When Dr Shona Kambarami was in her final year of medical school in Australia, she did an OBGYN rotation in a New Orleans hospital. It was there where she saw first hand the health disparities for Black patients and how a predominantly white medical staff and a...

So you’ve traversed the gauntlet of the UCAT or GAMSAT, bitten your nails down to the quick through the interview process and finally received the coveted spot into a medical program.  Once the adrenaline settles you may find yourself wondering just how big a...

So your registrar or resident on hospital placement has asked you to make a referral for one of your patients. What do you do next? Before you hit the panic button, know that the art of making referrals is one that takes practice and patience. They’re also fantastic...

Dr Maithri Goonetilleke is an Australian medical doctor and associate professor in global health, with extensive teaching experience in public health across undergraduate and postgraduate medical programs. Dr Goonetilleke shares his advice for aspiring medical...

A medical student and former nurse gives you insider tips on how to connect with key nursing staff who will make your job a whole lot easier. Starting internship is already a steep enough learning curve as it is, and not knowing who or how to ask for help when you...

As someone who's been on both sides of the reg line an unaccredited surgical registrar gives an insight into what to do when you cop those blunt or harsh comments as a junior doctor and how we can work together more harmoniously and effectively. Time and again I hear...

A medical student and medical scientist takes us on a rare journey from the wards to the lab to make sure we get the tests back as quickly as possible, without a hitch.  Before I made the journey to medical school, I became a medical scientist – a role typically known...

For decades weight loss and dieting has been the mainstay of lifestyle intervention. Now clinicians are calling for a healthier approach. Content Warning: this article discusses weight loss, eating, exercise and ‘obesity.’ I sat there in the room, gulping as a clearly...

A year ago a Critical Care SRMO was falling out of love with their dream specialty and chose a different path. Turns out, it was the right decision. Cold Feet 12 months ago I was in the midst of a crisis of faith—which you can read about in excruciating detail here....

A medical student argues how medical school falls short in supporting students with a chronic illness or disability and what can be done differently. "They are doctors, of course, they will understand!" I was trying to explain to my disability advisor how logistically...

When I was younger, I always wanted to be a superhero.  Realising that I was unlikely to develop superpowers, be exceedingly rich or an alien from another world, I decided to be the next best thing, a doctor. As I’ve become older, I’ve realised that fundamentally,...

A PGY4 unaccredited surgical registrar cuts through the confusion to create a step by step guide on how to apply for the surgical training program in Australia The Surgical Education and Training (SET) Program is overseen by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons...

My past life as a nurse has taught me many things about what kind of doctor I want to be. And most importantly, what kind of relationship I want to build with my nursing colleagues. Nurses are undoubtedly the backbone of our healthcare system, and the people who you...

Have you ever felt like every other doctor is smarter, more accomplished, and downright better at their job than you are? Even though you are just as qualified and accomplished?  I certainly have. However, by understanding the symptoms of what’s known as imposter...

For many final year medical students, the upcoming internship applications are the first ever experience you will have applying for a full-time vocational job. Apprehension, stress, impatience, and even a touch of excitement are very normal emotions to feel throughout...