#Postgraduate Medicine

[pgmedblogs]

Top 5 PG Courses After MBBS to Boost Your Career

Top 5 PG Courses After MBBS to Boost Your Medical Career

Choosing the right PG Courses After MBBS is crucial for advancing your medical career. Here are the top 5 courses that offer global recognition and specialization without the need for NEET PG, ensuring your career progression in the healthcare industry.

1) MRCP (Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians)

Global Recognition: MRCP is respected worldwide, allowing professionals to work in top healthcare systems.

Enhanced Credibility: Shows your expertise and commitment to internal medicine.

Career Advancement: Opens doors to higher positions in the UK, Australia, and Singapore.

Salary Potential: Specialists can earn up to ₹36 Lakhs annually in India.

2) MRCOG (Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists)

International Qualification: Practice as an OB-GYN globally, including in the UK and Australia.

Career Growth: Gain a competitive edge and enhance job prospects.

Salary: Obstetricians in the US earn approximately $299,702 annually.

3) FRCR (Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists)

Advanced Expertise: Offers skills in radiology, image interpretation, and anatomy.

Global Recognition: Ideal for radiologists aiming for international opportunities.

Salary: Radiologists in India earn an average of ₹2,052,421.

4) MRCS (Membership of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons)

Specialized Surgical Knowledge: Enhances skills in surgical principles and practices.

Career Growth: Opens pathways to senior surgical positions.

Salary Potential: Surgeons in India can earn over ₹2,210,014 annually.

5) MRCPCH (Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health)

Global Pediatric Expertise: The MRCPCH is recognized worldwide for pediatricians.

Career Advancement: Prioritized by hospitals for senior positions.

Salary: Pediatricians in India earn an average of ₹15.2 Lakhs annually.

Factors to Consider

Interest & Career Goals: Align your passion with your career objectives.

Job Market Demand: Choose high-demand specializations for better prospects.

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By selecting the right PG medicine degrees, you can elevate your expertise and advance your career with Postgraduate Medicine courses that are globally recognized.

[doctorfoxtor]

Hi, what are your thoughts on MD Forensic Medicine? (For someone who loves clinicals and interacting with patients)

Hey! I personally chose general medicine specifically because I wanted patient interaction as well as the ability to practice my clinical skills.

With respect to forensic medicine, I don't believe you will get many chances to do that unless you also open your own private practice general clinic. At my college/hospital, FM department has a lot of work to do on the legal side of matters (consulting for the police, acting as professional witnesses, etc), and often the only direct contact they get with patients is by doing autopsies for foul play cases and other criminal/police cases. Live patient contact is less only compared to other 'completely clinical' specialities. I do not know if this is the case everywhere but I suspect so.

However, if you like the legal aspect of medicine, are fine with doing autopsies and are okay with opening a private clinic where you can have patient contact, then FM is worth considering. However, if you absolutely can't see yourself doing autopsies or interacting with law enforcement, or if you absolutely need to have patient contact throughout your working day, then I would suggest against it.

If anyone else has any advice for anon please do chime in! Maybe those who have done forensic medicine (in or out of India), or anyone who knows someone who's done FM?

[mdmsenquiry]

Why Choose UG PG Medical Courses for a Successful Career?

Are you considering a career in the medical field? Enrolling in UG PG medical courses is a crucial step toward building a fulfilling and successful career in healthcare. With the right education and training, you can pursue professions that are in high demand, such as doctors, surgeons, or dentists. At mdmsenquiry, we guide you through the process, making sure you secure the right MBBS BDS admission to match your aspirations.

• UG PG medical courses offer a broad spectrum of opportunities in both undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) fields. Whether you are aiming for an MBBS or BDS at the undergraduate level or looking to specialize with a postgraduate degree, the courses provide foundational knowledge and skills necessary for excelling in the medical industry.

• The journey to securing MBBS BDS admission can be challenging, but with proper guidance from mdmsenquiry, the process becomes much smoother. We offer comprehensive support to ensure you meet the eligibility requirements, understand the application process, and prepare for entrance exams.

