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2021 – The Year of the COVID Race

Dec 21, 2021 Onthewards 0

2021 became the year of the COVID race. In lane one we had…

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Human Factors in Medicine with Mackenzie Little

Dec 8, 2021 Onthewards 0

In this podcast interview Tom Ayton speaks with Olympic Javelin thrower, Mackenzie Little,…

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Near Peer Mentoring

Aug 25, 2021 Onthewards 0

In this podcast Rob Pearlman and Sonia Chanchlani chat about the benefits and…

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Self-efficacy

Jan 13, 2021 Onthewards 0

In this podcast, Jules Willcocks chats to Kirsten McKenna about self-efficacy. Summary Writer: …

Goodbye 2020

Dec 20, 2020 Onthewards 0

At the end of each year, we ask our contributors and team to…

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Preparing for high performance under pressure and for exams

Oct 7, 2020 Onthewards 0

Sarah Dalton speaks to Tony Sloman and Jules Willcocks about techniques and strategies…

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Compassion in medicine

Sep 16, 2020 Onthewards 0

Jules Willcocks interviews John Scott on the topic of compassion in medicine. Practising…

4 Myths about specialty exams

Aug 23, 2020 Karly Casamento 0

Or... How I learned to stop worrying and love the exam Specialty exams…

Setting your sights to thrive

Aug 16, 2020 Peter Hoppett 0

Introduction Resilience is a difficult quality to cultivate, however, it is an important…

Quarantine Curriculum tips

Mar 27, 2020 Onthewards 0

Quarantine Curriculum tips So, it's the start of the weekend and you're in…

Insights and highlights from the last year of the 2010s

Dec 1, 2019 Onthewards 0

The 2010s are coming to an end. Over the decade we've seen the…

Social work consult guide

Jan 31, 2019 Onthewards 0

Contributor:  Rebecca Gleeson Editor and Reviewer:  Elizabeth Rowe

Blurred lines

Nov 18, 2018 Onthewards 0

Author:  Anonymous You’re working a night shift in the emergency department. One of…

A day in the life of a psychiatry registrar

Sep 9, 2018 Malcolm Forbes 2

My day as a psychiatry registrar My first patient is booked for 9.30am.…

Part 1: At the front lines – evolving systems, escalating pressures and the attempt to exceed expectations

Jun 20, 2018 Duncan Campbell 0

A personal perspective on burnout In January of this year, I was undeniably…

My first week in the camp was a whirlwind of emotions

Jun 3, 2018 Saschveen Singh 2

Perth – Sydney – Doha – Geneva – Amsterdam – Dar es Salaam.…

Part 2: We need never be ashamed of our tears – recognising and recovering from burnout

Oct 29, 2017 Duncan Campbell 1

Burnout - recognising an institutionalised problem We are increasingly recognising the contribution of…

Part 1: At the front lines – evolving systems, escalating pressures and the attempt to exceed expectations

Oct 28, 2017 Duncan Campbell 2

A personal perspective on becoming burnt out In January of this year, I…

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Medical students mental health

Oct 24, 2017 Onthewards 0

"Medicine is tough, work is hard, the hours are long, you have to…

The power of praise

Oct 22, 2017 Jenny Liu 0

Praise leaves a lasting impression ‘Hello? This is Jenny the colorectal intern. I’m…

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Grace under pressure

Oct 21, 2017 Onthewards 0

James talks to Claire Hooker about Grace Under Pressure, a play weaving together the…

Everything is going to be alright

Aug 26, 2017 Duncan Campbell 2

I met Marie as a gentle and kind-hearted woman in her early 50s.…

Learning from patients

Aug 26, 2017 Duncan Campbell 0

In January 2014 I was on the cusp of beginning my internship. I…

Physician know thyself

Aug 12, 2017 Linda Wu 0

“Tell me about your strengths and weaknesses.” Whilst this may be a common…

How do you de-stress?

