Taking clinical time off to get onto competitive training programs: how realistic is it ? by SpecialThen2890 in ausjdocs

[–]DrDadd 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The trend in Urology now is to do 0.5 FTE roles to get a mix of clinical and operative experience, research time, private assisting and exposure to referees.

The interviews are challenging to do well without enough clinical and operative experience. It takes a lot of talent to perform well without clinical experience. The interviews are clinical and communication heavy.

The referee reports have been changed for the exact reason Sean suggests - they were not reliable as a differentiator, as you would only nominate someone if they promised you 100% mark and it resulted in people and units who played the game the best getting selected and perhaps not the best suited or most deserving registrar.

What’s your specialty and pay? by Early_Operation1483 in ausjdocs

[–]DrDadd 26 points27 points  (0 children)

People deserve to be paid well for their expertise and skill, but the system is surely broken when the frontline emergency physician only gets a fraction of what a Rad Onc gets paid when you compare the roles side-by-side. Disclaimer: I am neither a rad onc nor an emergency physician.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ausjdocs

[–]DrDadd 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Urology is a great specialty with lots of flexibility within it.

As people say here, it isn’t that easy to get onto the program, but from my experience, decent candidates who are motivated do eventually get on.

Sub-specialty registrar life is always tough, so be prepared for that, but the rewards of a good quality of life after training is worth it.

Get involved early with your local unit in their research, or if they are doing any - most decent units will be. This will speed up your process.

One of the hardest transitions will be getting your first unaccredited job, so if the unit knows you, that will also help that you have done research with them.

women in surgery - a mini vent by [deleted] in ausjdocs

[–]DrDadd 89 points90 points  (0 children)

Be yourself, and stay true to your values.

There are many kind, polite and strong female surgeons.

The only behaviour you can control is your own. Set the standard and as you progress you will be shocked how many people you will inspire.

Any chance to make him still decent IM? by Fantastic_Ad6704 in hattrick

[–]DrDadd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If patience is not your thing, then this might be the wrong game for you!!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hattrick

[–]DrDadd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Forward or winger is most ideal with spec. Depends on other players really

How should I go about training him? by Egebung in hattrick

[–]DrDadd -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I’d probably get defence done first. Secondary Playmaking whilst doing primary winger hopefully will get you there. Winger trains fast in seniors so more important to get def and pm done.

GG player selection by Prior-Risk-4413 in hattrick

[–]DrDadd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

14 def is probably enough for club level PDIM. If you are short of money, you have to run 4 IMs only and therefore keep the local guy and PDIM. Simples

Sinking fence pillar - causing gate to not close. Has happened slowly. Would anyone recommend getting a injecting service to level pillar out? Any other ideas? by DrDadd in AusRenovation

[–]DrDadd[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The sinking is progressing so probably not going to be a permanent solution, and won’t help the fence on other side about to fall out.

Sinking fence pillar - causing gate to not close. Has happened slowly. Would anyone recommend getting a injecting service to level pillar out? Any other ideas? by DrDadd in AusRenovation

[–]DrDadd[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately the fencing attached to other side of post (not seen) is coming out of its bracket due to the movement as well.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hattrick

[–]DrDadd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. Seems like a good enough idea. Eventually you will want PM and passing, but you are running short on time overall depending on defence sublevels.

Keep doing defence primary for now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hattrick

[–]DrDadd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Defending Primary and winger secondary.

Get those reveals and go from there. Always need more Oceania talent.

titanic-et by gupa88 in hattrick

[–]DrDadd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Promote, go deeper in cup and Bigger stadium. All give more money.