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MRCS on the Move: Bowels, Bones and Backseat Vivas

Naomi Drye 55 Episodes Aug 22, 2025

An interactive MRCS revision podcast designed for effective learning on the move. It focuses on asking questions and encouraging the listener to answer out loud, covering topics like bowels, bones, and backseat vivas.

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Diabetes for the Surgeon Aug 22, 2025 00:16:20 A brief overview of key information about the management of diabetes perioperatively. If able and want to say thank you for this resource please donate to the Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice. See link below for details about the fundraising. https://gofund.me/bff995ce https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove

Acute Inflammation Aug 22, 2025 00:17:51 We all love Pathology. Here's a short episode covering acute inflammation. Please complete the Survey Monkey. Thanks, Enjoy! https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CNS6BH5

Wound Healing Aug 22, 2025 00:14:03 Here you go folks, next episode... Wound Healing! Just a short one. Hope revision is going well. https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove

Hand Examination Aug 22, 2025 00:24:27 Second examination episode ... the Hand! Hope you are all surviving ... it will all be OK !! https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove Song Root Tonic by Thompson Town Flowers. Curtesy of Epidemic Sounds

Knee Examination Aug 22, 2025 00:21:22 Examination is such a key part of the part B examine, didn't feel I could completely ignore, so here's my attempt at making this work. Let me know what you thing!! https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove Song Where do we go by STRLGHT. Curtesy of Epidemic sounds

Nutrition Aug 22, 2025 00:17:17 Hopefully I've covered the main questions related to nutrition! Remember to Smile :) https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove

Benign Prostatic hyperplasia Aug 22, 2025 00:23:55 Essentials of assessment and management of this very common Urol problem! ps. don't ask your patients to stand on the toilet ;) https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove Sue Ryder Fundraising https://gofund.me/d4f130ae

TUR syndrome Aug 22, 2025 00:14:02 Maybe not the most hot topic but good to know none the less, enjoy :)

Organ Transplants Aug 22, 2023 00:19:24 A Short episode on some key info about organ transplantation including Brainstem death and its testing.  Music: Say laa By Gregory David. From Electronic Sounds 

Urolithiasis aka Kidney stones May 18, 2023 00:41:00 Back in my comfort zone. Check out the most recent episode on kidney stone with Mr Ash Kumar, a consultant urologist at York hospital. Really great episode just focusing on those key knowledge and clinical points that will help both your day to day work and your exam. Hope you enjoy! Again thank you to Pastest for their support. Links MRCS: https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove Check out the Pastest l

Primary Survey Part 2 with Annelise Cocco May 9, 2023 00:17:28 Happy to release the second episode to finish our primary survey review with Annelise Cocco. Hope this is helpful for exams but I am very confident there is heaps of helpful practical advice for the actual job. Again thank you to Pastest for their support. Links MRCS: https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove Check out the Pastest links below and discount code for 15 % off any MRCS Part A, MRCP 1 and Me

Trauma - A primary Survey (part 1) Apr 20, 2023 00:35:09 Next episode is our first of part 1 on the trauma Primary survey. It's my pleasure to be joined for this one by Miss Annelise Cocco a trauma clinical fellow in Sydney. So practical and helpful for exams and real life! Slightly poor audio, we'll blame the 10 573 miles between us. Thanks again to Pastest for all their support! Links MRCS: https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove Check out the Past

Extra bits on Valvular disease Mar 23, 2023 00:17:42 An episode I hope compliments our Aortic stenosis episode. Here we cover Aortic Regurg, Mitral stenosis and regurg. Follow the Link below to find us on all the platforms: https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove

Aortic Stenosis with Dr Sam Williams Mar 12, 2023 00:31:58 Part 2 of our series with Dr Sam Williams, this time covering Aortic Stenosis. Thanks again Sam. Enjoy!  Thanks again to Pastest for all their support!  Links MRCS: https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove Check out the Pastest links below and discount code for 15 % off any MRCS Part A, MRCP 1 and Med Student Finals subscription Code : ONTHEMOVE MRCS A https://www.pastest.com/mrcs-part-a/online-r