• Pursuing UG PG medical courses not only opens doors to various career paths but also provides opportunities for specialization. Postgraduate courses allow you to focus on fields such as surgery, cardiology, pediatrics, and more, making you a highly sought-after professional in the medical sector.

• The demand for medical professionals has grown significantly, and securing the right MBBS BDS admission ensures that you are well-positioned for a rewarding career. With a strong foundation in either medicine or dentistry, you can contribute to better healthcare services globally.

At mdmsenquiry, we are committed to helping you achieve your dream of becoming a healthcare professional. Our expert team is ready to assist you through every step of securing your admission into UG PG medical courses.

[cosmeticaindiaacademy]

A successful training session was conducted by Dr. Chandra Prakash at Cosmetica India Academy. This session is part of our Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Cosmetology Program.

[viammedicus]

OMG I ALREADY FORGOT THAT THIS BLOG EVER EXISTED!!! LOOK AT THAT TIME SKIP 😂🙃

UPDATE: I AM ALREADY A DOCTOR, currently a post-graduate intern. It’s June 29, 2024 right now, and I graduated from med school 11 months prior, on July 28, 2023. As of press time, I am 97 days away from the physician licensure exam and currently reviewing for it.

How time flies so fast, and how things really do work out in the end. ♥️✨🩺

This is me in my PGI white blazer 🥰

[probablyasocialecologist]

Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have generalized the use of large language models in our society, in areas such as education, science, medicine, art, and finance, among many others. These models are increasingly present in our daily lives. However, they are not as reliable as users expect. This is the conclusion of a study led by a team from the VRAIN Institute of the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) and the Valencian School of Postgraduate Studies and Artificial Intelligence Research Network (ValgrAI), together with the University of Cambridge, published today in the journal Nature. The work reveals an “alarming” trend: compared to the first models, and considering certain aspects, reliability has worsened in the most recent models (GPT-4 compared to GPT-3, for example). According to José Hernández Orallo, researcher at the Valencian Research Institute in Artificial Intelligence (VRAIN) of the UPV and ValgrAI, one of the main concerns about the reliability of language models is that their performance does not align with the human perception of task difficulty. In other words, there is a discrepancy between expectations that models will fail according to human perception of task difficulty and the tasks where models actually fail. “Models can solve certain complex tasks according to human abilities, but at the same time fail in simple tasks in the same domain. For example, they can solve several doctoral-level mathematical problems, but can make mistakes in a simple addition,” points out Hernández-Orallo. In 2022, Ilya Sutskever, the scientist behind some of the biggest advances in artificial intelligence in recent years (from the Imagenet solution to AlphaGo) and co-founder of OpenAI, predicted that “perhaps over time that discrepancy will diminish.” However, the study by the UPV, ValgrAI, and University of Cambridge team shows that this has not been the case. To demonstrate this, they investigated three key aspects that affect the reliability of language models from a human perspective.

25 September 2024

[deadoveater]

Who spread suicide claim? Kolkata doctor’s colleagues say story originated in ex-principal’s office

The article:

KOLKATA: Colleagues of the 31-year-old postgraduate resident doctor whose body was found in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on Aug 9 alleged that the hospital authorities’ initial claim that she died by suicide originated in then principal Sandip Ghosh’s office.

They questioned why the hospital authorities misled them when the death was a clear case of rape and murder. Supreme Court also raised concerns Tuesday about the hospital’s suicide narrative.

Hospital insiders disclosed that the decision to initially classify the death as a suicide was made in the office of Ghosh, who was later removed from his position following widespread protests and accusations of a cover-up.

According to the victim’s parents, they received two calls on the morning of Aug 9.

The first call at 10.53am from the hospital’s assistant superintendent Dwaipayan Biswas informed them that their daughter had fallen ill. Shortly afterward, a second call informed them that she had died by suicide. This news came as a shock to the family and colleagues, as signs of abuse and murder were reportedly evident on the doctor’s body.

