Insight Into Medicine Flashcards
Why medicine
- what sparked your interest
- what did you do to fuel this spark
- why these have confirmed your decision
How to answer do you think you would make a good doctor
1 - you have the potential and desire by understanding there’s a lot of future development required at this stage and I have the right attitude and skills to engage in that growth
2 - example from personal life
3 - evidence from other people
What makes a good doctor (academic)
- dedication
- motivation
- curiosity
- pick things up quickly
- good teacher
What makes a good doctor non academic
- good coping mechanisms
- resilience
- teamwork
- leadership
- communication
- empathy
How to answer downsides of medicine example
1 - pick actually negative example
2 - the experience that made you realise this
3 - what you need to do to combat this
Antisocial hours
Be organised
Emotionally
Ensure good support network
Mistakes
Develop the habit of constantly reflecting
Exams
Embrace lifelong learning and constantly gaining skills which can create a bigger impact on patient care
How to answer a further reading question
- what is it about
- why did you find it interesting
- what is my understanding
- opinion
What is the job of a rheumatologist
You might see a rheumatologist if you have pain, swelling, or stiffness in your bones, muscles, and joints that isn’t going away. Your primary care doctor might refer you to a rheumatologist if they suspect you have an autoimmune or inflammatory disease.
How to become a rheumatologist
- medicine degree
- two year foundation programme
- speciality training will take minimum of 7 years
What is the course structure of becoming a doctor
- medical school (5 years)
- foundation training (2years)
- speciality training three years for GP and 5 - 8 years for specialties
