What Medical School Doesn't Teach Us

Medical school teaches you physiology, pharmacology, and how to take a history. It does not teach you how ISAs work, what to do when you're broke in August, or how to start a business on the side. That's where What Medical School Doesn't Teach Us fills the gap. Produced by Medics' Money as part of their broader podcast network, the show is hosted by Sanay, Cyra, Max, and Matthew, all medical students or foundation year doctors themselves. Across 42 weekly episodes released during 2023 and 2024, they cover the practical life stuff that medical curricula consistently ignore. Financial literacy episodes explain ISAs and tax planning in language that doesn't assume you have an accountancy degree. Career development episodes feature interviews with doctors who've launched startups or built content creation businesses alongside clinical work. One memorable episode profiles Dr. Ramdoo's journey from scalpel to startup. Others explore diversity in medicine, the realities of taking a year out in London, and how to evaluate side hustle ideas realistically. The conversations feel peer-to-peer, like getting advice from the slightly older student who's already made the mistakes. Episodes run around 25 to 35 minutes, which is perfect for a commute or a quick lunch break. The show fills a genuine need. Junior doctors are notoriously underprepared for the financial and career management side of their lives, and having a resource that tackles these topics without condescension is valuable.