27: Acute Medicine - Review, Tips and Tricks Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma Hello there! We're back with another episode this week where the tables have turned and it is Ashvin's time to ask Tom about his experiences on his 15 week acute medicine placement block.

In this episode we discuss:


  • The ambulance, nursing and junior doctor strikes in the news
  • Tom's best moments on placements
  • General tips for navigating hospitals and making the most out of placement
  • Balancing bookwork with ward time
  • How has it prepared him for FY1


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Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com

]]> <p>Hello there! We&#39;re back with another episode this week where the tables have turned and it is Ashvin&#39;s time to ask Tom about his experiences on his 15 week acute medicine placement block.</p><p>In this episode we discuss:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>The ambulance, nursing and junior doctor strikes in the news</li><li>Tom&#39;s best moments on placements</li><li>General tips for navigating hospitals and making the most out of placement</li><li>Balancing bookwork with ward time</li><li>How has it prepared him for FY1</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Instagram: medtimestoriespodcast</p><p>Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com</p> bf4ff6f1-81a4-47e2-a331-08a7df799d8a https://redcircle.com/shows/17663a4a-689d-45c8-9f0c-28e5f6015e61/episodes/98c6ad74-464d-43c5-ae32-ef30bea09c0a Fri, 20 Jan 2023 11:55:00 +0000 2620 no full Episode 26: Ashvin's GP Placement Review Episode 26: Ashvin's GP Placement Review Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma Hello there! Join us today as we discuss the specialty of general practice, which Ashvin has just finished before the Christmas break. Tom interviews him, asking questions about his experience and whether he sees himself here in the future. Listen along for tips to make the most of this rotation!


Instagram: medtimestoriespodcast


Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com 

]]> <p>Hello there! Join us today as we discuss the specialty of general practice, which Ashvin has just finished before the Christmas break. Tom interviews him, asking questions about his experience and whether he sees himself here in the future. Listen along for tips to make the most of this rotation!</p><p><br></p><p>Instagram: medtimestoriespodcast</p><p><br></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:stories.medtime@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">stories.medtime@gmail.com</a> </p> e3e06738-93c3-48d6-9d7a-6c22270d2722 https://redcircle.com/shows/17663a4a-689d-45c8-9f0c-28e5f6015e61/episodes/8b535616-5a2e-4b5e-9db0-982f2ca289d1 Fri, 30 Dec 2022 11:55:00 +0000 2060 no full Episode 25: Obs & Gynae Review - Has Ashvin Found His Calling? Episode 25: Obs & Gynae Review - Has Ashvin Found His Calling? Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma Hello there! Join us today as we talk through the specialty of obstetrics and gynaecology! Tom conducts an interview of Ashvin’s experience at placement, with tips on making the most out of this unique rotation. We hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!


Instagram: medtimestoriespodcast


Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com 

]]> <p>Hello there! Join us today as we talk through the specialty of obstetrics and gynaecology! Tom conducts an interview of Ashvin’s experience at placement, with tips on making the most out of this unique rotation. We hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!</p><p><br></p><p>Instagram: medtimestoriespodcast</p><p><br></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:stories.medtime@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">stories.medtime@gmail.com</a> </p> 133c027d-40c4-45e3-9108-53423b7d9dc0 https://redcircle.com/shows/17663a4a-689d-45c8-9f0c-28e5f6015e61/episodes/24da3b79-7831-4453-ab34-ecee40081bf4 Wed, 21 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000 1446 no full Episode 24: Ashvin's SJT Instant Reaction Episode 24: Ashvin's SJT Instant Reaction Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma Hello there!

Having just completed my SJT exam, I thought of recording my instant reaction to the whole morning, including how I think the exam went! I also included thoughts about how I was feeling the day before the exam. Good luck to those final years with upcoming exams!



