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Posted by Kess in Medicine on January 13, 2019
As the end of the first week of term of 2019 draws to an end, it is clear that the Christmas holidays are well and truly over. I had an amazing couple of weeks of spent at home, spending lots of time with my friends and family- many laughs were had and prosecco drunk! […]
Posted in City, Essay, Holiday, Studying, Work | Tagged Christmas, Holidays, Medical Student, university, University of Leicester |
Posted by Kess in Medicine on January 7, 2019
So… 2019. To be quite honest I thought it would never come. For me, 2018 has been a long and tough year for various reasons, the main one being: I don’t cope well with change. Lots of things have changed since the beginning of 2018; some good, some bad, some just different. I won’t go […]
Posted in Friends, Future, Health, Leisure, Stress, Studying |
Posted by Kess in Medicine on December 30, 2018
First semester is finally over!! It’s been a very long one and I’m finally home for a few weeks for Christmas, it’s very needed! The day I got home I visited Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market with my Mum, and this vlog is about our afternoon. This Christmas market is one of the best ones I’ve […]
Posted in City, Friends, Holiday, Leisure | Tagged Christmas, Christmas Market, Christmas Spirit, Mulled Wine, Winchester |
Posted by Kess in Medicine on December 23, 2018
It’s that time of year when your Facebook and Instagram timelines are FULL of photos of people on amazing skiing holidays, playing in the snow, drinking mulled wine, having the times of their lives… And if you’re anything like me, you’ll know that jealousy is normally the main emotion felt towards these people! For […]
Posted in City, Friends, Leisure | Tagged Alps, Bar, Beer, Christmas, Drinking, Drinks, Friends, Fun, Laughs, night out, Skiing, Wine |
Posted by Kess in Medicine on December 20, 2018
First semester can be long and stressful and the only thing getting you through is the fact that Christmas is around the corner, however it is sometimes hard to get into the spirit when you’ve got assignments to complete. So why not celebrate Christmas twice! Before the end of term, grab some of your friends, […]
Posted in Friends, Holiday, Leisure | Tagged Blog, Christmas, leicester, party, student, Vlog, Vlogger, vlogmas |
Posted by Tanvi in Medicine on July 10, 2018
As I am currently on my second week of my Mental Health placement, I have seen a range of interesting patients with suspected split personality disorders and bipolar disorder. To me, it is incredibly fascinating to think about how suboptimal mental health can result in individuals manifesting behaviour that is not characteristic of them. For […]
Posted in Placement, Revision, Studying | Tagged Leicester Medical School, Medical Student, Phase 2 |
Posted by Tanvi in Medicine on June 27, 2018
After nearly five weeks of being on GP placement, it is safe to say that I have seen a spectrum of patients presenting with the more common coughs and colds, but also paediatric patients presenting with widespread rashes or an unexplained tendency to bruise. As we are given the opportunity to conduct our own […]
Posted in Placement | Tagged Leicester Medical School, Medical Student, Phase 2
Posted by Tanvi in Medicine on May 30, 2018
As an international student from Singapore, London was at the top of my list of must-visit places in the UK. Finally with an appropriate holiday in the middle of 2 blocks, my best friend and I planned a four day tour of the city. My favourite memories from the trip are revisited below. 1. […]
Posted in City, Friends, Holiday, Leisure | Tagged Leicester Medical School |
Posted by Tanvi in Medicine on March 31, 2018
Having just started my Junior Medicine rotation, I thought it would be interesting to reflect on some of the interesting things I encountered during my first week. I witnessed patients presenting with a myriad of different complaints – ranging from acute back pain to severe shortness of breath. It was intriguing to see how an […]
Posted in Exams, Health, Placement, Studying | Tagged Clinical skills, Leicester Medical School, Medical Student, Phase 2
Posted by Tanvi in Medicine on March 19, 2018
Having finished two weeks of anaesthesia, I am both mesmerised and enlightened by what anaesthesia as a specialty truly entails. I really enjoyed being attached to the anaesthetists, as they were both extremely friendly and eager to teach. I got the opportunity to assist in the insertion of laryngeal mask airways and insert a cannula […]
Posted in Exams, Placement, Revision, Studying | Tagged Clinical skills, Leicester Medical School, Medical Student, Phase 2
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