TSR Med Students' Society Part V

I inherited a black one from a family member (Cardiology II - don't even know if they still sell them) and I can attest that I am usually the only person with such a boring steth colour.

I really wanted Burgundy or Carribean Blue... tempted to buy a 'spare' one when I'm earning the £££ eventually!

Oh no Is that normal for your course? It seems like a lot.

I've heard from the upper years it's normal. Also worth bearing in mind there are more people that left the course throughout the year, so I'm assuming the number that won't be returning to year 2 is close to 30 or 40. We have a big cohort year but it's just seems ridiculous to me.

I lost my master cardiology. So yeah, get it engraved.

I'm in two thoughts about buying/needing a replacement...

Don't you have an F1 for that sort of thing, now?

I lost my master cardiology. So yeah, get it engraved.

I'm in two thoughts about buying/needing a replacement...

How often do you buy a new stethoscope? I got mine end of last year, and I'm hoping it lasts me the next four years through medical school, and hopefully beyond.

and don't swinging it over your head.

Mine is getting on for 6 years - fine. Don't leave it lying around and it should last ages unless you somehow manage to destroy it.

I've used that Master Cardiology since halfway through FY1 so almost 3 years. It was/is still in brilliant condition, and had I not misplaced it in theatres, I would probably have it until I finish my training. My Classic SE II lasted from 4th year until the end of FY2 when I donated it to a visiting medical student. I suspect it's still in good condition.


They last ages, just take care not to leave it out in the hot/cold (i.e. in the car...) as the rubber fatigues, and don't swinging it over your head. I would imagine the Classic SE II rubber might be less robust given it's thinner.

Were they that scary?

Maybe I just don't have enough fear of consultants. I have actually borrowed several consultants steths

As we're on the topic of stethoscopes, has anyone ever seen one in the office of an ophthalmologist/psychiatrist? I'm interested, because I saw one in the office of an ophthalmologist and I have no idea when an ophthalmologist would ever need one...

What's the difference in sound quality like between the Classic II SE and the Cardiology III? My Classic II sounds rather muffled sometimes - or maybe I just suck at auscultation

My paeds consultant let me use his badass £250 one. The difference was ridiculous!

Haha nice. £250 though...think it'll have to wait until I start getting paid

Does anyone find they get much consultant shade for having a cardiology steth rather than a litman? Mine needs replacing, and I'm a bit crap at hearing mumurs but have found it much easier using borrowed expensive ones - I'd consider it a worthwhile investment, but I'm a bit worried it'll look arrogant.