Transitioning from pre-clinical to clinical years in Medicine can be challenging. We find ourselves adjusting to the long hours of placements and study, leaving whatever time is left for leisure and (hopefully) rest.
Doctors are in a unique position. They encourage patients to seek help and treatment for mental health conditions, but are less likely to actually seek help themselves. This is despite …
The WAMSS Medical Ball 2021 was themed as A night in Monte Carlo, which occured on October 30th 2021!
Everyone was invited to eat, dance and live it up at the playground for the rich and famous. It was a night that was full of glitz and glamour. It was a memorable night to look elegant and live our best lives.
The medical dinner took place at the Westin Hotel, where our fine guests enjoyed a fine meal and live entertainment as we celebrated the year that was, to send off our 2021 cohort in style!
Workplace bullying and harassment is a horrible blight on our profession that happens to others, but not me. Not me because I’m too careful, I don’t ruffle feathers, I’m competent and don’t make a fuss… until it did.
For information on how to update your Working With Children Card and updating your HE Number…
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Dr Lianne LeungIntern A few weeks into our internship, we had a horrendously busy day. None of us juniors on the team had a chance to eat lunch that day. …
Hello! My name is Mudra and I am a junior doctor, and a human being. Most people (including me) often forget the latter. I am writing to tell you that at the beginning of my internship, I made a mistake. Spoiler alert, the patient lived.
WAMSS Mental Health is proud to present our video series: Beyond the Scrubs! With the goal of opening dialogue about mental health among medical students through sharing individual experiences, the series will involve students from all cohorts within the medical community, so grab some popcorn, relax, and tune in to watch the fascinating stories told by your mates unravel on screen!
My journey through medicine has been an interesting one, with periods of hardship but also personal growth…. For me, this started back in January 2018 when I had been accepted into Paediatric training and was just about to start the job of my dreams.
