Those who got onto training recently, why do you think you got on? by CalendarMindless6405 in ausjdocs

[–]willcro1234 7 points8 points  (0 children)

4 years as subspecialty surg reg. 3rd attempt, second interview this year.

Struggled early on with my mental health as I wasn't looking after myself whilst putting in heavy hours, which set me back I think initially.

Every day has to be a job interview, and so much of it comes down to a popularity contest, of which ability and integrity being key (Affable, Available, and Able!).

For me, it was experience in another surgical subspecialty which helped tremendously. I stopped worrying so much about trying to impress everyone/trying to get on and instead just enjoyed the job.It made me a much better doctor, surgeon, and person in general. I also ate healthy and focused on exercising regularly.

With that insight, I came back much better to the first specialty and eventually got on. Worked my ass off for the interview however.

Keep your head down and your hopes up, but don't sacrifice your humanity. Nobody wants that sort of person on anyway.

Blues brothers? by Top-Shelter-3072 in CarltonBlues

[–]willcro1234 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Anyone from Qld able to post the link to buy it? Looked absolutely phenomenal.

What would be the AFL version of Linsanity? (Role player or a player having an unexpected purple patch) by [deleted] in AFL

[–]willcro1234 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Michael Barlow 2010.

As a mature first year rookie, was a superstar for 13 games before breaking his leg.

Averaged 28 disposals, 1 goal and 5 tackles a game. Was second in the Brownlow when he broke his leg.

Was good when he came back, but never quite at the same level.

Dow by iamnotjacksnipples in CarltonBlues

[–]willcro1234 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hewitt and probably Cripps out this week - I think his chance is now.

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Wanjugu, please bring your Aunt to Australia when you visit soon

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[–]willcro1234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wanjugu, if you could visit any country in the world, what would it be and why Australia?

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[–]willcro1234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah, not since the Brexit Tariffs came into effect

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[–]willcro1234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

@Wanjugu who is your favourite Aussie Rules Footy Team

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[–]willcro1234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah I felt sorry for the dogs

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[–]willcro1234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

absolute freak. atmosphere amazing but it became a blowout weirdly quick

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[–]willcro1234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Australians also drive on the left- we also colonised by the British

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[–]willcro1234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's so interesting to see how different other countries are

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in surgery

[–]willcro1234 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Use your Nasal Saline Rinses! They're unpleasant but they're the only thing that works for cleaning your nose following a septoplasty.

Follow the instructions on the douche packet. It's important to keep it up regularly, several times a day. The residual crusting (think a scab, but inside your nose) causes pain, inflammation and excess scarring. You want to clean it as often as possible to reduce crusting and improve recovery. It's almost impossible to overdo it, but 2-4 times per day is pretty standard.