*MEGATHREAD* Medicine 2022 entry interviews discussion

- Begin by monitoring my own coomunication: Speak respectuflly and non-judgementally. Also, make the patient feel comfortable as talking about something personal like a varied culture may be quite sensitive.

- Inquire about their culture and be keen to learn and expand my understanding of these cultures, but also try see what the impact of their cultural background may have on their healthcare (JW don't accept blood transfusion for instance).

- If there is still a struggle for me to manage the interaction - say a language barrier, then I would try to find a doctor who would be more apt at managing the sitatuon


I don't feel like thats a very strong approach though

- Begin by monitoring my own coomunication: Speak respectuflly and non-judgementally. Also, make the patient feel comfortable as talking about something personal like a varied culture may be quite sensitive.

- Inquire about their culture and be keen to learn and expand my understanding of these cultures, but also try see what the impact of their cultural background may have on their healthcare (JW don't accept blood transfusion for instance).

- If there is still a struggle for me to manage the interaction - say a language barrier, then I would try to find a doctor who would be more apt at managing the sitatuon


I don't feel like thats a very strong approach though

if maybe one of the doctors on this thread could share their experience of relating to the challenges shown in the series? is it common for things to get this bad in medicine, and how might one deal with these challenges? feeling quite moved by the show so would love some insight. thanks

My thoughts: https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showpost.php?p=96672038&postcount=3455

Just about to go to work but happy to answer any follow up questions on what I wrote. As it happens O&G was probably my favourite FY job

So you know how the government has urged medical schools to not over offer this year, this does apply to English medical schools only and not medical schools in wales?

My thoughts: https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showpost.php?p=96672038&postcount=3455

Just about to go to work but happy to answer any follow up questions on what I wrote. As it happens O&G was probably my favourite FY job

What do you do now if you don't mind me asking?

Is ‘tell me about yourself’ a question that is commonly asked? How do you approach this q? Thanks

GPST.

Is ‘tell me about yourself’ a question that is commonly asked? How do you approach this q? Thanks

Why did you choose that over obs and gyne?

O&G was a really good four months but I'm not particularly interested in a surgical career. I like having generalist skills and think GP is much more suited to my personality, interests, and the way I'd like to work in the future