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Confessions of a Doctoholic

Confessions of a Doctoholic

By Hafsa Slaiman

Hi, I'm Hafsa Slaiman, intern, wanderluster and extrovert. The problem though is that I hit more speed bumps than a formula one racer. Med school has proven to be far from Grey's Anatomy and my future has become more convoluted than the nephron. I’ve been away for a while but I’m back and ready to confess, but are you ready to hear it all?

This podcast reveals it all: my breakdowns, my fails, my first times, my solutions and fun medical stuff, so whether you’re a med student, premed, doc or even someone who just wants to get inspired come along and join me on my journey.
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Confessions of a DoctoholicOct 25, 2023

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Perforated

Perforated

I was consulted on an extremely unwell patient in the ED have a listen to how that went
Oct 25, 202305:42
AMET

AMET

Amidst Madness we Encourage Training; I wish that was what AMET stood for instead it’s the emergency response team. This was my first AMET on my first on call. Have a listen to how it went
Oct 04, 202310:27
My first REAL OR case

My first REAL OR case

In this episode I’m throwing back to my first real case in the OR where I wasn’t just being a retractor. It was INCREDIBLE. Have a listen to how that went!
Sep 20, 202307:54
My first appendectomy

My first appendectomy

As a surgery resident the thing I crave is some wholesome OR time, however it is far few and infrequent so when you do get OR time you feel like you’re on cloud 9. Especially when the attending gives you heaps of autonomy. Have a listen yo how my first appendectomy went.
Sep 13, 202310:16
Exploding Abcesses

Exploding Abcesses

Hey guys, finally I started residency and as you can imagine there’s a first time for everything including draining an abscess. Have a listen to how that went!
Sep 06, 202309:33
Welcome to residency

Welcome to residency

Hey guy, after my intense hiatus and my move to the states I’m finally back to tell you about my tales. Have a listen to my orientation week. DISCLAIMER: this episode was recorded a while ago
Aug 30, 202307:56
Intimate Toys and the emergency department

Intimate Toys and the emergency department

I couldn’t make this up if I tried. My strangest case last night, tune in to find out more.
Apr 17, 202304:37
Cheesy nights

Cheesy nights

In today’s episode I talk about my most dramatic and first night shift. Have a listen to what happened at 3am, the witching hour!
Apr 14, 202312:13
The Strikes

The Strikes

Here’s a little about the behind the scenes of why the strikes happened and the outcome after the last set of junior doctor strikes
Apr 12, 202308:28
Black Wednesday

Black Wednesday

In this episode I talk about my first day as a junior doctor in the United Kingdom. It wasn’t as dramatic as you might expect but it was definitely weird for me
Apr 05, 202311:52
Gunners

Gunners

In this episode I talk about my medical school experience with gunners and lI just want to know how do you get to the top and beat a gunner (coming from a humble non- gunner) help me out guys!
Apr 03, 202310:02
Pet Peeves On Your Away Rotation

Pet Peeves On Your Away Rotation

I had a really interesting experience with one of my colleagues on my away rotation have a listen to what happened? What would you do? Feel free to send a voice note to incorporate in this episode! anchor.fm/confessionsofadoctoholic/message
Mar 31, 202306:00
CPR in the OR

CPR in the OR

In this episode I talk about the most intense thing that happened on my away rotation and how I responded to that moment
Mar 29, 202310:51
When Sh** Hits The Fan On an Away Rotation

When Sh** Hits The Fan On an Away Rotation

This week is a week dedicated to memories of my away rotation (basically my exchange/ medical month in America) it definitely worked out in the end but the start was anything but smooth, tune in to hear about what happened
Mar 27, 202316:03
My First Time Confirming Death

My First Time Confirming Death

As an intern sometimes you do things that you really don’t want to, one of them is confirming when someone’s loved one passed away, here’s how my first time went. If you want to read about the formal examination, as promised here it is from geeky medics: geekymedics.com/death-confirmation/
Mar 24, 202306:56
The Moment I decided To Return To Medicine

The Moment I decided To Return To Medicine

After my dad passed away I had many questions, I questions my life, my career and literally everything. In this episode I speak about the moment I realised medicine is it for me.
Mar 22, 202312:24
The Worst Day of My Life

The Worst Day of My Life

In this episode I talk about the changes in my life and my prolonged hiatus from social media. I talk about personal loss. Disclaimer: if you recently lost someone you love this can be a challenging episode to hear.
Mar 20, 202313:19
The moment I MATCHED

The moment I MATCHED

After a long hiatus and a series of events I’m finally back! In today’s episode I talk about the match and hearing the news and I also want your advice regarding one of the messages I received. So tune in!
Mar 17, 202308:42
Aca-Awkward

Aca-Awkward

Are you an awkward person? Just cause I'm a medical student does not mean I am awkward free


Also apparently nervous laughter is a thing, tune in I talk all about it and more ...

