Alfaisal MedHub Podcasts

A research year, also known as a research fellowship, is a dedicated period of time outside the medical school curriculum where a student works with a specific researcher, physician, or department to further their research.

With the holy month of Ramadan now upon us, balancing and maintaining one’s energy throughout the course of the day becomes important; taking a look at how an accomplished fellow goes about their day can help prepare current students for this phase in the later stages of their career.

Guest: Dr Reem Ramadan  Host: Nida Suhail Zubairi Script Writer: Abdul Samad Shaikh  Script Editor: Nida Suhail  Sound Editor: Nida Suhail  Like many other things in life, living away from home also comes with its share of pros and cons. While it can initially be a daunting experience, the personal growth and life skills learnt over time makes the journey worthwhile. Tune-in to hear our guest, Reem Ramadan, a senior medical student from Alfaisal University, share her experiences and advice on how to master the struggle.

Guest: Dr Omar Jamal Eldeib Host: Dr Omar Javed Baqal  Script Writer: Saima Fakih   Script Editor: Saima Fakih  Sound Editor: Nida Suhail  The job of a medical professional is considered pretty demanding and achieving an optimal work-life balance is often quite challenging. Is it even possible to be a good doctor while maintaining a personal life? On this episode, we have one of our most notable alumni, Dr Omar Jamal Eldieb, a general surgery resident at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, discussing some valuable tips and shedding light on some of his personal experiences on how to get more satisfaction out of a busy life.

Guest: Prof. Dr. Fadia AlBuhairan Host: Dr. Aseel El-Jabali Script Writer: Dr. Saima Fakih Script Editor: Dr. Maha Alzahrani and Dr. Maram bin Mahfodh Sound Editor: Dr. Haroon Ahmed Javaid  The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic recession have had a significant impact on people’s mental health. One such population particularly at risk is the youth. The International Adolescent Health Week, which is being celebrated between March 21-27, 2021 focuses on this rising issue with their theme: Adolescent Resilience in the Face of a Pandemic. Join us on this episode with our host, Dr. Aseel El-Jabali, an International Adolescent Health Week 2021 Ambassador from Saudi Arabia, and our very esteemed guest, Prof. Dr. Fadia AlBuhairan, Consultant Adolescent Medicine, Interim Chief Medical Officer and Chairwoman of the Department of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine at Aldara Hospital and Medical Center, as they discuss the effects of the pandemic on the mental health of young people and shed light on ways this issue can be tackled.

Guest: Dr. Al-Awwab Dabaliz Host: Dr. Omar Javed Baqal Script Writers: Zainab Iftikhar and Zara Ahmed Script Editor: Nida Suhail  Sound Editor: Nida Suhail  Choosing your preferred specialty after medical school is a major decision. While some students make up their minds initially in the race, the majority indulge in a meticulous analysis of experience and exposure before they choose something that suits their best interest. Tune in to listen to Dr. Alawwab as he shares some insights from his personal experience and discusses the various factors that go into choosing a specialty after medical school.

Guests: Dr. Raghad Almamlouk and Dr. Mustafa Obeidat Host: Nida Suhail Script Writer: Sarah Nazneen Script Editor: Nida Suhail  Sound Editor: Nida Suhail  Maintaining a stable, successful, and healthy marriage in medical school is certainly challenging if not impossible. However, on striking the right chords, these relationships might serve as points of paramount support and strength. Tune in to listen to Dr. Raghad Almamlouk and Dr. Mustafa Obeidat as they share their advice on prioritizing time and creating the perfect balance between marriage and medschool.

Guests: Zainab Iftikhar and Safwan Abbasi Host: Omar Baqal Script Writer: Saima Fakih Script Editor: Saima Fakih  Sound Editor: Omar Baqal  COVID-19 has caused unprecedented damage across the world, economically and socially. While the calls for ending lock down restrictions keep getting louder, we could witness a deadly spike in cases should restrictions be lifted too early. In this two-sided conversation, we tackle one of the most controversial topics at hand - how COVID-19 and the restrictions it has placed on us, impacts us, our healthcare systems and the global economic situation. Tune in and hear 4th year Alfaisal medical students, Zainab Iftikhar and Safwan Abbasi discuss the implications of the lockdown and whether lifting these restrictions is a boon or a bane.  Are we ready to return to our normal lives?

Hosts: Omar Baqal and Nida Suhail Sound Editor: Omar Baqal  Say hello to the Alfaisal MedHub Podcasts! We take you through our vision, content you should expect from this series and what goes into putting out exciting top quality content. Website: https://www.iocom-alfaisal.org/ Twitter: @iocom_au Email: iocom@alfaisal.edu