Specialty training in Yorkshire and Humber?
With applications for the first round of specialty training now open, Yorkshire & Humber is inviting all FY2 doctors to consider developing the next stage of your career in our region over the next three years.
With competition for specialty training posts tough and finding the right location for you of vital importance, keep the odds in your favour by choosing to make Yorkshire & Humber your home for 2015-2018. Explore our fantastic coastline, stumble upon the diverse, cultural corners of our cities, and take your place at the heart of the nations biggest events.
Named the Lonely Planets 3rd best region in t...
Source: New Media Medicine - November 24, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: yorkshirehumber Tags: Specialty Training Source Type: forums
Bacterial endocarditis (Endocarditis) - High Yeild Topics For USMLE, 10 Points You Sh
ould Know
is a localized infection of the endocardium
characterized by vegetations involving the valve leaflets or walls.
It can also be classified as acute (ABE) or subacute (SBE).
Infection of healthy valves by high-virulence organisms
Produces metastatic foci
Usually fatal if not treated within 6 weeks
Most common organism is S. aureus (MCQ)
Seeding of previously damaged valves (rheumatic heart disease, con-
genital valve defects: mitral valve prolapse)
caused by low-virulence organisms
Does not produce metastatic foci
Most common organism is Streptococcus viridans (MCQ)
Mitral valve is most often affected(MCQ)
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Source: New Media Medicine - November 24, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: drmurali Tags: Monash Medical School Source Type: forums
is it possible?
hi,
if I wanted to commute Norwich to a London med school...could I doit?!! Uea wont accept me despite having a good biology degree and a level bio at a grade, because I went off track and only did another 1 a level -chem got c I'm not eligible...I cant move as have young family, complicated but I really want to domedicine but feel stuck!!! help! (Source: New Media Medicine)
Source: New Media Medicine - November 21, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: hayleyc Tags: Mature Students Source Type: forums
Is the government killing the GEM programme
The distribution curves doesn't seem to have changed much between 2013 and 2014, however the cut off points seemed to jumped up exponentially
So far for 2015 entry the cut off's are SGUL is a 62, while Nottingham are asking for 61 and 66 for 2.ii. Has the enthusiasm bubble surrounding the GEM programme finally burst: as the government funding hits hard this year, with places being cut in many of the GEM schools.
It's kind of sad and a paradox that the government is calling for more doctors but cutting places. (Source: New Media Medicine)
Source: New Media Medicine - November 19, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Dr.Hope Tags: GAMSAT Source Type: forums
Is medicine the career for me?
Hey everyone
I was planning to study medicine, but didn't get in. So I went onto a computer science course, however, I dropped out as I disliked the course and the maths too.I am now on a gap year and unsure whether medicine is the right course for me and whether I should re-apply.
Pros:
I enjoy biology in general, and to some extent interested in body anatomy
I am better in biology than in maths
I like to say I am a medical student
Cons :
Medicine course is 5 years, which I feel is long, and in addition to that there are training years.
I at times feel squeamish (I noticed this in biology dissection lessons in High ...
Source: New Media Medicine - November 18, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: PuzzledMedic Tags: Current Medical Students Source Type: forums
Student Midwife to Medicine
Hello
I am a second year student midwife and my dream is to become a doctor, I will have to qualify which is 2016, work for 2 years to complete preceptorship and then I hope to commence training in 2018, where I will be 36/37 and that is if I get on.
I want to complete my preceptorship as I will need to work to fund my course.
I would like to meet people who are on the same journey as me, and if you can offer me any advice?
thanks
older37 (Source: New Media Medicine)
Source: New Media Medicine - November 17, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: older 37 Tags: Mature Students Source Type: forums
trainee ambulance technician application Nov 2014
On the SAS website, it says application is opening in November but with no links to any application forms. Have I missed the application opening or is it still to go up? Thanks (Source: New Media Medicine)
Source: New Media Medicine - November 12, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: jlee7 Tags: Emergency Medicine Source Type: forums
Offering Free USMLE Study Tips Ebook
Ive been working on a book to help students on their USMLE step 1s. I just finished my first draft and would love some feedback from you guys.
A little background:
My Gf took the exam and passed, friends always asked her for tips, i wrote those tips down, added some from around the web and came up with this first draft. its already helped a few of her closest friends
Id be willing to send this draft for free to med students in exchange for honest feedback. (Source: New Media Medicine)
Source: New Media Medicine - November 12, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: studytipsdude Tags: USMLE Forum Source Type: forums
eoSurgical Essay Competition - "How minimally invasive can surgery become?"
eoSurgical essay competition 2015: now open to Medical Students globally.
"How minimally invasive can surgery become?"
Prizes:
1st: eoSim Student take-home minimally invasive surgical simulator (worth £249) PLUS the opportunity to present your essay at the Edinburgh Student Surgical Society's 6th National Surgery & Trauma Conference at the RCSEd, Edinburgh, UK, 14th March 2015. Click here for details.
2nd: £50 voucher for use on any eoSurgical purchase.
3rd: Pre<Optimise gesture-interface software to enhance surgical psychomotor skills (rrp £30).
Submission:
Entrants must be matriculated Medic...
Source: New Media Medicine - November 11, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: eoSurgical Tags: Current Medical Students Source Type: forums
Fy1 las -->fy2 lat?
Hello everyone,
I have a question regarding FY1 LAS post, after finishing FY1 LAS which doesnt count as a training, is it possible to apply for FY2 LAT afterwards? If yes how to apply for such a vacancy? Through NHS site? Or foundation program? Is it hard to find such a post? I posses full gmc registration.
Does FY2 LAS does mean anything except gaining experience in UK system?
thanks in advance for all the info (Source: New Media Medicine)
Source: New Media Medicine - November 8, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: dariush20 Tags: PRHO and Foundation Years (FY1 and FY2) Source Type: forums
FY2 Alternative
Hi.
Has anyone been signed off the "Alternative Certificate of F2 Competencies" by undertaking an 1 year FY2 LAS jobs in an NHS trust?
How difficult was it to get the form signed? Should I concentrate to get into specific specialties for my FY2 LAS in order to increase chances for getting the form signed?
Thanks. (Source: New Media Medicine)
Source: New Media Medicine - November 6, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: cookiemonster1982 Tags: Specialty Training Source Type: forums
Grants for students studying medicine as a second degree
Hi everyone,
I've just received a grant from the Leather Sellers Charity to put towards my tuition fees of £9,000 a year. As you know, graduates on 5 year courses do not qualify for a loan from student finance. I have managed to save up a big chunk of the £36K required to be able to study medicine (as the 5th year is paid for by the NHS) but this wasn't enough so I applied to this charity.
If you are also struggling to make ends meet, then think about applying here: Educational Awards It won't cover the cost of the whole degree but they offer up to £4,000 a year which is huge really! They have actually asked m...
Source: New Media Medicine - November 5, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: littleeggy Tags: Mature Students Source Type: forums
Gamsat results 2014
Hi Everyone,
Does anyone know when the gamsat results will be published this month?
Danielle (Source: New Media Medicine)
Source: New Media Medicine - November 4, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: DrDani Tags: GAMSAT Source Type: forums
Buckingham 2015 (First) Cohort!!
Hello guys, who has an offer for Buckingham starting this January for the MBChB course? (Source: New Media Medicine)
Source: New Media Medicine - November 4, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: VdS Tags: Buckingham University Medical school Source Type: forums
