Dr Emma Drasar is a Consultant Haematologist at the Whittington Hospital in London. Emma specialises in red blood disorders, and looks after and researches into patients with thalassaemia. Emma builds long-lasting relationships with her patients, which she loves. Find out all about Emma’s career and passion for haematology in this interview. Full timings for all of the questions we asked her are below:
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00:58 - Why did you choose haematology?
01:31 - Why is haematology important?
02:29 - What does your work contribute to patient care?
03:43 - Can you think of a case that sticks in your mind?
4:55 - Who do you work with?
5:39 - What is an average day?
06:34 - Do you teach undergraduates?
07:14 - Do you have time for research?
07:58 - Do you have a work life balance?
09:27 - How was your training?
10:40 - What is your advice to students?
11:42 - What is your favourite part of the job?
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All the videos in this playlist include:
What is a microbiologist? • What is a Medical Micr...
Interview with a Medical Microbiologist: “You never know what’s going to grow” • Interview with a Medic...
What is a Haematologist? • What is a Haematologist?
Interview with a Haematologist: “Seeing patients get better, the best feeling in the world” • Interview with a Haema...
What is a Histopathologist? • Video
Interview with a Histopathologist: “One of the medical specialties not everyone knows about” • Interview with a Histo...
What is a Clinical Biochemist? • What is a Clinical Bio...
Interview with a Clinical Biochemist: “Suggesting a test that will make a final diagnosis” • Interview with a Clini...
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Find out more about a career in haematology: www.rcpath.org...
Explore other careers in pathology: www.rcpath.org...
Read more about thalassemia: www.nhs.uk/con...
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Produced by: Rachel Berkoff