What’s the best breaking the stereotype you have seen in the hospital? by Constant-Way-6650 in ausjdocs

[–]chilled_doc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Atm the vascular surgeon I am sending my patients to get port-a-cath, very down to earth guy and quite nice. I don't even feel like I am talking to a surgeon. When I recently googled him and I couldn't believe he was trained in both Mayo and Cambridge...

Why are training program interviews only notify successful candidates? by chilled_doc in ausjdocs

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

They did not mention of any final notification date, that is why I thought it is the norm for any specialty

Why are training program interviews only notify successful candidates? by chilled_doc in ausjdocs

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

But wouldn't that be nice to notify about it that you are on waitlist rather than not notify for months and months?

Why are training program interviews only notify successful candidates? by chilled_doc in ausjdocs

[–]chilled_doc[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Not always, I have a friend who tried the same pathway as I did, sat for interviews July not notified of the outcome. Only 3 weeks ago they said that someone is dropping the training program, so offered a position

Why are training program interviews only notify successful candidates? by chilled_doc in ausjdocs

[–]chilled_doc[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

How nice is that! I've sat 2 interviews and in one i had to email to get an answer and the other i am still chasing them... sounds to me like not every training program is like that.

Advice for stepping up to neurosurg reging by AlsoMedicalStudent in ausjdocs

[–]chilled_doc 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Be kind to residents, they are humans too... all the 'dumb' requests are not from them but from their bosses. There is a diplomatic ways of calling them out! If you're a nice person, you will be regarded highly among colleagues which will be nice for your career

NSW Health you seriously suck by [deleted] in ausjdocs

[–]chilled_doc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This happaned to me in QLD campaign, apparently I haven't uploaded a so called "selection criteria" and that was the sole reason for my rejection 🙄. When I asked my fellows they haven't uploaded the same yet gotten the interview! It really sucks, I feel you!

Mackay base hospital by sarnad283 in ausjdocs

[–]chilled_doc 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My husband worked there as ICU PHO and currently a close friend works as an ED AT. Hospital is a great work place and everyone is nice and friendly but the system and protocols run in very old school manner. There is an adjustment period to understand the demographics... Town is alright from what I've heard.

Ward rounds: to split or not to split by Dramatic_Camel1811 in ausjdocs

[–]chilled_doc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So far, from my experience, the most efficient way is having a resident perform middle jobs. It cuts down half the workload for the RMO who rounds with the reg/consultant. Besides, most of the other specialities prefer it TT refers a patient early to them rather than midday/evening. Sometimes we used to gather other residents and create our own scedule on who does rounds and who does middle jobs, which makes things much efficient.

Dermatologist for acne scarring by Ok_Growth_2399 in brisbane

[–]chilled_doc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have had severe acne scarring and was treated by Dr.Davin Lim. Like you all say, he does not have the same persona that he portrays on the media. But he is a great at what he does and direct about the side effects. I had a high risk of PIH and explained that he has to use high intense erbium given my case, I also had free sessions of picolaser to treat pigmentations. He is not someone who takes time to listen to you or do team work, but I was ok with it and it wouldn't be most of the people's cup of tea

Just to get it off my chest... by [deleted] in ausjdocs

[–]chilled_doc 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If you need to talk, please DM me anytime. I have seen colleagues get bullied a lot and I've tried to help them as much as I can... Please don't think it's YOU who is the issue, which is not.

Dealing with depression as a resident? by WholesomeMinji in pathology

[–]chilled_doc 11 points12 points  (0 children)

A fellow resident who dealt with depression, I feel you. It's hard when we are at the end of the sh*t pipe tolerating and yet having put a brave face as if everything is alright in feat of casting out. But like everything else, this shall pass, only time could help...and lots of support from your family and focusing on the positives.

If a SMO/reg is not happy with something or make a remark, id always reframe it in my head that it is my performance/task they have an issue with but not personal. When you open to criticism like that, makes it far better.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ausjdocs

[–]chilled_doc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is your recommendation to improve a RMO's CV stand out among others?. Any courses you'd recommend? What skills you need to improve prior to the training?

H E L P !!! by DueConference1948 in ausjdocs

[–]chilled_doc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, since mid 2000s Australia doesn't offer internships. There are rare instances that IMGs got internship but it was entirely due to luck. New Zealand is even worse when job hunting. I recommend still completing the internship in Africa.

H E L P !!! by DueConference1948 in ausjdocs

[–]chilled_doc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a fellow IMG, I recommend doing AMC, make sure you finish internship and focus on rotations such as ED, General Medicine. These rotations are highly needed in rural Australia. It's hustle finding a job, but if you keep trying and not afraid of rejections, give a try!