15 Minute Medicine

We are back for another episode! Here the boys delve into a case of abdominal gun shot wound/ penetrating abdominal injury. The case is given by Dr Philip Yao, a general surgeon from Singapore, after he spent some time at Baradise (Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital) many moons ago. Link in bio.

In this episode, Farai and Efosa discuss a case of necrotizing fasciitis seen by Farai during his time as an intern. A diagnosis that you never want to miss, so make sure you give this a good listen.

In our latest episode Farai and Efosa discuss a case presented by Professor Ronnie Baticulon a paediatric neurosurgeon from Manila in the Philippines. We hope this episode can pack as many punches as the "Thrilla in Manila" although in an academic sense. 😅😅🙌🏾Enjoy!

We follow up our last episode with a clinical case from Ms Khundkar. We discuss a clinical case of burns in a child and the treatment challenges this common problem presents. Link in bio.

In this episode Krithi has a discussion with Ms Roba Khundkar . A consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon as well as senior lecture in global surgery at Oxford. They discuss the revolving dynamics and ethics within global surgery and how the current pandemic has highlighted this.

Starting off our series of cases discussing standout cases from surgeons across the globe. In this week’s episode we are reviewing a case discussed with us by Professor Chris Lavy. A stalwart in global surgery. He is an orthopaedic surgeon who has been instrumental in setting up the College of Surgeons of East and Southern Africa (COSECSA), the Oxford Global Surgery group and recently built the CURE children’s hospital of Zimbabwe. He discusses a case from much earlier in his career where context made a big difference to his differential diagnosis.
PS we are only joking about reviewing your qualifications Professor Lavy :)😅 Links in bio 🙏🏾

In this episode we interview a stalwart in global surgery and head of Global Surgery at UCT Professor Salome Maswime. We delve into her journey thus far and hear some of her insights in tackling the lack of access safe affordable surgical care amongst our population

In our second episode of season 3, we chat to Professor Muloiwa. He is a paediatrician working at UCT and Groote Schuur Hospital. Besides paediatrics, his interest lie with vaccines, coffee, photography and a multitude of other things. We chatted to him about his beginnings in medicine as well as the process of getting a vaccine to our population. Enjoy!

In this first episode of season 3 first recorded on the 21st of December 2020, with all 4 members of the team are present for the very first time as they discuss the way the covid-19 virus has affected their lives. We have a chance to compare the response at that point when many countries in the world were about to enter a second wave and very few countries had started rolling out vaccines where as now most countries around the world have at least some access to vaccines (debatable). Sit back and relax as the team takes a look back at the year that was 2020 #2020

Rounding off our team introductions with our second co-founder - Dr Farai Chigumadzi.
“Medicine was not my first choice career, or even my second or third choice. The fact that I got into medicine, yet alone finished is testament to the fact that there are higher powers above us pulling the strings. Nonetheless, now that I am in this position I feel that myself and everyone like me should be doing all they can to improve the health and well being of those around us. This podcast hopefully being one of many potentials tools in which we can do that.”

We now to bring you to one of the originals and one of our co-founders - Dr Efosa Ohonba.
I consider myself a global citizen who's passionate about people. I'm currently working as a community service medical officer in South Africa . I have a keen interest in neurosurgery. I believe the brain is just beautiful firstly in the way it works and also in its appearance although some might call it ugly with all its folds and wrinkles ( lol) . I also have an interest in global surgery because I believe a timely life altering surgical intervention should be available to all who need it when they need it . I strive for everything I do to reflect excellence humility and kindness. Outside of medicine my time is spread across spending time with family and friends , watching and playing sports ( I can watch almost anything that can be called a sport ), spending time in nature and dabbling in the arts.

Next up in our meet the team series, straight from the UK, Dr Krithi Ravi. “I am an Academic Foundation Doctor, working in Southampton, UK. My research and advocacy efforts focus on understanding and addressing health disparities locally and globally. This interest has developed from my experiences of navigating health systems as a first generation immigrant, my work as a junior doctor in the National Health Service, my involvement global surgery advocacy as a committee member of the Global Anaesthesia, Surgery and Obstetric Collaborative in the UK, and my participation in the Oxford Refugee Health Initiative. I am grateful for the opportunities to learn and think about health inequity with my colleagues in the 15 Minute Medicine team.”

We thought you might like to get to know our team. First up we have Dr Nicholas Mutanda Musoke. “ I am a young doctor with a passion for gaming and a special interest in patient education. I don't do many, if any, of the academic podcasts because I take greater pleasure debating while unprepared and playing devil's advocate. I believe the profession is there for the taking if young people with strong enough opinions and a dedicated work ethic apply themselves for the better of each other and our patients. As emotionally taxing as the field may be, the little bit of good we do goes a long way in improving the life of the strangers we meet along the way and that in itself, is good for the soul."

We have a new look! As part of ongoing changes we have decided to spice up our look. We also have a new website where you can find our episodes, blog posts and many other exciting things. Find us at www.15minutemed.co.za