Student E-News
Issue 20: Summer 2011
Tis the season to be jolly! On behalf of all of us at MDA National here's wishing you and your family a very safe, chillaxed and well-deserved festive season.
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Issue 19: Spring 2011
If end of year exams or clinical evaluations are already on your radar, make sure you read the feature; Healthy Habits for End of Year Jitters. For some students this time of year can be a stressful period, so we've put together a list of useful tips to get you through.
And while some of you have only just begun your studies, 2011 will mark the end of medical school for all of our final year students. If you're graduating this year, let us be the first to congratulate you with one of our exclusive celebratory graduation events for your university. To find out how you can get your VIP invite, read our article Are You Graduating in 2011? - you won't want to miss this!
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Issue 18: Winter 2011
If you’re planning an overseas elective but you haven’t decided where, make sure you read the feature, My Elective, by one of our student Members. When it comes to medical electives, whatever your plans, desires and expectations, chances are someone has been there before.
And while going on your elective is one of the highlights of medical school, organising the actual trip can involve a lot of planning. If you’re planning your elective now, read our article Your Elective - it's important to have your own medical indemnity.
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Issue 17: Autumn 2011
Welcome to the first edition of Student E-News for 2011 and a special hello to those who have joined
MDA National this year. In this edition we look at what personalities are suited to a career in medicine, the health habits of medical students and two medico-legal case studies to get you thinking.
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Issue 16: Summer 2010
Find out how social networking sites such as Facebook can expose medical professionals to particular risks. Read more about Coronial Investigations and Documentation in the case study. Are you graduating in 2010? You can apply now for a Professional Indemnity Insurance Policy to cover you for your intern year.
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Issue 15: Spring 2010
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Issue 14: Winter 2010
MDA National has launched an innovative education and support program for Australian doctors and medical students. Find out more about the program and how to become one of the first to have a session held at your university.
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Issue 13: Autumn 2010
With the introduction of a new National Registration and Accreditation Scheme for health professions on 1 July 2010, we find out what medical students should know about the Scheme. Have you ever wondered what your peers are doing when they aren't knee deep in text books? We meet a group of medical students who volunteer their time, skills and experience to those who need it most.
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Issue 12: Summer 2009
As your thoughts turn from study and stress to parties and pretzels, we help you stay focused in the New Year whilst enjoying a well earned break. The end of the year is fast approaching and the festive season is almost upon us, but for some, the celebrations have begun early. We take a look at some events that have occurred around the Medical Schools. We would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate those students who are graduating from medical school in 2009. We wish you well as you move into your intern year in 2010.
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Issue 11: Spring 2009
If you're graduating this year, find out how to receive an invitation to a MDA National Graduation Event and how to join MDA National as an Intern Member. Also in this edition: did you know that the NSW Health Care Complaints Commission receives a formal written complaint each year for 1 in every 20 NSW doctors? And why is it that GP's are referred to as 'Just a GP'? Also find out the winners of the Student E-News Subscription and the Quiz competition and see who won the Wii Package and $200 Ticketek Voucher.Plus take a look at the photos from the 2009 AMSA Convention in Brisbane and see all the fun that was had!
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Issue 10: Winter 2009
At some stage of your medical career you may receive a subpoena, find out how we can help you through this! Also have you ever thought about what you would do if you were under investigation by your university for cheating on your exams? Our New Cover Inclusion in the Student Indemnity Policy may be able to assist you! Also see all the good work that 'The Medical Aid Project' initiative run by Time has been up to! Plus we take a look at the NSW Medical Student Council Cocktail Party!
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Issue 9: Autumn 2009
MDA National during O week this year.
In this edition we take a look at Student Orientation Events around Australia. In our regular case study we find the most common issues in relation to medication errors in Australia. Are you planning your elective? Learn how our Student Indemnity Policy can protect you. Find out what it is like to experience your elective with Queensland Intensive Care Paramedics. Also discover how USyd Rural Health Clinical School celebrated their end of year exams.
