Dr Claire Quigley is an Ophthalmology Trainee in the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital in Dublin, Ireland. She talks about the ups and downs of training in Ophthalmology, her plans for the future and how she maintains balance as a surgical trainee.
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Mentorship has been defined in various terms but simply put, it is a relationship between an experienced person (mentor), and a less experienced person (mentee), that provides the mentee with guidance on personal and professional development as well as encouraging reflection and learning from decision making (Keane et al).
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Dr John Joseph (JJ) Coughlan is a graduate of the Trinity College Dublin School of Medicine. JJ is currently an interventional cardiology research fellow in the German Heart Centre in Munich, Germany. He moved to Germany after four years of higher specialist training (HST) in Cardiology in Ireland. In this article, he discusses his experience in the field of cardiology and his secrets to success.
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Research is central to advancements in how we practice medicine. Most of the notable advancements in health care originate from curious investigation. Research stimulates novel ideas, and innovative solutions. Research experience helps doctors to critically appraise new information.
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Dr Helen Zidon is a graduate of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Since graduating, she has worked at 3D4 medical, a medical education software company, and is currently deputy head of medical information for Aspen pharmaceuticals in Dublin, Ireland. She talks about how she manoeuvred the transition from medical school to her current role in the pharmaceutical industry.
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A year ago, the World Health Organisation declared COVID-19 a pandemic. A lot has changed in the world since then. Perhaps no field has had to deal directly with change, as much as healthcare.
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Happy New Year folks! I hope you’re all ready to kick ass this year! 2020 was a year with unique challenges for each of us so here’s to a New Year with new opportunities!
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Being a doctor is too tough to be poor while doing it. So why are medical students and doctors left to figure out the financial world on their own?
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During a busy Emergency Department shift, I received a referral from a GP about a patient with pain and discharge from his ear (or otalgia and otorrhea in layman medical terms), that needed to be seen urgently in the ED. Now there are very few ENT emergencies, although they tend to be serious, so of course it piqued my interest…
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Having many options can be both a blessing and a curse when it comes to choosing a specialty in medicine. Here are 5 things you need to consider that will help you make the right decision for yourself!
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