The colleagues expressed outrage over the handling of the case, particularly the misleading information given to her parents. “Tell-all signs of sexual abuse and murder were all over her body. Why were the parents misled?” asked one of her fellow postgraduate trainees. Assistant superintendent Biswas had not acted on his own, another colleague said, alleging that “there was a plan to pass this off as a suicide”.

Colleagues also questioned the two-hour delay between the discovery of the body around 9am and when the parents were informed.

Ghosh had reportedly convened a meeting in the same seminar hall where the body was found, with at least two outsiders and several senior hospital officials. This meeting took place before the inspector in-charge of RG Kar hospital outpost was informed around 10.10am.

While Calcutta HC directed Ghosh to go on long leave, other hospital officials, including then medical superintendent Sanjay Bashist and the respiratory medicine department head Arunabha Dutta Chowdhury, have been transferred. “We are for a neutral probe and we also want the truth to emerge,” Bashist had said before he was transferred to CNMC.

(Poster's note: This article was posted on Aug 21, 2024. There have been significant developments in this case since then which I will try to post about as soon as possible. But I thought this was an important piece of information about what has been going on and all signs point to a significant coverup that indian public has been speculating since some of the other testimonies from the victim's colleagues.)

[tapestrytales]

It sucks. Sucks really bad sometimes. You're 26 years and 10 months old, preparing for this postgraduate exam, and all of your greatest (or biggest, because they didn't feel great) losses and fumbles loom around you while you're already here struggling to get through this one chapter of Neurosciences. Now, what do you do? Try and get through your losses? Or power through this fucking slow, the most mind-numbing chapter that you really need to cover. E from Medicine rotation was so much better than you, doing researches aiming for the best speciality in the US, and networking, all while looking pretty and having a great friend group, and a promising love life. Or R from 6th grade, who got into med school two years later than you but is already on her way to residency in one of the best places. Where are you though? On your desk, no friends, no acquaintances, exam 30 days away and your momentum sucks. And not that great prospects in sight either. It sucks because how did we get here. How did we exactly? You wish you'd stepped out more because you were supposed to be better at 27. In a different place, more stable...just better. It sucks. You're lonely, broke and sad and it just sucks because you were THAT KID, and now you're THIS ADULT?? And it sucks because education is your only way out of this place, the reason you've been so held back in life, this god-damned place, how did you not remember? In all those moments of inhibitions and restrictions...ugh. You wish you'd rebelled wisely, and not given in. You wish you'd lived for yourself a little bit.

You see, I was a debutante in another life,

but

Now I seem to be scared to go outside

[scotianostra]

Marion Gilchrist was born on February 5th 1864 she became the first female graduate of the University of Glasgow and one of the first two women to qualify in medicine from a Scottish university.

Born at Bothwell Park farm, South Lanarkshire to Margaret and William Gilchrist a prosperous tenant farmer, she had four older siblings; three brothers, John, William and Douglas, and one sister, Agnes. Her brother Douglas became was a well known agriculturalist.

Marion’s earlier education was at the local parish church when she was around 7 years old. She met with some challenges where her father and brother Douglas thought it pointless that she studied academic subjects however her brother John encouraged her and she attended the local primary school the Hamilton Academy before entering Glasgow University.

In 1887 she matriculated as an Arts student at Queen Margaret College in Glasgow. She completed her course in 1889 and enrolled along with thirteen other women in the newly opened medical school. She graduated in July 1894, the first woman graduate of the University of Glasgow.

She went into general practice developing an interest in diseases of the eye. The death of her father in 1903 allowed her to set up in practice at 5 Buckingham Terrace where she was to remain for the rest of her life. Financially and professionally independent, she became openly politically active. During 1903 she joined the Glasgow and West of Scotland Association for Women’s Suffrage. She did not take part in militant action, preferring to devote her voluntary energies to medical charities. In 1914 she was appointed assistant surgeon for diseases of the eye at the Victoria Infirmary. She resigned in 1930 as she found it difficult to combine the position with that of ophthalmic surgeon at Redlands Hospital for Women to which she had been appointed in 1927.