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]]> <p>Hello there!</p><p>Having just completed my SJT exam, I thought of recording my instant reaction to the whole morning, including how I think the exam went! I also included thoughts about how I was feeling the day before the exam. Good luck to those final years with upcoming exams!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Instagram: medtimestoriespodcast</p><p>Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com</p> 75025260-79a9-4c56-af4d-283952d7973f https://redcircle.com/shows/17663a4a-689d-45c8-9f0c-28e5f6015e61/episodes/3ac557cf-4c16-40f3-af33-2374414ac7d5 Sat, 10 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000 656 no full Episode 23: SJT - Worthless or Worthwhile? Episode 23: SJT - Worthless or Worthwhile? Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma Hello there! We're back this week with an episode talking about our upcoming SJT exams. In this episode we talk about:

-What the SJT is

-When our SJTs are

-The changes to EPM

-How we have been preparing

-Do we think it is a good exam?


As always, leave a rating and if you have any questions get in touch!


IG: @medtimestoriespodcast

Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com

]]> <p>Hello there! We&#39;re back this week with an episode talking about our upcoming SJT exams. In this episode we talk about:</p><p>-What the SJT is</p><p>-When our SJTs are</p><p>-The changes to EPM</p><p>-How we have been preparing</p><p>-Do we think it is a good exam?</p><p><br></p><p>As always, leave a rating and if you have any questions get in touch!</p><p><br></p><p>IG: @medtimestoriespodcast</p><p>Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com</p> e731838a-7d0e-4b3d-a54f-7007840e90fc https://redcircle.com/shows/17663a4a-689d-45c8-9f0c-28e5f6015e61/episodes/1008f075-4e0f-4d88-af52-bbab2a794f8a Tue, 06 Dec 2022 11:55:00 +0000 1793 no full Episode 22: Guess Who's Back Episode 22: Guess Who's Back Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma Hello there! Welcome back to Season 2 of MTS after a long time away and a much needed break. In this episode we just talk through what we've been up to whilst we've been away and what to look forward to as we enter our final year of medicine!


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]]> <p>Hello there! Welcome back to Season 2 of MTS after a long time away and a much needed break. In this episode we just talk through what we&#39;ve been up to whilst we&#39;ve been away and what to look forward to as we enter our final year of medicine!</p><p><br></p><p>Instagram: @medtimestoriespodcast</p><p>Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com</p> c7983747-3b5c-445f-8358-4c5109ab0f15 https://redcircle.com/shows/17663a4a-689d-45c8-9f0c-28e5f6015e61/episodes/1424b92c-4067-4956-95de-e57448905a36 Wed, 02 Nov 2022 10:40:00 +0000 2493 no full Episode 21: OSKeys to success - The post-OSCE interviews Episode 21: OSKeys to success - The post-OSCE interviews Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma Hello there! Here is the second part of our OSCE work through, complete with follow-up post OSCE recordings. With tips along the way, we consider what people wish they’d have known before preparing for/ taking their OSCE.

Massive thanks to:

  • Ruby
  • Mahesh
  • Zarin
  • Dr. Malik


Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com

Instagram: @medtimestoriespodcast

]]> <p>Hello there! Here is the second part of our OSCE work through, complete with follow-up post OSCE recordings. With tips along the way, we consider what people wish they’d have known before preparing for/ taking their OSCE.</p><p>Massive thanks to:</p><ul><li>Ruby</li><li>Mahesh</li><li>Zarin</li><li>Dr. Malik</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com</p><p>Instagram: @medtimestoriespodcast</p> e6ad186f-1433-4620-b459-bd797ea103bf https://redcircle.com/shows/17663a4a-689d-45c8-9f0c-28e5f6015e61/episodes/98173e5c-4c72-4cb0-bb3c-5b28d854de5e Fri, 24 Jun 2022 10:55:00 +0000 2524 no full Episode 20: 'Twas the Night before the OSCE - How do YOU feel? Episode 20: 'Twas the Night before the OSCE - How do YOU feel? Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma Hello there! Today we're back to think through all the wonderful voice messages people sent us before their exams. Some stressed and some chilled, there will be something from everyone in this episode. Massive thanks to:

  • Christopher
  • Musa
  • Ruby
  • Mahesh
  • Zarin
  • Dr. Smith
  • Dr. Malik


All very honest and very much appreciated!



Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com

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]]> <p>Hello there! Today we&#39;re back to think through all the wonderful voice messages people sent us before their exams. Some stressed and some chilled, there will be something from everyone in this episode. Massive thanks to:</p><ul><li>Christopher</li><li>Musa</li><li>Ruby</li><li>Mahesh</li><li>Zarin</li><li>Dr. Smith</li><li>Dr. Malik</li></ul><p><br></p><p>All very honest and very much appreciated!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com</p><p>Instagram: @medtimestoriespodcast</p> f0080117-9c70-43f7-a2a4-48dcbd8be6ea https://redcircle.com/shows/17663a4a-689d-45c8-9f0c-28e5f6015e61/episodes/a8edd251-ae5d-48ef-bb9c-9a1dee3f070c Wed, 08 Jun 2022 10:45:00 +0000 3599 no full Episode 19: Tom's 4th Year OSCE - Yay, Nay or Meh? Episode 19: Tom's 4th Year OSCE - Yay, Nay or Meh? Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma Hello there!

We're back exam season got in the way. Now that Tom has finished his 4th Year exams, you can expect more regular episodes coming your way. In this episode we discuss :

-How it feels to have finally completed 4th Year

-Ashvin's half marathon recap and thanking those who donated

-Tom's whole OSCE experience in the lead up, day of and after!


Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com

]]> <p>Hello there!</p><p>We&#39;re back exam season got in the way. Now that Tom has finished his 4th Year exams, you can expect more regular episodes coming your way. In this episode we discuss :</p><p>-How it feels to have finally completed 4th Year</p><p>-Ashvin&#39;s half marathon recap and thanking those who donated</p><p>-Tom&#39;s whole OSCE experience in the lead up, day of and after!</p><p><br></p><p>Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com</p> 504f1c8e-6200-40f9-a6a3-4a73a6dd9f9b https://redcircle.com/shows/17663a4a-689d-45c8-9f0c-28e5f6015e61/episodes/a77cc6f6-7181-4f88-9b08-24f630f82a92 Fri, 20 May 2022 13:40:00 +0000 2367 no full Episode 18: Riding Solo Episode 18: Riding Solo Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma The lost files! Somehow managed to recover this file after believing it was lost over 2 weeks or so ago. Short, solo episode this week with Ashvin talking:


- His rather passionate opinion on calories on menus

- Half marathon updates 

- Surfing Reddit and the internet for OSCE stories

Apologies for the audio quality!

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]]> <p>The lost files! Somehow managed to recover this file after believing it was lost over 2 weeks or so ago. Short, solo episode this week with Ashvin talking:</p><p><br></p><p>- His rather passionate opinion on calories on menus</p><p>- Half marathon updates </p><p>- Surfing Reddit and the internet for OSCE stories</p><p>Apologies for the audio quality!</p><p>Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com</p><p>Instagram: @medtimestoriespodcast</p> 47cf2fe4-415a-48a1-8c1a-10cf3fbc0012 https://redcircle.com/shows/17663a4a-689d-45c8-9f0c-28e5f6015e61/episodes/70222e9f-0118-483a-aa5f-5f2e4c483e84 Wed, 27 Apr 2022 11:30:00 +0000 1639 no full Episode 17: OSCE - Fails, Tales and Tips Episode 17: OSCE - Fails, Tales and Tips Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma Hello there! We’re back with an episode talking:


- How Tom is feeling ahead of his 4th year OSCE

- Ashvin’s experience last year with his OSCE

- Ashvin messing up on his very first station, but how did that end up being his highest scoring station?

- General tips to stay calm

- The resources we recommend for preparing


It’s exam season, so good luck to all for their upcoming exams!


