Murmur Magazine 2023: Pathologically Pink

PATHO LOGICALLY PINK

FASHION

12. Rock the Croc

16. Muesli Slice

FOOD

Regret Free Cookie Dough Bush Tucker Breakdown in Warwick

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SEALEDSECTION

Dear Dolly Doctor

I don’t know who Anki is but xoxo, Medical Girl

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DATING

4 Types of Griffith Boyfriends

How to know if you ’ re dating an “Ortho Bro” Med Student Icks

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QUIZZES

Choosing your Specialty Based on your Horoscope Which Griffith Placement Hospital are you?

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MOREFUNSTUFF

5-minute Yoga for your “Monday Blues” Colouring In Murmur Cryptic

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APPENDIX

Med Student Icks (continued)

Crossword Answers

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

LETTERFROM THE EDITORS

EditedbyLillianJurss-McGuckin

MEDICINE IN MA

Ever since receiving my acceptance letter into Medicine at Griffith University in 2019, I have dreamt of undertaking an overseas elective Happily, in 2023, in my final year of medicine, this dream became a reality.

I was fortunate enough to secure a placement at an internal medicine outpatient clinic, in the area of Soho, in Manhattan, New York City. My preceptor, a board-certified Internist, had owned and managed the practice for the past twenty-years, and having received numerous awards for teaching, he had a wealth of knowledge and expertise to share.

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My role as a student included consulting with my own patients, whereby I would obtain a thorough medical history and conduct the relevant physical examination Afterwards, I would present the patient’s case to my preceptor, providing him with my differential diagnoses, ideas for investigations, and a management plan My preceptor would question my thinking and offer alternative perspectives as appropriate, and together we would visit the patient to inform them of the next steps in their healthcare journey

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Fortunately, I was able to share my learning experiences with fellow medical students from across the world, specifically India, Pakistan, the Philippines and Malaysia, who were also conducting their placements at the same site Thus, not only was I able to learn about the clinical medicine practices of the United States, but I was also able to learn about how medicine is conducted in other countries The other students and I forged wonderful friendships, and we often spent time after placement exploring New York City together.

All-in-all, I had the learning experience of a lifetime. The United States is well-renowned for being a leader in medical research and innovation, and I was immensely privileged to be able to learn in such an environment This clinical placement allowed my examination skills, confidence in myself, and clinical knowledge of the management of a wide variety of diseases, to significantly improve Undoubtedly, this educational experience will help to shape me into an excellent, future junior doctor.

As Ralph Ellison said, “New York...that’s not a place, it’s a dream”, and I was truly honoured to live my dream of undertaking a medicine placement in New York

/writtenbyKatinaBlack

IN THE LIFE OF TAZ

THE GYM BRO MED STUDENT

10:00PM

THEBEDTIMEFLEX

MEDSCHOOLSURVIVALG U

The first thing you need to do is get rid of your dignity, who needs dignity anyway Save it for the dental students They're going to spend the rest of their lives looking at teeth, so we'll let them keep theirs.

You, however, must dress up like Griffith Medical schools' puppet every other day and ask people about their sexual history despite categorically being a virgin. Enjoy.

The next thing you need to do is normalise a bunch of things that absolutely don't need to be normalised Including randomly feeling up your friends on a Tuesday afternoon under the guise of 'clinical examinations practice.'

This will be followed by some awkward sexual tension as someone palpates your chest and you starting to wonder what normal people your age are doing Answer: probably not this

You think to yourself, wow maybe my busy schedule is currently the reason I don't have a boyfriend Then you remember that it's probably your natural inclination to talk about the history and pathogenesis of syphilis all the time I am definitely cool and normal

Anyways I hope you have found this random collection of mildly incoherent thoughts amusing and not at all helpful. If you happen to have a handsome third cousin that has a great job and enjoys feminist literature, then feel free to parade him around G40 for me Until that time however, my closet relationship will probably be with Amboss.

