Re: Essay Practice and Critique « Result #2 Yesterday at 11:31pm »
Thought I'd add the second part to my one above
Pretty short and crap but had to do it in 20 min as the other one took too long!
Cant remember the exact quote. Something along the lines of ' we feel more comfortable with the old and tried rather than the new and untried'
Throughout history there have always been those opposed to change. Perhaps they are afraid that the change will fail or they like the security that the old and tried provides.
5 years ago I was sitting on chair waiting for the consultant to talk to me about my upcoming changes. The thought going through my head centered around what if it doesn’t look good and what will people think of me. Yes, it was my first cut and colour at the hairdresser! I liked the security my dull brown coloured hair gave me and I knew how people judge on others on their external characteristics. Changing to a short haired blonde was going to change the way people initially judged me. Although trivial, I felt more comfortable sticking to my old and tired hair style.
However, when we reach for the new and untried, this is when progress is made. When E10 petrol first came out people were worried that the 10% ethanol was going to damage their cars. The effect on the environment and the consumers wallet was enormous. People may hesitate to vote in a new political party when they know the current party has done a descent job over the last 3 years in office.
Although we may think we live better when clutching to old ideas we must try new thing in order for society to move forward.
I'm curious for you doctors, how stressful is your job actually? I hear how stressful it is, and even TV portrays it to be a really stressful career. But there are so many business people and such that are so stressed all the time, so i assume a lot of careers are stressful. So how stressful is being a doctor for you? Do you manage it fine or does it get worse at times?
Medicine is a heterogeneous career pathway so there is no single answer.
Stress is a very individual thing but there are a number of common factors: - working environment - fatigue - responsibility
The times when I have been most stressed have been in hospital terms when I felt that responsibility had been left to me to manage an emergent problem that I was not adequately skilled to manage.
One was an older gynae post-operative patient who was shocked and in acute renal failure in a peripheral hospital who somehow through a (retrospectively) comical series of events, ended up "admitted" under me in the "HDU" when I had actually arranged for her to be transferred to the main/base hospital in the morning. I discovered this in the early afternoon after leaving theatres (context: I wasn't even on the gynae team, I was working as the general surgical RMO covering post-op gynae because their team didn't exist while people were sick/away). The second most memorable case was again, in a peripheral urban hospital while working as the paediatric SRMO when the birthing unit calls to say that a lady who was 28 weeks gestation with twins was in labour had arrived 30 minutes ago. The third was again, in paeds in an elective caesarian section where the baby is delivered grey and floppy and I had to intubate the neonate. That was pretty surreal experience.
Certainly acute medicine can be quite stressful but once you are adept and competent in the technical aspects of the job, it may well be the responsibilities and working environment that is worse. For example, managing hospital/peer/patient expectations can be difficult and workplace politics can be particularly toxic.
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Is the satisfaction of working as one outweighing this stress?
Again, there is no one answer to this. Certainly, I didn't find hospital based practice satisfying which is why I left. However, towards the end I certainly wasn't finding the work particularly stressful.
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Are you actually saving people's lives on a daily basis or is that bit exaggerated?
It depends on the field in medicine you work in. If you were working in anaesthetics, critical care, emergency medicine, acute medicine, surgery then yes, you are literally saving people's lives on a daily basis. Hospitals are filled with people who are seriously unwell. General practice is of course mostly subacute and chronic disease management so you don't see as much acuity. However, you are still occasionally personally responsible for preventing a death: for example, picking up that someone has an acute coronary syndrome, or acute appendicitis and sending them off to hospital is life saving. Then there are things that we don't necessarily think of as highly morbid nowadays that in fact are, e.g., diagnosing a lower respiratory tract infection and treating with antibiotics. Even further, there are the preventative health care measures that "invisibly" (to the individual) reduce mortality (e.g., immunisations, specific disease screening, etc.)
Ah Fizzyjoon- the girl in me says 'go the pink tie'- it will help bring out the colour in your eyes!!
Nah- seriously- go the blue tie. Nothing more drab than black, black and black. However, if you feel the black tie is something you are more comfortable wearing- than go that one.
OK, I finished going through my Haem stuff and before I start on Cardiovascular!
