Season 4 Episode 6: Professor Jenny Higham

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Medical Women Talking

UCL Minds

42 episodes

1 week ago

Welcome to the UCL Medical Women Talking podcast series, hosted by physician and medical scholar, Professor Dame Jane Dacre. In this inspirational collection of informal interviews, Jane talks with a range of women doctors hailing from various specialties and backgrounds, each with a remarkable career in medicine. Join Jane and her guests as they explore the challenges and rewards of a medical career and consider how it's possible to strike a balance between professional aspirations and personal life. Whether you are working in the medical field or not, these uplifting conversations have something for everyone. Happy listening. For more information and to access the transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/medical-women-talking-podcast

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Season 4 Episode 6: Professor Jenny Higham

Medical Women Talking

34 minutes

1 year ago

Season 4 Episode 6: Professor Jenny Higham

In this episode, Jane talks with Professor Jenny Higham, the first female Chair of the Medical Schools Council. Alongside her role as Vice-Chancellor, Professor Higham continues clinical practice as a consultant gynaecologist which influenced her research interests in reproductive medicine and medical education innovation. Jane and Jenny discuss their experiences overcoming obstacles in their academic careers, including facing low expectations and lack of support. They highlight the importance of mentorship, self-belief, and taking opportunities to navigate their respective fields.

Transcription link:

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/campaigns/medical-women-talking-podcast

Date of episode recording: 2024-05-14T00:00:00Z
Duration: 00:34:47
Language of episode: English
Presenter:Professor Dame Jane Dacre
Guests: Professor Jenny Higham
Producer: Matt Aucott