



The Importance of Adolescence: Looking at the Mental Health of Teenagers
Minuri and Aleena are taking the reins of Paedsoc on a Pod for the last time! After an incredible year of 6 monthly episodes and running the program that won the 2024 TuneFM Show of the Year award, they will be stepping down as President and Vice President of the UNE Paediatrics Society and handing…

Little Minds, Big Ideas: Exploring Childhood Development
Hi guys, welcome back to another episode of Paedsoc on a Pod! We are your hosts, Minuri & Aleena!! This month, we explore the fascinating journey of cognitive and moral development in children. Starting off with Piaget’s stage theory and Vygotsky’s sociocultural approach, we discuss how kids learn…

Balancing Act: Studying, Stress, and Sleep - Impacts on the Growing Body
In this new episode of “Paedsoc on a Pod,” join Minuri and Aleena as they delve into the crucial balance of studying, stress, and sleep, and the impact they have on the growing body. They'll explore how these factors interact, providing practical advice to help students navigate the intense pressur…

Sleighing the Winter Season: Navigating Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
In this special winter episode of "Paedsoc on a Pod," join us as we delve into the world of upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) in children. From exploring the anatomy of the respiratory system, we look at the development of the immune system in infants, and the intricate mechanisms behind h…

Understanding Shaken Baby Syndrome: a Conversation with Dr Thomas Moss
This month, Aleena and I are going through our neurology block, learning about all things related to the brain and head injuries. In this episode of Paedsoc on a Pod!, we delve into the critical topic of Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) with our guest, Dr Thomas Moss, a resident medical officer from Newc…

Complex Care in Paediatrics with Clinical Dean Dr Elizabeth Cotterell
Welcome to our very first episode on PaedSoc on a Pod! Today, we are hosting the amazing Dr Elizabeth Cotterell, our Clinical Dean of the Tablelands Clinical School here at the Armidale Rural Referral Hospital. Join us as we explore her role and path as a clinical dean and emergency paediatrician a…