End of the clinical year, and why I didn’t apply for a job
As the clinical year comes to an end, it’s a huge time of transition and looking towards the future. Since…
The perks of taking time off from medicine and how to do it
Since my first year in medical school I’ve taken a total of two years off from my medical career. Each…
Mind shift – taking responsibility of your own life
Today I found myself with that familiar sense of dread I feel before starting a shift in the hospital. I…
Is it burnout or depression?
Following on from my previous post on burnout and the signs of it, I thought it was fitting to write…
Should I quit medicine?
It’s getting to that point where I am seriously considering not showing up to work tomorrow. I don’t know if…
Just one more year
In the world of medicine this is something we hear all too often. “Just one more year”. Just finish med…
Are you experiencing burnout?
How to recognise the signs of burnout, and what to do. Doctors have been found to have higher rates of…