She was a prominent member of the British Medical Association and the first woman chairman of the Glasgow division. She had a fierce sense of duty which she expected others to share. When a newly qualified woman doctor was visiting her during the Second World War and the air-raid warning sounded, she told her young colleague that she must return at once to her hospital on the other side of Glasgow even though bombs were falling outside.

Gilchrist was an early motoring enthusiast and her garage and chauffeur’s house were situated in Ashton Lane, in premises which are now Bar Brel.

Marion Gilchrist’s achievements were honoured when her home town of Bothwell named Gilchrist memorial garden in her honour. The University of Glasgow named the Postgraduate Club after her. In 1932, a gift of £1,500 was used to endow a bed at Redlands Women’s hospital for the treatment of eye diseases which was also named in recognition of her.

The Gilchrist Window in the north transept of Bothwell Parish Church in her was created with funds she donated in 1936. The inscription below the window reads, “To the Glory of God. Erected by Marion Gilchrist in memory of her father William Gilchrist and her mother Margaret Williamson, her brothers, John William and Douglas, and her sister Agnes.”

The Marion Gilchrist Prize was established in 1952 from Marion Gilchrist’s bequest and is awarded annually by the University of Glasgow to “the most distinguished woman graduate in Medicine of the year.”

Gilchrist never married. She died at her home on 7th September 1952 aged 88.

[dxmedstudent]

The "resident doctor" is horrible change, a meaningless Americanism.

If anything, the recent strikes have advertised the broad meaning on "junior doctor" to the masses. A change to "postgraduate doctor" would have been better as it has a British meaning. I've actually read that some are claiming the change is good because Brits know residents from American TV shows?! As if we should be making British medicine MORE American?

Thanks for writing in! It's definitely useful to be able to discuss what people like or dislike about it.

The thing is, "the masses" have always used the term "junior doctor" to denigrate and infantilise staff they see as basically teens. They were doing it when I first went on strike in 2016, and they've been doing it during the past couple of years of strikes - just look at the comments under literally every Daily Mail or Telegraph article about junior doctors. Inevitably people always imagine a lost looking 24 year old house officer/FY1 and never the grizzled middle aged obstetrics registrar with 3 kids of their own.

It tends to go hand in hand with rhetoric about how "we trained you, you can't work abroad/go part time/leave medicine", which is fundamentally rooted in misunderstanding the "we pay X to train a doctor" figures that get touted - the majority of those figures being *doctors' salaries over the course of their foundation, Core and specialist training*. We need people to understand that formerly known as junior doctors are grown adults, and qualified medical professionals who are being paid for their work and are paying thousands of pounds to learn more, as they go along.

And of course, completely not understanding what whilst the government moves a pile of money from the education pot to the NHS pot to, in theory, train med students or postgraduate doctors, very little of that is earmarked or used for actual training - the vast majority of our training us informal and impromptu talking, around actual care. Did I as a med student get tens of thousands of pounds worth of supervision or training? I honestly don't think so. But that's the value the UK government decided my hanging out at the back of a clinic room or operating theatre was worth. The vasy majority of our learning once we enter the clinical years of med school, or postgraduate training, is self directed. Not only that, but I'd argue that poor staffing and toxic work environments at some points if my core medical training actively hampered my learning and progression.

Going back to terminology, I think PD was considered, but Postgraduate doctor would unfortunately include consultants, GPs and SAS doctors as well because we're still postgraduate once we qualify. Ultimately it was put to a vote and "resident" won out over the other options suggested. I voted, but I can't remember what all the other options were.

