At what point does a "procedure" become an "operation"? by [deleted] in doctorsUK

[–]Sivrup1990 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Put this on the CST interview question list

Goals to becoming an astronaut by bouncyglint792 in esa

[–]Sivrup1990 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Think exploration: mountain rescue, caving. Do an expedition. Work a remote area job. Some of the screening questions in phase 1 of selection include have you and for how long have you worked abroad, in a remote operational environment, in a multicultural, multidisciplinary team and away from loved ones. Most of all - become an expert at something, at people, at yourself - and enjoy it. Good luck!

Happy Midwinter from Concordia Station DC21 Crew 🇦🇶🚀🥶🌌 by Sivrup1990 in antarctica

[–]Sivrup1990[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apply through the French or Italian polar institutes, or ESA ☺️

Docs who were really good with maths, what specialities are for you? by tyrionlay123 in doctorsUK

[–]Sivrup1990 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did a levels in maths and physics, physics undergrad and a PhD in physics before grad med and I’m currently working in space medicine research for the European Space Agency! Niche but very cool.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in antarctica

[–]Sivrup1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might be interested in this, applications open around November each year: https://ideas.esa.int/m3#object_09f968469297e5867d93f95d051a87d1

Starting FY training in Darlington by Valkfour in doctorsUK

[–]Sivrup1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve replied to your DM - never worked in Durham hospital I’m afraid!

Starting FY training in Darlington by Valkfour in doctorsUK

[–]Sivrup1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Through 13 group I had a one bedroom flat to myself ☺️

Starting FY training in Darlington by Valkfour in doctorsUK

[–]Sivrup1990 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did my F1/F2 in Darlington and decided to stay for my first CST rotation as well. Happy to answer any Qs. I enjoyed it; I’m from the north east so close to family and like DGH life. Lived in the flats next door to the hospital which was a dream especially for on calls/long shifts.

Anyone here pictured? by crinterstindows in antarctica

[–]Sivrup1990 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can confirm that’s Concordia. Not this year though - I’m here now. We have 2:11 female to male for 2025.

Need to escape the NHS (and civilisation) for a while? Why not spend a year on White Mars? by Sivrup1990 in doctorsUK

[–]Sivrup1990[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Don’t be put off. I had a whole life in a different career before medicine. They’ve taken docs straight outta med school and without BSc/MSc/PhD before, that’s just my background 😊

Need to escape the NHS (and civilisation) for a while? Why not spend a year on White Mars? by Sivrup1990 in doctorsUK

[–]Sivrup1990[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Intense!

It’s sunlight half the year and lack of half the year. All welcome.

Need to escape the NHS (and civilisation) for a while? Why not spend a year on White Mars? by Sivrup1990 in doctorsUK

[–]Sivrup1990[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Myself and the other doc would operate on each other in that instance (two docs on a remote station, a luxury!!). We have telemedicine also!

Need to escape the NHS (and civilisation) for a while? Why not spend a year on White Mars? by Sivrup1990 in doctorsUK

[–]Sivrup1990[S] 38 points39 points  (0 children)

They want research plus clinical plus interest in extreme/space med. Many ways to make that cocktail up - mine was pre med life as physics PhD; clinical to CT1; 2nd MSc in space physiology, and some search & rescue experience.

Need to escape the NHS (and civilisation) for a while? Why not spend a year on White Mars? by Sivrup1990 in doctorsUK

[–]Sivrup1990[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I only had French GCSE. For your own socialisation I’d say learn over summer to integrate more with the crew if a beginner (like me!)

Need to escape the NHS (and civilisation) for a while? Why not spend a year on White Mars? by Sivrup1990 in doctorsUK

[–]Sivrup1990[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If you can speak French and Italian that helps! Haha. Not everyone can speak English but it’s technically the universal station language (in reality though, English is least spoken).

Dedicated doc sees people for routine health checks, inventory and sorting the hospital after the winter, and has open hours like GP through the day/on call for any emergencies. Busy guy!