Simplification has a place in medical education, says Liyang Pan, but shouldn’t be at the cost of teaching students about medicine’s complexity […]
Students
To grade or not to grade: assessing written reflection
Just over a year ago, while I was a fourth year medical student (SL), I was required to write a reflective essay entitled, “When a patient became a person.” This […]
Climate change is impacting population health and our future patients: remaining silent is not an option
Medical students and healthcare professionals have a responsibility to act on the climate crisis […]
Rose Olson: It’s not all black and white––can art help doctors navigate medical uncertainty?
The practice of art appreciation may help doctors’ decision making by alleviating the demonisation of uncertainty, says Rose Olson […]
Antonia Round: Identity crisis—are lanyards the safest way to say hello?
It’s time for medical students to hang up their lanyards, a safer alternative is available, says Antonia Round […]
Jack Dickenson: Studying medicine with a stammer
Jack Dickenson opens up about his experience of studying and practising medicine with a stammer […]
Jacob Lurie and Anthony Nguyen: Medical students can help to provide the human touch in surgical settings
Medical students are uniquely placed to improve patients’ experience of surgery, say Jacob Lurie and Anthony Nguyen […]
Faye Gishen: Suicide among medical students
We have a duty of care to our future doctors to discuss and address this complex issue, says Faye Gishen […]
Nathan Rockey: Recognising the generosity of patients
Nathan Rockey pays tribute to the patients who are helping him learn how to practise medicine […]
Laura Nunez-Mulder: Medical school exams—how good is “good enough”?
“What is the topic we need to discuss when it comes to medical students’ wellbeing?” I asked my classmates. “Approaching exams, at what point do we say our knowledge is […]