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S8 E7 Creativity in Medicine

2026-08-3157:15

Is there room for creativity in a profession built on protocols and evidence? Associate Professor Alvin Chong and Dr Jacqui Jiang sit down with plastic surgeon and Australian Doctors Orchestra founder Mr Miklós Pohl OAM, dermatologist and comedian Dr Ahmed Kazmi, and resident doctor and comedian Dr Noah Szto to talk about creativity in medicine. Together they discuss how creativity feeds clinical practice, offers catharsis, and helps health professionals stay grounded and connected to their patients. A warm, funny and thought-provoking conversation on creativity in medicine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S8 E6 Lupus and the Skin

2026-08-1153:24

Lupus is a condition dermatologists know as one of the great diagnostic mimics. In this episode, Dr Jacqueline Jiang and Associate Professor Alvin Chong sit down with rheumatologist Professor Alberta Hoi and dermatologist Associate Professor Laura Scardamaglia to demystify this complex autoimmune condition. We dive into the different classifications, how lupus presents and how it’s diagnosed. We also discuss where treatment is heading, from sun protection and hydroxychloroquine through to newer therapies such as anifrolumab and breakthroughs in CAR-T cell therapy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S8 E5 Psychodermatology

2026-06-3057:22

Some of the most challenging and misunderstood conditions in dermatology are not defined by what we can see, but by what the patient experiences. Psychodermatology sits at this intersection where the skin and the brain are in constant dialogue. In this episode, Associate Professor Alvin Chong and Dr Jacqui Jiang sit down with specialist dermatologist Dr Josie Yeatman to talk about skin picking disorder, delusional parasitosis, dermatitis artefacta, trichotillomania and cutaneous dysaesthesias.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S8 E4 Cosmetic Dermatology 101

2026-05-2601:17:24

The cosmetics industry is booming, and misinformation is keeping pace. In this episode, A/Prof Alvin Chong and Dr Jacqui Jiang sit down with leading cosmetic dermatologists, A/Prof Phil Bekhor and Dr Cara McDonald to cut through the noise. From botulinum toxin, dermal filler and lasers to body dysmorphia, social media trends and what skincare routine our experts recommend to their patients, we discuss all of this and more in ‘Cosmetic Dermatology 101’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S8 E3 Skin and the Eyes

2026-04-2801:06:57

A mildly itchy eyelid. A periocular rash. A drug that transforms lives for patients with eczema – but comes with a catch. In this episode, dermatologist Associated Professor Alvin Chong and new co-host Dr Jacqui Jiang are joined by ophthalmologist Dr Nathan Wong to explore the intersection of the skin and the eyes. From eyelid dermatitis and ocular rosacea to the side effects of drugs commonly used to treat skin conditions, this conversation is packed with practical clinical pearls. Plus – can a tattoo threaten your vision? The answer might surprise you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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