Below are previous Letters from the Doc to help you reach your dream to become a doctor!
More Information on Becoming a Doctor in the USA
Becoming a Doctor is not for the faint-hearted! Gone are the days when only academic excellence will guarantee you a place in Medical School. Medical School selection committees are looking at a lot more. Let someone with a lot of experience in guiding medical and dental students towards success reveal the facts and secrets...
Advice submitted on 08 December, 2011 at 07:24am |
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The Protective Clothing Surgeons Wear
Did you know that your life may depend on something so simple and basic - indeed so simple that your medical school professors may just have overlooked teaching you this important piece of practical information...
Advice submitted on 13 October, 2011 at 12:03pm |
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Becoming a Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Cardiothoracic surgery is one of the most competitive residencies, and with good reason...
Advice submitted on 15 September, 2011 at 11:40am |
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Witness An Awesome Miracle!
Do you want to become paeditrician? Witness the birth of a baby via a Caesarian Section.
Advice submitted on 29 August, 2011 at 03:10pm |
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An Exciting and Unique Medical Experience - Hospital Volunteering Overseas
Following the successful completion of your Apprentice Doctor Course, you might be wondering what your next step will be. For many of you, the obvious answer is joining a volunteer medical program at a nearby hospital. Doing volunteer services in the USA, UK, Europe or Australia is often a bland experience with students looking at medical procedures at a distance and assisting with cleaning, porter and courier tasks. I bet you would love to get real close-up and experiencing hands-on medicine at a level that will make even medical students envious!
Advice submitted on 06 February, 2011 at 06:39am |
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The Tongue
The story of Mr Brown's terrible struggle with tongue cancer...
Advice submitted on 13 September, 2010 at 09:17am |
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Henry's Pimple
Learn how death can occur from something as simple as a pimple.
Advice submitted on 10 November, 2009 at 05:24am |
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Draining an Abscess
Draining pus from an abscess is not a pretty sight. Be sure to check out the video clip with a bucket or a bag handy.
Advice submitted on 17 September, 2009 at 06:54am |
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Always Remain a Student! Always Remain a Teacher!
I recently attended a conference where various experts shared all the latest medical techniques and technology.
Advice submitted on 03 August, 2009 at 01:09pm |
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A Matter of Life or Death
Are you prepared to deal with serious complications or death? Many a young doctor's career has ended prematurely with the unexpected death of a young and healthy patient. Their inability to deal with the emotional consequences and sometimes the legal implications spells the end of what would have been an amazing career.
Advice submitted on 02 July, 2009 at 06:03am |
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Anesthetist - A Difficult Day in Theater
Check out pics and a video of one a patient with a cancerous tumor growing in her mouth.
Advice submitted on 30 May, 2009 at 06:27am |
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A Knife Through the Face
Can a person survive a knife in the face? Find out here (with pics)
Advice submitted on 24 March, 2009 at 10:17am |
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Become a Paramedic or ER Doctor
Emergency medicine is one of the most exciting and fast -paced fields of medicine.
Advice submitted on 03 March, 2009 at 04:56am |
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Do You Want To Become a Baby or Children Doctor (Pediatrician)?
If you love babies and children, and you think you might enjoy treating them as a medical professional, then you won't want to miss this one!
Advice submitted on 23 January, 2009 at 07:06am |
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An Unforgettable Hands-on Lesson by Dr Anton Himself
Memorable session about the various careers in Medicine!
Advice submitted on 11 November, 2008 at 04:08am |
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"All About Dental Implants"
If you want to become a Dentist or a Maxillo-Facial and Oral Surgeon, or if you're not sure, then this one is for you...
Advice submitted on 06 October, 2008 at 06:02am |
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"Mind-Altering Drugs"
Pharmaceutical companies are multi-billion dollar companies producing wonderful and unfortunately not-so-wonderful drugs for the various branches of modern medicine!
Advice submitted on 01 September, 2008 at 05:08am |
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PROJECT N (advanced) - How to Tie a Figure-8 Suture
These online projects are as an added benefit for those who own a "How to Stitch-Up Wounds" Suturing Course and Kit. It covers an advanced suturing technique which is not on the CD-ROM.
Advice submitted on 12 August, 2008 at 08:19am |
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"What Should Your Main Motives Be For Becoming a Medical Professional?"
What should be the driving force behind every medical professional?
Advice submitted on 10 July, 2008 at 06:13am |
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"The Importance of Taking a Comprehensive Medical History..."
Let's discuss the importance of good record keeping in your practice to minimise legal risks
Advice submitted on 29 May, 2008 at 10:40am |
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