ISSUE 03
AUGUST 2021
MDOK MATTERS
Celebrating Concord Clinicians
In This Issue
Feature articles
Project StepOne
Meet the DPETs!
Reflections of an AT
MDOK update
Welcome New MDOK
Team Members
JMO Audit Presentation
Night
StepUp4Cancer Challenge
August is Nature Month
Shoutout of the Week
Resilience: Trees in Conjola Park 8 months after
catastrophic fires, 2020, Dr Meng Ngu
The above image beautifully captures an example of resilience in
nature, with emergent new growth within months of devastation.
The picture captures not only resilience, but also hope, with each
Regular Features
RMOA Message
Getting to know you
Caption Contest
new cycle of nature welcoming growth and new opportunities.
Welcome to August, where we celebrate nature as integral to our
wellbeing. Despite cancellation of National Tree Day planting
events, we encourage everyone to find ways to connect with
nature this month - spending time outside, gardening, and taking
time to enjoy the beauty nature provides.
Please enjoy this month's newsletter, with a feature article
highlighting international Covid volunteer work undertaken by
one of our Cardiologists, a review of the successful JMO audit
presentation evening, profiles of 2 stepup4cancer teams, and an
introduction to first-in-line JMO support staff. Finally, frontline
Email for future articles
SLHD-MDOK@health.nsw.gov.au
Covid workers are recognised in the regular caption contest.
Congratulations Sean Riminton (I know, my friends keep winning,
I swear it's a panel decision), winner of the June competition.
Warm regards to all, Sandhya
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Meet the DPETs!
Dr Probal Roy has shared the duties of Director of Prevocational Education and
Training at Concord Hospital with Dr Robert Russo (Director of Medical Education)
for close to 10 years. Dr Roy is a staff Cardiologist at the hospital and is also a
college supervisor to advanced trainees . The DPET is an advocate for JMO welfare
and career progression.
Dr Roy's focus has been the provision of pastoral care to junior doctors in difficulty.
He works closely with the team at MADU on junior doctor welfare. Other aspects of
the role include performance review, general registration approval, allocation of
DPET funds, conducting of exit interviews and vocational training guidance . Dr Roy
is part of the General Clinical Training Committee that oversees all structures in the
hospital that support junior doctors.
Dr Roy was an intern and resident at Concord rotating thorough Canterbury and
Broken Hill Hospitals in the late nineties, and thus brings personal experience to the
role.
Dr Roy, Dr Russo and the MADU team are always ready to listen to concerns from
the junior medical staff. Dr Roy can be contacted directly through the hospital
switchboard or via the team at MADU.
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Meet the DPETs!
Dr Robert Russo is the Director of Medical Education, which is a role that supports the
Director of Prevocational Education and Training, by developing and implementing an
education program for our Doctor in Training workforce. In addition, the role supports our
Term Supervisors, including their educational needs in undertaking their role. Dr Russo is
also employed in the district as Director of Nuclear Medicine and works privately as a
Rheumatologist.
He has been involved in prevocational education and training for many years, including
being a member on various committees at HETI, extending back to his own prevocational
training years. He is currently the Chair of the Network Training committee, where he looks
forward every year to his site visit to Broken Hill.
Robert otherwise enjoys sport, where sadly these days involves him only having time to
play squash on a Saturday morning and prior to COVID, going to the wonderful Concord
Hospital gym, where he would always enjoy mentoring the many JMOs he would see there
on how to do a proper bench press.
He is always welcoming to support our JMOs and is willing to chat with you whenever
needed. His number is 0401 032 604.
Letter to Term Supervisors
Thank you for fulfilling your role as term supervisor, which is an important one for the
hospital, junior doctors and patient care. In these challenging times your role in JMO
supervision and welfare is even greater. There has been a gap in term supervisor training
and support at the hospital. We are reaching out to all term supervisors to provide
guidance, support and helpful resources. Some key points that will be of assistance are as
follows:
Term Orientation: New JMOs to the team need an in-person orientation to the term.
This can be carried out by either the term supervisor/senior clinician or fellow/advanced
trainee. JMOs are expected to be familiar with the workings of the term prior to
commencement by reading the term descriptions/ROVER documents, and by seeking
verbal handover from the outgoing JMO team. Term supervisors should periodically review
the above documents and update as required.