I think it's hard because our training is longer and has always been subdivided - we've had house officers abd senior house officers and registrars for a long time - and we've loosely rebranded them into FY1 , Core trainees and soecualist registrars. But at alm levels you do pretty different things, are on different rotas and have different levels of responsibility so we can't just call everyone a registrar. Which IMO feels like what a US resident is.

The term "Trainee doctor" has often been used, but IMO that has always looked worse and is often hard to explain that you're not talking about medical students but about paid working professionals who may already have multiple speciality examinations under their belt. I've seen patients confused by this terminology and think it would not have been a better option.

Resident isn't JUST a US term, it is a term used in multiple non-US countries such as Canada, Spain, Australia, Singapore, India and others. And I do think that after decades of series like ER, House MD, Greys Anatomy, etc plenty of people are at least vaguely aware of the term and its implications of "qualified doctor who us not yet a completely qualified specialist". We can have a debate about what it means that US media takes over the world somewhat. But in this instance only, it kind of works in our favour.

I could talk about multiple issues with the US system (nowhere near as knowledgeably as my US medblr friends, so I leave it to them), but the terminology of calling it residency would be extremely low down my list of complaints. I generally believe words matter, a lot. But I don't think that calling trainees residents is going to be what privatises UK healthcare.

Ultimately, whilst it's not my favourite term personally, for me it's a means to an end. I want us to be able to change terminology to make it harder for people to dismiss grown qualified professionals, or to frame us as effectively spoonfed baby students that someone else is paying for, when in fact resident doctors are paying for their own study and carving out their own learning opportunities most of the time.

I'd just as well accept some kind of UK version that wasn't Resident, but I don't think an easy overarching name exists, and I'm not sure if we could reach a consensus on finding one.

[reachartwork]

Dr. Lena Trinh-Norwood, aka "Mrs. Xenograft", a member of the Kingdom of Keys.

A disgruntled former academic, Dr. Trinh-Norwood (PhD in veterinary medicine) took up supervillainy when postgraduate work and grants stopped being enough to live on. The criminal life suits her well - she rarely needs to interact face-to-face with her coworkers, and she is given all the exotic animals she could desire for testing her powers on.

[noeul-whumpppss]

Obsessed chapter 1

"yes, Mom" I called out. "I have packed everything ya I took my books to calm down".

today I am gonna go to college in Connecticut after completing my college in Perth for my postgraduate studies in law. ya, I am smart.

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I am on sail for going to Yale. "bye Mom and Dad, be good liya" giving a my dog a belly rub after saying bye to Mom and Dad I hopped on to my car with my sister who lives in Connecticut with my aunt.

"Are u excited for ur new university life Mia?" said Christina. "Ya, I want a fresh start and maybe a more interesting one," I said. Tbh I was excited mostly cuz of Yale food and mostly the party life. Not that I had I didn't have fun here but staying here my whole life it had gotten boring after finishing my college here I wanted to do my post-graduate studies in Yale.

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I soon reached the airport. Me and Christina finished our check-in and went inside the lounge to spend our time leisurely. I took out my book from my bag and started reading. I was an avid reader I needed to have my earphones and my book to last a day. I spent the next few hrs reading and after that soon boarded the plane.

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I reached Connecticut in the US, took my luggage Chris dropped me off at the college.

I went over to the receptionist and said, "I am Mia Allen, I am supposed to start my new semester for my second year at Yale. I was told to come meet the receptionist." "Yes, I was notified that You would come in today. So I am sorry to say but all our girl dormitories are full." The receptionist said. "And? what am I supposed to do?" I firmly replied "So, since ur a good student with high GPA we couldn't reject you. You have to stay in the boys and girls dormitory where one flat is shared by a boy and girl. Do u have a problem with that?" she said. "not as long as he doesn't poke into my business." "there won't the guy u are paired with is a very gentleman-like guy he never disturbs so it will be fine." I curtly nodded. "well, u have a few papers to fill and then ur good to go!" The receptionist said. "Thank you." I finished my paperwork as soon as possible to get into the comfort of my room as I was exhausted after my flight. "Here are your room keys his name is Landon he is studying medicine at Yale." I nodded Ooo a nerd it's going to be fun not that I had other plans in mind but it would be nice and calm.

