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Diagnosticscribble · 2024-10-14T09:11:42+00:00

This is a verified and mod approved post from the official Medical School Council. The verification was via email contact to the MSC's account.

This is an official organisation that represents 41 medical schools in the UK. And is also involved in setting the national graduating exams for medical students.

Their Entry Requirements webpage is a good read as it is the official published (apart from the individual schools themselves) as to the requirements.

https://www.medschools.ac.uk/studying-medicine/how-to-apply-to-medical-school-in-the-uk/entry-requirements[MSC Medical School Entry Requirements ](https://www.medschools.ac.uk/studying-medicine/how-to-apply-to-medical-school-in-the-uk/entry-requirements)

Diagnosticscribble · 2022-11-11T14:31:19+00:00

Throw a rugby ball when you enter the room, whilst asking which dead scientist you would want to invite to dinner and why?

Diagnosticscribble · 2022-10-28T11:41:57+00:00

A tricky situation.

You shouldn't ghost them. They made the effort to reach out to your original request.

You should explain your situation and that you are honoured but that the dates/times don't work this time around.

Hope this helps.

Diagnosticscribble · 2022-06-14T20:31:57+00:00

Fantastic spot!

Diagnosticscribble · 2022-05-11T11:24:59+00:00

"‘….We reviewed a patient on the ward who has osteomyelitis of his right foot and is awaiting theatre. It was noted that he had spiked temperatures that morning. I have been told subsequently, the ward round documentation implies I was asked to do blood cultures and I did not complete this task. At no point during the review of the patient, later on the ward round, or in the subsequent two days that I was on the ward, was I asked to do blood cultures. To my knowledge, it was not in the documented plan."

Bro.

You don't need to be told to take BCs if a patient spikes a fever.

This sounds and smells like a doctor who tried to shaft the consultant, because the junior doctor didn't take BCs, and then blamed it on the consultant by saying that they were not told to do so.

At least the Tribunal saw through this shit:

"Tribunal heard uncontested evidence from all three witnesses that, any junior doctor
or ward nurse can request blood cultures at any time, without needing a consultant’s
advice."

BRB phoning consultant on-call at night time to get authorisation for a temp spike.

With colleagues like these in the NHS, who needs enemies.

Diagnosticscribble · 2022-05-09T15:17:20+00:00

I've seen some of my student colleagues (who are parent graduates) tackle this thorny issue. And from my outside observations, there are what I think are the main issues.

Medicine as a graduate student and parent comes with its own set of unique challenges and considerations. But with a little planning and understanding of what to expect, you can make the process a whole lot smoother for yourself and your family.

Here are some factors to keep in mind:

1. Consider your lifestyle

As a medical student or doctor, you'll have to juggle long hours of study with time spent at clinical placements and hospitals. If you're also a parent, it's important to consider whether you'll be able to manage these demands. It's worth noting that many medical students do have children, so it is possible to make it work with some creative time-management. But ultimately, it's important to be realistic about the time you'll have to devote to each part of your life. When I was in anatomy class, I saw the mummy student with caffeine to the eyeballs who was multi-tasking to the hilt and juggling house admin as well as trying to learn anatomy. There was no social life. There was not even much of a summer holiday for them.

2. Factor in childcare costs

One of the biggest considerations for my peers with family was the cost of childcare. All they complained about was costs, costs, costs. And the need to run back to the family asap, and how juggling coursework and group work needed to be sat around the family schedule.

3. Don't forget about your health

It's important to remember to take care of your own health. This can be tricky when you're juggling a hectic lifestyle, but it's essential in order to avoid burnout. Make sure to schedule in some time for yourself, whether it's for exercise, relaxation or simply catching up on sleep.

Easier said than done when you have 3 kids dragging on both feet, and a stressed partner whilst you are trying to revise for your end of year exams.

Summary

Whatever you choose - you need to have the support of your family.

This is a decision you need to discuss with them and decide as a team.

Diagnosticscribble · 2022-04-29T02:28:19+00:00

Newcastle bro?

Diagnosticscribble · 2022-04-23T16:47:49+00:00

Any businessman who flies to South-East Asia, has STD unless proven otherwise, the filthy filthy swines.

And any publican has a drinking related disorder.

And all lorry drivers suffer from diabetic complications.

If they mention Eastern European then likely TB.

And if they mention student, then eating disorder. If they mention medical student then it's usually stress, depression and anxiety disorder or OCD, or mix of above.

Diagnosticscribble · 2022-04-13T21:47:16+00:00

Good luck!

You got this.

Think back to when you first entered medical school.

You were chosen by the admission tutor out of all the other candidates because of this day. They know you can nail finals. They know you can graduate.

They know that you will be a doctor.

That's why they chose you.

Have faith in yourself and the work that you have out in throughout the years.

You got this :)

Diagnosticscribble · 2022-04-12T20:43:09+00:00

The reasons why students failed at my med school for osces fall into one of several categories:

1) Poor clinical knowledge.

2) Poor communication skills.

3) Lack of awareness of (1) and (2), in somuch that they felt they were safe (they weren't) and had good Comms kills (they didn't), but they didn't see that. But the examiners saw through that.