Education and Supervision: The level of supervision provided throughout the term
should be reviewed to ensure JMOs at all times have ready access to a more senior
medical staff member for guidance.
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Letter to Term Supervisors
JMO Education sessions are conducted from 12.30 -1.30pm on Tuesdays and 3.30pm 4pm on Wednesday's on site at Concord. We strongly encourage all term supervisors to
ensure their JMOs attend these sessions. For our surgical colleagues, this may require
your engagement with the Pre-Admission clinic to ensure there is no barrier to attendance
at education. Exit interviews of last year’s intern cohort revealed poor attendance , with
workload cited as the most frequent barrier. Needless to say, a great amount of effort is
invested by MADU staff and senior clinicians to ensure such sessions occur, which are a
HETI requirement for hospital accreditation.
Term Assessments and Feedback: Term assessments need to completed in a timely
fashion (week 5 and 10). This facilitates identification of issues to address so that there is
sufficient time for rectification.
Feedback is sought from JMOs regarding their experience in each of the JMO accredited
terms at Concord on a rotational basis during the termly GCTC meetings. This feedback is
summarised and sent to term supervisors.
JMOs in Difficulty: There is a well-established pathway to handle JMOs in difficulty at
Concord. The term supervisor may be able to resolve the issue “in-house” without
escalation. In the event this cannot be achieved, notification to Ms Carolyn Marsh in MADU
is the next step. The matter will then be forwarded to the DPET, Dr Probal Roy, and in
most cases resolution can be achieved at this level. For matters requiring greater input,
further assessments are made by the Assessment Review Committee. Access to mental
health support via St John of God, Burwood is also available to Concord JMOs and they
also benefit from engaging with the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and MDOK.
Unrostered Overtime: JMOs are in general encouraged to claim unrostered overtime
hours within reason. This also allows MADU and hospital executive to monitor which
terms may need greater support going forward. Strategies to minimise unrostered
overtime hours for JMOs are beneficial to JMO welfare.
JMOs at orientation are given reassurance that there is plenty of support at Concord for
their learning, career progression and general welfare. Equally, the team at MADU and
those clinicians involved in JMO training and welfare will be more than happy to provide
any assistance to you as term supervisors to fulfil your important role. Please feel free to
contact either of us via hospital switch with any queries.
Please refer to the following resource to provide further guidance:
https://www.heti.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/courses-and-programs/prevocationaleducation/supervisors-and-hospital-staff-resources
Best wishes,
Dr Probal Roy, Director of Prevocational Education and Training, Staff Cardiologist
Dr Robert Russo, Director of Medical Education, Head of Department of Nuclear Medicine
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Meet the MADU Manager!
Carolyn Marsh is the Manager of the Medical Allocations and Development Unit
(MADU) and has worked in the health industry in public, private and not for profit for
over 37 years. Prior to joining Concord Hospital in 2020, Carolyn was the Medical
Workforce Manager for St Vincent’s Hospital for the past 10 years which included St
Joseph’s Hospital Auburn as well as Parklea Correctional Health.
Carolyn brings a wealth of experience to JMO Management and human resources
and health management in general which is where her tertiary qualifications lie. She
works closely with both DPETs to ensure that JMOs are educated and trained to the
highest standards and to ensure that the prevocational experience sets JMOs on the
career path of their choice. The MADU looks after rostering, pays, term allocations
and leave and relief management as well as Accreditation for not only prevocational
trainees but for specialty services as well.
As manager of MADU, Carolyn and her team work closely with the Director and
Deputy Director of Medical Services to plan and manage staffing for both junior and
senior doctors as well as liaison with Heads of Departments.
Carolyn has experience in working with doctors in difficulty and works closely with
Dr Roy to help guide and nuture these JMOs and has very much an open door
policy. Nothing pleases her more than seeing her interns become consultants in the
career of their choosing.
Outside of work, Carolyn runs a netball club of over 500 players and coaches and
mentors up-and-coming umpires.
The MADU team can be contacted on 9767 7097.
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JMO Audit Presentation Evening
The first annual Network 3 JMO Audit Presentation Night, presented by The Concord
Quality and Risk Committee, was held on Thursday, July 15. What was originally planned
as an evening soiree showcasing quality audit work at Concord, Canterbury and Broken
Hill Hospitals, was pivoted to a lively zoom evening due to current restrictions.
