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Lauren Swan: master of the ‘work-life balance’
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Every medical student has been asked by family, friends, strangers on the tram, what we think we want to specialise in. Female students have been suggested they should pursue certain specialisations because they are “good careers for women”. Though it’s an old-fashioned way of looking at things, the sentiment rings true for medical students…
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Stanthorpe, Wine and Clinical Skills
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The sun comes up; it’s a new day dawning. Together with six cars full of friends we set off to Stanthorpe for the Rural Clinical Skills Trip. There was no looking back- mainly because we couldn’t, as the car was packed to the brim with bags and excitement for the adventure ahead. The majestic…
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Women Beyond the Kitchen
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Last Friday I had the pleasure of hearing three inspiring women talk about their incredible journeys through the field of medicine. It got me thinking about the experience of women in medicine around the world and particularly those in impoverished regions. As I began to research the topic and uncover the uplifting, heartbreaking and…