Kisses, Anonymous medical student who definitely wasn’t a medsci

ROCK THE CROC

The holey grail of medical footwear, the humble Croc is far more than a simple surgical slide, it is an orthotically superior shoe for every medical professional. From its simple beginnings as an aerated, buoyant clog to the cult phenomenon it is today, Crocs have surpassed even Skechers to be one of the most praised advances in medical footwear of the 21st century. Invented in 2002 in the USA, Crocs are known for versatility, ingenuity and supreme comfort. This brief argumentative piece will leave you rushing out to BCF or the Crocs website to get yourself a pair of these beauties.

“I used to wear them to impress the kids, but nowadays it’s the parents that do a double take when they see my crocs They certainly turn heads for all the right reasons”

- Pediatric Registrar, Pindara Hospital

REASONS FOR CROCS

Comfort. Whether you bareback it or wear socks. Crocs are COMFORTABLE.

Style Fullstop Done

Jibbitz No one wants to have the same Crocs as Stacey from Orthopedics But with Jibbitz you can bedazzle your Crocs and make them gorgeous, just like you are

Waterproof Stepped in a placenta? Slipped on some sputum or the patient’s urine sample you dropped? Or even worse; got some fecal sample smeared on your soul (get it soul vs sole as it’s so mortifying and horrendous that you stood in shit) No worries, just rinse then slip those babies back on They'll dry in no time

Crocs can easily and quickly be changed to offroad/sports mode Your shoes will never fly off while running to a resus

Crocs’ versatility is second to none No other shoe possesses such unassuming elegance, and ergonomic simplicity You cannot step a foot out of place wearing a Croc, from beach to boardroom and beyond

REASONS AGAINST CROCS

They aren't as expensive as RM Williams so others won’t know that you came from money And if you’re not wearing RM’s, you may even be confused with a scrub nurse heaven forbid

If you're into riding bareback and going sock free, Crocs can pose as an embarrassing shoe of choice in professional surrounds Due to their non insulated nature and lack of sweat wicking qualities, Crocs can make some questionable sounds when things get moist The slosh and foot farts that can only be generated by a damp foot in a plastic cave can catch out the most flatulence free person at the most inopportune times Try wiggle your way out of that one Sometimes it's less embarrassing to just say you farted, than admit the abhorrent crime of rawdogging

“Feeling the breeze between my toes has been liberating, after 15 years with them crammed into ballet flats, I won’t be looking back!”

- Cosmetic Surgeon, GCUH

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“Ummmm, please don’t tell anyone, I can't afford Crocs but I am desperate to fit in. I got these from Kmart for $6 bucks, but I just tell everyone I got them from the Iconic”

- Wishes to be Anonymous, Logan Hospital

TO CONCLUDE...

Crocs are the footwear of choice for medical professionals. We urge the Griffith University Medical School to take a stand and mandate Crocs for clinical dress As an Australian first, this move will garner accolades for clinical attire and advance Griffith’s dress code into 2023 and beyond. Dismissing this call for action by not pioneering the way for future Croc clad feet will only result in regret Please be on the right side of history and make clinical dress great again

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AUTHOR BIOS Kylie Munce

After a lengthy career as an Acupuncturist; who couldn’t wear crocs due to AHPRAs professional guidelines for alternative health practitioners, Kylie decided to move to Medicine once she found out Crocs were fully endorsed by the AMA Since making the change Kylie is making waves at a grass roots level for change in the clinical dress realm, fighting for the mandatory inclusion of Crocs in the professional wardrobe of all up and coming medical practitioners.

Having been a Croc owner since September 2023, Katharina understands the deep connection these pieces of foot rubber have to culture and identity Once a naysayer to the croc movement Katharina now lets her feet express themselves freely in one of her 74 pairs of Crocs, led soley by her intuition and mood. Whether she is in a meeting with the CHO, delivering bad news or simply doing an MSK exam there is no situation in which Crocs are not a perfect fit Katharina has gone so far as to say she is considering naming her first born after her prized pink marbled crocs.

Katharina

BEN DO Y EL MUESLI SLICE

For the perfect study snack!