Spirits were not dampened, and 10 fabulous audits were presented! Our expert panel
of A/Prof Nicole Phillips, Prof Lewis Chan, and Dr Robert Russo guided discussions and
intriguing questions between each presentation. It was fantastic to see the clinical
governance work being undertaken, and inspired talks of further avenues to be
explored.
A very big congratulations to all those who presented, and further congratulations to
the presentations selected as ‘highly commended’ by the expert panel.
Presenters and topics were as follows:
Dominique Denniss: Management of infants of mothers with thyroid disease: an audit
Sarika Suresh and Gabriella Charlton: Audit of rational ordering of pathology tests
Jonathan Kuo: Reducing length of stay in concord hospital coronary care unit - an
audit on the duration of cardiac monitoring post STEMI
Joel Winny: Antimicrobial prophylaxis in patients with haematological malignancies
Gabriella Charlton: Preoperative investigations audit
Jessie Zhang: Urology OPD in a Covid19 setting
Angela Au and Sarika Suresh: Advanced care planning and advanced care plans in
deceased patients at a tertiary hospital
Ashley Creighton: MDOK Nutrition and Hydration audit
Shubash Quazi: Concord and Canterbury hospital VTE risk assessment and
prophylaxis audit
Nicholas Presgrave: A retrospective review of patients presenting to Canterbury
Hospital with minimal trauma hip fracture
Highly commended - Dominique Denniss, Gabriella Charlton, and Angela Au with
Sarika Suresh (joint presentation)
A very big thank you to Sandhya and the MDOK team who kindly sponsored the awards
for all our presenters on the night.
We look forward to the next event,
and can’t wait to see the next round of projects!
Dr Gabriella Charlton
Anaesthetics SRMO
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Shoutout of the Week!
Show your appreciation
with a
Shoutout of the Week!
Thank you JMOs!
Add a little bit of body text
Our JMOs are working harder than ever and morale can sometimes be low. Yet in
the midst of the challenges, there are always those who go above and beyond, work
hard for their patients or simply make a gesture to help out a colleague in need.
The shoutout of the week initiative aims to acknowledge and applaud JMOs for the
big and little things they do in the course of their working week. Shoutouts can come
from all hospital staff and will be published in the weekly JMO bulletin.
Shoutout a JMO who has covered a shift for you, brought you a coffee or snack when
you're run down, or (for senior staff), who has worked hard for your team and your
patients.
SHOW and remind our JMOs how much we value their input.
Please send your shoutout to the MDOK Team at:
SLHD-MDOK@health.nsw.gov.au
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Welcome (new) MDOK Team!
Josh Elliott
Josh has recently joined the MDOK team to
provide support in the role of Director of Physical
Wellbeing.
After close to 10 years working with the Sydney
Swans AFL team as Athletes Support Services
Manager, Josh has decided to pass on his skills
and knowledge to healthcare workers.
He has a keen desire to help workers achieve
optimal wellness through self care techniques
such as mobility and self-massage.
Josh's interests include golf, running and cooking.
Lisa McCrohon
Lisa has joined the team as the MDOK Program
Manager at Canterbury Hospital .
She comes to us with 17 years experience working in
Medical Administration and JMO Management for
NSW Health. She has a strong passion for the
wellbeing of medical staff and is so excited to be part of
the MDOK initiative and in particular the delivery of
health and wellness support for all doctors.
Her interests include netball, painting, reading and
music
Moneisha McKenzie
Moneisha has been with the program since its inception in 2017
and understands the challenges and constraints physicians face
trying to incorporate healthy lifestyle behaviours into daily lives. She
combines her passion for health and fitness with her 15+ years
professional experience in the private sector to pursue both
organisational and individual interventions that promote healthy
lifestyle behaviours and self-care rituals.
“In the face of ever increasing pressure and fatigue, it has never
been more important to provide doctors (and all healthcare
workers) with opportunities to safeguard their energy and find that
which energises, restores and nourishes them as a person.”
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Moneisha returns part-time and will be supported by Josh Elliot
over the next couple of months.
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Staying Connected in Isolation
Increasingly, staff across the district hospitals may require a period of isolation
or quarantine due to exposures at work or elsewhere in the community. MDOK
is keen to support staff in isolation, with the provision of exercise options and
online social activities.
