A podcast series exploring medicine past and present - with each episode focusing on a different specialty

 

This podcast explores the history of medicine, alongside the experiences of medical practitioners working in the field. In each episode we delve into the history of a different medical speciality, before talking to a physician practicing that speciality.

The podcast is available to download on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean and Soundcloud.

Past & Present: Respiratory

In this episode we explore the history of respiratory medicine. We start with tuberculosis – discussing its many

Past & Present: Infectious Diseases

In this episode we uncover the history of infectious diseases, including the study of contagion and smallpox

Past & Present: Oncology

In this episode we uncover the history of oncology, or the study and treatment of cancer. From Ancient Egyptian

Past & Present: Gastroenterology

In this episode we explore the history of gastroenterology, from Ancient Greek theories on the importance of

Past & Present: Psychiatry

In this fortnight’s episode we uncover the history of psychiatry, from witchcraft in the Middle Ages to trepanation

Past & Present: Public Health

In this episode we explore the history of public health, including the impact of unclean water, food shortages,

Past & Present: Renal

In this episode we explore the history of renal medicine, examining how difficult it was to uncover what was

Past & Present: Genito - Urinary

In this episode we explore the history of genito-urinary complaints, including the difficulty of correctly