Our room was on the 6th floor. I got inside and saw the furniture all grey minimalist ohh I like it seems so calm and chic seems like I don't need to make many changes. I went inside my room and unpacked my bag. I changed into a long loose T-shirt with a pair of shorts. I want to see my roommate Landon. I heard a door opening. I went outside to check to see it was...................

[pgmedblogs]

Top 5 PG Courses After MBBS to Boost Your Career

Choosing the right postgraduate course after MBBS is key to advancing your career. Below are five prestigious PG medical courses that can boost your skills, offer global recognition, and open doors to new opportunities.

1) MRCP (Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians)

Globally recognized in internal medicine.

Provides expertise and enhanced job prospects.

2) MRCOG (Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists)

Specializes in obstetrics and gynecology.

Respected worldwide, with a high earning potential.

3) FRCR (Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists)

Enhances radiology skills.

Offers international career opportunities.

4) MRCS (Membership of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons)

Focuses on surgical principles.

Leads to career advancement in surgery.

5) MRCPCH (Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health)

Specializes in pediatrics.

Improves patient care and career prospects.

These programs offer professional growth and global recognition in the medical field.

[collegestory]

MBBS and MD/MS Admissions in India: Your Pathway to a Medical Career

India is one of the most sought-after destinations for medical education, particularly MBBS and postgraduate medical studies like MD/MS. With a vast array of medical colleges, advanced infrastructure, and affordable tuition fees, India attracts students from across the globe, especially through NRI and management quota admissions. This guide provides an overview of the MBBS and postgraduate medical study opportunities in India, focusing on MD/MS admission, NEET PG, NRI quota, and management quota admissions.

1. MD/MS Admission in India

MD (Doctor of Medicine) and MS (Master of Surgery) are postgraduate degrees that allow MBBS graduates to specialize in their chosen medical fields. Admission to these programs in India is primarily based on NEET PG scores, a national-level examination that all aspiring postgraduate medical students must take.

Eligibility for MD/MS Admission

Completion of an MBBS degree from a recognized medical college.

Completion of a 12-month rotating internship.

A valid NEET PG score, which determines eligibility for admission into top medical colleges.

India has several prestigious medical colleges like AIIMS, JIPMER, and private institutions where students can apply for MD/MS courses. The quality of education, research facilities, and clinical exposure offered by these institutions makes them highly desirable.

2. NEET PG Admission in India

The NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Postgraduate) is the gateway for students looking to pursue MD/MS in India. Conducted annually by the National Board of Examinations (NBE), NEET PG is essential for admission to both government and private medical colleges.

NEET PG Admission Process

Register: Candidates must register for NEET PG through the official NBE website.

Appear for the Exam: The exam tests candidates on various medical subjects studied during the MBBS program.

Counseling: Based on the scores obtained, students participate in counseling sessions where seats are allotted in different medical colleges.

Allotment of Seats: After counseling, candidates are granted admission into MD/MS programs in their preferred colleges based on their rank and availability of seats.

NEET PG opens doors to a wide array of specialties in medicine, offering students the opportunity to specialize in their fields of interest.

3. NRI Quota Admission in India

For foreign students or Indian nationals residing abroad, India offers NRI quota admissions in various medical colleges. NRI quota seats are reserved for students who meet specific criteria, such as holding an NRI status or sponsorship by a relative who is an NRI.

Benefits of NRI Quota Admission

Increased chance of securing admission in reputed medical colleges without intense competition.

The option to study at top institutions without having to participate in the general merit list.

Access to world-class medical education in India at affordable rates compared to other countries.

NRI quota admissions are particularly beneficial for those looking to bypass the fiercely competitive general admission process in India.

