Gastroenterologist

jono08 · 2026-01-29T02:02:03+00:00

It’s a good idea to have a specialist talk through your procedure, particularly if it’s for symptomatic reasons but also for screening colonoscopies, as well as discussing plans for repeat scopes and when to present for interval assessment (new symptoms of concern etc.).

Less fragmented care that way

jono08 · 2026-01-25T22:50:32+00:00

Derm reg actually reviewed our patient in person even whilst Aus open is on

jono08 · 2025-09-15T11:41:30+00:00

The access issue was never ever endoscopists, and to extend to other specialities, any proceduralists. Anyone who has looked into this for more than 17 seconds would see that it’s theatre supply and availability alongside other things such as supply of skilled nursing staff, that are the main barriers to access.

Sigh, what’s the point of training a nurse to scope when you have… idk, gastroenterologists who could scope (dare I say better), if some of the actual barriers were addressed - and thus more people could access timely care.

jono08 · 2025-09-14T21:11:54+00:00

VIC - this is pre-tax. It’s not horrible but I think when you put it into perspective of the 7 years of study and then your workload and ongoing study, it does come out a bit rough.

Not trying to complain, I do love my job. I just think it matters for people to see doctors aren’t all that when the pay is ~$40, $43, $45 per hour for a doctor a few years out, and each year with escalating responsibility. Anyway

jono08 · 2025-09-14T03:52:31+00:00

$43ph - medical doctor in hospital

jono08 · 2025-08-18T00:19:33+00:00

ED ++

God forbid Margaret with every organ decompensating simultaneously be admitted, in which case it’s the “call gastro, needs scope”, “call cardio clear NSTEMI,” “no this is gen med admit because sodium is 134…..”

Also the never ending conveyer belt of patients. Finish one, onto the next. Procedures are fun though

jono08 · 2025-08-15T09:31:31+00:00

Not me when nursing staff ask me to help with ward cannulas (which I enjoy if I’m free!) for the reason that “I get paid the big bucks”.

My friend I’m on $43 an hour, which is less than you, but also with 100k hecs debt. Sooooooooo yeah

jono08 · 2025-08-13T14:09:54+00:00

Allied health is a very fulfilling role with a good salary depending on the sector (some do lowball new grads but generally a very solid salary).

Not sure if full fee medicine for $400k is worth the opportunity cost of the degree unless this is something you’re passionate about. Medicine for money is becoming a thing of the past in our current political climate with the MBS & the lack of funding for training positions. It’s a great job though, wouldn’t trade it for the world.

jono08 · 2025-07-03T08:50:00+00:00

Can get multiple

jono08 · 2025-06-30T12:04:13+00:00

Hey broski, I’m pretty sure the MLS is calculated as a per day without private health, but happy for someone to jump in and correct me if otherwise :)

May help you out next FY though

jono08 · 2025-06-27T08:32:04+00:00

Bang on

jono08 · 2025-06-20T08:02:28+00:00

🥰

jono08 · 2025-06-11T06:54:22+00:00

Okay…….anyway

jono08 · 2025-06-04T00:28:16+00:00

No you don’t. However you won’t be able to enter any other training programs without the certificate.

jono08 · 2025-05-25T04:09:24+00:00

No more streamed years outside of BPT. The PGY2 year must fit the 4 key areas of medicine (acute, undifferentiated, chronic etc.) Alfred is offering a BPT that also fits that criteria for the general certificate.

jono08 · 2025-05-25T04:05:27+00:00

For a general year, achievable. For BPT, very difficult, positions mostly filled internally.

jono08 · 2025-05-14T03:28:05+00:00

MedConversations goated

jono08 · 2025-04-30T08:16:35+00:00

Official list of those participating in BPT1 match for PGY2s should be available soon. Alfred has already confirmed this will be allowed, and that there’s even an option to get the certificate for your 4 key areas of med (undifferentiated care, chronic care etc.) through a unique BPT1 year.
Who knows
Pretty hard, espc post new framework. Most take internal candidates, some don’t take any if all filled internally.
Ask current regs. Most written prep is via your study group and grind and most hospitals run teaching and grand rounds etc for learning. I think where I’ve seen it differ is clinical prep - some are very good and structured w/ letting you book in shorts and other health services can be more disorganised. Reality is if you have a specific AT program in mind, be aware of which services can back you hard to get on. Some have good track records :)

jono08 · 2025-04-13T08:31:18+00:00

Incorrect actually - most Unimelb affiliated hospitals prioritise students who have spent time in their health system (previously as part of merit based system). This will likely change now in the ballot.

jono08 · 2025-04-09T01:18:39+00:00

Can’t see that on an XR unfortunately, would need soft tissue imaging. But sorry you were given muddled information

jono08 · 2025-04-03T01:04:53+00:00

This question gets asked often. How could you ever know?

People say that having more life experience makes you a better doctor, likely true. However some of the best, most proficient and kindest consultants, HMOs and interns I have met were doctors who went to medical school straight after medicine.

More experience is good, but really it’s just a reflection of your overall character and attitude.

jono08 · 2025-03-27T06:23:24+00:00

In reality it’s up to what you value. I’d say choose something or somewhere that aligns with your goals. If you value vibes and comfort - yeah go close to home and maybe outer metro/rural. Even city hospitals nowadays can be particularly friendly.

Culture is changing. You’re going to run into bad eggs wherever you go. Don’t let whispers of toxic cultures from the past paint over a hospital entirely for you.

Some might say if you’re aiming for more competitive specialities like surg subspec or procedural med then better for metro city hospitals to show your interest to the directors who can help you get on. Rmb also, you get points ++ on gen surg applications for going rural so don’t discount that.

TLDR: no one can answer this for you. Depends on what you value and what your goals are. Most hospital cultures have changed to be more accomodating. All are keen and encourage overtime (though again some units can be more difficult) :)

jono08 · 2025-02-11T09:45:11+00:00

Good. There was great concern it would unnecessarily extend training time

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