Beginning Monday 16th August, you can stay connected with others via a
virtual morning tea at the below link. Share isolation routines, chat with others
about their experiences and enjoy the opportunity to meet new people in your
hospital.
Concord and Canterbury staff in isolation can connect for a virtual catch-up
from 11am - 12pm on weekdays on the below link.
Stay tuned for other activities scheduled on the same link throughout the day.
If you know of any staff in quarantine or isolation, please send them the details.
Thinking of you all in these challenging times.
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Project StepOne
Project StepOne is a telehealth platform that started as a small WhatsApp group and has
since grown into a service with 7,000+ doctors and 10,000+ non-medical volunteers. This is
primarily a COVID triage helpline, active in 24 States and Territories in India run in
conjunction with the respective State Governments. I joined as a medical volunteer in May
2020.
When a doctor picks up a virtual patient, they check medical history, symptoms, and vital
parameters. We then assess the clinical severity and initiate actions according to whether
the patient has mild, moderate or severe illness. If medical review is required, a Medical
Officer on the ground is notified who then visits the patient for assessment.
In the second and more severe surge that occurred from mid-March 2021, it fell upon the
virtual doctors to help patients buy time until beds and oxygen could be found.
As an example: I looked after a 58 year old diabetic patient with worsening respiratory
compromise and progressive hypoxia 5 days after diagnosis with COVID-19. While the
Emergency Response Team searched for a hospital bed, my job was to teach a family
member to wear appropriate double masks/gloves, give the patient steam inhalation, use
nebulised steroids, and position the patient prone or in a lateral position. I calmed the
patient as much as possible and advised him to practice deep breathing until help arrived. In
this case the story ended well as he was admitted and survived. Unfortunately, not all cases
have a positive outcome.
As a physician, I also assist patients and their families with complex issues including
medications and mental health problems. Many are unable to access their “usual” doctors
due to lockdowns, illness of the doctors, and sheer numbers of COVID patients in the
hospitals.
Whilst a number of individuals have been impacted, I am proud that Indian society has come
together to help each other. On one occasion, I called a local volunteer about an elderly
Covid+ man living alone. All nearby shops were closed, he was illiterate and could not order
food online. Within 2 hours, young volunteers had ordered food, arranged a hot meal and
extra supplies to help him manage over the next few days. This was heartwarming to hear.
The main challenge for me is the time difference between India and Sydney. I start making
calls after I get home, have walked my dog, and then settle down until about 2 or 3am most
days of the week. There are some days that I don’t take as many calls due to work
commitments here.
I have completed 2000+ calls and counting. I speak 3 of the Indian languages fluently; hence
have stuck with those 3 states only. The next big job is also to help get everyone motivated to
get vaccinated.
Dr Suchitra Chandar
Cardiologist
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RMOA Update
The RMOA would like to extend a welcome to all our new and returning
registrars and residents starting the second half of this year - although things
are restricted with COVID at the moment, we're glad that you're here, and
look forward to seeing you around at lunch! If you're a new or returning
registrar, the RMOA is currently looking for another SRMO or registrar rep to
join us. Email concordrmoa@gmail.com with an EOI and a short paragraph
about yourself if you are interested!
Just a reminder to the interns that you should all be assigned a 'rescue
resident' that you can reach out to if you're having trouble on the ward, or
need a hand - like, "what's the right dose of this medication!" or "how do I get
neuropsych for a patient (what even IS neuropsych?)" or even a tricky
cannula. They're here to help for any questions or for any support on the
ward and are more than happy for you to reach out via text or phone call if
you need. If you haven't been assigned a rescue resident, please let us know
and we can make sure you're linked up with someone.
Dr Elaine Cheng
President | Concord RMOA
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In our last newsletter, we farewelled
Chris Patchett, EAP Manager across
SLHD. We take this opportunity to
welcome Matthew Brailey and other new
member of EAP, Caleb Winch.