Jun 17, 2017 Ken Liu 0

The hospital environment is a stressful one. The consequences of job-related stress, if…

Kick Up and Kiss Down

Jun 10, 2017 Abhijit Pal 0

You may have heard the phrase “Kiss Up and Kick Down” to describe…

Despite recent reports: It’s still ok to tell your doctor you are not ok.

Apr 13, 2017 Anthony Llewellyn 4

About mandatory notifications My message to all junior doctors and medical students is…

The pressure of perfect in Medicine

Apr 1, 2017 Abhijit Pal 0

“The best is the enemy of the good”  - Voltaire Perfectionism - appearances…

My year as a rural medical student

Mar 25, 2017 Sophie Collins 0

“There is no practice more salubrious, or which tends more to renovate the constitution, than a temporary…

Part 2 – What to do when you drop the ball

Mar 21, 2017 Lauren Jones 2

Coping with anxiety at work After struggling with ‘professional anxiety’ the penny dropped…

Part 1 – What to do when you drop the ball

Mar 18, 2017 Lauren Jones 1

I moved from the UK to work in an ICU in a large…

Asking difficult questions in supervision, think RUOK?

Feb 9, 2017 Anthony Llewellyn 2

This article was originally published on February 10, 2017. Video: C/- R U…

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Self-care

Feb 7, 2017 Onthewards 1

James talks to Associate Professor Amanda Walker about self-care. Mental illness is very…

Working beyond the blues: the importance of doctors supporting the mental health of themselves and colleagues

Nov 18, 2016 Geoff Toogood 0

Dr Geoff Toogood, Cardiologist Special thanks to Lauren Cone, Brian Fernandes and Duncan…

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Anxiety

Nov 14, 2016 Onthewards 0

James talks to Julian Nasti about anxiety symptoms. Summary Writer:  Antonia Clarke Editor: …

Automating primary care – tricks and tricorders

Oct 28, 2016 Martin Seneviratne 0

The Tricorder Prize has channelled the imagination of med-tech entrepreneurs towards building an…

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Medically unexplained symptoms

May 29, 2016 Onthewards 0

James talks to Dr Joanne Ferguson about medically unexplained symptoms, also known as…

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Approach to a suicidal patient

Feb 29, 2016 Onthewards 0

James talks to Dr Joanne Ferguson about a basic approach to a suicidal…

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Psychosis

Feb 8, 2016 Onthewards 0

James talks to Dr Joanne Ferguson about psychosis and how early recognition, assessment…

Top tip #3 for surviving internship

Jan 22, 2016 James Edwards 0

Caring for yourself We spend so much time thinking about the health of…

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A basic approach to a patient with a psychiatric problem

Oct 18, 2015 Onthewards 0

James talks to Dr Julian Nasti about a basic approach to a patient…

Are we thinking too much?

Oct 9, 2015 David Kumagaya 0

Psychological resilience refers to an individual’s ability to successfully adapt to and overcome…

Connecting body & mind: Co-managing physical & mental illness

Oct 4, 2015 Duncan Campbell 0

I was working a particularly busy evening shift covering two medical wards at…

Do nice doctors finish last?

Aug 21, 2015 Abhijit Pal 0

Compete or collaborate? Medicine is a profession that generally attracts achievement-focused and goal-driven…

It was the computer, not me!

Jun 26, 2015 James Edwards 0

A physician error I reflected on a recent case after reading Abhi Pal’s…

Burnout in junior doctors

Jun 12, 2015 James Edwards 0

Are you emotionally exhausted, cynical about the importance or value of your role…

“Call me if you need me. But remember – it’s a sign of weakness.”

Apr 18, 2015 Abhijit Pal 0

Terrence Holt’s remarkable part fiction/part non-fiction memoir of his residency, "Internal Medicine" (1)…

Illness narratives – what can they teach us?

Oct 21, 2014 Abhijit Pal 0

You’re on your oncology rotation and you’re faced with Mr Smith, a 57-year-old…

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