Master the MRCPCH

Principles of Palliative Medicine with Dr Dilini Rajapakse (Part 2)

GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0000

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 of the symptoms managed by the palliative care team.

Resources mentioned:

Together for Short Lives: https://www.togetherforshortlives.org.uk/

RCPCH: https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/topic/palliative-care

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Principles of Palliative Medicine with Dr Dilini Rajapakse (Part 1)

GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000

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 week) we focus in on some of the symptoms managed by the palliative care team.

Resources mentioned:

Together for Short Lives: https://www.togetherforshortlives.org.uk/

RESPECT documentation: https://www.resus.org.uk/respect

CYP ACP documentation: https://cypacp.uk/

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Visual Impairment with Dr Eleanor Yule

GOSH Learning Academy — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:55:00 +0000

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.

Resources mentioned

British Academy of Childhood Disability: https://www.bacdis.org.uk/

Disability Matters: https://www.disabilitymatters.org.uk/

Mac Keith Press: https://www.mackeith.co.uk/book/children-with-vision-impairment-assessment-development-and-management/

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Neonatal Resuscitation with Dr Sadaf Bhayat

GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Join us on this episode as we speak to Dr Sadaf Bhayat, consultant neonatologist, about neonatal resuscitation.

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)

GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

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 prognosis.

Resources mentioned:

Biss T, Sibson K, Baker P, Macartney C, Grayson C, Grainger J, et al Haematological evaluation of bruising and bleeding in children undergoing child protection investigation for possible physical maltreatment: A British Society for Haematology Good Practice Paper. Br J Haematol. 2022; 199(1): 45–53. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjh.18361

United Kingdom Haemophilia Centre Doctors Organisation: https://www.ukhcdo.org/guidelines/
British Society of Haematology guidelines: https://b-s-h.org.uk/guidelines/guidelines
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Haemophilia with Dr Mary Mathias (Part 1)

GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

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 management complications and prognosis.

Resources mentioned:

Biss T, Sibson K, Baker P, Macartney C, Grayson C, Grainger J, et al Haematological evaluation of bruising and bleeding in children undergoing child protection investigation for possible physical maltreatment: A British Society for Haematology Good Practice Paper. Br J Haematol. 2022; 199(1): 45–53. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjh.18361

United Kingdom Haemophilia Centre Doctors Organisation: https://www.ukhcdo.org/guidelines/

British Society of Haematology guidelines: https://b-s-h.org.uk/guidelines/guidelines

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Long Term Ventilation with Dr Elaine Chan, CNS Garry Rendle and CNS Alice Crawshaw

GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

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.

Resources mentioned

Pan Thames Long Term Ventilation Website: https://ltv.services/

European Respiratory Society: https://www.ersnet.org/

American Society of Sleep Medicine: https://aasm.org/

Well Child: https://www.wellchild.org.uk/

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Physical Abuse with Dr Deborah Zeitlin (Part 2)

GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

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 to. Remember to look after yourselves. There are some resources in the episode description of places you can go to for help if you've been affected by anything that we've discussed.

Resources mentioned

Royal College of Radiologists: The radiological investigation of suspected physical abuse in children 2018: https://www.rcr.ac.uk/media/nznl1mv4/rcr-publications_the-radiological-investigation-of-suspected-physical-abuse-in-children-revised-first-edition_november-2018.pdf

RCPCH Child Protection Evidence: Systematic reviews: https://childprotection.rcpch.ac.uk/child-protection-evidence/

RCPCH Bruising: Systematic review: https://childprotection.rcpch.ac.uk/child-protection-evidence/bruising-systematic-review/

RCPCH Fractures: Systematic review: https://childprotection.rcpch.ac.uk/child-protection-evidence/fractures-systematic-review/

RCPCH Head and Spinal Injuries: Systematic review: https://childprotection.rcpch.ac.uk/child-protection-evidence/head-and-spinal-injuries-systematic-review/

NSPCC Physical Abuse: Statistics briefing: https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/research-resources/statistics-briefings/physical-abuse#:~:text=Concerns%20around%20physical%20abuse%20have,Northern%20Ireland%20in%202022%2F2023.

Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/669e7501ab418ab055592a7b/Working_together_to_safeguard_children_2023.pdf

Children Act 1989: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/41/contents

British Association of Haematology Guidance on haematological investigations when abuse is suspected: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/bjh.18361

Child Protection System in England: https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/child-protection-system/england#:~:text=the%20child%20is%20in%20need,of%20the%20Children%20Act%201989

RCPCH Wellbeing Support: https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/where-go-help-support-doctors-wellbeing

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Physical Abuse with Dr Deborah Zeitlin (Part 1)

GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Resources mentioned

RCPCH Child Protection Evidence: Systematic reviews: https://childprotection.rcpch.ac.uk/child-protection-evidence/

RCPCH Bruising: Systematic review: https://childprotection.rcpch.ac.uk/child-protection-evidence/bruising-systematic-review/

RCPCH Fractures: Systematic review: https://childprotection.rcpch.ac.uk/child-protection-evidence/fractures-systematic-review/

RCPCH Head and Spinal Injuries: Systematic review: https://childprotection.rcpch.ac.uk/child-protection-evidence/head-and-spinal-injuries-systematic-review/

Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/669e7501ab418ab055592a7b/Working_together_to_safeguard_children_2023.pdf

Children Act 1989: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/41/contents

British Association of Haematology Guidance on haematological investigations when abuse is suspected: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/bjh.18361

Child Protection System in England: https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/child-protection-system/england#:~:text=the%20child%20is%20in%20need,of%20the%20Children%20Act%201989

RCPCH Wellbeing Support: https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/where-go-help-support-doctors-wellbeing

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Blood Transfusions with Dr Anne Kelly (Part 2)

GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

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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Resources mentioned

Blood components website/app: https://www.bloodcomponents.org.uk/

Current UK Neonatal/Paediatric transfusion guideline: https://b-s-h.org.uk/guidelines/guidelines/transfusion-for-fetuses-neonates-and-older-children

UK Guideline on irradiation of blood components: Foukaneli T et al; Guidelines on the use of irradiated blood components. Br J Haematol. 2020 Dec;191(5):704-724.

SHOT: https://www.shotuk.org/

Patient Blood Management (NHSBT): https://hospital.blood.co.uk/patient-services/patient-blood-management/

Haematological evaluation of bruising and bleeding in children undergoing child protection investigation for possible physical maltreatment: A British Society for Haematology Good Practice Paper: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/bjh.18361

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Blood Transfusions with Dr Anne Kelly (Part 1)

GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Resources mentioned

Blood components website/app: https://www.bloodcomponents.org.uk/

Current UK Neonatal/Paediatric transfusion guideline: https://b-s-h.org.uk/guidelines/guidelines/transfusion-for-fetuses-neonates-and-older-children

UK Guideline on irradiation of blood components: Foukaneli T et al; Guidelines on the use of irradiated blood components. Br J Haematol. 2020 Dec;191(5):704-724.

SHOT: https://www.shotuk.org/

Patient Blood Management (NHSBT): https://hospital.blood.co.uk/patient-services/patient-blood-management/

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Stomas and Gastrostomies with CNS Nicola Greenwood

GOSH Learning Academy — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000

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.

Resources mentioned:

Coloplast: https://www.coloplastprofessional.co.uk/advanced-wound-care/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=CPHCP_UK_EN_AW_PMax_WC_NA_Nproduct_CuttingGuide&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw-O6zBhASEiwAOHeGxS-q316eINONOghMY8r9au5gRbK43697uv5SyIMOANIsxXcT-RMEJxoC9TMQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Salts: https://www.salts.co.uk/healthcare-professionals

Buttony Bear: https://www.buttonybear.com/

Colostomy UK: https://www.colostomyuk.org/

Bladder and Bowel UK: https://www.bbuk.org.uk/

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Neonatal Jaundice with Dr Alexis Bouvier

GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 22 May 2024 05:00:00 +0000

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.

Resources mentioned:

NICE Guideline - Jaundice in newborn babies under 28 days: https://www.nice.org.uk/Guidance/CG98

NICE Jaundice Charts: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg98/resources/treatment-threshold-graphs-excel-544300525

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An approach to the crying baby with Dr Alexis Bouvier

GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 15 May 2024 05:00:00 +0000

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 corresponds to learning outcomes in the Behavioural Medicine/Psychiatry section of the MRCPCH exam curriculum.

Peer reviewed by Dr Keir Sheils.

Resources mentioned:

Don't Forget The Bubbles: https://dontforgetthebubbles.com/

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Henoch Schönlein Purpura (HSP) with Dr Maria Zahoor

GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 08 May 2024 05:00:00 +0000

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 curriculum.

Peer reviewed by Dr Lea Solman.

