New Zealand Anaesthesia

Host Dr Morgan Edwards delves into areas of perioperative care and anaesthesia with experts, peers, and leaders in their field. This is the podcast of the New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists - here to educate, connect and challenge anaesthetists and clinicians at all stages of their medical careers in Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond. Have an idea for an episode? Contact nzsa@anaesthesia.nz

Episodes

May 3, 2023

44 min

An approachable conversation about finance and investing for Anaesthetists and trainees (or any busy Kiwi doc).
For the first time, the NZSA podcast reaches outside of Anaesthesia with special guest, finance expert and The Curve co-founder, Victoria Harris. Victoria shares with host Dr Morgan Edwards helpful information for anyone, no matter your familiarity or experience on the topic. Covering: finance and investing for those starting out in their career, using an expert or going DIY, introducing investing to your children, platforms and tools and planning for your retirement.
 You can visit The Curve or listen to their podcast too
Useful links mentioned in this episode:
https://sorted.org.nz/
https://bettersaver.co.nz/
https://indexes.morningstar.com/
generatewealth.co.nz/survey_calculator
nerdwallet.com/calculator/compound-interest-calculator
This episode was created for informational and educational purposes only, it does not constitute financial or investment advice. The resources mentioned are not endorsed by the NZSA.

Mar 29, 2023

40 min

For the second half of our volunteering abroad episodes; we travel to Afghanistan with Tauranga Anaesthetist Dr Lynette McGaughran. Lynette spent eight weeks in the Khost Maternity Hospital with Médecins Sans Frontières/ Doctors Without Borders (MSF) in 2022. In this episode, she discusses the process of getting there and her experience as the sole medical anaesthetist.

Dec 18, 2022

27 min

Travel to Dakar, Senegal with Waitemata Anaesthetist Dr Rebecca Brinkler following her recent experience on board Mercy Ships in Africa. From life onboard, theatre, procedures and colleagues to her challenges and highlights. Plus for those interested -just how you too could take on an adventure like this.

Nov 13, 2022

39 min

Special guest Dr Vanessa Beavis talks leadership, juggling a busy workload and holding the ANZCA Presidency during the pandemic with NZSA President and Podcast host Dr Morgan Edwards.
Dr Vanessa is the immediate past president of ANZCA and is a specialist Anaesthetist in Tāmaki Makaurau. Her clinical interests include perioperative medicine and liver transplant anaesthesia. Prior to her role as ANZCA President she was the Director of Perioperative Services at Auckland City Hospital.

Aug 30, 2022

42 min

The Combined Scientific Congress (CSC) approaches this October in Wellington; the theme for this fourth episode, where we delve a little into this long-anticipated event with NZSA Podcast host Dr Morgan Edwards. We hear from Scientific Convenor, Dr Dan Frei who takes us behind the scenes of the longest planning period yet and shares some insight into what we can all look forward to and we get to know invited speakers Anaesthesia Journal Editor-in-chief, Prof Andrew Klein and WFSA President Prof Wayne Morriss.
View the programme and register for CSC 2022 at www.csc2022.co.nz

Jul 25, 2022

26 min

Dr Wayne Morris is the President of the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA), the first New Zealander in the position. He is a practicing anaesthetist in Christchurch, with extensive experience in medical education, neuroanaesthesia, and obstetric anaesthesia. Dr Wayne discusses his background, time working in global aid, and plans for the future with WFSA.

May 7, 2022

30 min

Apr 6, 2022

51 min

In this inaugural episode we hear from Dr Sheila Hart - New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists President on what's going on in the NZSA and the NZ Anaesthesia community.  We also get an update from Mike Smith on the AUT Perioperative Practice degree for Anaesthetic Technicians.  And finally Dr Rob Burrell talks to host Dr Morgan Edwards about the environment, sustainability and anaesthesia. 

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