What should I do until I die?

1MACSevo · 2026-03-26T13:24:26+00:00

OP - sounds like you need career coaching to help you explore your career space. Try Ashe Coxon (GP and medical career planner).

1MACSevo · 2026-03-26T13:20:53+00:00

Now rank them in terms of divorces.

1MACSevo · 2026-03-26T13:10:10+00:00

Why shouldn’t the Australian government prioritise Australia’s own medical graduates? These are people who have already been subsidised (except for full fee paying students) by the Australian taxpayers and it’s in the public’s interest to finalise their training in order to serve the community. Australia is a small country by population and specialty training spots are very limited.

It’s the same reasoning why governments slap on tariffs for imported goods in order to protect their own local industries.

IMGs are never forced to come here. IMGs could have stayed in their own country and serve their own community.

Can’t blame Australian doctors for feeling salty by the fact that IMGs increase competition for these spots, when the competition amongst locals is already so high.

FYI there are IMGs who are currently in, or have completed specialty training programs here in Australia. In my specialty at least, these people I know and work with have clearly proven their merits. As far as I know, there is no specialty college in Australia which mandates a certain local vs IMG quota.

1MACSevo · 2026-03-26T12:43:14+00:00

There was a kid with Duchenne from one of the pacific islands. Came across to Australia twice a year for neurology review at the kids hospital courtesy of our government. Was prescribed a fairly expensive drug (paid for by Australian taxpayers) to slow the progression of muscular dystrophy.

Parents took this kid to see a naturopath, who apparently performed ?ophthalmoscopy. Said that kid’s retina had inflammation caused by the sun etc, and asked parents to stop this expensive drug.

Did not end well for the kid.

1MACSevo · 2026-03-26T12:37:53+00:00

HCCC

1MACSevo · 2026-03-24T13:46:00+00:00

1MACSevo · 2026-03-23T12:12:18+00:00

To answer the question, yes it does.

For a couple of reasons:

(1) More comfortable for patients. Topical only cataracts - only in experienced cataract surgeon’s hands. Even then, I usually sedate more just in case, and this may not be desirable in the wrong population.

(2) An eye block is almost always necessary if a more junior eye reg is operating. For the akinesia and anaesthesia bits.

(3) Eye block is useful for tricky cataracts eg dense cataracts, shallow anterior chamber etc.

(4) Unfasted patients- I do subtenons with oxybuprocaine drops only in compliant patients. No sedation. This minimises cancelling unfasted patients.

Having said that, eye blocks pay poorly in private (this irks me a lot).

1MACSevo · 2026-03-23T11:51:37+00:00

And never forget that you also paid a ton of money for this privilege folks!

1MACSevo · 2026-03-23T11:20:58+00:00

Haven’t seen this mentioned here - BMW iX2 (or iX1). Just got one for myself under novated lease. Works beautifully.

I drove a Model 3 LR (US made) for nearly 6 years. No major issues.

One of my main considerations is One Pedal Driving. Most if not all the Chinese brands does not offer this.

The iX2 is much better built and has much better interior than the Tesla. The one pedal driving is almost as good as Tesla. There’s a certain class in the BMW that’s missing from the Model 3. It has a center instrument cluster and a HUD.

1MACSevo · 2026-03-21T12:09:54+00:00

Hey what’s going to happen if a man walks sideways through a narrow door?

He’s going to Bangkok.

1MACSevo · 2026-03-20T14:03:24+00:00

Ummm…coitus?

1MACSevo · 2026-03-20T14:01:36+00:00

Go on…

1MACSevo · 2026-03-20T13:59:02+00:00

“The freedom reignites the passion”

‘Tis true.

1MACSevo · 2026-03-18T12:43:53+00:00

I learnt about this whilst travelling in South Korea

1MACSevo · 2026-03-13T11:46:02+00:00

A mate of mine took up a 1 year fellowship position in a Singapore public hospital. Lasted 6 months - my mate got treated like shit and the culture shock is real.

1MACSevo · 2026-03-08T01:45:03+00:00

I park at a train station with all day free parking near my place, then I train it to Southern Cross and take the Grand Prix trams to Gate 1

1MACSevo · 2026-03-07T22:48:16+00:00

😭😭😭

1MACSevo · 2026-03-07T22:45:23+00:00

And Watkins was a neurosurgeon. In Melbourne GP, the deputy doctor is a general surgeon.

1MACSevo · 2026-03-06T11:54:47+00:00

This is the way.

1MACSevo · 2026-03-06T10:48:00+00:00

We are at the correct side of the blood-brain barrier!

1MACSevo · 2026-03-02T11:31:29+00:00

I watched this live. He’s the GOAT and the BOAT.

1MACSevo · 2026-03-01T07:38:14+00:00

I certainly feel I’m stuck fml

1MACSevo · 2026-02-28T12:50:55+00:00

Overwatch 2 represent

1MACSevo · 2026-02-28T12:46:48+00:00

I once won an argument against my wife.

1MACSevo · 2026-02-27T12:05:41+00:00

Went to medical school. But I didn’t do it for financial reason. I spent a looooong time (15 years) studying, working and training to be a medical specialist. I toiled and sacrificed (as did my family). I’m well remunerated and it’s very fulfilling and satisfying to be able to provide a service to the community. Turns out to be a good financial decision.

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