INGREDIENTS

- 1 Cup of Pitted Dates

- ¾ Cup of Almonds

- Tablespoon of cinnamon

- 2 Tablespoons of Honey

- Teaspoon of Vanilla Extract

- ½ a Cup of Sunflower Seeds and Pumpkin Seeds

- ½ Cup of Cacao (increase or decrease depending on how much of a “chocolate” flavour you would like)

METHOD

1) Add all ingredients to a blender

2) Blend until nuts are crushed and mixture is combined

3) Spray baking tray with coconut oil

4) Add ingredients into the tray

5) Bake on fan forced at 150 degrees celsius until firm but chewy, enjoy!

REGRET FREE COOKIE DOUGH

Do you like dark chocolate, almonds and Himalayan sea salt? Then you will love the regret free cookie dough! I fore warn you though…if you do not freeze them they are too tempting and will not last long, they are the perfect healthy snack to enjoy after a long day of work or study, not overly rich, yet smooth in texture these are sure to be a staple in your household.

INGREDIENTS

- 2/3 Cup chopped almonds

- 2/3 Cup chopped walnuts

- 2/3 Cup oats

- 1 tbsp of salt & vanilla essence

- 1 tbsp cinnamon

- 200g dark chocolate or pure cacao

- ¼ Cup agave or rice malt syrup

METHOD

1) Blend/process all of the above ingredients

2) Roll into golf ball sized portion and place on baking paper

3) Freeze

BUSH TUCKER BREAKDOWN IN Warwick I MPORTANT STCAF

I know you have all been thinking it those rural kiddos with their swags and billy cans must be absolutely starving out there. I mean how do they survive without bubble tea?! Well fear not because we have put together the ultimate guide of eateries in the Rose City.

1. GARDENS GALORE 10/10

Is it a nursery? Is it a hobby farm? Is it a boutique? We honestly don’t know but they have the most epic milkshakes on the earth and serving sizes that will leave you stuffed for days.

Warwick is 130km south-west of Brisbane. Everyone owns a horse and a farm so the protein options are popping off Buttt the only body of water is a lake where people supposedly dispose of dead bodies Therefore, fish are friends in Warwick not food

With mouth-watering brisket this is the go to (but slightly expensive) dinner location in Warwick No seriously, the whole population flocks here once the sun sets

3. SOBAN HOUSE 7/10

Japanese Korean fusion to bring some culture to our tiny town Honestly brissy is better but you gotta take what you can get.

4. THE PUBS 75/10

Warwick Hotel and the Condy Club will hook you up with a decent feed and cool beats but beware NEVER GO TO CRITERION And I repeat – DO NOT EAT FISH.

All in all there’s more to our rural towns than meets the eye, so come indulge in our decadent delights and see what countray has to offer! P.s. we actually also have a Coles, Woolies, IGA and Aldi so you don’t need to mail us food ��

2. BLUEBIRD SMOKEHOUSE 9.5/10

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DearDollyDoctor,

Help!IthinkI’minlovewithmyanatomy tutor.Thewaytheyexplaininguinal herniasreallygetsmegoing.Ijustwant tosettledownandhavethreekids,adog andahomecadaverlabwiththem.What shouldIdo?

Thank you for your letter, I am afraid you are in quite a predicament. I’ll have to check my notes but it appears that you have down-bad-itis

Do your symptoms include: thirsting over Dissa’s lectures because they remind you of them, actually doing the prac notes, and turning up to labs without forgetting your lab coat.

This is the worst case I have seen in a while. It is possible that the disease might even progress to its terminal stage; having no bitches. If that occurs, the only palliative care we can offer you is a reddit account

I am sending my thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Lots of love,

DearDollyDoctor, Ijustgotmyfirstgirlfriendandwhenwewent tobedIhadnoideawhattodo!Hervulva lookednothinglikethefemalepelvicmodelsI’m usedtofromclinicalskillsandshetoldmeto callither‘yoni’?!Everythingissofterand wetterandit’struewhattheysay, differentiatingtheurethraandvaginais tough!Help?

Never fear reader, this is quite a common issue! But firstly, congratulations on getting a girlfriend that’s a brilliant first step Those models are notoriously sh*t and if you ever feel a labia minora that hard, refer to Gynae stat.