4. NRI Quota Admission in MBBS

MBBS is one of the most sought-after undergraduate medical programs in India, and NRI quota admissions offer an excellent pathway for overseas students to enroll in Indian medical colleges. Every year, a certain number of MBBS seats are allocated for NRI students in both government and private medical colleges.

Application Process for NRI Quota Admission in MBBS

Eligibility: Applicants must have completed 12 years of schooling, preferably with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects.

NEET UG Scores: NRI candidates are required to appear for NEET UG and score a minimum qualifying percentile to be eligible for admission.

Seat Allocation: NRI seats are allotted through a centralized counseling process conducted by the Medical Council of India (MCI) and respective state bodies.

The NRI quota significantly eases the admission process for foreign nationals, offering them access to India’s top medical education institutions.

5. Management Quota Admission in MD/MS

Medical colleges in India also offer management quota admissions for postgraduate courses like MD and MS. Management quota seats are usually available in private medical colleges, and the selection process is relatively more flexible compared to government institutions.

Eligibility for Management Quota Admission in MD/MS

A valid MBBS degree from a recognized university.

Completion of the mandatory internship.

NEET PG qualification is typically required, but the cutoff is often lower for management quota seats.

Management quota admission offers students an alternative route to secure their seats in top medical colleges, especially if their NEET PG rank does not meet the general or state quota criteria.

[merrock]

CHARACTER INFORMATION

face claim: Monica Raymund

full name: Tamara Hayes

nickname(s) / goes by: Tam

pronouns & gender: cis woman, she/her

sexuality: Bisexual

birth date: 07/03/1986 (37)

birth place: Nova Scotia, CA

arrival to merrock: Recently returned June 2024

housing: New home in the suburbs

occupation: Paediatrician

work place: Merrock Hospital

family: only child (adopted), possible extended family connections

relationship status: divorced / single

PERSONALITY

Warm, humble and outgoing, Tamara is the big sister that she never got to be for those around her. She is honest and benevolent with a huge heart, but her kindness should not be mistaken for weakness. If you've wronged her, she'll let you know, and try to resolve whatever issue.

WRITTEN BY: Tash (she/her), GMT+10

BACKGROUND / BIO

triggering / sensitive content warnings: infertility, bullying

Darkness. That’s all that Tamara saw when trying to recollect her earliest memories. Anything prior to her fourth birthday was a mystery, as if her life truly only began the moment she was welcomed into a new home, loved and cared for from that moment on. Mr and Mrs Hayes were a couple cursed with the inability to reproduce, leaving them with the options of surrogacy and adoption. They chose the latter, welcoming Tamara into their home. Adjusting to her new family was as easy as breathing. She couldn’t put a face to her mother or father, but now she could. And that alone made her over the moon. She had someone to teach her how to read and write, how to ride a bike and someone who would tuck her in bed at night. Sure, there were moments when Tamara lashed out in a child-sized rage over not being allowed a candy bar before dinner, and not wanting to have a bath, but overall the good outweighed the bad.

Life was great. Tamara had a loving family, food in her stomach, a roof over her head and passion in her heart. She was forever grateful, and over the years she became a genuinely kind human. Unfortunately, other students didn't take well to her adoption and Tamara was bullied about her biological parents giving her away. She didn't take well to this, and after little assistance from the school, well... someone ended up with a bloodied nose. It was safe to say that she was suspended from school for a week, but the fact that she offered the other student instant assistance helped her case. She wasn't a bad person, just in a bad situation. After this incident, and with some guidance from career counsellors, Tamara began focusing on working towards becoming a doctor. She wanted to do good in the world. She didn't want to be judge, jury, or executioner; just yearned to help others. Her parents couldn't have been prouder, even though their daughter was onto her next adventure.

Tamara moved to Merrock in 2015 after finishing her postgraduate degree in medicine at MSVU. Between countless hours working at the local hospital and trying to explore her new town, love wasn't something Tamara imagined she'd find. She'd quickly become fond of Cage Newman; a local carpenter, who had the most beautiful boy. She found herself not only head over heels for him, but the family that they had become. Tamara had everything she'd ever dreamed of. She had an amazing job, had formed lasting friendships and found who she believed was the love of her life. It all seemed like something straight out of a fairy tale.