I did wear pink! Salmon actually. I did black shoes. Navy blue slacks. A really nice light purple business shirt and a really swish tie which had pink, purple and white stripes. It is difficult to explain. I guess you really had to be there.
Some people wore jackets and suits but they weren't necessary. There is a huge thread on what to wear at interviews. Just look professional.
When I did my interviews, the buzzer went and you walked into the room. Preparation was calming down after the last station and getting your head ready for the next. Things may have changed? But I doubt it.
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Re: Failed interviews aftermath?! « Result #5 Yesterday at 10:22pm »
I failed the interview at Griffith, but applied to UQ this year and got in.
Unexpectedly failing the interview was a massive smack in the face, but looking back it's by far the most positive thing that's ever happened to me. I used the year really well, it made me reflect on myself a lot, and made me a much stronger person.
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Re: The NEW ZEALAND thread! « Result #8 Yesterday at 10:11pm »
I investigated getting a bank loan for my fees and expenses, and using my savings to cover repayments until I graduated.
It was a no-go. The repayments on $80,000 (starting at $20,000 and increasing by that per year) were huge and outstripped my savings.
I can't imagine what the repayments needed for a FFP would be. You could try going to the Sorted.net.nz website and using their calculators, get the interest rate from your bank's website.
And yes, as a Kiwi on a SCV, there is no way to get free money from the Australian or New Zealand governments. If you want to take this Aussie Post-Grad Med route right now, you have to finance EVERYTHING yourself.
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Re: Failed interviews aftermath?! « Result #9 Yesterday at 10:02pm »
im (hopefully) in jbs boat, got 63 and screwed over by the massive gamsat cutoff jump for UQ so trying to better my score....to be honest im really looking forward to taking the year off once gamsat is over!
Re: Bond University 2010 entry « Result #10 Yesterday at 9:36pm »
Thanks MowerMan,
Knowing that they aren't going to ask tricky questions is a relief. Considering it will be hot in GC, is that an opportunity to show a bit of skin?
Superx: refer to mowerman's post. although i wish he'd answer those questions as well, i don't think he can.. which is a bummer. but i'll to answer the questions for you according to my understanding (anyone feel free to correct me if im wrong):
1. Roughly How many in the 8 stations, the General Interview Questions may asked (e.g. Why med, why bond, why make you special, what teamwork skill you have ect.)
No way to know this. Could be half and half.. who knows but it helps to already know the answers to these questions for yourselves
2. Is the question written on paper? or you have to listen and remember the question instead
I'd say written on paper (unless it's a listening exercise, which most of the stations wont be). I don't think the interview is trying to test our memory skills. I'm going to be presumptuous and even suggest that the paper will be in front of us for the duration of the station to help us remember the question/scenario
3. Are you allow to have pen and papers during interview for dropping down points and ideas ?
I'd say no, i don't think there would be enough time to jot down points and ideas. plus theres no need to if the question sheet is in front of you and then theres also the interviewer who will be providing prompts
4. I applied for graduate entry, some questions like "what you will do in next 10 years" or "Why bond" questions already answered in the direct application form. Is the interview have any different between Direct applicant or QTAC applicant ?
Probably not, firstly because i don't think the interviewers will be aware of your history and secondarily that would be grounds for discrimination. I think the university would try to maintain a fair and unbiased stance by giving everyone the same questions and opportunities to make their mark
Re: Bond University 2010 entry « Result #11 Yesterday at 9:20pm »
I'm a first time interviewee, and would like to have some advise strictly for bond university. I understand there are small differences between different Medical School.
1. Roughly How many in the 8 stations, the General Interview Questions may asked (e.g. Why med, why bond, why make you special, what teamwork skill you have ect.)
2. Is the question written on paper? or you have to listen and remember the question instead.
3. Are you allow to have pen and papers during interview for dropping down points and ideas ?
4. I applied for graduate entry, some questions like "what you will do in next 10 years" or "Why bond" questions already answered in the direct application form. Is the interview have any different between Direct applicant or QTAC applicant ?
Re: Bond University 2010 entry « Result #12 Yesterday at 9:10pm »
Ah Fizzyjoon- the girl in me says 'go the pink tie'- it will help bring out the colour in your eyes!!