What you want to do is communicate and explore - pop on your snorkel and get right up in there (given her consent, of course) We all know you have a surgical kit at home so just treat it like an anatomy lab - pull out your forceps and identify all the structures. Trust me, it’s even more fun when the specimen is responsive!

Pro tip: You don’t even have to wear gloves!

Lots of Love,

Dolly Doctor

PIECEYOULLEVERREAD

If, like me, you find yourself fuming with rage at the injustices of the world, like the lack of rainbow paddle pops you get to eat as an adult.

You should try journaling!

Not the comm skills type of journaling, the kind of journaling that would get you banned from most churches and religious communities.

Take all the hate in your body and put it on a page Then flush it down the toilet of someone you don’t like so the only person that will ever have to read it is their plumber.

Try taking the low road today.

Joking

Now I’m going to switch it up a little and get serious with you here. I’m going to get vulnerable with you for a moment Are you ok with that?

This really isn’t about rainbow paddle pops It’s about feeling your feelings Accepting yourself as a valid human being with an emotional experience and a story to tell, even if it’s just to yourself. It’s about saying, hey I don’t want to annoy my friends with more rants about my ex but I seriously need to self regulate before I punch someone in the face so I probably should vent out what I’m feeling

You are you and that is enough <3 now go buy yourself a journal and a little treat You deserve it you (non-gender specific) king

Lots of Love,

medical girl medical girl medical girl

Hey Gold Coasters,

Medical girl here, your one and only source into the scandalous shit med students have spurted this year To save half the brain cell you’ve got left, we’ve broken down the questions into categories So grab your champagnes and see if you can guess the medical barbie behind each scandal.

SPOTTED: lost in anatomy

Exam Q: “what kind of murmur is seen in mitral regurgitation?”

Not so smart medical Barbie: “ejaculation murmur”

Didn't do their lab book Barbie:

“Why is there one prostate and not 2?”

“Why is the prostate so far up?”

*a few minutes later*

“Wait so the prostate are NOT the balls?”

Points at tooth: “ooh I found a tumour!”

“Hey guys, do you know the cross-section of a penis looks like a smiley face (and the urethra is the mouth)”

SPOTTED: confused in pathology

Tutor: “where does GnRH come from?”

Unhinged medical barbie: “GONORRHOEA!!!”

SPOTTED: socially awkward in comm skills

SP: “it hurts when the penis goes in deep”

Confident medical barbie: “let’s dig a bit deeper ”

SP: “I’m having trouble getting it up”

Troubled medical barbie: “let’s peel back the layers”

*Patient walks in with a wheelchair*

Unaware medical barbie: “ahh, come in, take a seat ” *gulps*

And with that we’ve come to the end of this year’s segment. Heard something else scandalous and think all of upper east side, (ahem I mean south coast side) should know? You know where you’ll find me

And who am I?

That’s one secret I’ll never tell Xoxo

GRIFFITH GRIFFITH GRIFFITH BOYFRIENDS BOYFRIENDS BOYFRIENDS

there s not going to be anyone in his cohort you’re competing with for his attention Be prepared for the daily Signal chats containing links to Reddit posts of screenshots from Xformerly-Twitter of jokes you saw on tumblr back in 2012. And don’t worry, if you don’t know what Signal is, he’ll let you know. He’s a sure thing if you can appreciate a good intelligence and a wry sense of humour, but do not under any circumstances let him cook for you. He can be quite creative if he wants to be, and his engineering skills will be a great asset in any apocalyptic scenario, be it the looming climate disaster or the next global pandemic with zombifying consequences. You need to be gentle with him in the bedroom: his fertile soil is untilled, but he will father you many children if you so desire. That is, if you can pull him away from his dual 4k screen RGB gaming setup.

ess bros are often quite pretty to look at are snappy dressers if you happen to like try Road suits right off the shelf tunately, they carry the greatest risk of g sociopathic personalities, so heed this ng if you are inexperienced in this area e it is true they are pretty good with finances will happily manage your investment olio, its not anything that can’t be learned reading the blurb to the Barefoot Investor course load is comprised entirely of bludge cts so they have plenty of free time to take ut, but just not on Friday afternoons which is ved for their mandatory long-lunch-turnedsynergistic networking sip socials with the s and lecturers. They’re not bad in the sack st, but they’ll be quick to remind you that performance is not an indicator of future rmance, and you should read the PDS e making a decision in the long term. If you he sound of this guy, you might meet one at urfers Paradise nightclub slinking out of the led toilets with 5 of his mates after doing orst lines ever sold on the Gold Coast.

