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Dreams: The Science & The Supernatural
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It was once said that, “despite 50 years of research, all we can conclude… is that sleep loss makes us sleepy”. While significant strides have been made in our studies of the brain, the concept of sleep and our subconscious remains quite elusive. Of course, we all know that sleep is essential to keep…
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Quarantine: The Antidote to My Imposter Syndrome
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It was a hot June evening. I was at the American Surgery Association conference to present my graduate research work. The hotel ballroom was packed tight, the sea of black and grey designer suits donned by the accomplished movers and shakers of the surgery world gave the room an ambiance of power and privilege.…
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How to Study for 8 hours in Med School and Learn NOTHING
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I’m sure you’ve all been halfway through an unproductive weekend and found yourself so guilty on the Sunday that you actually wake up early for once, make yourself a healthy breakfast and find a nice spot in the house for a big day of study. And despite your best efforts, in my experience this…
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My Third Year Experience: The Non-Clinical (But Still Important) Learning I’ve Done
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It is difficult to wrap my head around the fact that I have completed half of third year. While my voice is only one of approximately 230 in our year, I wanted to share my experience so that some can hopefully relate. For those unaware, third year is a gargantuan hurdle. It is demanding…
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Wellbeing Stories: Year 1
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For Blue Week this year, we asked people at different stages of their journey through medicine to share their wellbeing stories unique to their stage of medical education or career. Through various stages of medicine, we all face our own unique challenges and although it may sometimes feel like we are all alone or…
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The Stitches of Final Year
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There’s something meditative about suturing. Positioning the first bite, puncturing the tattered skin and fascia, pronating your wrist to feed the needle through. So, whenever the opportunity has arisen in my Emergency Medicine rotation, I’ve taken it. My interrupted sutures have never been so aesthetically pleasing. But, there’s an ulterior motive behind my frenzy…
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You were not the Imposter
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If you’ve been on the internet or social media at any point in the past year or so, you’re probably familiar with Among Us. You know – the game where you play as a colourful little astronaut character (a Crewmate) on an abandoned spaceship, trying to complete your tasks and keep the ship running.…
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Boxing: My Saviour
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My journey with boxing began about a year ago and with it came some major life changes. All for good, I believe. It might sound cliché, but this sport makes me feel alive. There is a common notion that feeling has a lot to do with pushing one’s own boundaries and boxing pushed me…
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Making Memories in Kingaroy
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I’m not an outdoorsy kinda gal. I like having access to everything I need right outside my doorstep and the thought of repeatedly running into my neighbours at the supermarket truly unnerves me. So, if you’d told me that one day I’d fall in love with living in a small country town, I certainly…
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That “Other” Kind of Needle: Body Modifications and the Burgeoning Medical Professional
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If I was important enough to have a memoir in the future, it would probably be titled “Tattoos and Stethoscopes: Tales of an Awkward Brown Girl”. Much to the chagrin of my poor sweet Mother, I love tattoos. I have several, and I plan to get more. (Surprise, Mom! Plsdontreadthis). So, we can agree…