BONUS EPISODE: Interview with Dr Bob Smith, retired anaesthetist, athlete, artist and all round great guy

Sep 13, 2021

In this insightful conversation, Dr. Bob Smith, a retired anaesthetist with expertise in cardiopulmonary exercise testing, shares his remarkable journey from the 1960s UK fellowship exams to his clinical work in Australia. He discusses the evolution of anaesthesia practices, including the critical importance of understanding VO2 and anaerobic thresholds for patient outcomes. Bob also dives into exercise prehabilitation and how advances in anaesthesia have reduced postoperative mortality, all while blending his athletic background with medical insights.

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ANECDOTE

Old Exam Prep Was Intensive And Essay-Focused

Bob studied intensively for the old first part exam, writing full essay answers repeatedly in preparation.
He prepared with tutorials and peer study while working clinically before moving to London for focused study.

INSIGHT

Part 1 Demanded More Than Medical School

The first part exam required far deeper physiology and pharmacology knowledge than medical school provided.
Candidates essentially started from scratch to master specialist basic science for anaesthesia.

ANECDOTE

Sport Sparked A Career In Exercise Physiology

Bob's interest in exercise physiology grew from elite sport ambitions and Olympic trials for the 800m.
He moved to London and combined athletic interest with academic focus on exercise at altitude.

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Thank you Bob for giving up your time for us! It was great to find out more about the history of anaesthesia and all your work with cardiopulmonary exercise testing.

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