DENTISTRYDUDE

Dentistry students can be quite nice, if you can get over the idea of dating an academic rival. Really though, they do come with a lot of upsides They’ve got great teeth, they’re never stressed, and they make bank immediately after graduating so they’ll be more than willing to financially support you though your clinical years They love kissing, a suspicious amount. If you can feel them meticulously running their tongue over each and every one of your teeth assessing for cavities, just try and think of it as a free check-up Dental students have spent a lot of time perfecting all activities mouth related, but they’re the only guy you’ll ever meet who actually uses dental dams. All in all, they’re not a bad bunch If you like how this guy sounds, you can find him on level 4, or more likely, occupying one of the PBL rooms.

MEDICINEMAN

Finally we bring you the medicine man, the all rounder, the perfect combination of smart, handsome, personable, and inherited wealth Unfortunately, you won’t be seeing much of him through the 4 years of his degree, and you’ll spend the first 10 years post grad hopping from rural shithole to rural shithole as he tries to put enough charity work on the resume to be considered for a spot on a fellowship program He’s kind, caring, and empathetic, but just not to you, spending all of his empathy points on patients rather than his OTL And if you aren’t also in medicine, he’s going to be annoying to talk to Any complaints about your “worst day at work ever” are overshadowed by his casual recounting of the 19 year old cancer patient he resuscitated after all of their blood fell out of their anus that day He’s great with anatomy, but still can’t find the clit If he’s your type of guy, they all take up way too much space in G40.

Takeadeepdiveinto thisstrangemedical phenomenon

His idea of studying for anatomy is spending 3 hours a day in the gym. Here, you’ll find him reciting the muscles of the quadriceps all whilst hitting a new PB.

The rugby world cup timetable (or whichever sport your future ortho bro is obsessed with) dictates whether he attends lectures/placement

This leads us to the next point You will find him logged into his Kayo account in a PBL room or at the nurse’s station. This is very important for the times when he can’t miss class or get out of ward rounds which clash with his favourite team’s game

His idea of room décor is old X-Rays he found lying around the hospital. Bonus points if he proudly points them out every time you come over and quizzes you on your knowledge of Colles

Fractures

His wardrobe is 50% activewear & 50% scrubs. You never know if he’ll show up to date night in his post-call scrubs or sweaty basketball shorts, but hey at least you managed to get him into a suit for med ball

He watches joint replacement videos for fun. Forget about a quiet night in watching Netflix, instead you will be subjected to watching hours of orthopaedic surgery videos, all whilst he describes them as “the most beautiful thing” he has ever seen.

Following on from that, you will receive unsolicited fracture pics. You may get your hopes up thinking he has sent you a sweet text only to find that is yet again a picture of a bone being where no bone should be.

Despite his extensive knowledge of all things bones and muscles, he has a never ending list of gym/sporting injuries. Because of this, he has a collection of braces and wraps for every joint and date night has to be scheduled around his biweekly physio appointments

He starts his day with 2 (raw) eggs, a scoop of whey & milk. Apparently, this is the most efficient way to not only maintain the size of his biceps, but also ensures he never develops osteoporosis? His love language is giving you unsolicited orthopaedic advice. Thirty minutes into a lecture about why you should be paying more attention to your biomechanics will have you forgetting all about your back pain and wishing he had a mute button

and obsession for everything orthopaedics can definitely seem off-putting at first, but over time you will start to find these endearing. And, just like a well-set fracture, your love for them will grow stronger and stronger every day. So here's to dating your very own ortho bro – a relationship that is sure to leave you in stitches.*

*my boyfriend paid me to write the last paragraph.

