Can empathy be taught?
Doctors often come to see me after being told repeatedly that they do not show enough empathy in clinical exams. But can empathy be taught?
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Do you need to put your “life on hold” when preparing for exams?
One of the greatest myths in the medical world is that doctors need to “put their lives on hold” when preparing for exams
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Are clinical exams more a game than an accurate assessment?
Doctors preparing for medical specialty exams often express frustration with viva exams because they feel that they don't accurately assess their clinical ability. Some feel that clinical exams are a better assessment of their acting skills than their clinical skills.
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Consulting in Cairns in June 2019
I will be consulting in Cairns in early June 2019. I usually see interstate clients on FaceTime or Skype, but this will be an opportunity for Queenslanders to have a face to face appointment. Please get in touch to make an appointment.
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5 tips for more effective study
Doctors often come to see me because they feel that their study time is not effective. Here are five tips to get the most out of your study.
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It’s almost the end of the year. Five things that will help with next year’s exam preparation.
The end of the year is a good opportuinty to take stock of your approach to study and exam prepration. The commitment is enormous and taking a step back and looking at things with a fresh perspective can greatly enhance the effectiveness of your approach in the new year.
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Do you need to put your “life on hold” when preparing for exams?
One of the greatest myths in the medical world is that doctors need to “put their lives on hold”
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Timing. The most important factor in specialist exam success.
It could be argued that choosing the right time to sit a specialist exam is the single most important decision in determining whether an attempt is going to be successful.
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Is it worth aiming for more than a pass?
Many doctors aim no higher than to just pass their specialist exams. If you're not aiming for a prize, surely the exam is a hurdle that needs to be cleared. So why not just aim for a pass?
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