Nose How with Mr Shahzada Ahmed

Professor Claus Bachert is chief of the clinic and Professor at the University of Ghent, in the department of Ear, Nose and throat Science, Belgium and also holds a position as Professor at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden. In this in depth discussion, Professor Bachert discusses his innovative story to where he is at, his innovative approaches, alongside some great insights in how to excel. The episode has suffered from some audio degradation but the content was too good to not share with you!

Professor Paulo Castelnuovo is Chairman of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at the University of Insubria, Varese. He is a member of several scientific societies including the Italian Society of Otorhinolaryngology, the European Rhinologic Society, the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery, and the American Rhinologic Society.Prof Castelnuovo delves deep into his career, tips and amongst many other things, his creation of bespoke surgical equipment. A fascinating listen. 

Professor Richard Irving is a consultant ENT and Skull Base Surgeon and one of the UK's leading Otologists and an established authority in the study of conditions of the ear, hearing and balance. Career insights, international work, BACO and much more are discussed in great detail. 

Professor Mehanna is Chair of Head and Neck Surgery, Director at the Institute of Head and Neck Studies and Education at the University of Birmingham and a prolific researcher. Prof Mehanna gives thoughtful insights into career pathways, research and the work-life balance in this great episode.

Professor Darlene Lubbe is an Associate Professor and Head of Unit in the Division of Otolaryngology at Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town, South Africa. Outside of her exceptional career achievements, Prof Lubbe shares amazing perspectives and insights, into achieving a fulfilling career and life as whole. 

In this episode we dive deep into what makes Professor Christos Georgalas tick, his insights into career strategies and life strategies. Prof Georgalas is a firm believer in multidisciplinary working and is a great ambassador for Greece and academic Rhinology. 

In episode 3, Shahz Ahmed interviews Professor Prepageran Narayanan from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Prof. Prepa is a true all rounder, with expertise in Head & Neck Surgery, Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery, Neurotology and Cochlear Implants. He worked in the UK and then undertook a Clinical Fellowship in Advanced Otology, Skull Base Surgery in Toronto, Canada.  He is currently Senior Professor at University Malaya. He was the Chairman of the National Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Specialty Training Board 2012-2013. He was also the President for the Malaysian Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery for 2013-2014 and the Past President 2014-2015. He is also the President of the Asian Research Symposium in Rhinology 2016.The conversation is wide ranging with some great personal insights and tips. 

Mr Shahz Ahmed speaks with Wytske Fokkens, a Professor at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at the Academic Medical Center in Amsterdam. Professor Fokkens describes the challenges she faced as a female in medical training and how she overcame them.  She discusses her passions and her main field of interest in sinus surgery and mucosal pathology of the upper and lower airways.

In this inaugural episode, Shahz Ahmed interviews Professor Valerie Lund CBE, gaining inspiring insights into her training, passion for Rhinology and her many varied hobbies.