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MEDSTUDENT MEDSTUDENT

IICKS CKS

Does anki during PBL

Answers questions with the mic during lectures

Goes to The Leaf

Unironically uses “high and low yield” in normal conversation

Enjoys embryology

Walks past all of the PBL rooms to see if people are in there and then has to walk all the way back

Advertises you’re a medical student to normal people

Having to say you have “med friends”

Running and missing the tram by a second

Listens to DHC lectures

Already introduces yourself a doctor

Says you haven’t studied but does amazing on exams

Knows absolutely nothing about female reproductive anatomy

Or worse, pretends to know absolutely everything about female reproductive anatomy

Runs with a backpack on Has ‘Medical Student’ on a Insta/Tinder/Hinge profile

Wears one of the hired lab gowns because you forgot yours

Has a leadership role in more than one club/society

Forgets to bring OR brings subpar snacks to PBL

Steth or �� emoji appears in any photo/caption on your social media

First answer to the PBL/TBL DDx is the correct one because you looked ahead at the lectures

Flips the anatomy paper to reveal the answers and ruins it for everyone else

Takes the elevator for one floor

Likes Flavour Asia sushi

Tutors anatomy

Asks questions for the sole purpose of demonstrating their superior knowledge

Types loudly in exams

Saves a PBL room for their DLEPP/DHC meeting

Comments on tutors’ attractiveness

Makes an entire list of icks about Med students

DOYOU RELATE?

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Well differentiated

You’ve got no cellular atypia or hyperchromatism and your nuclear to cytoplasm ratio is a-ok You’re the stations that everyone skips over because they already know the ‘normal’ histology. In other words, ya boring.

10-20

Moderately Differentiated

Mildly dysplastic but not quite a fullblown disaster You've definitely raised some eyebrows, but who hasn’t at this point Nothing wrong with standing out from the pack, just as long as you’ve still got some identifiable structures

20-30

Well differentiated

Ooooh boy You’re like one of those histo slides where Vinod says the cells just look ‘gross ’ You tread the venn diagram between ‘cringe’ and ‘egomaniac’ which makes you both an interesting learning specimen but also a pain in the ass.

Sorry xoxo

Aries

EmergencyMedicine/TraumaSurgeon/ OrthopedicSurgeon

You are courageous and confident in everything you do You thrive on the adventurous spirit and enjoy challenging work You are also known to be blunt and direct in your communication style, which is very useful in a fast-paced environment,whereeverysecondcounts

Taurus

Orthopedics/Gastroenterologist/PrimaryCare

You are known for your patience and practicality You are loyal, dependable and make the patients feel comfortable withyourdecisions Yourpatienceallowsyoutotackledifficult patients and cases and provide long-term comprehensive care

Gemini Psychiatry/Dermatology/PrimaryCare

Youareintelligent,wittyandhavegreatcommunicationskills You have the ability to empathize and listen but also the power to make people follow your word Your versatile and communicativenaturewoulddowellinaspecialitythatleaves roomsforsocializing

Cancer

Pediatrics/Obstetrics/Gynecologist

Youhaveagreatabilitytoreadpeopleandareoftenspoton with your judgement You are caring, nurturing and tend to get emotionally attached to your patients Your sensitive and healing nature allows you build connections and advocate for patientswhoreallyneedit

Leo

Cardiology/GeneralSurgeon/PlasticSurgeon

You are known for your natural charisma and leadership qualities Your ability to inspire others and take charge in critical situations helps you succeed in these areas You have highself-esteemandconfidencebutarealsostrivingtobetter yourself

Virgo Pathologist/Radiologist/Surgeon

You are known for being detail-oriented and analytical, but you also have the ability to see the big picture You are hardworking, highly methodological, and efficient in your work You have high expectations from yourself and channel allyourenergyintoyourwork

Libra

InternalMedicine/PalliativeCare/ Anaesthesiologist

You tend be natural peacemakers, seeking balance in all things You are known to be a great team worker and excellent mediators as you can see all points of view Your diplomatic and fair-minded nature helps you gel with your patientsbutalsoeveryoneyouworkwith

