Category Archives: David

David’s final blog – 13 September 2011

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Sorry for the large gap in blogging, most students get from mid-June to mid-September off, whereas this year I have had a grand total of 5 ½ weeks – so I’ve tried to fit a full summer into this time! … Continue reading →

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David’s blog – 26 May 2011

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Weekend I had a fabulously nice weekend just gone; despite revising most of Saturday I really enjoyed myself and greatly benefited from an evening and following day with some lovely friends who’d largely left Uni last year but popped up … Continue reading →

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David’s blog – 19 May 2011

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It’s that time of year again when examinations loom like black clouds gathering on the (very near) horizon! Fortunately, to aid us in forgetting our impending doom in a few days (ok intense revision isn’t quite that dramatic – but … Continue reading →

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David’s blog – 3 May 2011

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So what have I been up to over Easter? Well, normal students get three whole weeks off, and so did I for the first two years of medicine but now it’s getting a little more serious we only had one … Continue reading →

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David’s blog – 7 April 2011

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I recently worked for the University on a careers day for younger college students, and it reminded me of the importance of paid work outside of your studies. Nearly every day you hear someone mention that they wish they had … Continue reading →

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David’s blog – 30 March 2011

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Work first then play! Presentations… Last Thursday I finally presented the piece of research that I’ve squeezed into some spare time (and sadly a few Saturdays-worth of the nice weather) to the senior staff at one of the hospitals. It … Continue reading →

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David’s blog – 18 March 2011

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Why should we want experts teaching us? What’ve I been up to this week? Well mainly work I’m afraid! In medicine clinical years we rotate through different placements in different specialities, similar to most other subjects where you have different … Continue reading →

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David’s blog – 8 March 2011

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The last week has been really good from a work perspective; I finally managed to scrub in (don the hat, facemask and gown that make you look very daft) and assist in surgery which was really interesting, and a much better … Continue reading →

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David’s blog – 2 March 2011

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The last set of exams ‘til the summer are over and done with now at last! Last Wednesday we had practical exams over in Preston hospital, which was a bit different; coming straight after four weeks of project it has … Continue reading →

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David’s blog – 17 February 2011

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Sorry I’ve not got much to say this week, but after last week’s sudden flurry of activity, the realities of actually completing my current SSC (Student Selected Component – a long, referenced academic piece of work similar to large coursework … Continue reading →

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