Tales of an Australian doctor in training
I’m not sure it’s sunk in yet. 1 week ago, it was official that my last exam was passed with no issues. All that stressing, the dreams of failing for nothing apparently. I’m now eligible for fellowship with the RACGP or Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. When I first thought about becoming a doctor … Continue reading Exams Passed!
I just had a quick look back and it’s been 9 months since I last posted anything. Really on here I’m talking to myself mostly so I’m not too concerned. I write this just after passing my second of 3 exams, the notorious KFP or key feature problem exam. A 3 hour exam with negative … Continue reading Update! 2022, the year of Exams!
The anxiety is real and strong. Everyday, I worry I’m taking COVID into my workplace putting others at risk including patients and staff of which many are in an at risk group. I’ve sat here this weekend monitoring for symptoms after an exposure at work where in reality I should be doing daily RATs but … Continue reading Working as a GP in a COVID Outbreak
Imagine your heart racing almost every waking hour with a feeling of immense dread deep in your stomach about the next small thing you have to do. Imagine having no appetite so forgetting to eat sometimes for days at a time followed by an ‘oh crap’ I’m literally shaking and dizzy. Imagine being awake most … Continue reading What Burnout Felt Like for Me. Reflecting on My Burnout experience.
I’m still in shock that term one has just come to an end. Monday brings the beginning of term 2. I have learnt a lot but also bump into challenges most days still. There are still areas of GP world where I have no idea what I’m doing! 😂 The last 6 months have been … Continue reading Term 1 Done! GP registrar life…
My last post a month ago was me questioning my decision to train as a GP. Feeling isolated, unsure about myself and my abilities and frankly a little down. I think in reality, I was not in the best of mental spaces in myself. I had gone from the hospital system to one workplace then … Continue reading GP Training.. The first 4 Months
General Practice training... in Australia, this occurs anytime after 2 years working in the hospital. I did the minimum amount of hospital training as I was ready to just move on with my career and strongly dislike night shifts. But do I regret my decision 3 months later? Sometimes. Things that I wasn’t quite mentally … Continue reading Life of a GP Registrar
So I haven’t shared a lot of tales on this blog with my last post being 2 years ago! Actually prior to starting my job as a doctor ironically! I think once you begin working in the medical field, things are not as exciting as they might seem. Much of my job the last 2 … Continue reading Where Have I Been?!
Happy New Year! I spent the night with my family and then we did a last minute trip into Sydney to see the fireworks live. I haven't been in over 10 years. I forgot about the ridiculousness of the crowds! Mayhem, but worth the effort. I'm thankful that I was able to see the year … Continue reading 2019 – Where to Now?
This time of year is my favourite as reflecting is one of my favourite things to do. What better time to do it then at the end of a year, before the new year with which it brings many new experiences. 2018 for me was a great year! After a bit of a shocker 2017, … Continue reading What a Year: Reflections on 2018
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