Nah- seriously- go the blue tie. Nothing more drab than black, black and black. However, if you feel the black tie is something you are more comfortable wearing- than go that one.
I dont think they will be assessing your tie- that said- I too have put a lot of consideration into what I will wear! Presentation is important but you need to feel comfortable in what you are wearing.
Anyone from the 2010 cohort going to give us all a rundown on the actualfirst day of med school? Or are you all too shell-shocked? Or did the trauma of med camp obliterate all your first week brainfiles? We already know you're not shy...
I didn’t really have a lot to say about the first day but toastie is asking so….
It was a very very long day mainly based around admin, philosophies of the school etc. While some of this was really interesting, we seemed to have already had a lot of this information at information days, interviews, enrolment etc so I found that the novelty of being told it all again for the billionth time wore off rather quickly. The presentations from the WUMSS and SHARP groups somewhat eased the boredom and sitting outside at lunch was nice. Things improved considerably on the second day when we actually did something and considerably more today when we did not have to make the trek to Wollongong.
I know Bond has a confidentiality agreement but i was wondering if any current Bond med students can shed some light on the MMI's
Sorry Ruecat
Commercial in Confidence is a legal term. So we can't tell you anything withouth being in breach of the contract which we all signed.
You can't prepare for it. Really!!!!! Just turn up and do what is asked of you. The type of person you are, your beliefs, critical thinking skills, values, ethics, knowledge and leadership skills will be identified from the answers you give. As will your manners and social refinement. Sorry, I can't say any more than what I have said.
From my post last year:
Good luck to everybody with your interviews.
Unfortunately this will be a quiet thread. Everybody who has been interviewed by Bond for a place in the MBBS program have had to sign 'Commercial in Confidence' agreements (or similar) which prevents them (and me), under QLD law, from disclosing the questions asked at interview.
Just be aware that you cannot study for what you are about to face. There is nothing that I was asked at interview that I could have studied for or prepared for in any way. It is all based on who you are, your personality, your approach to problems and your interpretation of issues.
My best advice, as given to those who have PMed me is to: * Be well rested. * Eat and drink beforehand - it is a long process. * Be aware that the Gold Coast can be very hot and humid at this time of year. VERY!!!! * Dress elegantly and professionally - the Faculty has great air-con. * Try to get yourself into a relaxed state (harder said than done) * Arrive early, find the Faculty - the side of the Faculty facing the rest of the uni (east side) is actually the back entrance, the front door faces suburbia (ie Varsity Lakes). You want the front door! * After identifying where you need to be with time to spare, go and relax in one of the cafes and watch the fish jump in Bond Lake (probably trying to escape the Bull sharks). * Don't swim in the lake you may get eaten. * Don't forget to bring your invite and ID.
While the interview process is a bog-standard multi station approach, please be assured that how you will be assessed will be extremely rigorous against set criteria which in my cohorts case could be externally validated by persons not in the room at the time - use your imagination.
Nobody is out to trick you. There are no antics such as 'good interviewer-bad interviewer', the interviewer who asks another question before you have finished answering a question or any of the other bullsh-t interviewer games that have been described at different times on this forum. You are just asked a question and given the opportunity to respond in full without distraction or 'planned' interruption. The most you will get is a probe to get you to go into greater depth or clarify an issue.
Remember, if you start yakking and forget what the question was, get the interviewer to repeat the question. You will not lose marks for this. I did this!
Anyway, I need to get back to doing some work. I wish you all the best of luck.
Kindest regards
Mower Man
Added now: I know need to go study for OSCEs on Thursday. Good luck everyone!!!!
Re: Bond University 2010 entry « Result #17 Yesterday at 7:56pm »
Hey guys,
I know Bond has a confidentiality agreement but i was wondering if any current Bond med students can shed some light on the MMI's without revealing what the questions were specifically about. eg: were there scenarios which had an actor/ress, were questions more rural or ethical based. When I walk into the room am I expected to shake the interviewers hand? etc.
