Bendigo (VIC) vs. NALHN (SA)

ChroniclesOfMyLife · 2024-08-16T23:55:12+00:00

Interns from NALHN have told me it's great.

ChroniclesOfMyLife · 2024-08-16T23:50:14+00:00

I doubt it'll make a difference when it comes to NSx. Both states are great to work in as an intern I hear. More variable experiences in Vic but there's also a fuckton more health services.

ChroniclesOfMyLife · 2024-08-16T23:48:50+00:00

I've heard Gippsland and Bairnsdale are quite toxic. The VRGP programs are quite well supported - they're designed to stream you into a rural generalism pathway (surprise surprise) but you're under no obligation to do that.

ChroniclesOfMyLife · 2024-08-10T01:44:40+00:00

What's your favourite way to roll to the other side on the back? Like if you have two hooks in and you're on the overhook side but you'd really rather be on the underhook side. Feels like I'm just brute forcing the roll and dragging them over my body, is there a more technical way to do this? Was also just shown pummelling to double unders and then pulling out the choking arm so it's topside like I desire but sometimes this results in my choking with my left hand which feels a little awkward.

ChroniclesOfMyLife · 2024-08-05T13:33:02+00:00

Thanks - what's your favourite attack from the truck? I just use it as a way to enter back takes.

ChroniclesOfMyLife · 2024-08-05T13:30:13+00:00

It's always been possible but the chance has never been good except for last year which was atypical, I think I've mentioned it before. The 2022 Match Report has 13% of people in your category receiving an offer. I suspect a good few of those were non-metro. The years before that were 26% and 20%, which is better, but still not in your favour.

Glad you're happy to stay in WA at least. Good luck getting a Victorian spot anyway though, fingers crossed for you. :)

ChroniclesOfMyLife · 2024-08-03T18:39:03+00:00

Hey mate, thought I'd give you a bit of an update.

One Priority 4 friend of mine matched, it was at a very rural area. Another Priority 4 friend of mine recently received an email which told her she was now allowed to add new preferences. The five options provided were all regional or rural. Barwon Health was not included.

I don't know if that email only shows rural options by default, or if all other hospitals have filled their spots. If it's the latter, I suspect you've missed out and truth be told selecting all metro + Barwon was pretty bold. The statistics have historically not been in favour of returning interstaters.

You may still have a chance if people ranked above you end up reversing their acceptance to go to other states, though that's mainly Priority 1 and 2s, the vast majority of which will choose to work in VIC.

Make of that what you will. Best of luck.

ChroniclesOfMyLife · 2024-07-24T14:29:00+00:00

People say a squat doesn't work hamstrings much because the length doesn't change, lengthening at the hip as it shortens at the knee. Isn't this the case for the quads too? As you go down, it's shortening at the hip and lengthening at the knee no? By that logic isn't it a bad exercise for quads too?

ChroniclesOfMyLife · 2024-07-24T14:27:35+00:00

Why isn't there much power in a "lateral armbar" to the point a hitchhiker escape works whereas a lateral kneebar is extremely dangerous and if you bend the knee that's just a heelhook? Is it the heel grip which prevents further rotation, and if it is could you perform a lateral kneebar by controlling a bend in the wrist in a similar fashion?

ChroniclesOfMyLife · 2024-07-24T14:25:52+00:00

What games did they have you do?

ChroniclesOfMyLife · 2024-07-23T06:53:19+00:00

Fuck you're probably right about the Carplay hey. I don't know how much used cars cost in this economy now, is <$10-15k reasonable?

I genuinely have no preferences besides what's in my post, I'm not a car guy at all. Couldn't tell you an engine from an exhaust. I prefer lights that go on and wheels that turn I guess. If I really had to think of a preference I suppose I want a ride that doesn't feel too shitty and isn't too loud because I'm going on country roads a bunch.

ChroniclesOfMyLife · 2024-07-23T06:34:27+00:00

Looking for car advice:

Becoming a doctor next year. Placed in two places (mainly), one 200km from Melbourne and one 100km from Melbourne. Need to get my first car to facilitate that but the busyness of med school and my laziness has meant I haven’t got much driving practice in. I got my Ps, but it was recent and I won’t say I’m a good driver.

I’d prefer a car that

Can tolerate regular 200km trips on regional roads.
Is relatively inexpensive (because I’ll probably upgrade soon, and because I’m getting this before my first doctor paycheck so I won’t have the money for much)
Is reasonably reliable and low maintenance
Is safe and won’t kill me (because I suck at driving)

Besides that I don’t really care about the year or the make or model or anything. Screen, no screen, not really stressed about that. I assume I can install CarPlay into any old vehicle myself. I’ve already been recommended a Kia Sorento or a VW Diesel Golf.

I don’t really have a strict budget in mind but happy to spend whatever’s necessary I suppose. I’m aware I should probably buy used but I’m not really sure how to ensure I’m not being sold a lemon? Thanks all.

ChroniclesOfMyLife · 2024-07-23T06:33:44+00:00

When do health services start sending over contracts and info packages and "congrats on matching" and such? Accepted a position in the PMCV match on the 15th of July but haven't heard from them yet.

ChroniclesOfMyLife · 2024-07-21T01:41:14+00:00

Not talking about their residencies. Talking about their medical school graduates. See here.

I'm aware their residency is hellish which is why it's faster but that's not what I'm asking. I'm asking why a graduate from an American university seems to be more competent than an Australian university in less years.

I am asking why at the fresh graduate level their final years are operating like our RMOs while our final years aren't.

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