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]]> <p>Hello there! We’re back with an episode talking:</p><p><br></p><p>- How Tom is feeling ahead of his 4th year OSCE</p><p>- Ashvin’s experience last year with his OSCE</p><p>- Ashvin messing up on his very first station, but how did that end up being his highest scoring station?</p><p>- General tips to stay calm</p><p>- The resources we recommend for preparing</p><p><br></p><p>It’s exam season, so good luck to all for their upcoming exams!</p><p><br></p><p>Email:stories.medtime@gmail.com</p><p>IG: @medtimestoriespodcast</p> 8283df5b-280d-43b0-baf1-8a63ea6094d2 https://redcircle.com/shows/17663a4a-689d-45c8-9f0c-28e5f6015e61/episodes/43a0cbc2-484d-4eb7-a922-fed4980e3d8a Sat, 02 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0000 2704 no full Episode 16: Deanery day - Should Everyone Be Guaranteed Jobs? Episode 16: Deanery day - Should Everyone Be Guaranteed Jobs? Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma Hello there! Today we discuss deanery day that has just passed by, where final year medical students were allocated the regions or 'deaneries' they will be practising in next year. In this episode we discuss:

-Our thoughts on deanery day

-The existence of a waiting list

-The controversy on socials: Should all medical students be guaranteed jobs? Or are we simply just being presumptuous?


Let us know!



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]]> <p>Hello there! Today we discuss deanery day that has just passed by, where final year medical students were allocated the regions or &#39;deaneries&#39; they will be practising in next year. In this episode we discuss:</p><p>-Our thoughts on deanery day</p><p>-The existence of a waiting list</p><p>-The controversy on socials: Should all medical students be guaranteed jobs? Or are we simply just being presumptuous?</p><p><br></p><p>Let us know!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com</p> 1889cede-bfbe-4b57-b798-c9c80023bfd5 https://redcircle.com/shows/17663a4a-689d-45c8-9f0c-28e5f6015e61/episodes/7a555566-cd3b-4e6e-a681-8607c663ce93 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000 1686 no full Episode 15: Final Years - One Last Hurrah! Episode 15: Final Years - One Last Hurrah! Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma Hi here! Join us as we contemplate the final weeks of medschool for many of our colleagues. Another in our new review series, today tackling the play directed and produced by our peers. Plus, a secret surprise on why we’ve been away this week!


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]]> <p>Hi here! Join us as we contemplate the final weeks of medschool for many of our colleagues. Another in our new review series, today tackling the play directed and produced by our peers. Plus, a secret surprise on why we’ve been away this week!</p><p><br></p><p>Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com</p> e0d36143-6d54-45fb-b292-9c45bbc0e91c https://redcircle.com/shows/17663a4a-689d-45c8-9f0c-28e5f6015e61/episodes/9e35e595-0f21-4bb0-92f2-46c3a00c6a57 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 08:40:00 +0000 1802 no full Episode 14: Medball 2022 - An Honest Review Episode 14: Medball 2022 - An Honest Review Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma Hello there! Today we disucss our 100% honest thoughts on our Medball experience this year including the venue, the price, the food and some overall thoughts.

How does this compare to any of your events? We're very interested to know so do get in touch!


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]]> <p>Hello there! Today we disucss our 100% honest thoughts on our Medball experience this year including the venue, the price, the food and some overall thoughts.</p><p>How does this compare to any of your events? We&#39;re very interested to know so do get in touch!</p><p><br></p><p>Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com</p><p>Instagram: @medtimestoriespodcast</p> 8fb8ca6f-6b90-429a-8fa5-14e651a91182 https://redcircle.com/shows/17663a4a-689d-45c8-9f0c-28e5f6015e61/episodes/b075c78f-04c2-47d4-9273-de849e0acb85 Thu, 24 Feb 2022 16:30:00 +0000 2109 no full Episode 13: How Far Should You Go? Episode 13: How Far Should You Go? Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma Hello there! Today we explore the different career options away from mainstream medicine and consider the factors that both push people away from medicine and pull them towards another career. From management consultancy to pure research, what are the other options colleague may move towards?


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]]> <p>Hello there! Today we explore the different career options away from mainstream medicine and consider the factors that both push people away from medicine and pull them towards another career. From management consultancy to pure research, what are the other options colleague may move towards?</p><p><br></p><p>Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com</p><p>Instagram: @medtimestoriespodcast</p> c120f209-b7d3-4cc8-bf13-29dea3cfa043 https://redcircle.com/shows/17663a4a-689d-45c8-9f0c-28e5f6015e61/episodes/96be3a1c-01a2-43a5-9bc0-ef0d94388fda Fri, 18 Feb 2022 08:40:00 +0000 2311 no full Episode 12: 2022 - On to Bigger and Better Episode 12: 2022 - On to Bigger and Better Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma Hello there!