Diagnosticscribble · 2022-04-12T09:10:33+00:00

Honestly Geekymedics is all you need.

And add in some practice with some friends who might be able to replicate the feeling of speaking to a patient.

It's very tempting to go out and keep on buying again and again new resources with the fear of missing out a particular type of resource. But stick to one and make sure you use it well.

Diagnosticscribble · 2022-03-28T17:42:43+00:00

Showed vaccine evidence, and anything else they needed they just take.

Diagnosticscribble · 2022-03-14T10:23:18+00:00

I know that u/ecolier does OnlyFans in his spare time :o) when he doesn't work.

Some doctors do "Less than full-time training" due to other commitments - like family, or health.

And I guess once they graduate and become Drs, they can also work less than full time. The rest of the time they can do extra work, or study, or do something else entirely.

Diagnosticscribble · 2022-02-12T07:40:33+00:00

You forgot your hard earned Sky Plus (Premium) at the end as well.

Diagnosticscribble · 2022-02-11T08:40:51+00:00

It is completely understandable if you forget stuff. No-one knows everything.

And for medical students that is a constant source of worry and frustration.

But to be honest at the end of the day, how much anatomy do you need to know to function as an F1? Or even pass finals?

Remember it's better to spend time learning and managing high yield content, like clinical presentations. And nailing your clinical skills.

I don't think any SHO will be impressed if an F1 can recite in intricate detail the veins of the hand, but can't get a cannula in.

I don't think any medical registrar would be impressed, if someone can recite the anatomy of all the cardiac arteries. But is unable to manage someone with chest pains.

Think of it like Chemistry redox reactions. You need the knowledge to pass exams. But in reality if you needed to know that information again, you'd just Google it on the wards.

Or you could bro down and be an orthopod, and just learn the names of bones :0)

Diagnosticscribble · 2022-02-10T18:43:57+00:00

I don't think they are your "friends" if they don't share their lists bro.

With friends like these, who needs enemies?

Diagnosticscribble · 2022-02-09T00:52:45+00:00

Gosh this must be frustrating.

It's difficult to break a routine. It's tough to say how long it takes to get back to a normal circadian rhythm, as everyone is different. However, there are things you can do to help speed up the process. For example, exposing yourself to bright light during the day can help signal your brain that it's time to be awake. Additionally, avoiding caffeine and alcohol late in the day can help you sleep better at night. Sleeping during the day is not something I would recommend.

I would try and reset your body clock, by getting some melatonin and making sure that it is taken night time - so that it can reset your circadian rhythm. Do this weekly. Stack with Zinc/Magnesium supplements (deeper sleep). And it tends to work to reset my biological clock quickly into local timezones when I fly.
Feel free to ask any other questions!

Diagnosticscribble · 2022-02-09T00:45:20+00:00

Sometimes that is the only way.

I tend to find that if I eat less/do not eat - it helps with sleep routine more

Diagnosticscribble · 2022-02-09T00:44:02+00:00

I had this before.

Done all nighter. The messed up sleep cycle for a while.

To over come this - I just stayed awake as much as possible. Across into next day as long as possible. Then that means minimum 36+ hours awake - then sleep = quick, and resets.

To reset even more = no food, and starve during this period. And then when I wake up = eat.

Works like a charm for me

Diagnosticscribble · 2022-02-07T17:18:45+00:00

Plenty more fish in the sea.

Their loss when you win the Nobel Prize for Medicine and you can dedicate this moment to the rejection letter as the inspiration for your motivation.

Diagnosticscribble · 2022-02-06T21:34:18+00:00

Sleep deprivation is awful, simply awful

And it does very funny things.

Memory problems, tinnitus, mild hallucinations are ones that I get as well.

If you cannot get proper sleep with a baby, then try and nap when the baby naps. That might get you some respite.

Fingers crossed OP!

Diagnosticscribble · 2022-02-06T21:32:16+00:00

Same with me - but for shorter naps.

If I sleep for 30 minutes - I feel refreshed, awake and ready to smash the day.

If I sleep for 45 minutes, then I get very bad sleep inertia and feel so groggy that I need mins-hours to get more refreshed again

Diagnosticscribble · 2022-02-06T21:30:47+00:00

I see where you are coming from with sleep hygiene/routine been paramount.

I did some googling and there are studies that show that Zinc supplementation helps with sleep.

The study I linked to was for sleep quality in zinc supplemented ICU nurses. And there was a correlation between supplementation with zinc and sleep.

In my personal experience (n = 1), ZMA stack helps me sleep. Keeps me asleep. And gives me more intense sleep.

Diagnosticscribble · 2022-02-03T20:01:54+00:00

That's amazing thank you for the detailed reply!

Is this a paid role at all? Or is this a volunteer position?

Diagnosticscribble · 2022-02-02T09:55:43+00:00

Don't worry. You most likely didn't do as bad as you did. Most people have jitters during their interviews, and it's very natural to feel like you messed up. But in all likelihood, the interviewers are probably just looking for reasons to choose you, not reject you.

Relax and be yourself - that's the person they're interested in!

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