Cardiac Physiology with Dr Sam Williams Feb 23, 2023 00:19:50 Next episode is with Dr Sam Williams a Cardiology reg and host of the Pre PACES Podcast. Overview of the cardiac cycle and a little on cardiac exam. To follow next week is another episode with Sam on aortic stenosis.  Links:  MRCS: https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove Teach me Surgery: https://teachmesurgery.com/

Biliary Disease round 2 Feb 16, 2023 00:21:22 Check out the second of our mini-biliary series and find out what happened to our patient with RUQ pain! Sure she's in great hands with Dr Watton on the case! Again, a massive thank you to Pastest for their support, Check out the links below and discount code for 15 % off any MRCS Part A and Med Student Finals subscription https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove Code : ONTHEMOVE MRCS A https://www.pastest

Biliary disease round 1 Feb 16, 2023 00:28:08 Please welcome Mr Leo Watton, a general surgical registrar working in Yorkshire! He gives us a fantastic episode on the essentials of biliary disease. First of 2 so don't be too disappointed when it ends, there's more where this came from.  Again, a massive thank you to Pastest for their support, Check out the links below and discount code for 15 % off any MRCS Part A and Med Student Finals s

Skin Cancer- BCC and SCC Feb 16, 2023 00:31:43 Next Episode - First of 2 on skin cancer with Dr Dan Shaw a dermatology registrar. Some great tips and knowledge from Dan useful for all doctors! Check out the Pastest links below and discount code for 15 % off any MRCS Part A, MRCP 1 and Med Student Finals subscription Code : ONTHEMOVE MRCS A https://www.pastest.com/mrcs-part-a/online-revision/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=description&utm_campa

Diverticular Disease Feb 16, 2023 00:16:47 Just me today guys! Short episode covering diverticular disease. Enjoy and please give some feedback  https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove

Medical Statistics - Bias and study design Feb 16, 2023 00:21:33 Are you Answering the question you thought you were answering? Final Statistics Episode with Dr Tim Drye. It's been a pleasure Dad, thank you! Hope you all appreciate him too!  https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove

Medical statistics - 100% definitions Feb 16, 2023 00:23:46 Our 3rd medical statistics episode with Tim Drye. Again a fair amount of talking our end and some poor audio with my first zoom recording attempt but forgive me ill improve. He talks a lot but no one can claim he doesn't know his stuff and definitely makes it relevant!  https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove

Medical Statistics - types of data Feb 16, 2023 00:25:07 Second instalment of our medical statistics mini-series. Tim Drye features again and talks quite a lot (I'm allowed to say that, he's my father), very interesting though. Again slightly different from usual set up but I hope helpful and you enjoy  https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove

Medical Statistics - types of studies Feb 16, 2023 00:23:30 First of our statistics mini series with the one and only Tim Drye aka my father. A very successful and one of the most enthusiastic statisticians I know. A little different from our normal episodes but I think great. Thanks Tim (Dad)  https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove

Lung Cancer No.2 with Dr Alex Smith Feb 16, 2023 00:30:34 Second installment of Lung Cancer with Dr Alex Smith. Finishing off the topic with investigations and management! Thank you again, fab guest, your reputation stands!  Links MRCS: https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove Teach me Surgery: https://teachmesurgery.com/ Check out the Pastest links below and discount code for 15 % off any MRCS Part A, MRCP 1 and Med Student Finals subscription Code : ONTHEM

Lung Cancer no.1 with Dr Alex Smith Feb 9, 2023 00:27:47 Please Welcome Dr Alex Smith, a friend and respiratory registrar in the North West. First of 2 episodes covering most of what I think you'd need to know as surgical trainees on Lung cancer for the MRCS. Thank you Alex, Great episode!!  Links MRCS: https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove Teach me Surgery: https://teachmesurgery.com/ Check out the Pastest links below and discount code for 15 % off any

