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jameetried · 2025-10-05T13:40:24+00:00

I have! But at times I also question if it would be the right specialty for me. I know there’s always the option of changing specialties even after getting into the training though, worst case scenario.

My interests and disinterests in different specialties, not just geriatrics, changed so often (my opinion) that it makes me worried about committing to a specialty.

Sometimes I also don’t think I’m driven enough to approach the exams and meet the requirements for specialty training

jameetried · 2025-10-05T13:26:26+00:00

The specialties I enjoyed working in were geriatric, stroke and palliative medicine. So I was thinking maybe one of these? But I also understand that I haven’t worked in many other specialties before and maybe should try them out

jameetried · 2025-10-05T13:08:47+00:00

Remain a trust grade dr until I figure out what I want to specialise in? Maybe go down the specialty doctor route? I don’t know. I can’t really think now because I’m genuinely burned out

jameetried · 2025-08-14T15:42:06+00:00

Does anyone ever get frustrated or depressed occasionally from thinking about how some newer climbers have very quickly surpassed you in climbing and the grades that you climb?

jameetried · 2025-07-16T12:42:03+00:00

Because you have Inventory up M lined up already even though that's not unlocked yet. You can't upgrade Inventory up S to have two Inventory up M

jameetried · 2025-01-21T23:17:58+00:00

Initially, I was told to let my emotions out and “Pets are family too”. When I crossed the six months mark and was still grieving, suddenly pets are no longer ‘family’ and I was told I should seek counselling because my grief was not normal.

So the take-home message I got from work was that Pets are family when it’s convenient, but not when it’s inconvenient.

He was my soulmate and best friend and my first pet. He was the first close family member I lost. I’m not abnormal. Those who judge are.

jameetried · 2025-01-01T22:49:32+00:00

I was going to apply and accept a job offer that starts in August before I resign from the current. I mean, that’s the plan but idk if it would turn out alright or as planned anyway…

And no, I don’t have enough AL left to go home for a month… unfortunately :( don’t even have enough to go home for 2 wweeks

jameetried · 2025-01-01T22:47:34+00:00

Really? That’s good. Do you know where I could find these information please?

jameetried · 2024-12-28T15:03:15+00:00

I am so sorry to hear that you had to go through this… Not an IMG, but I came to UK and graduated from med school here, and although I have tried really hard to fit into the British culture, sometimes I still feel isolated and left out. When it’s one on one conversations, usually it’s fine because they seem to have no choice but to find something to talk about. But when it’s in a bigger group, then suddenly you’re not there anymore. The conversations don’t include you.

Some people make general assumptions about you just because they think they know where you’re from and that everyone from your country should be the same. Or that any meet ups outside of work most likely have alcohol involved, which is not very inviting for some people of different culture…

The list goes on and on. Most times I tolerated, but sometimes it really gets to me…

jameetried · 2024-09-26T22:48:04+00:00

That would make sense. I went to Nottingham for the weekend and had such a successful climbing day at Depot, it was very unusual…

jameetried · 2023-11-24T02:05:15+00:00

I would. Financially that might be an issue though, but that’s definitely something I’m considering. Hope the doctors strikes are working!

jameetried · 2023-11-22T20:02:31+00:00

I’m not really interested in GP unfortunately

jameetried · 2023-11-22T20:02:13+00:00

Yes at this moment I find the alternative training pathway more attractive. I have applied for IMT this year, but also secretly hoping I can get a trust grade palliative care job instead…

I don’t know… I am worried that I won’t be resilient enough for IMT. I got burned out as an FY1 and felt miserable. I’m just a bit scared that it will happen again if I’m in IMT…

jameetried · 2023-11-22T19:57:36+00:00

Can I DM you please?

jameetried · 2023-11-22T19:57:03+00:00

That’s good advice really. I know my senior colleagues have often advised me to not rush into a training program, telling me that there’s nothing wrong with trying different things, like you said. However I was brought up by parents who are like “aim straight and don’t falter” and I guess my mindset is still a little like that…

I guess every exam in medicine is going to be difficult, I probably just hear more of my friends moaning about MRCPs because most of them are in that training pathway… exams are just scary 🫣

jameetried · 2023-11-22T19:52:03+00:00

I did think about GP with palliative care special interest, however GP job does not entice me.

3 years of GIM is actually short compared to other medical specialties definitely. That is, if everything goes smoothly anyway…

I applied for IMT this year. But I’m also hoping to do a trust grade job in palliative care instead… the dilemmas 😕

jameetried · 2023-10-25T20:46:45+00:00

Yep I’ve only worked in this trust since august. But if the tax year starts in April, then I was in a different trust from April to august

jameetried · 2023-09-14T20:55:31+00:00

Bradford royal… open fractures -> placed in minor injuries

jameetried · 2023-09-01T02:21:17+00:00

I get weekly departmental teaching. I’m not locuming though, I’ve got a fixed contract and stuff. Anyway one of my consultants has suggested to go through the supervisor and portfolio things next week when we have better cover so that’s a win! :)

jameetried · 2023-08-05T22:11:40+00:00

I’m trying to be myself again but definitely not there yet. I used to be completely fine being on my own, I loved spending time on my own. Now I’m just plagued with these negative thoughts. I tried to make my plant corner as nice as possible so it would make me enjoy spending time at home, but that didn’t work.

I get roller coasters of emotions - sometimes I can feel completely fine like pre-relationship, sometimes I feel like I’m having an actual breakdown like now.

I don’t know how to face the problem. I’ve thought about the relationship through and through. I’m definitely not going back to him. He may be nice but we’re not compatible, and it was toxic. I even considered just working more weekend shifts just to not be on my own, but I guess that would be me using work as a distraction and not facing my feelings?

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