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Trip start
April 27, 2023
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OSCEs Done! (Hopefully)
April 27, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Final exams are done! Time to celebrate with my friends!
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Packing and Repacking
April 28, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Today I moved out of my accommodation in Shrewsbury and then drove back home. After returning home, I packed my suitcase and went to Oxford, and Dad drove me down to the airport!
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Leaving London
April 29, 2023 in England ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Waking up at Heathrow, catching the first flight to Perth and hopefully getting some sleep on the way!
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Perth Pitstops
April 30, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Waking up and running on 2 hours of sleep, I safely arrived in Perth. After a 2 hour layover I flew off to Brisbane, with 4 hours sat next to a baby. I eventually arrived absolutely shattered and checked into my apartment.Read more
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Recovery Day
May 1, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Today was my first day in Brisbane. I was absolutely shattered and fell asleep 3 times in the day! Hopefully I slept off all the jet lag! I managed to go out to explore Brisbane and get some dinner.
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Day One
May 2, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Today was my first day in the hospital! Unfortunately, I was still exhausted! I had a lovely walk to the medical school, then an induction and tour of the hospital. They have beds in the med school you can use if you're too tired to go home, and they have a sandwich toaster and bread! I then went home and relaxed.Read more
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Early Starts
May 3, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Wow, 7:30 AM lectures are new! Everyone seems to get up very early. I walked to The Wesley Hospital and had a seminar. Then I had lunch and an ALS teaching session. The teaching quality is incredible. Next, I went to the wards and took two patient histories. The rooms are amazing here, and the view is stunning!Read more
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Money, Money, Money
May 4, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
A day of ED teaching. First, I had a lecture on documentation, then one on fluid prescribing and then another on human factors. Next, I explored the hospital and learned how private and public healthcare works in Australia. CT scans are expensive! 😭Read more
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First Theatre Day
May 5, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Today was my first theatre list in the hospital. I had a mix of laparoscopic and EUA procedures. They are incredibly efficient and got the 4 cases finished by midday. The consultant brought everyone coffee after the first case, and I was able to do some airway management and scrub to do a laparoscopic case. After that, it was the consultant's birthday, so one of the nurses made a delicious spiced apple cake that we shared on the break room terrace. The surgeons get free lunch at the hospital, so I had a chicken curry. Next, I sat and relaxed on the terrace and went to the medical school to finish some work. I then texted Tom, and we met up in town for dinner. We spent ages looking for an Indian restaurant and managed to get lost a few times. We eventually went to Vapiano (an Italian restaurant) and got some bubble tea. I had a mango one and it was delicious. Unfortunately, I was shattered, so I went back and fell asleep at 11 PM.Read more
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The Garden Room
May 6, 2023 in Australia
Today I woke up and got some work done in the morning. I wanted to go and check out some of Brisbane, so I walked through the park near me and got lunch at the cafe overlooking it. The food was delicious, and I saw some interesting wildlife. Next, I walked to a DJ shop in Brisbane and spent ages looking at all the cool stuff. I purchased a keyring, and I got given some frisbees for free. I also found some great music places to check out. Then I walked back and got some shopping for dinner and went to bed.Read more
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Rain, Rain, Go Away
May 7, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
Today was a fun day. I got up and watched some Netflix and then had lunch. In the afternoon I went out for a coffee and cake. After that, I went on a walk to explore the gardens nearby. It started chucking it down, and I had to run for cover! Finally, I went home, had dinner, and relaxed with some more Netflix and music.Read more
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St Andrew's
May 8, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Today was my first day at St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital. I walked to the hospital through the park and got a coffee on the way in. I got in at 10AM (A lie-in) and had a tour of the medical school and hospital. Next, I had lunch and went up to theatre for an afternoon urology list. I saw three fascinating cases. Then I walked back through the park in the evening and had an early night.Read more
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Zoom Zoom
May 9, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Today I woke up and went to the Wesley. I was running slightly late, so I used an e-scooter to travel in, saving 25 minutes on my normal journey. I was in a morning theatre list, then I left to attend a cardiac list. Unfortunately, it was a new procedure, and the cardiac surgeon told me it was “a day to hit the books”. I then went to the medical school for a student case presentation, then came home and had lunch. The cleaners came to change the linen, so I had lunch on the balcony. Next, I went into town, got a new flash drive for my DJ set, and went food shopping. After phoning Mum on the way back, I watched Netflix and relaxed for the rest of the evening!Read more
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Botanic Gardens
May 10, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Today I walked to the hospital and had a BPH seminar from one of the consultants. Next, I went up to theatres for a liver cancer resection. We then had a lecture with Dr O'Rourke. After that, I walked home and went out to explore Brisbane. I saw the botanical gardens, rode home, and had an early night.Read more
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Pretty lights
May 11, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Today I got in early and had my first maxfax list. It was a zygomatic ORIF. Next, I had a surgery tutorial and watched some of the Bond student case presentations. After that, I left the hospital and met up with Tom and Kate for dinner at a hotpot & sushi restaurant. The food was great! 😊 We went on a walk around Brisbane, and then Tom and Kate stayed at mine for the night.Read more
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Dr Luke Thompson
May 12, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Today I woke up and walked to The Wesley Hospital for a suturing tutorial. The tutors are incredible. Next, we had a tutorial on the acute abdomen. I then walked home, opened my exam results, and I had passed! I FaceTimed Mum at 5 AM in the morning, and she didn’t mind! Finally, I went out for food to celebrate!Read more
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Into the Forest
May 13, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Today I woke up and went to Gold Coast. Unfortunately, I had to get a rail replacement bus, but I didn’t have to pay for it. I got picked up by Tom and Kate, and we went to Zarraffa's for breakfast. After breakfast, we visited the Glow Worm Caves on Mount Tamborine. We stopped for lunch on the way to Tamborine Falls. After that, we drove to Southport and got the tram to Gold Coast, and went to Tom’s work to play some VR video games which were really cool. Finally, we went to a bar and got some Korean food. I then got the train back home.