Renal Cell Carcinoma with Mr Marcus Cumberbatch Feb 2, 2023 00:48:32 Great episode covering so much about RCC with Marcus Cumberbatch and Miss Samantha Conroy from TBBB podcast (check out link below) Links  MRCS: https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove TBBB podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/tbbb-podcast/id1642802333 , https://open.spotify.com/show/1AAbsYT7P4QpRBT61b5WnB?si=a44be2b971344b18 Teach me Surgery: https://teachmesurgery.com/ Check out the Paste

Colorectal Cancer no.2 with Miss Faulkner Jan 26, 2023 00:28:49 Second instalment of all things CRC with Miss Gemma Faulkner! Hope you enjoy. I do apologise for the poor audio quality on this one, IT issues!  https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove Also, check out the Pastest and teach me surgery links below and discount code for 15 % off any MRCS Part A, MRCP 1 and Med Student Finals subscription https://teachmesurgery.com/ Code : ONTHEMOVE MRCS A https://www.pa

Colorectal Cancer no.1 with Miss Faulkner Jan 19, 2023 00:22:22 Such an important topic! Today I begin to cover Colorectal Cancer with Miss Gemma Faulkner, a colorectal surgeon in the North West. Thank you for so much shared expertise!  Again, a massive thank you to Pastest for their support, Check out the links below and discount code for 15 % off any MRCS Part A and Med Student Finals subscription https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove Code : ONTHEMOVE MRCS A

Twistmas BauBalls Dec 22, 2022 00:40:51 MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone!! Here's my special Christmas episode all about balls, but not the ones that hang from a tree! Thank you Sinthu Naguleswaran you were a fabulous special guest! (sorry for the slight increased background noise in this episode)  https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove Check out the Pastest links below and discount code for 15 % off any MRCS Part A and Med Student Finals subscri

Skin Cancer - Malignant Melanoma Dec 8, 2022 00:22:41 Next Episode - No 2. skin cancer. Dr Dan Shaw back again for more great tips and knowledge useful for all doctors! Check out the Pastest links below and discount code for 15 % off any MRCS Part A, MRCP 1 and Med Student Finals subscription https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove Code : ONTHEMOVE MRCS A https://www.pastest.com/mrcs-part-a/online-revision/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=description&u

Inflammatory bowel disease Aug 17, 2022 00:34:36 A huge thank you to Mr Pollard for this episode on IBD. Slightly longer episode but I think worth it.  https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove

Plastic Surgery - reconstruction Aug 15, 2022 00:33:57 Exciting to publish our first episode with a guest speaker .. my good friend and plastic surgery trainee Henry De Berker! Great episode I think and a huge thank you to Henry for his knowledge and time. Enjoy!! 

Appendicitis Apr 11, 2022 00:16:45 Woohoo episode 30, feels like a milestone for some reason! Short one on the probably over done topic of appendicitis. Excuse my craziness, Enjoy!!  https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove

Urology Anatomy 1 Nov 1, 2021 00:18:55 New Episode covering the anatomy of the lower half of the Urinary tracked - Bladder, Prostate, Urethra and Penis. Remember to compliment with pictures/videos! Enjoy :)  To donate to the fundraising follow this link : https://gofund.me/bff995ce https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove

Adrenal Pathology Aug 13, 2021 00:23:18 Second of the adrenal episodes covering the major adrenal pathologies. Enjoy! Complete the survey if you can and donate if you would like! Thank you.  https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CNS6BH5 https://gofund.me/bff995ce Song: Up & Down by Toby Tranter. Curtsey of Epidemic Sounds  

Fundraising Explained Aug 10, 2021 00:03:33 Hi All, This is just a few minutes to explain the fundraising I mentioned in previous episodes. I wanted to explain the story behind it and a bit more about what we are doing. I am logging my progress in a weekly blog, the link to which you can find below. The link to the Go fund me page is below. Please if you feel at all like you would like to say thank you for this resource and you are able to

Adrenals - Anatomy and Physiology Aug 6, 2021 00:24:59 Next episode covering some adrenal anatomy and physiology - keep pushing on Guys. Doing great! If you'd like to donate to the amazing Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice please follow -   https://gofund.me/bff995ce Please complete the Monkey Survey if you can -  https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CNS6BH5 Song: Im never giving up by Frook, Curtesy of Epidemic Sounds 