We’re back after the festive period with a short episode revealing our personal goals and plans for the podcast. Join us as we discuss what we've been up to over the past month and what to look forward to this year!

Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com

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]]> <p>Hello there!</p><p>We’re back after the festive period with a short episode revealing our personal goals and plans for the podcast. Join us as we discuss what we&#39;ve been up to over the past month and what to look forward to this year!</p><p>Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com</p><p>Instagram: @medtimestoriespodcast</p> bbae67ed-9c4d-4402-a776-fce680a966c9 https://redcircle.com/shows/17663a4a-689d-45c8-9f0c-28e5f6015e61/episodes/e5288350-9615-4e3e-abe6-246d133c242f Mon, 07 Feb 2022 08:30:00 +0000 1730 no full Episode 11: Exam Rituals - Calming or Confusing? Episode 11: Exam Rituals - Calming or Confusing? Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma Hello there!

We’re back over the festive period to lift all of your spirits by talking about exams, specifically our weird pre-exam superstitions. Join us as we discuss how best we deal with the day of exams and post-exam anxiety. Tom shares his strangest pre-exam rituals, whilst Ashvin offers his advice.

Merry Christmas!

]]> <p>Hello there!</p><p>We’re back over the festive period to lift all of your spirits by talking about exams, specifically our weird pre-exam superstitions. Join us as we discuss how best we deal with the day of exams and post-exam anxiety. Tom shares his strangest pre-exam rituals, whilst Ashvin offers his advice.</p><p>Merry Christmas!</p> 2bfe7c7b-287e-42b0-9a47-416df90477d2 https://redcircle.com/shows/17663a4a-689d-45c8-9f0c-28e5f6015e61/episodes/616e5ed6-4717-4ff6-8fee-be482e99f127 Thu, 23 Dec 2021 15:45:00 +0000 2097 no full Episode 10: Last Christmas, I gave you my...COVID Episode 10: Last Christmas, I gave you my...COVID Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma Hello there! Join us today where we discuss the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. We also share our opinions on the recent scandals including the Downing Street Christmas party at a time when the whole of UK was in lockdown.

From reminiscing about Christmas gone by to our hopes for this year, we also share our exam tips at a time when many have these just after the holidays!

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]]> <p>Hello there! Join us today where we discuss the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. We also share our opinions on the recent scandals including the Downing Street Christmas party at a time when the whole of UK was in lockdown.</p><p>From reminiscing about Christmas gone by to our hopes for this year, we also share our exam tips at a time when many have these just after the holidays!</p><p>Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com</p><p>Instagram: @medtimestoriespodcast</p><p>Twitter: @medtimestories</p> c99b8daf-4d99-46f4-b865-52d5bb12bf90 https://redcircle.com/shows/17663a4a-689d-45c8-9f0c-28e5f6015e61/episodes/35739eac-c39a-4f75-a072-97f58e5a7ec2 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 16:00:00 +0000 2944 no full Episode 9: Websites or Books? Do you know where to look? Episode 9: Websites or Books? Do you know where to look? Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma Hello there! We are back with another episode, this time covering our favourite resources at medical school. Whether a pre-clinical, clinical or intercalating student, listen in for our favourites from five years at medical school, as well as what to avoid!

Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com

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]]> <p>Hello there! We are back with another episode, this time covering our favourite resources at medical school. Whether a pre-clinical, clinical or intercalating student, listen in for our favourites from five years at medical school, as well as what to avoid!</p><p>Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com</p><p>Instagram: @medtimestoriespodcast</p><p>Twitter: @medtimestories</p> 7e53e8bd-b3d3-45ed-9a6e-0ffdac078fa7 https://redcircle.com/shows/17663a4a-689d-45c8-9f0c-28e5f6015e61/episodes/65b5f46d-0162-4ebb-8239-ee711d14e11a Mon, 29 Nov 2021 08:30:00 +0000 1799 no full Episode 8: Competition at Medschool - When is it Too Much? Episode 8: Competition at Medschool - When is it Too Much? Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma Hello there! Today we discuss whether competition before, during and after medschool as well as talk about our own competitiveness. We consider whether you need to be competitive to be succesful or does it create a toxic culture?

Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com

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]]> <p>Hello there! Today we discuss whether competition before, during and after medschool as well as talk about our own competitiveness. We consider whether you need to be competitive to be succesful or does it create a toxic culture?</p><p>Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com</p><p>Instagram: @medtimestoriespodcast</p><p>Twitter: @medtimestories</p> 69d0e1cd-4dfc-4e46-bc68-2b867f3ae7ef https://redcircle.com/shows/17663a4a-689d-45c8-9f0c-28e5f6015e61/episodes/e7dba177-675b-4ae0-9dc1-025cb0924549 Tue, 16 Nov 2021 09:00:00 +0000 2865 no full Episode 7: MMI Interviews - fail to prepare and prepare to fail? Episode 7: MMI Interviews - fail to prepare and prepare to fail? Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma Hello there! Today we discuss our best and worst med school interview stories, specifically the Multiple Mini Interviews. Listen in and chuckle to our mess ups, with tips to acing the interview along the way, as well as how Tom was locked in his room over the weekend.

Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com

Instagram: @medtimestoriespodcast

Twitter: @medtimestories

]]> <p>Hello there! Today we discuss our best and worst med school interview stories, specifically the Multiple Mini Interviews. Listen in and chuckle to our mess ups, with tips to acing the interview along the way, as well as how Tom was locked in his room over the weekend.</p><p>Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com</p><p>Instagram: @medtimestoriespodcast</p><p>Twitter: @medtimestories</p> 8e0f194a-69f4-40be-982b-327a30ff2e7f https://redcircle.com/shows/17663a4a-689d-45c8-9f0c-28e5f6015e61/episodes/1a80e7e5-72fd-43a3-98d0-807b1009dc5e Mon, 01 Nov 2021 07:55:00 +0000 3371 no full Episode 6: Clinical skills - catheters, cannulas and cardiac investigations Episode 6: Clinical skills - catheters, cannulas and cardiac investigations Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma Hello there! Today we address the topic of clinical skills. Join us to hear about our firsts, fails and top tips for your clinical skills along the way.


Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com

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]]> <p>Hello there! Today we address the topic of clinical skills. Join us to hear about our firsts, fails and top tips for your clinical skills along the way.</p><p><br></p><p>Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com</p><p>Instagram: @medtimestoriespodcast</p><p>Twitter: @medtimestories</p> 92520eba-9839-45d3-a7b9-7d5993e8000c https://redcircle.com/shows/17663a4a-689d-45c8-9f0c-28e5f6015e61/episodes/b359603b-27d7-4c6d-943f-a7fcfad9f583 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 08:45:00 +0000 2637 no full Episode 5: World Mental Health Day Episode 5: World Mental Health Day Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma Hello there! We’re back with a different kind of episode today. With World Mental Health day approaching on Sunday 10th October, we felt it appropriate to highlight an important area, often stigmatised and neglected. We discuss our own mental health journeys along with the range of resources available to aid mental well-being.

https://www.mind.org.uk/

https://www.mhm.org.uk/

https://hubofhope.co.uk/

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]]> <p>Hello there! We’re back with a different kind of episode today. With World Mental Health day approaching on Sunday 10th October, we felt it appropriate to highlight an important area, often stigmatised and neglected. We discuss our own mental health journeys along with the range of resources available to aid mental well-being.</p><p>https://www.mind.org.uk/</p><p>https://www.mhm.org.uk/</p><p>https://hubofhope.co.uk/</p><p>Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com</p><p>Instagram: @medtimestoriespodcast</p><p>Twitter: @medtimestories</p> 7aa43bbf-c0d6-497a-b050-2e01ac678c09 https://redcircle.com/shows/17663a4a-689d-45c8-9f0c-28e5f6015e61/episodes/cfbc98fb-6fe2-4712-919d-97800fb7ee13 Sat, 09 Oct 2021 10:10:00 +0000 1576 no full Episode 4: Patients - a science or an art? Episode 4: Patients - a science or an art? Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma Hello there! We return in a veil of fresher's flu to discuss all thing patients. From the ones who made us laugh to the ones who made us proud and the ones that will stay with us forever.

Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com

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]]> <p>Hello there! We return in a veil of fresher&#39;s flu to discuss all thing patients. From the ones who made us laugh to the ones who made us proud and the ones that will stay with us forever.</p><p>Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com</p><p>Instagram: @medtimestoriespodcast</p><p>Twitter: @medtimestories</p> 378caae3-8156-4f33-9f34-a18c57d856ad https://redcircle.com/shows/17663a4a-689d-45c8-9f0c-28e5f6015e61/episodes/e369fe17-cef3-44e8-939b-702b0352a705 Wed, 06 Oct 2021 09:55:00 +0000 3120 no full Episode 3: Intercalation - New beginnings and nostalgia Episode 3: Intercalation - New beginnings and nostalgia Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma Hello there! Today we’re back discussing intercalation and what it means to people who are non-medical. We consider Tom’s intercalation whilst Ashvin searches for tips and advice for his upcoming year in Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences.

Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com

Instagram: @medtimestoriespodcast

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]]> <p>Hello there! Today we’re back discussing intercalation and what it means to people who are non-medical. We consider Tom’s intercalation whilst Ashvin searches for tips and advice for his upcoming year in Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences.</p><p>Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com</p><p>Instagram: @medtimestoriespodcast</p><p>Twitter: @medtimestories</p> 147fc127-71cb-44db-933e-f0d7011cf9b0 https://redcircle.com/shows/17663a4a-689d-45c8-9f0c-28e5f6015e61/episodes/652aa9ea-68be-44f7-bd63-66a2543a79ef Wed, 29 Sep 2021 10:30:00 +0000 2847 no full Episode 2: 5 things we wish we knew before starting Medical School Episode 2: 5 things we wish we knew before starting Medical School Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma Hello there! We're back with another episode reflecting on our first year as medical students. We know starting medical school can be nerve-racking and so we discussed 5 things we wish we knew before getting started! Thanks for listening.

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]]> <p>Hello there! We&#39;re back with another episode reflecting on our first year as medical students. We know starting medical school can be nerve-racking and so we discussed 5 things we wish we knew before getting started! Thanks for listening.</p><p>Samaritans: 116 123</p><p>Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com</p><p>Instagram: @medtimestoriespodcast</p><p>Twitter: @medtimestories</p> 3840a8c9-e42d-4dca-b15d-e023eda611c8 https://redcircle.com/shows/17663a4a-689d-45c8-9f0c-28e5f6015e61/episodes/27e68ac4-bb73-42b0-9c7b-683c47cad9f9 Sat, 11 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2972 no full Episode 1: Saying hello + reflecting on remote learning Episode 1: Saying hello + reflecting on remote learning Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma Hello there! This is the first episode and so we thought it would be a good idea with a little introduction to ourselves, including why we wanted to study medicine, our overall thoughts of our journey so far and reflecting on remote learning during the pandemic!


Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com

Instagram: @medtimestoriespodcast

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]]> <p>Hello there! This is the first episode and so we thought it would be a good idea with a little introduction to ourselves, including why we wanted to study medicine, our overall thoughts of our journey so far and reflecting on remote learning during the pandemic!</p><p><br></p><p>Email: stories.medtime@gmail.com</p><p>Instagram: @medtimestoriespodcast</p><p>Twitter: @medtimestories</p> cba4f577-3a27-47ea-ba7c-4fd72e671d8f https://redcircle.com/shows/17663a4a-689d-45c8-9f0c-28e5f6015e61/episodes/941f3287-a4f1-4dbe-a3d4-b9c001b295e7 Tue, 31 Aug 2021 10:48:08 +0000 2250 no trailer Episode 0: Introducing Medtime Stories Episode 0: Introducing Medtime Stories Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma Introducing Medtime Stories! Welcome to a light hearted podcast that aims to share tips and tricks for both current and prospective medical students. Hosted by medical students Tom Thorne and Ashvin Sharma

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