Scorpio

Oncology/Neurosurgery/Neurologist

Youareknownforyourpassion focusanddetermination You are not one to back down from a challenge and you have an intense resolve to see things through Your determination will allowyoutofindthebestpossiblesolutionforyourpatients

Sagittarius

GlobalHealth/TravelMedicine/CriticalCare

You have a free spirit and a giving and selfless attitude Your optimistic attitude can be useful in comforting patients in times of stress Your excellent communication skills and love for travel and adventure allows you thrive in diverse environments

Capricorn

InfectiousDisease/InternalMedicine/Endocrinology

You are ambitious but also practical and dependent You are highly logical and responsible and like to follow the rules and stick to things you know best Your love for rules and order along with your disciplined and methodologic approach to patientcareisusefulintheseareas

Aquarius

MedicalResearch/EmergencyMedicine/ Neurologist

You are a free and independent thinker, known to be a nonconformistandaninnovator Youarerationalandlogicaland likely to try out new routes of medicine However you also have a dynamic personality with the ability to adapt to new situationsandtacklechallengingproblems

Pisces

Geriatrics/PalliativeCare/PrimaryCare

You are known for your compassion and intuitive nature You makeyourdecisionsbasedonyourgutfeelingsbutalsotake other’s feelings into account Your ability to understand patient’s emotional needs and maintain good doctor-patient relationshipwillcontributetoimprovingtheirqualityoflife

/writtenbyAnileenPageni

Forget your actual placements... to which hospital are you spiritually connected, where does your body and soul most align?

Grab a group of your buddies, have a sleepover, watch LOL starring Miley Cyrus and take this quiz to find out!

How do you come in late to PBL/TBL?

A) Strut in, PSL (pumpkin spice latte for us uninitiated) in hand, saying, "Sorry sweeties, lost one of my airpods "

B) Stroll in barefoot, casually saying, "Soz, surf was hectic this morning"

C) Walk in with your UE Boom, shouting, "Oi, who stole my lighter? I left it in here last sesh"

D) Arrive impeccably late, lamenting waiting in the traffic from Brisbane in your Merc.

E) Arrive arms full of food, bellowing, "Sorry its squashed, fell off me horse."

ur secret comm-skills talent?

bout my own problems, just trauma-

Whichhospitalspeaksto you?

hy is my superpower, I can just feel es bro. ten them, I can get the information one nother know how to talk to people, so they bad and tell me everything

y much know all the SPs on a first name

ou pulling up after Scrub-Crawl?

-girl wasted aftermath.

e beach, sweating out the hangover

d out in a Cavill Avenue back alley

t go, the exam is in 6 weeks and I’ve got s

g after everyone who chose A.

How do you deal with exam stress?

A) Aromatherapy and a well-curated Spotify playlist of empowerment anthems

B) Dawn surf session waves wash away worries

C) Tag some graffiti in the bathroom to express your inner turmoil

D) Vent to my therapist, who's on speed dial.

E) Go on a solo road trip into the Outback to find yourself or at least a kangaroo

What's your go-to study snack?

A) Kale chips and an almond milk latte

B) Acai bowl topped with chia seeds

C) Red Bull and beef jerky

D) Artisan cheese board

E) Vegemite sandwich and a tinny

Oh no! Someone has just collapsed and is non-responsive in front of you. What do you do?

A) Start CPR but start singing Fearless by Taylor Swift to keep tempo

B) Call the ambulance and say, “Dude, this guy just totally wiped out in front of me, like legit stacked it bro”

C) Throw your hands up and declare, “It wasn’t me!”

D) Open Anki and spam through cards to try and find an answer.

E) It’s probably Bill again, that’d make it the 3rd time this week. Here we go again.

MOSTLY As

You're Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH)!

You're as basic as they come, and that's okay GCUH has a soy latte with your name on it!

MOSTLY Bs

You're Tweed Hospital!

You're a laid-back, saltwater junkie. Tweed is your beach-side paradise!

MOSTLY Cs

You're Logan Hospital!