Nov 26, 202108:10
What Makes A Med Student Scream

What Makes A Med Student Scream

I caught up with Anita and she managed to scare a patient with her scream. Tune in to find out what inspired her reaction.

Nov 24, 202106:08
I Get Tachycardia When I Think Of You

I Get Tachycardia When I Think Of You

I've had enough of this crush situation, it's literally giving me a heart condition ... have a listen to what happened today!

Nov 22, 202105:03
Cockblocked By The ER Physician

Cockblocked By The ER Physician

Ever had an embarrassing crush in the most inappropriate scenario? Well have a listen to what happened to me and my crush in the ER.

Nov 19, 202108:30
The Secret

The Secret

My life has changed forever after watching a special doco have a listen to what I watched!
Nov 17, 202109:39
Lost To A Squirrel

Lost To A Squirrel

Everyone's special. As a med student, I can totally relate. This may seem like a wanker thing to say but I don't mean I am special in the oh I am so smart kind of way, I mean I have rather special moments that makes me question everything and Anita feels EXACTLY the same so tune in to hear a little bit about some of our special non-med moments.

Nov 15, 202109:48
Doctor To Medic Footprints CEO (Part 2)

Doctor To Medic Footprints CEO (Part 2)

Want to learn more about how to start up a company as a doctor, this episode is to die for, have a listen to the rest of my conversation with Dr Abeyna Bubbers-Jones.

Nov 12, 202115:58
Doctor To Medic Footprints CEO (Part 1)

Doctor To Medic Footprints CEO (Part 1)

I caught up with Dr Abeyna Bubbers-Jones to learn more about her journey and the birth of Medic Footprints, tune in!

Nov 10, 202115:30
'Twas The Night Of Hemorrhages (Part 2)

'Twas The Night Of Hemorrhages (Part 2)

I gave you the weekend to hang by the cliff , to let you simmer in the thoughts of what could have possibly happened to make this night super bloody. One more case to go and possibly the worst you have heard yet, so here we go .... Tune in!

Nov 08, 202110:38
'Twas The Night Of Hemorrhages (Part 1)

'Twas The Night Of Hemorrhages (Part 1)

We're on Ob/gyn rotation and Anita had the wildest night of her career thus far. Tune in to hear about what happened.

Nov 05, 202113:41
My First Natural Delivery

My First Natural Delivery

So I am NEVER having kids or getting pregnant after the experience I have just had (this was recorded last year FYI just forgot to release it) so let me tell you about that experience.
Plus, here is a link to one of my favourite comedians, Jo Koy, watching his partner deliver a child - I can relate.
5:03 www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9k0x1JsQ-U
Nov 03, 202109:52
Blue Balls

Blue Balls

Anita's back and we've got some more special moments from her lectures. Stay tuned if you wanna hear what she said this time!
Nov 01, 202107:41
Glow In The Dark Halloween

Glow In The Dark Halloween

Ever wondered what you could add to your party to elevate your Halloween to the next level stay tuned to find out what that is
Oct 29, 202108:18
Hell Broke Loose At The Psych Ward

Hell Broke Loose At The Psych Ward

I’ve got more stories from the psych ward so tune in!
Oct 27, 202111:57
Acute Psychosis Ward

Acute Psychosis Ward

Ever wondered what it would be like to go into a mental asylum? Here’s what happened to me the first time I went in
Oct 25, 202109:22
Moving to the US with Liberty Medics (part 2)

Moving to the US with Liberty Medics (part 2)

Worried about what it's like to move to the US from the UK. We talk about some misconceptions and myths, have a listen!

