Why I chose O and G (or how to be as good looking and cool as Chris and Will) Chris Arthur RANZCOG Training Reg Yr 4.
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Why I chose O and G(or how to be as good looking and cool as Chris and Will)
Chris ArthurRANZCOG Training
Reg Yr 4
Me and My story
• BSc (Biomed) 1998-2000• Med School 2001-2004
– QHRSS• Intern Redcliffe-Caboolture 2005• JHO Townsville 2006• SHO Dublin 2007-2008• MORPP/Acting MSRPP Mitchell 2009-2010• PHO O and G Ipswich 2011• Trainee 2012 - current
But why O and G?
• O and G chose me• I loved doing the job at junior levels• I delivered babies• The surgeries seemed to work• Those in the specialty get to advocate for
women’s health on an individual and population level
How did I go about getting on?
• Talked to my Director • Talked to other Consultants• Looked at the application form and process to
make sure I knew what was needed of me• Identified where I could make up ground• Made myself available for and commenced a
research project• Took advantage of the ‘anything else’ boxes on
the application form
Interview
• Practice, practice, practice• Asked others what sort of questions they were
asked• Sat in the shower and said answers out loud• Found a friendly face• Tried to have answers others might not have• Drew upon interesting experiences that I had
had
Collateral stuff
• Do your job, well• Be a nice person• Get on with your bosses, registrars, residents,
midwives, nurses, anaesthetists, wardies and your patients
• Follow up on your patients – it shows you care and people notice it
Salient points
• Enjoy it!• Be nice• Be good• Try and get more exposure• Take advantage of those who have been there
before you
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