I’m currently in my third year of working in a rural district general hospital Accident and Emergency Department, and one of the things that has struck me most is the use of pre-hospital medicine. Being in an area where it can take an hour and a half to get to the us, as the nearest
With IMT interviews fast approaching, we have partnered with Optimise Interviews to publish free resources for anyone who has interviews upcoming! They have provided the below video and article for Mind the Bleep users. This resource contains top tips for the IMT clinical station, delivered by past Dr Balrik Kailey – Cardiology ST6 and Cardiology
With IMT interviews fast approaching, we have partnered with Optimise Interviews to publish free resources for anyone who has interviews upcoming! They have provided the below videos and article for Mind the Bleep users. This resource contains top tips for the IMT interviews, delivered by past candidates who excelled at each station within the interview.
Infectious disease (ID) is much more than simply collecting blood cultures; it’s a dynamic and exciting specialty that offers the opportunity to work with patients of all ages, varying acuities, and diverse clinical presentations. If you are seeking a specialty that combines intellectual challenge with the ability to make a real difference in patient care,
Starting a career as a resident doctor in Australia is both a professional milestone and a significant financial transition. While the position comes with a respectable salary, it also involves various expenses that can quickly accumulate. Understanding these costs is crucial for financial planning and ensuring a comfortable lifestyle while navigating the early stages of
Introduction Dermatology is a fascinating specialty with over 2,000 skin, hair, and nail diseases. Patients span all ages and skin types with varied presentations of disease. It offers a unique blend of medical, surgical, and cosmetic care, allowing practitioners to address a wide range of conditions, from life-threatening skin cancers to chronic issues like psoriasis
Introduction Cardiology is one of the most popular and varied medical specialities. It is a field that combines acute care with long-term patient management, offering a diverse range of subspecialties, including interventional cardiology, adult congenital heart disease, electrophysiology, imaging, and specialist heart failure management. Whether you enjoy working in the high-stakes setting of a cath
What is digital? To a Victorian doctor, the term digital would have referred to the anatomy of our fingers or toes and the nerves and vasculature contained within. This term came from the Latin digitus, which (surprisingly) means finger or toe. A digit has also meant a whole number less than ten for hundreds of
You may have seen Mountain Rescue teams (MRTs) if you’ve been out in the hills or mountains, seen them on the television (a few series have recently been on air), or perhaps you’ve seen them at Emergency Services open days. What is it all about, from the viewpoint of a doctor? I offer my viewpoint
I am a GP at a large practice based in a town in southwest Scotland, and I also work as a doctor in the Emergency Department in our local district general hospital. But it doesn’t stop there. Like dozens of other doctors, nurses, and paramedics across Scotland, I have the privilege of being a responder
