Medical Women Talking

In this episode, Jane talks with Dr Ananta Dave, Chief Medical Officer of the Black Country Integrated Care Board. Ananta is a Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist by background and closely involved in undergraduate and post graduate medical education. Ananta was awarded Honorary Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) in July 2023 in recognition of her work in psychiatry and mental health. Ananta shares her personal experiences as an international medical graduate and a new immigrant in the UK, highlighting challenges including discrimination and cultural differences. Jane and Ananta also discuss the issue of discrimination and inequality in child protection decision-making, particularly towards parents from diverse backgrounds. 

 Date of episode recording: 2024-04-23T00:00:00Z
 Duration: 00:37:48
 Language of episode: English
 Presenter:Professor Dame Jane Dacre
 Guests: Dr Ananta Dave
 Producer: Matt Aucott
 

What is Medical Women Talking?

Welcome to the UCL Medical Women Talking podcast series, hosted by physician and medical scholar, Professor Dame Jane Dacre. In this inspirational collection of informal interviews, Jane talks with a range of women doctors hailing from various specialties and backgrounds, each with a remarkable career in medicine. Join Jane and her guests as they explore the challenges and rewards of a medical career and consider how it's possible to strike a balance between professional aspirations and personal life. Whether you are working in the medical field or not, these uplifting conversations have something for everyone. Happy listening.

For more information and to access the transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/medical-women-talking-podcast