I just want to get a feel of what I'm up against. At the moment it feels all a little too unknown. I'm looking up ethics and reading newspapers but I fear this may distract me from the real point of the questions in the interview
Re: Essay Practice and Critique « Result #18 Yesterday at 7:33pm »
Hello all. Will comment on others when i have some time. Gotta run, sis has just cooked dinner for me!
Thanks so much
Frankly, I'd like to see the government get out of war together and leave the whole field to private industry. - Joseph Heller
There are two types of men who emerge when their country is at war. Those that are willing to fight and those who get rich from war.
Most wars have been fought with the intent of financial gain. During the age of exploration, many brutal wars were fought to gain control of the land. Members of the Inca tribe were killed when Spain entered Peru for the gold that lined its soil. The Gulf war was fought for the control of oil. This trend can be seen right back to when wars were fought with swords and lances.
The proposition that war should be left to the control of private industry is terrible. Ultimately, the government still answers to the people. If we don’t like their politics, they can be voted out of power at the first opportunity. However, we do not have control over the private industry, nor does the government have any real say. If they had it their way, we could see armies being deployed to fight over the price of toilet paper!
The defence force currently attracts good men and women who are willing to die for their country. If the private industry were to be in control over the defence force, surely no one would join if they knew they would be fighting to increase the bank balance of a CEO.
It can be said that the private industries already control war and always have. Many believe the cause of the Iraq war was to control the oil. This may be partly true but ask any soldier and they will say they are fighting for their countries security not for oil.
The idea to give private industry control over war is horrible. The only way this can be successful if is they do not have the defence force at their disposal and wars are fought in the boardroom by businessmen not by soldiers on a far off field.
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Re: Totally Random 2! « Result #19 Yesterday at 7:32pm »
It took about 5 hours but I did one big batch in the morning and one in the evening so it wasn't so bad. Lucky someone else iced them for me, and they were eaten today. Not a single one left, so they must have liked them. I think it was my way of procrastinating study.
Re: Intern's Day to Day Role and Support Principle « Result #20 Yesterday at 7:19pm »
I don't take a pee without letting the Reg know. Well its not that bad. Interestingly and not unexpectedly, I see some aspects of good clinical medicine is thrown straight out the window and replaced with, "just order it, just in case".
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Re: UoW chat thread 2009 and beyond « Result #21 Yesterday at 7:17pm »
Anyone from the 2010 cohort going to give us all a rundown on the actualfirst day of med school? Or are you all too shell-shocked? Or did the trauma of med camp obliterate all your first week brainfiles? We already know you're not shy...
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Re: Failed interviews aftermath?! « Result #22 Yesterday at 7:16pm »
yeah I remember something like that happening meimei.
I personally failed my interview at flinders in 08, so resat gamsat in 09. I went from a 59 to a 67 and then backpacked around South America for the rest of the year. haha I kind of think failing that interview is one of the best things thats ever happened to me
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Re: The NEW ZEALAND thread! « Result #25 Yesterday at 6:24pm »
What's your occupation? Getting permanent residency doesn't give you access to much extra financially and it's not a simple matter by any means. Immigration is up in the air (for about the third time in a year...!) given they announced on Monday that they're redoing pretty much the entire permanent residency system. At the moment even if you applied tomorrow unless you have an occupation the government really wants you'd be unlikely to have your application even looked at for three years. At the moment (again all dependent on your occupation) the 175 visa is likely to be your best shot but it really is a nightmare which could be getting worse. Once you have that form of permanent residency banks may be more favourable to helping you a little more, but you still wouldn't get FEE-HELP or the equivalent of a student allowance.
I don't know of any Australian bank who would loan you that kind of money as a student and a New Zealander. NZ banks I know nothing about.
The interweb has informed me that the kids today don't write blogs anymore. Why not make a section two response entirely composed of tweets and facebook updates?
...Extra points if you do so in txt speak. Bound to impress.
Re: Topic Lists for Section III « Result #30 Yesterday at 4:51pm »
hey guys thanx so much for all the reccomendations, any sort of direction at this point is amazing.
my problem has always been that i get too stuck in the details of what im studying and always end up cluttering my head with stuff i dont need, which is y i wanted to ask, is baancing of redox rxns something we really need to be able to do or just know how to use oxidation numbers and wat they mean?
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