Resources mentioned:

Vasculitis UK https://www.vasculitis.org.uk/

Lauren Curry Twilight Foundation https://thelaurencurrietwilightfoundation.org/

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An approach to the febrile child with Dr Alexis Bouvier

GOSH Learning Academy — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000

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.

This episode corresponds to learning outcomes in the Infection, Immunology and Allergy section of the MRCPCH exam curriculum.

Peer reviewed by Dr Keir Sheils.

Resources mentioned:

NICE Guideline: Fever in under 5s - https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng143

NICE Guideline: Suspected Sepsis - https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng51

NICE Guideline: Urinary tract infection in under 16s - https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng224

NICE Guideline: Neonatal infection - https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng195

Podcast - Kawasaki Disease with Dr Alexis Bouvier https://episodes.castos.com/62162485066d05-64145298/38520/2524331c-f42a-4729-98f3-6f02db9f7ca6/MRCPCH-Kawasaki-AB-final.mp3

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Intracranial Hypertension with Dr Maria Gogou

GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000

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

Resources mentioned:

Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: https://www.iih.org.uk/

British Paediatric Neurology Association: https://bpna.org.uk/

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Non-Epileptic Attacks with Dr Maria Gogou

GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +0000

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

Resources mentioned:

Paediatric Epilepsy Training 1 (British Paediatric Neurology Association): https://courses.bpna.org.uk/index.php?page=paediatric-epilepsy-training

European Paediatric Neurology Society webinars: https://www.epns.info/epns-webinars/

Non-Epileptic Seizures (International League Against Epilepsy): https://www.ilae.org/patient-care/non-epileptic-seizures/non-epileptic-seizures

Caring for someone with functional seizures: Shannon Guinard's story (ILAE Podcast): https://www.ilae.org/journals/epigraph/epigraph-vol-25-issue-3-summer-2023/caring-for-someone-with-functional-seizures-shannon-guinard-s-story

Epilepsy Foundation: https://www.epilepsy.com/diagnosis/imitators-epilepsy/psychogenic-nonepileptic-seizures

GOSHpods: Functional Neurological Disorder with Dr Prab Prabhakar: https://on.soundcloud.com/1xZ8v

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An approach to the floppy baby with Dr Maria Gogou

GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0000

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 Neurology Association: https://courses.bpna.org.uk/

Peer reviewed by Dr Adnan Manzur

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GOSH MRCPCH Mock Exams

GOSH Learning Academy — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Did you know that GOSH runs mock exams for the MRCPCH? Find out more here: MRCPCH Examinations | Great Ormond Street Hospital (gosh.nhs.uk)

Practicing Paediatrics Trailer

GOSH Learning Academy — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +0000

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Hyperammonaemia with Dr James Davison

GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +0000

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

GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Neonatal Seizures with Dr Maria Chalia

GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +0000

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

GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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Neurodevelopmental Issues Post-NICU with Dr Audrienne Sammut

GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0000

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://eismart.co.uk/

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Common Childhood Epilepsy Syndromes with Dr Maria Gogou

GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Dr Thant Aung interviews Dr Maria Gogou, a senior clinical fellow in paediatric neurology at GOS, about common childhood epilepsy syndromes, discussing the important electro-clinical features, management and outcomes of common epilepsy syndromes.

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Hearing Impairment (Part 2) with Dr Sebastian Hendricks

GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 10 May 2023 05:00:00 +0000

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, Guidelines and Clinical Standards | BAAP

National Deaf Children's Society | Supporting deaf children (ndcs.org.uk)

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Hearing Impairment (Part 1) with Dr Sebastian Hendricks

GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 03 May 2023 05:00:00 +0000

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 this topic can be found at:

Documents, Guidelines and Clinical Standards | BAAP

National Deaf Children's Society | Supporting deaf children (ndcs.org.uk)

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Developmental Delay (Part 2) with Dr Keir Shiels

GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:56:00 +0000

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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 approach the topic both clinically and in the exam.

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Developmental Delay (Part 1) with Dr Keir Shiels

GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 05:00:00 +0000

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Mood Disorders with Dr Sacha Evans

GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 06:00:00 +0000

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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 principles of management of these conditions.

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GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +0000

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Approach to the First Seizure with Dr Maria Gogou

GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +0000

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

GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +0000

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 specialities.

In this episode we are joined by regular guest, and consultant paediatrician, Dr Alexis Bouvier, who is covering the basics of Cow's Milk Protein Allergy, or CMPA. He will cover the essentials of pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of this common condition, as well as give a more general overview about a clinical approach to allergies in children.