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Issue 8: Summer 2008
Welcome to our final Student E-News for 2008!
In this issue you will read about the 2008 Rural Careers weekend in Victoria and how the Griffith Seamen did at the latest Australian University Games. We announce the winners of the 2008 Elective Essay Competition and Good Cause Photo Competition. Did someone from your Uni win? Plus we take a closer look at the importance of correctly filling out a Death Certificate. Are you confident in what you might be signing? You can also check out what your fellow students are up to at events around the country and view the pictures on our Facebook page.
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Issue 7: Spring 2008
Welcome to the Spring 2008 edition of Student E-News! If you're graduating this year, find out how to join MDA National as an intern Member and ensure your details are up to date to guarantee your invitation to the MDA National Graduation Events. In this issue, we announce the winner of the 2008 TEN Feedback & Win Competition and in our regular case study, some key tips for avoiding medico-legal problems.Also find out more about our exciting competitions and view some photos from AMSA Convention Melbourne 2008.
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Issue 6: Summer 2007
Welcome to our final edition of the Student E News for 2007. Are you stressed with end of year exams and evaluations? Then read on to find some practical tips to help you survive the end of year chaos. If you're graduating in 2007, find out how to join MDA National as an intern member. We announce the winners of the 2007 Elective Essay Competition and in our regular case study, a JMO has a near miss with lignocaine when treating a plumber with a lacerated thumb. In What's Been Happening - Wollongong Uni hosts their Inaugural Medball and the NSW Medical School Council tosses the ball around on at their Annual Sports Day.
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Issue 5: Winter 2007
It's true time flies and with half the year already behind us, we thought it timely to bring you a Student E-news with an elective focus. In this edition we help you to Find Your Own Peace of Mind with your own medical indemnity cover. Are you going on elective within the next 12 months? If so you are eligible to enter the 2007 Elective Essay Competition with the opportunity to win $2,000 towards the cost of your elective! Chloe Smith, a runner up in the 2006 Elective Essay Competition provides a snapshot of what it's like to do an elective in East Timor - treating malaria and TB all in a day's work in Dili. Plus take a look at where the 2007 AMSA Convention delegates think they will be tomorrow.
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Issue 4: Autumn 2007
In this edition we take a look at Student Orientation Events around the country including the exciting opening of two new medical schools - the University of Wollongong and the University of Western Sydney in New South Wales. AMSA is off and racing with the start of their National Charity Drive involving Melbourne and Monash Unis. In our regular case study a JMO learns to leave celebrity gossip to the tabloids. We announce the winner of The Electives Network Feedback & Win Competition - were you the lucky entrant? Plus take a sneak peak at the exciting changes to the MDA National website.
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Issue 3: Summer 2006
Ever find yourself wondering what it will be like when at last you finish your studies and become a real doctor responsible for real life patients? In this edition we get an insiders view from an Intern at the Royal Adelaide Hospital who confirms the obvious – it’s not all Grey’s Anatomy! We announce the winners of the 2006 Elective Essay Competition – did someone at your uni get lucky? Plus we take a closer look at a case study about Doctor Patient Confidentiality and what can happen when the Police come knocking in the Emergency Department – what would you do?
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Issue 2: Spring 2006
Spring has sprung (or just about) and this edition is about all things new! We profile the MDA National Live Well, Study Well Campaign and how it can improve the wellbeing of medical students across the country. And we look back at the 2006 AMSA Convention in Perth. We also preview the first of our series of case studies of everyday clinical situations where things can go wrong – Rugby Season in the ED.
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Issue 1: Autumn 2006
In this edition, we detail our upcoming sponsored events at medical schools throughout Australia, as well as give you some great deals to help you plan your elective. We talk a bit about the upcoming AMSA Convention and detail our Student Indemnity Policy. We also give you a chance to win an iPod and $2,000 towards your elective.
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