Medical Women Talking

In this episode, Jane chats with Professor Wendy Burn CBE FRCPsych, a Consultant in psychiatry and President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists from 2017 to 2020. Wendy shares her personal journey in psychiatry, highlighting the challenges she faced, including stigma and difficulties in medical school. Jane and Wendy discuss their experiences in balancing career and family responsibilities, emphasising the importance of empathy and understanding in the medical profession. Prof Burnoffers some advice to younger women in psychiatry, the importance of hard work, resilience, and staying true to one's values and morals. 

Transcription link: 
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/campaigns/medical-women-talking-podcast

 Date of episode recording: 2024-06-18T00:00:00Z
 Duration: 00:23:25
 Language of episode: English
 Presenter:Professor Dame Jane Dacre
 Guests: Professor Wendy Burn CBE
 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