January 2008 - Medical News and Events

Web 2.0 – The future of medicine on the internet

Posted in News on 22.01.08
A very interesting and informative article about how interactive applications will change the future of medical practice and education in the 21st century. McLean, R., B. H. Richards, et al. (2007). "The effect of Web 2.0 on the future of...
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AMSA Convention Melbourne 2008 is coming!

Posted in Events on 22.01.08
Register on the Convention 08 website to keep up to date with this event...
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Spotlight: Student International Health Organisations

Posted in News on 21.01.08
The past decade has seen an increased interest amongst medical students' in international health. This has moved beyond elective terms in developing countries with many medical schools participating in focused foreign aid campaigns to developing countries. In addition a number...
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Medical Career Choices Research Project

Posted in News on 20.01.08
A large Australia-wide study exploring medical students’ career choices is now underway. Students in first and final year from the following universities are eligible to take part in the study: Adelaide Australian National Bond Flinders Griffith Monash Newcastle Sydney Tasmania...
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BMJ Careers Article: “No such thing as a wrong career”

Posted in News on 18.01.08
Check out this helpful article from the careers department of the British Medical Journal. Written in the UK but relevant to doctors everywhere....
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AMC Handbook of Clinical Assessment

Posted in News on 17.01.08
The Australian Medical Council (AMC) launched the AMC Handbook of Clinical Assessment on Friday, 7 December. The handbook is designed to help International Medical Graduates (IMGs) in their preparation for the AMC exams. Visit the AMC website for further information....
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Available positions in Vascular Surgery in 2008

Posted in News on 17.01.08
The number of available positions in Vascular Surgery in 2008 is yet to be finalised – in 2007 twelve trainees were appointed into SET1....
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UK: Newly qualified medical students are being disadvantaged by the new training system

Posted in News on 16.01.08
A letter in the Times in the UK. Newly qualified medical students are being disadvantaged by the new training system Quoted from the article: Sir, This year will be tough for many highly qualified medical graduates who are committed to...
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Peter Jones, new deputy dean at Bond University

Posted in News on 14.01.08
Quality education is the driving force behind Professor Peter Jones, Bond University’s new Deputy Dean of Medicine. Peter Jones became the new Deputy Dean of Medicine at Bond University. He had spent the previous six years in Tamworth running rural...
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