Pancreas - Anatomy and Acute Pancreatitis Jul 16, 2021 00:25:48 A slightly longer episode covering the Pancreas, it's anatomy, brief physiology and Acute Pancreatitis . If you could complete the Survey Monkey link that would be amazing. Thank you!!   https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CNS6BH5  https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove Song: Baila Balearic by Larry Poppinz. Courtesy of Epidemic Sound  

The Oesophagus + Swallowing Physiology Jul 13, 2021 00:24:11 An episode covering key anatomical knowledge of the oesophagus, swallowing and saliva. Plus a brief overview of Barret's Oesophagus. Enjoy!  https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove Music: Leave it all behind By STRLGHT, courtesy of Epidemic Sounds   

Autonomic Nervous system Apr 18, 2021 00:23:36 Slightly Random episode but ANS Basics that can be easy to forget! https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove Song: Sweet talk by Tyra Chantey. Curtesy of Epidemic Sounds

Coagulation Apr 11, 2021 00:23:58 All our favourite topic - coagulation. All the physiology!! Enjoy  https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove

Oxygen Dissociation Curve Apr 4, 2021 00:11:37 Episode number 15!! Just a mini one on all our favourite topic - the oxygen dissociation curve. Hope you Enjoy! https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove

Calcium Metabolism Apr 4, 2021 00:15:38 Trying something a little different - Recorded whilst out on a walk. Hope you enjoy the birds!  https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove

Burns Mar 21, 2021 00:26:49 A slightly longer episode this time covering the key topic of burns, assessment and management. Enjoy!  https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove Music: Expectations by Dylan Sitts. Curtesy of Epidemic Sounds  

Salivary Glands - Anatomy and Neoplasms Mar 14, 2021 00:27:34 An VIVA on the Salivary glands, their anatomy and the tumours effecting the glands .... Enjoy!  https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove Music: Colours by Torii Wolf curtesy of epidemic sound 

Cerebral physiology and a little on head injury Mar 9, 2021 00:26:16 Woohoo We've reached episode 10. This is a VIVA on all things cerebral (well definitely not all) but hope you enjoy.  Music By the Boardwalk by DJ DENZ the Rooster curtesy of Electronic Sounds  https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove  

Breast 3 - Benign Disease Mar 2, 2021 00:18:52 The finale in our breast series - An overview of common benign pathologies. Enjoy!!  https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove

Breast 2 - Breast Cancer Feb 26, 2021 00:23:25 A run through Breast Cancer from epidemiology to screening. Enjoy.  https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove Music By OTE - You make My Day. From Electronic Sounds. 

Breast 1 - Breast and Axilla Anatomy Feb 25, 2021 00:24:05 The first of a series on the Breast covering the anatomy, including the Axilla.  https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove Song by Dusty Decks - Turning tables (curtesy of Electronic Sounds)  

Hypothermia Feb 20, 2021 00:16:20 A short episode covering key knowledge of hypothermia and its management  https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove

Thoracic Anatomy and Chest Drains Feb 20, 2021 00:25:38 Revision of Thoracic Anatomy, plus an overview of chest drains https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove Music by Luwaks - Into the Blue. Curtsey of Electronic sounds. 

Cardiac Anatomy Feb 20, 2021 00:24:15 Questions about cardiac anatomy, the mediastinum and the thoracic aorta.  https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove Music by nothanks - Hold on to the rope. Curtsey of Electronic Sounds. 

Testicles Feb 20, 2021 00:27:20 A run through testicular anatomy, acute testicular pain, torsion and testicle cancer.  https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove Music by DJ Ance$tor - Time Rolls Over (find on Soundcloud) 

Bladder Cancer Feb 20, 2021 00:20:37 A run through of the pathology, presentation and management of Bladder Cancer.  https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove

Introduction Feb 14, 2021 00:03:23 A brief Introduction to your Host, Naomi, and description of Bowels, Bones and Backseat Vivas.  https://linktr.ee/MRCSontheMove

MRCS on the Move: Bowels, Bones and Backseat Vivas

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