EAP offer free and confidential counselling services to all SLHD staff and
their families. Contact EAP during office hours (8am - 4:30pm) on 9767
6726 or after hours via the hospital switch 9767 5000 and ask for the
"EAP Counsellor On Call".
slhd-intranet.sswahs.nsw.gov.au/slhd/eap
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Reflections of... an AT
We are in strange times at the moment and it's all too easy to get bogged
down in the 11am public health announcements, drowning in hand
sanitiser, and making sure that your LGA hasn’t been added to the 72hour swab list between when you went to bed yesterday and when you
rolled out this morning. I am currently in iso, video calling my wife who is
in our guest room with the door shut while I inhabit the upstairs bedroom
and bathroom zone. It seems a miracle that I even have a wife, after we
moved our wedding from last year to this year and just squeezed in our
rescheduled second effort and re-arranged honeymoon before Delta shut
everything down again.
Several friends and family were less fortunate with their wedding timings,
and I can’t imagine the wild festivities that will come out of 2023 when
we can all finally expend our pent up social energy!
Nevertheless, while the lockdowns and frequent sense of uncertainty have
made things frustrating and anxiety-provoking for us all, it has provided
an opportunity to reflect on how we manage wellbeing in the hospital
system. While I have only been back at Concord for 6 months this year
since my last stint as an SRMO in 2016, I have enjoyed so much about it.
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Reflections of... an AT
My department has been extremely supportive around the chaos of weddingplanning, rostering, and claiming of unrostered overtime.
A notable source of low morale in JMOs has been in the overtime claims process,
and I encourage all JMOs to request written approval for claims from your heads of
department on those days when the clinical load keeps you on the ward and away
from your happy spot on the couch at home. We have all seen your hard work and
don’t want it going unrecognised, so please make sure you do this! There is such a
strong sense of community amongst the Concord JMOs that is always great to be a
part of, and hopefully the tail end of the year will allow some of the usual catch ups
over food and beverage both inside and outside the hospital grounds. Back in the
time of social activities, I was absolutely ecstatic about the JMO vs Consultants
cricket match earlier this year. Perhaps there was less ecstasy in the Consultants’
camp as they left with a defeat. Regardless, what a fantastic day it was, out in the
sunshine with a cricket ball in one hand and a Subway sandwich in the other while
the banter flowed. Certainly, the doggies’ day out and the orienteering outing
provide great promise for many other fantastic MDOK events ahead.
It is encouraging to see how the spotlight is swivelling onto the JMO experience
and the momentum shifting towards asking ourselves how our system can support
us in keeping us fulfilled, motivated, and content. Having listened to the recent
Grand Rounds presentation and being a part of our Zoom discussions around this
topic, it is heartening to be a part of a group who realises the enormous importance
of wellbeing and in being proactive about addressing it. I hope you’re all staying
active, staying connected however you can, and finally recognising the top half of
each other’s faces. Let’s all look forward a little normality over the next few
months, and until then, nothing quite says wellbeing like sitting on the couch with
your feet up in front of the Olympics – so get to it!
Dr Manik Mayadunne
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Step Up! 4 Cancer Survivorship
The Med Oncs
Prunella Blinman, Janette vardy
Increasing physical activity after a cancer diagnosis has been shown to improve
symptoms, quality of life and psychological wellbeing, and decrease long term side
effects of treatment. Increasing evidence suggests exercise can probably decrease
the risk of a cancer recurrence.
Motivation: Many cancer patients benefit greatly from seeing an exercise
physiologist (EP) to get individualised exercise programmes to help them increase
their physical activity levels and then join group classes in our Survivorship gym.
Janette and Prunella are keen to be able to offer EP sessions to more of our cancer
patients.
Janette’s challenge is to take her puppy (Coco the Step Up Mascot) for a walk
every day, aiming for 10+ kms a week, and riding 17+ kms a week on her e-bike.
Might sound a bit tame but due to mobility issues it will be a challenge!
Prunella’s aim is to run 20+ kms a week doing the Bay Run.
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The Poo Walkers
matt rickard, anil keshava, michael suen
Our colorectal surgery team have Stepped Up for Cancer Survivors. Since
registering,
Team captain Matt Rickard has undergone ACL surgery – so wont be doing
too much stepping but still helping out and dreaming of getting back to
running as in the (pre-COVID) picture below! Michael Suen is aiming to
run 10 kms a week and Anil Keshava’s challenge is to work on the Tour de
France virtually!!
Motivation: We particularly have noticed the improvement in our CRC
patients participating in the PREHAB-GI study. Even just a 2-week exercise
program prior to surgery seems to be beneficial – with more confidence in
getting out of bed post op and keen to get back to exercising. Noticing
improvement even in people who have previously not been exercisers.