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Bronchiolitis and Viral-induced Wheeze (Part 2) with Dr Alexis Bouvier

GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000

This week, Dr Alexis Bouvier is back with the second part of his overview of bronchiolitis and viral-induced wheeze. In this episode, he focuses on viral wheeze, its presenting features and management, giving an excellent summary of an important clinical topic.

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Bronchiolitis and Viral-induced Wheeze (Part 1) with Dr Alexis Bouvier

GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000

This week we have the first of a 2-part episode, with Dr Alexis Bouvier, a general paediatric consultant at GOSH, talking about Bronchiolitis and Viral-induced Wheeze, an important clinical topic, particularly at this time of year! In this first part, he gives an overview of the aetiology and clinical feature of Bronchiolitis, important differentials to exclude, as well as investigations and management of the condition.

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SLE and Lupus Nephritis with Professor Stephen Marks

GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000

This week our guest is Professor Stephen Marks, the internationally-renowned Professor of Paediatric Nephrology and Transplantation, and Director of the National Institute for Health Research Great Ormond Street Hospital Clinical Research Facility. He is talking about his specialist area of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Lupus Nephritis, giving an overview of the condition, its clinical features and current management strategies.

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Kawasaki Disease with Dr Alexis Bouvier

GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000

This week our guest is Dr Alexis Bouvier, a general paediatrician at GOSH, who is discussing Kawasaki disease, a fascinating condition that is of relevance to anyone working in acute paediatrics, as well as those sitting the MRCPCH.

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Newborn screening with Dr James Davison

GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000

This week we are joined by Dr James Davison, a metabolic consultant at GOSH, who is talking to us about the newborn screening program, focusing on the metabolic conditions it tests for. Useful revision of a topic that comes up in several areas of the MRCPCH exam syllabus, and also great for anyone wanting to quickly refresh their clinical knowledge.

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Communication skills with Dr Keir Shiels

GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000

This week we are joined again by show regular Dr Keir Shiels, a general paediatric consultant, who is giving us a masterclass on the communications skills station of the MRCPCH. An essential resource for anyone who is currently preparing for the clinical exam!

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Lysosomal storage disease with Dr James Davison

GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000

This week we are joined by Dr James Davison, a consultant in metabolic medicine at GOSH, who is discussing Lysosomal Storage Disease, a term describing a group of rare, but important, conditions that can cause a wide range of clinical presentations. A great resource for anyone looking for a clear, concise summary of this fascinating topic!

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BRUE with Dr Keir Shiels

GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000

This week we have one of our regular guests Dr Keir Shiels, Consultant in General Paediatrics at Great Ormond Street Hospital, joining us again to discuss BRUE (formally known as ALTE). An important clinical topic that comes up regularly in paediatric practise, it may also feature in the theory or the clinical exam.

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Failure to thrive with Dr Keir Shiels

GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000

This week we have one of our favourite guests Dr Keir Shiels, Consultant in General Paediatrics at Great Ormond Street Hospital, joining us again to discuss failure to thrive. Another important clinical topic which may well feature in theory exams.

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Hypoglycaemia with Dr Hoong-Wei Gan

GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000

This week we are very lucky to have the brilliant Dr Hoong-Wei Gan, Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist and Education Lead for Digital Learning, joining us again to run through hypogylcaemia. A subject that is worth polishing up on for your theory exams and your everyday work!

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Growth with Dr Hoong-Wei Gan

GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000

This week we are thrilled to have Dr Hoong-Wei Gan, Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist and Education Lead for Digital Learning, joining us for a discussion about growth. This is a great summary of this topic which frequently pops up in exams.

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Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) with Dr Prab Prabhakar

GOSH Learning Academy — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 05:02:00 +0000

Welcome back to another episode of Master the MRCPCH! Our new podcast bringing you weekly educational audio nuggets 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 specialities.

This week we are so lucky to have the brilliant Dr Prab Prabhakar, Consultant and Honorary Associate Professor in Paediatric Neurology, speaking with Dr Sarah Buts, Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Neurology and Clinical Trials. This time we will be tackling the interesting topic of Functional Neurological Disorders.

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Trailer - Master the MRCPCH

GOSH Learning Academy — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 10:23:00 +0000

Welcome to Master the MRCPCH! A new podcast bringing you weekly 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 specialities. New podcasts are coming soon, subscribe now!

Our sister podcast GOSHpods has a range of podcasts highlighting the work of the GOSH Learning Academy, you can find GOSHpods on your preferred podcast platform.

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