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The Weekly Petri: A Face of Stone
This week we examine the prejudices of William Carlos Williams’ “A Face of Stone” while looking inwards at our own.
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Older Male BGDA Facilitator Reminds Entire Class Their Female Peers Are at “Peak Fertility”
The oldest class member is 20 and they’re all at least $60k in debt due to their full time medical degree.
Music and the Medical Student Mind
So, the question is, does listening to music help or hinder study?
white coat syndrome (a poem)
on the muted linoleum blue/ of the hospital floors and walls…
HD WAM Student Assures 1st Years that “P’s get degrees”
“You want to hit as close to 50% as you can. Don’t even bother using textbooks.”
Abundance of Egg Freezing Adverts in Uni Toilets Remind Med Student Her Clock is Ticking
“I don’t need to be reminded that my buns are cooking while I’m on the can,” one student reported.
MedFac Sets Phase 1 Exams in Ancient Greek to Stop Reliance on Past Papers
One anonymous student could be heard to wail, “But I didn’t go to private school on the North Shore.”
Study: One Year of Med School Enough for Area Aunties to Expect Medical Advice at Family Dinner
Some students report that all it takes is an acceptance into medical school for the bombardment to begin.
The Unexpected Joys of a Backyard Remedy
With nearly 3 million Australians living with depression and/or anxiety, there is compelling evidence that therapy may exist in our own backyard.
Hey Dutton, We Won’t Stop
The passion of medical students who have worked tirelessly between exams and hospital shifts to bring this rally to life has been inspiring.