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Getting to know you... Vascular Surgery
Bethany Stavert (Vascular Unaccredited and Research Registrar)
My favourite aspect of work is... spending time with people who are doing what they are
good at. Passion is infectious.
In my spare time I enjoy… a glass of wine.
I wish I could… have more hours in the day.
My ideal holiday destination is.. sitting in front of the fire at my parent's house with
family.
I am inspired by… people who are fulfilling their potential.
Something you don't know about me is… I once met the Queen Mother.
I look after my wellbeing by… spending time with family.
My tip for being well-balanced is… remembering who and what is important, not just
what you hear as the loudest voice.
I often wonder… why scrubs have to be light blue, it is very impractical and not a
particularly nice colour.
Cathie Cincotta (Vascular CNC)
My favourite aspect of work is…. Team work in the 3N family.
In my spare time…. shopping and Netflix.
I wish I could….. travel sooner rather than later.
My ideal holiday destination is..... anywhere but here, Canada.
I am inspired by..... My 90 y/o grandmother, came to Australia with nothing and worked
hard for everything.
Something you don't know about me is..... I’m 1 of 57 cousins and second cousins.
I look after my wellbeing by..... building miniature houses and puzzles to relax.
My tip for being well-balanced is..... Family and friends.
I often wonder...... where I will be in 20 years’ time.
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Getting to know you... Vascular Surgery
Hamid Hajian (Vascular SET Trainee)
My favourite aspect of work is .. to save one leg at a time
as part of a great team.
In my spare time...I enjoy playing rapid chess online.
I wish I could live in the ’70s!
My ideal holiday destination is… Queenstown, NZ.
I am inspired by....my wife coping with me and Irvin
Yalom as a teacher.
Something you don't know about me is...I easily get lost
without google map, GPS etc!
I look after my wellbeing by....doing or contemplating 30
push-ups a day and a ten min meditation.
My tip for being well-balanced is .....to try to discover tiny
joys and fun in daily chores.
I often wonder..... if we could live without the internet like
we did before.
Maritta Serrano (Vascular CNC, Theatres)
My favourite aspect of work is…. When I see the smiles on patients' faces.
In my spare time…. I divulge in the world of inspiring novels.
My ideal holiday destination is..... sightseeing the natural beauty of New Zealand.
I am inspired by..... having the opportunity to pursue nursing and continue my
education out of India from a family where women were predominantly forced to live in
the boundaries of filial piety.
Something you don't know about me is.....I used to take part in drama plays during my
undergrad nursing school.
I look after my wellbeing by..... watching comedy shows.
My tip for being well-balanced is..... having a positive mindset, never give up as
everything is possible when you put your mind to it.
I often wonder...... what it’s like to win the lotto😁
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Getting to know you... Vascular Surgery
Dr Sarah Aitken, Vascular Surgeon
My favourite aspect of work is…. the long-term caring relationships we
have with our patients and colleagues.
In my spare time…. dream about when we can travel again.
I wish I could.... have a time machine!
My ideal holiday destination is..... photographing puffins in the Scottish
Outer Hebrides.
I am inspired by..... Maya Angelou ‘No human being can be more human
than another human being. I liberate you from my ignorance.’
Something you don't know about me is.....I’m the eldest daughter of the
eldest daughter for six generations.
I look after my wellbeing by..... spending time in my garden.
My tip for being well-balanced is..... take time to process and reset each
day, learn to celebrate small wins.
I often wonder..... about the world my nieces will grow up in.
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Concord Caption Contest!
What is the collective noun
for a group of anaesthetists?
June finalists:
A sudoku of anaesthetists
Dr David Heath, BPT
A slumber of anaesthetists
Dr Rohan Merani, Ophthalmologist
A snooze of anaesthetists
Dr Ian Cox, Anaesthetist
Winner:
Illustrationof
by Dr Elaine Ng, Rheumato
A sleepover
anaesthetists
- A/Prof Sean Riminton
Immunologist
Illustration by Dr Elaine Ng, Rheumatology Advanced Trainee
August Caption Contest
s
What is the collective noun for Covid frontline workers?
Illustration by Dr Elaine Ng, Rheumatology Advanced Trainee
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