Regardless of her perfect life, nothing could get rid of the aching feeling in her bones. She wanted to go through pregnancy and birth for herself. She had loved Colton like he was her own, but Tamara couldn’t stop herself from wanting that experience. The world seemed to crumble around them piece by piece, their picture perfect family tearing at the seams. They both seemed to want different things — so as quick as it had started, it was over. Cage had left town to explore the world with Colton, giving Tamara time to gather her things once their divorce had been finalised. Instead of moving through her feelings, she returned home to her parents and dove into her work. Determined to advance, and to help families and the littlest of patients, Tamara turned to paediatrics.

It had been years since she had returned to Maine. She missed the life that she had built, and the Merrockites that brought life to the town. There was unfinished business that needed to be resolved in order for her to move on with her life. After some back and forth communication, Tamara was welcomed back to Merrock Hospital, and purchased her first home in the suburbs.

[diginerve]

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology: Advances in Childhood Cancer Treatment

With time, many recent advances and developments have been made in Pediatric Hematology and oncology. Students often are short of time to track such recent findings, which can prevent them from becoming the best medical professionals. 

If we look at this branch of MD, we can see that many new ways of treating cancer have entered the field. All of these help children battle cancer easily. To make you aware of such recent developments, we are writing this blog post. 

Therefore, as a postgraduate, you must be aware of what is currently happening in the field of Pediatric Oncology. 

Latest advances in treating childhood cancer treatment

Over the last few decades, there have been many advances made in the field of Pediatrics and Hematology, which are discussed below:

CAR T Cell Therapy:

If you want to know about how to prevent childhood cancer with the newest and most personalized treatment, then CAR T Cell Therapy has all your answers. This Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T Cell Therapy is for kids who get leukemia back even after treatment. 

Radiation therapy:

Although Radiation therapy is another childhood cancer treatment, yet again, it is the talk of the town because newer and more precise ways of delivering radiation are being developed. In this therapy, cancer cells are destroyed with the help of high-energy X-rays, protons, and photons. It includes both external and internal radiation therapy. 

Precision medicine: 

The scope of treating childhood cancer goes beyond the universally applicable treatments mentioned above. In this approach, genetic analysis can find out the mutations causing a child’s cancer, which allows doctors to customize their treatment, which gives fewer side effects than chemotherapy.

Liquid biopsy: 

Another type of development made in childhood cancer treatment is Liquid biopsy. This minimally invasive technique allows doctors to quickly identify a kid's cancer cells. They do this by analyzing tumor DNA found in their blood. This can help them to give better treatment to the children when the cancer relapses again. 

By reading these discoveries, we can see that children can overcome cancer and come back to living healthier and happier lives than they used to live earlier. 

The following section is designed for postgraduate students who want to learn more about this field. 

Pediatrics MD— Course

This Pediatrics MD course at DigiNerve, designed by Dr. Piyush Gupta, helps students get all the latest and resourceful information they can't get elsewhere due to their time shortage. 

By enrolling in this MD in Pediatrics, students can get a range of benefits such as:

Online video lectures: The course includes 170+ hours of pediatrics video lectures.

Self-assessment questions: If you want to practice yourself and know where you stand, then you can try 1490+ MCQ questions outlined in the course.

Engagement activities: There are a range of activities, such as chat shows, journal clubs, and recent updates on the field.

AI chatbot: Dr. Wise (AI chatbot) can help you clarify all your theoretical and practical concepts.

So, if you want to stay updated with the latest information and advances in Pediatric Oncology, buy this course now!

Conclusion

Staying informed with the help of resources like this MD course led by qualified professionals like Dr. Piyush Gupta, you can pave the way towards becoming a medical professional and assist in creating a better and healthier future for children.