You’re Not Alone
Ruan Stander
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A much-needed spotlight is shone on the mental health crisis within the medical industry. If you are a doctor with a mental health condition, you are most definitely not alone. This story by Ruan Stander kicks off the My Mental Health category within Medly.
Kuruman, Tshwaragano Hospital
Dr. Bianca Mostert
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“This time, I was placed in Kuruman, Nothern Cape which I assume the placement department felt was probably close enough to my 5th choice, Kimberley. However, when you start off by having to google where you’ve been placed it’s not a good sign. Kuruman is not close to Kimberley, or anything else for that matter.” – Dr. Bianca Mostert
A Journey to Johns Hopkins
Dr. Hloni Bookholane
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Dr. Hloni Bookholane (author of Becoming A Doctor) explains his journey on getting into, and completing a Masters of Public Health at the prestige Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, USA.
Ireland, here I come
Dr. Claudia Blecha
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“For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to travel and explore this vast, magical world.” From internship, to a Bali sabbatical, to working in Ireland. If travelling is your dream, allow Dr. Claudia (Blecha) Skelton to take you on an adventure.
Apptiv
Dr. Ben Coetzee
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The somewhat controversial decision of not doing com-serve straight after internship, was a great choice for Dr. Ben Coetsee as this allowed him to scale Apptiv to truly impressive heights. His story is a true testimony to how doctors can have an edge in the business world.
Hoedspruit Military Hospital
Dr. Kate van den Aardweg
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“This gave me the idea to fly to Hoedspruit and see if I could take her place, hoping that they would still need a com-serve doctor. So that is exactly what I did. With no official placement and nothing to lose, I bought a one-way ticket from Cape Town to Hoedspruit on the 3rd of January and pitched at the hospital.” Allow Dr. Kate van Aardweg to explain why going to Hoedspruit will change your life.
A cruise ship doctor’s tale
Dr. Du Toit Visser
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You look at your watch, it is 15:10 EST as you make your way for a last quick dip in the warm Bahamian waters. Drifting on your back with the blue skies above you, saltwater in your hair and the smell of American beef patties on the grill floating through the air, you catch yourself thinking, “Am I really getting paid for this?”.
Kiki Scrubs
Dr. Janneke van Wyk
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“Have a dream, have a team, have a plan.” The inspiring story of how Janneke and her team started Kiki & Co scrubs. A must read for any doctor dreaming to start a side hustle.
Step by Step to Ireland
Dr. Bianca Mostert
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Yes, it’s true. They really do want you! Allow Dr. Bianca Mostert to explain to you – not only what makes Ireland so amazing, but exactly how the process works and what you have to do to get in.