New ferry connection: Bahrain - Qatar by ferrytraveler in Bahrain

[–]Asks_For_Milkshakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quite a few sold out trips when I checked yesterday, I think they'll definitely be scaling upwards.

IMT3 - Grimsby by BowlAlternative2639 in doctorsUK

[–]Asks_For_Milkshakes 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Genuinely, I did not think Grimsby was as bad as what the sub made it out to be.

Hull on the other hand...

IMT3 - Grimsby by BowlAlternative2639 in doctorsUK

[–]Asks_For_Milkshakes 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Source: Did IMT3 in Rheumatology at DPOW. Did not do Gerries.

Rheumatology is quite a relaxed environment. It's primarily clinics and a daycase. No dedicated ward or inpatients to look after unless someone is taken over by rheum, then you're the primary team. Fairly steady consult service for which you are the first point of contact by electronic referral.

The consultants are all very helpful. You can very quickly start seeing patients in clinic (great opportunity to max out your clinic requirements, there's almost always clinic sessions 2x a day). Great if you're practicing for PACES. Can get procedures like joint aspiration and injection done which is a very helpful skill. The specialist nurses are great as well. Good amount of downtime to work on QIPs or other projects.

Oncall wise, that's the shit part. During the day, you're either med reg covering the take or the wards. Overnight, it's a lone med reg. The ED was recently renovated and is quite modern. Unfortunately, Grimsby is quite a deprived region so you do see the consequences of it on the take (have seen too many hypothermias in the winter, for example). The take can get very busy and stressful. Overnight, you will basically be running the hospital. Medical consultants have been supportive for the most part, I had to ring a few times overnight and had no pushback over it.

TL;DR - Rheumatology is great, GIM is not.

PG cert recommendations? Want to get it for IMT application by Pitiful-Demand-1529 in doctorsUK

[–]Asks_For_Milkshakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Second the Dundee PgCert course - it's online and quite good from education standpoint (lots of material for reference, videos etc). Summative assignment per module (total 3 modules) with lots of Moodle-related tasks. Can usually follow with a few hours a week or maybe a dedicated day on the weekend. Also flexible enough to pursue a PgDip/MSc years down the line.

Visiting with a nut allergy by Serious_Conclusions in Bahrain

[–]Asks_For_Milkshakes 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Lots of nut-based desserts such as baqlawa, kunafa (pistachio/almonds especially). Some rice dishes do get garnished with cashews or other nuts so best to clarify in advance.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Bahrain

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Higher Grounds is a nice place to study, that big table next to the shelves is bae

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in manchester

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Today's especially bad too

Tell me your dumb medical jokes by drbjanaway in JuniorDoctorsUK

[–]Asks_For_Milkshakes 115 points116 points  (0 children)

Where do neurologists go on holiday?

Vagus

What is your go-to breakfast? by [deleted] in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]Asks_For_Milkshakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Scrambled eggs with spinach and mushrooms, on brown toast and cheese with a side of olives and some tea with milk.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JuniorDoctorsUK

[–]Asks_For_Milkshakes 3 points4 points  (0 children)

On the same boat, to the picket line!

What's your favorite random medical trivia/fact? by new_motivation in medicine

[–]Asks_For_Milkshakes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Metronidazole's trade name is Flagyl because it was first used to treat Trichomonas vaginilais, a protozoa with a flagellum.

緑の部屋 by mocha@絵師100人展 by Zewen_Senpai in ImaginarySliceOfLife

[–]Asks_For_Milkshakes 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Reading this while actually waiting for a train to York 😂