I wish I was a glow worm
A glow worm's never glum
'Cos how can you be grumpy
When the sun
Shines out your bum!Read more
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Rainy Relaxing Days
May 14, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌧 20 °C
Today I woke up and relaxed. I watched some Netflix and had lunch. Then I went out and got a coffee at the park. It started to rain so I went back home and did some music. Finally, I had dinner and went to bed!Read more
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Milkshakes, Mochas & Muffins
May 15, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌧 22 °C
Today I woke up and walked to the hospital. On the way, I got an apple muffin for breakfast. After a plastic surgery and reconstruction tutorial, I had lunch at the cafe. Next, I went to the ward to take some histories, and then I went home. I finished watching my Netflix show and then went to bed.Read more
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Wet Walks
May 16, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Today I went into the hospital for a stoma and wound management workshop. Unfortunately, I got drenched in the rain on the way in and needed to borrow some scrub bottoms. After filling out some paperwork, I booked my flights to Sydney! Next, I walked home and had some lunch. After catching up on some YouTube, I cooked some dinner and had some time working on music outside.Read more
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Brain Freeze!!
May 17, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Today I woke up and walked to St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital for a spinal surgery list. I got to do a load of anaesthetics with a nice anaesthetist and watch the procedures on the display. It was cold in the theatre, so I was given a scrubs hoodie by one of the surgeons to wear. It was super warm! I then had to get an Uber to The Wesley Hospital for a seminar. Afterwards, I checked the next day's theatre list and went home. I had dinner, went out, got some frozen yoghurt, and explored the art exhibits at the park. I built a light lily and put it on one of the statues. I also saw the light-up fountains and some smoke-filled bubbles. After a crazy evening of beautiful art, I headed home!Read more
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Pastures New
May 18, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Today I woke up and went into the hospital for a GI list. We had 5 cases. I did the first 2 cases, then attended some really interesting seminars at the medical school. There was A LOT of information. Next, I headed back for a pancreaticoduodenectomy. I had to leave early to pick up the keys to my new accommodation. After a tour of the new apartment and facilities, I returned, did the final case, and went to my old apartment. I packed all my belongings up and went into town for some dinner. Once I had eaten, I got my stuff and moved to my new accommodation closer to work. I then rode back on the train and spent my final night at my Roma Street accommodation.Read more
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Roma Goodbyes
May 19, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Today I woke up at my old place in Roma Street and packed up the final bag of my belongings. After breakfast, I checked out of my old apartment and popped to my new apartment to drop off my stuff. Next, I went into the hospital to meet up with Lachlan and James. We started to write up our patient history for the student presents presentation and went up to clarify some of the history. My account to access DICOMs was activated, so I can now access imaging from anywhere. (I still can't believe that's a thing!!!) Lachlan and I then got an Uber over to St Andrew's for a head and neck cancer seminar. James, Lachlan and I then got an Uber back to The Wesley Hospital, and I went home after lunch. After unpacking properly and relaxing while watching some Netflix, I went into town and got some shopping. I then scooted back and relaxed while waiting for Tom to pop over.Read more
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Sydney Skies
May 20, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Today I woke up at 5 AM after getting to bed at 1 AM. Tom and I got ready and got the train to the domestic flight airport. We then booked a hotel as the Airbnb was not available. We got coffee and breakfast, and as we got on the plane, I got a second charge for an Airbnb we had tried to book. As I got on the plane, I contacted Airbnb and asked them to cancel it. On the flight, I listened to music and looked out the window. When we landed in Sydney, I got confirmation that the Airbnb was cancelled. We got a train down to the harbour, saw the Sydney Opera House, and walked around the harbour. We then went around the botanical gardens, found a lovely pizza and sandwich shop, and had lunch. Next, we walked to the hotel and went shopping along the way. After checking in, we unpacked and went to a Chinese market and then a Nepalese restaurant for dinner! Finally, we walked back to the hotel and planned the weekend. Once planned, we went to bed to catch up on some sleep!Read more
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Fortune of War
May 21, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 18 °C
Today was our second day in Sydney. We got up and went down to The Rocks. On the way, we went to the Anzac Memorial and St Mary’s Cathedral. We got to The Rocks and walked around the street market. I got some kangaroo, emu and crocodile for lunch and some lokma. We then walked along Sydney Harbour Bridge, and I went into a museum about the bridge and the viewpoint. Next, we walked back through the markets and got some coffee and a Sydney keyring! We then met up with one of Tom’s mates and her friends at the Sydney Opera House bar and then went for a pint and dinner at Sydney’s oldest pub, the Fortune of War. Finally, we walked home and relaxed.Read more
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