You're the ultimate Eshay, up to no good but in a way that's almost endearing. Logan Hospital's got a bed and some handcuffs ready for you!

MOSTLY Ds

You're Queen Elizabeth II

Jubilee Hospital (QEII)!

You're posher than the Queen's corgis (or think you are) Your #1 criteria is ensuring your cushy life at home with your parents won’t be threatened!

MOSTLY Es

You're Rural Hospitals!

You're as Aussie as a kangaroo wearing a cork hat Rural hospitals are where you and your bush spirit feel at home

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YOGA

Begin by lying on your back with your knees bent and feet parallel Take 5 to 10 slow, deep breaths For each breath, exhale out completely, pause, then allow the inhalation to fill your ribs

Bring your elbows by your sides for a Bridge Pose. As you press your shoulders and upper arms into the earth, feel your collarbones widen and upper chest open. Press strongly into your feet. As you inhale, curl your tailbone up toward your knees and roll your pelvis upward As you exhale, roll your spine back to the floor. Repeat 3 to 5 times.

Roll to one side and come onto your hands and knees Take 5 to 10 rounds of Cat/Cow Pose, focusing on timing your movements with your breathing.

On your belly, stretch your legs out behind you As you inhale, push up with your hands into the floor and reach your chest forward and up into Cobra Pose.

4 5

Curl your toes underneath yourself and press back and up into Downward-Facing Dog As you inhale, shift forward into Plank Pose As you exhale, press back into Downward-Facing Dog. Repeat 3 times.

Step your right foot forward to your right thumb so that your feet and hips distance apart and parallel. Press strongly into your feet and rise up Reach your arms upward and press into your feet as you sit down into a Low Lunge (you may have your knees on or off the ground). Stretch through the sides of your waist as you reach your arms upwards Treat this pose like a full body yawn and stretch out in all directions Stay here for 5 deep breaths. Repeat on the opposite side.

CowPose

MURMUR CRYPTIC

ACROSS DOWN

ICKS (CONTINUED)

Weallknowyouwantedmore...

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someone you know they tried their best before or after an exam (you don’t me or how much time I spent on anything other study this was definitely not me trying my best)

53

a message in the Med chat

59 Goes to different year’s cohort events

60 Stands and talks for over half and hour at the bottom of G40 after PBL

61 Uses a LV bag for uni

62 Mentions their parent is a doctor when they meet another doctor

63 Parks in the track and field ditch

64 Gets overwhelmed by the extracurriculars they signed up for

65 Has a LinkedIn profile

66 Has a partner and doesn’t come to med events

67 Dates within med school #medcest

68 Skips PBL for an interstate holiday

69 Smells like they had a cologne shower #poorLinda

98 Sonia Just Sonia

event awkwardly

99 Sits in a PBL room alone with a pomodoro timer

100 Has PBL on Level 7

101 Studies in the “silent area” of the library

CROSSWORD ANSWERS

Across

3 Psoriatic, 5 Fallot, 8 Pitting, 9 Coagulate, 10 Whipple, 12 Bipolar, 17 Fibula, 18 Glans, 20 Desmoplasia, 22

Pancreatitis, 23 Wellens, 25 Wilsons, 27 Guanine, 28

Fentanyl, 29 Subdural

Down

1 Griffiths, 2 McRoberts, 4 Clitoris, 6 Solar, 7 Charcot, 8 Pembertons, 11 Prolapse, 13 Pyruvate, 14 Thyroxine, 15 Pagets, 16 Addisons, 19 Aspirin, 21 Bakers, 24 Lemniscus, 26 Ottawa

WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING CONTRIBUTORS:

Anmol Atreya

Katina Black

Ben Doyle

Arthur Forrest

Elli Harford

Katharina Gutjahr-Holland

Tiffany Hong

Annabel Jellett

Harry Luu

Lillian Jurss-McGuckin

Aidan Kelly

Connor McCagh

Kylie Munce

Nick Ooi

Anileen Pageni

Cory Peters

Jacob Stevens

Sofie Taylor

Jenna Jones

Thank