Practical procedures

Practical procedures

Practical procedures Dear Friend, Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! I’m currently on my seventh consecutive shift, with two more to go after today. Let’s just say I’m counting down the days until IMT is over and I never have to work this rota again. This week, I...
Waiting for an outcome

Waiting for an outcome

Waiting for an outcome Dear Friend, I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Since I’ll be working the next two weekends, I decided to make the most of this one and recharge my social battery. On Friday, I attended my college medics’ alumni dinner at the Royal...
Deleting Instagram

Deleting Instagram

Why I deleted Instagram Dear Friend, Happy Sunday and welcome to February, everyone! Personally, I’m relieved January is behind us—it’s never been my favorite month. It’s always so strange how you spend ages looking forward to a holiday, and then it’s over in the...
Medical emergency on a plane

Medical emergency on a plane

Medical emergency on a plane   Dear Friend, Greetings this week from India! After six consecutive long day shifts, I finally flew out for a much-needed break. I’m spending a few days in Amritsar before heading to Mumbai for some sunshine. I wish I could say I’m...
IMT Interviews – top tips

IMT Interviews – top tips

IMT Interview – top tips Dear Friend, I hope you’re all having a great weekend. This Sunday, I find myself working a 13-hour shift in the ICU. In fact, it’s one of my last shifts in this department—just two more before my placement comes to an end. It’s one of...
New BMA Policy

New BMA Policy

New BMA Policy Dear Friend, If I had to describe the past week in one word, it would be: cold! Every day, I’ve had to wake up 10 minutes earlier just to defrost my car, and then in the evenings, I’ve been getting home 10 minutes later due to the ice. Hopefully, today...

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