Oct 22, 202110:13
Moving to the US with Liberty Medics (part 1)

Moving to the US with Liberty Medics (part 1)

Ever wondered what it would be like to move to the US to practice medicine? Have a listen to this interview
Oct 20, 202110:23
The Med School Bully Show Down (Part 2)

The Med School Bully Show Down (Part 2)

Hey guys it’s the end of the episode of the bully showdown have a listen if you want to know how everything panned out and whether any extra spice was added to the situation
Oct 18, 202112:58
The Med School Bully Show Down (Part 1)

The Med School Bully Show Down (Part 1)

Hey guys it’s fully prevention month and for this episode I want to tell you something that happened to me last year in the emergency department and how I ended up standing up for myself stay tuned!
Oct 15, 202114:55
The Medical Mama

The Medical Mama

Wanna know what it’s like to be a mum in medical school and how to juggle everything in your life? Tune in now to find out
Oct 13, 202113:14
The Sponge Bob Square Pants Moment

The Sponge Bob Square Pants Moment

And Anita's back and this is something that I don't wish will happen to anyone on placement.


She literally ripped her pants


Don't try this on placement, or at home, or anywhere really

Oct 11, 202113:28
Sixty Nine

Sixty Nine

So I caught up with my friend Anita, if you thought I had interesting moments in medical school, have a listen to what Anita has to say!

Oct 08, 202105:12
Publication ✅

Publication ✅

I've been getting this question heaps - how do you get something published so in this episode I thought I would talk about how I went about it.
Oct 06, 202113:22
Back Again! (with some more exam dramas)

Back Again! (with some more exam dramas)

I AM BACK and in my final year of medical school!!! So excited to share with yous more experiences more drama and more confessions.


In this episode I will tell you about how my exams went, and my special moments

and as promised here is the shoulder exam for anyone that does not know what I am talking about

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu1vuugtvIo

Oct 04, 202114:12
OSCE Dramas (Clinical History Edition)

OSCE Dramas (Clinical History Edition)

Want some more behind the scenes OSCE dramas, here goes ...
Jun 14, 202107:57
TMI

TMI

As a med student/ doctor/ allied health professional and probably especially your local gastroenterologist. TMI (or too much information) is a phrase that does not exist. I feel like over the past year I have shared with you so much about myself except my bowel movements. So if your bowels go wild during exams tune in cause you aren't the only one.
May 31, 202111:16
OSCE Dramas (Clinical Skills Edition)

OSCE Dramas (Clinical Skills Edition)

Hey guys, with exams round the corner, procrastination levels are at an all time high. So why not have EXAM EPISODES reminiscing medical exams pre-covid.

For those of you who aren't familiar with OSCEs, they're exams, clinical exams and like any exam there are some moments that can be deemed interesting or maybe even plain stupid. Have a listen if you want to know how I went on my first few OSCEs.

May 17, 202107:56
The Detox That Changed My Life

The Detox That Changed My Life

The season finale is here and I want to confess to yous why I went off of social media and what that's been like. For more details check out my youtube video about it:

https://youtu.be/BaYrdSfyUxY


If you wanna ask any questions or discuss any topics feel free to contact me via email that's confessionsofadoctoholic@gmail.com or send me a voice note on anchor.


Also please please subscribe to the podcast, I'll be back with an even bigger bang so catch yous soon.

Mar 26, 202113:53
Why We Love Who We Love

Why We Love Who We Love

I've been reading this book and I am 110% attracted to one of the characters, I can't explain it. To be honest sometimes I just feel like my body's betraying me so I got my friend Mo, also currently my relationship guru, to talk about why we're attracted to certain people.

Mar 24, 202112:19
You Took My Breath Away

You Took My Breath Away

I wanna talk about something that shook me, vapes, so many people do it, and I would some articles that were not promising here's my take on it.

Mar 22, 202106:43
Med School Is About Balance

Med School Is About Balance

These days everything gets a bit hectic, so how is it that some of the busiest people stay sane? We're going to give you an insight into the med school work life balance

Plus, here's a work-life balance quiz, are you balanced?
cmha.ca/work-life-balance-quiz
Mar 19, 202110:57
Mask Makeup Part 2

Mask Makeup Part 2

Makeup for professionals is such a vibe, so what are the hottest products to use to ensure your skin glows for days, tune in to find out!

Mar 17, 202110:49