AMC and English

Overseas trained doctors have become an important part of the Australian medical workforce and there are a set of processes which have been developed to assess and recognise the skills and qualifications of overseas trained medical professionals. A part of this process includes meeting English language proficiency requirements. It is therefore essential that doctors and other medical professionals improve English communication skills to ensure effective patient care. To be a practicing doctor in Australia, overseas trained doctors must meet the Medical Registration Board language requirements plus the English language proficiency requirements as set by the Australian Medical Council (AMC). Australia is an English speaking country, therefore it is essential that overseas...

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Posted in: Australian Medical Council

Specialist Assessment Pathway

Specialist Pathway Specialist medical training and practice in Australia arose from the model of postgraduate advanced clinical training developed in the United Kingdom. National specialist medical colleges set the standards of training and coordinate the training, education and examination of medical specialists in Australia. The areas of medical practice assessed by the specialist colleges in Australia are set out in. The areas of approved medical specialties are listed in the AMC List of Australian Recognised Medical Specialties. The list includes those organisations, specialties and qualifications that are recognised and approved by the Australian Minister for Health and Ageing. The table and the AMC list differ, as the areas of medical practice...

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The Australian Medical Council

The Australian Medical Council (AMC) is the Australian national standards advisory body for medical education and training. Its mission statement is: "To promote and protect public health and safety by ensuring a safe and competent workforce distributed across Australia to meet community needs." Within Australia, it: Accredits Australian and New Zealand medical schools and medical courses Accredits Australian/Australasian programs of specialist medical training Advises on the recognition of medical specialties and sub-specialties Assesses overseas trained medical doctors who wish to practise medicine in Australia Advises State and Territory Medical Boards on uniform approaches to the registration of medical practitioners and maintains a national network of State and Territory medical...

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What is PLAB ?

The PLAB test is relevant for international medical graduates. Those who wish to take up a period of limited registration (which you can do only if you are in supervised employment) and who need evidence that they have the necessary skills and knowledge to practise medicine in the UK. The PLAB test is designed to test ones ability to work safely in a first appointment as a senior house officer in a UK hospital in the National Health Service (NH...

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Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board test

The Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board test (PLAB) is the assessment procedure conducted by the General Medical Council of the United Kingdom that is required for overseas doctors outside the European Union before they can practice medicine in the UK. The PLAB test has 2 parts: Has EMQs (extended matching questions) and SBAs (Single Best Answer questions), This part is conducted in a number of countries including Egypt (Cairo), India, Pakistan, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh. Part 2 : Consists of an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE). This Part is available only in United Kingdom. It consists of 14 clinical stations, a pilot station and a rest station. The pilot station is usually unannounced and mixed with the clinical stations. The marks for the pilot...

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Useful things to buy during medical school

The following is a brief list of some of the things I think have been useful and worth their money in my first two years of med school: 1. Large, widescreen computer monitor. The volume of information required to internalize during the preclinical years of medical school can’t be compiled and organized on paper. You would end up with bookshelves filled with those gigantic 4″ binders. Therefore, almost everything happens on a laptop. Of course, the advantages of portability afforded by laptops are offset by the tiny screen size. Plugging into an external, gigantic screen when at home is a huge advantage. You can actually see what you need to be looking at. It’s brighter and generally has better resolution. More important, the additional real estate allows you to have multiple windows...

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101 Things You Wish You Knew Before Starting Medical School

Simple enough, here are 101 things you wish you knew before starting medical school. If I had known what it was going to be like, I would never have done it. You’ll study more than you ever have in your life. Only half of your class will be in the top 50%. You have a 50% chance of being in the top half of your class. Get used to it now. You don’t need to know anatomy before school starts. Or pathology. Or physiology. Third year rotations will suck the life out you. Several people from your class will have sex with each other. You might be one of the lucky participants. You may discover early on that medicine isn’t for you. You don’t have to be AOA or have impeccable board scores to match somewhere – only if you’re matching into radiology. Your social life may suffer some. Pelvic exams are...

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USMLE Step 1 Exam - 7 Tips For A Top USMLE Score

Studying for the USMLE Step 1 exam is serious business, and we are now in a time where there are more applicants than there are available residency positions, so there is absolutely no room for error in preparing for it thoroughly. It's true, there are almost twice as many people applying for residency today than there are available positions, so students should no longer be striving to simply "pass" the exam and go into a primary care field, because even the simplest residency programs to get into are now extremely competitive. Because of the increasing difficulty in attaining a residency and the direct relationship between getting interviews and a good Step 1 score, I am going to share seven tips that I believe can help anybody do well on the USMLE exam, even if you...

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Need to Prepare for USMLE

Admit it, in medical school, you have to juggle between lecture, classes, laboratories, and your personal and social life, such that you most probably review for a major examination a week or a day before the of test. And every time you gather with your colleagues, you huddle together and do a post-mortem of the test questions, right? In your mind, there's a small voice saying "You could have done better if you prepared properly." Then you start promising yourself that the next time will be different, but you only repeat the same process over and over again. If you pass your medical school examinations, that means you have the capacity for memory retention, right? If you allocated enough time to your USMLE review, you could be at the top of the class, right? When your...

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USMLE Review and 5 Vital Study Techniques

When is an examination considered difficult? Just like any aspect of your medical education, the word "difficult" is subjective. An examination will be considered difficult when you lack the necessary preparation and review you need in order to pass a specific academic test. Just like every academic test integrated in your medical education, you always need preparation. If you did not prepare, a moderately difficult examination will become very difficult. And the ease or difficulty of these tests will rely almost entirely upon your study techniques. Furthermore, your study techniques will define how you will be able to retain necessary information to answer all the questions on your USMLE. The USMLE is a three-part licensing examination for medical students. Of course,...

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Understand "What USMLE Is"

The United States Medical Licensure Examination (USMLE) is a series of examination which a medical student has to take in order obtain license in United State. The USMLE is sponsored by the Federation of State Medical Boards of the United States, Inc. (FSMB), and the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME). The USMLE assesses a physician's ability to apply knowledge, concepts, and principles, and to demonstrate fundamental patient-centered skills, that are important in health and disease and that constitute the basis of safe and effective patient care. Step 1 and Step 2 CK are given around the world at Prometric Test Centers (PTCs). Step 3 is given at PTCs in the United States and its territories only. Once the passing score for step1 or step 2CK is achieved, one...

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Pica (Eating Disorder)

Pica is an eating disorder typically defined as the persistent ingestion of nonnutritive substances for a period of at least 1 month at an age at which this behavior is developmentally inappropriate (eg, >18-24 mo). The definition is occasionally broadened to include the mouthing of nonnutritive substances. Individuals who present with pica have been reported to mouth and/or ingest a wide variety of nonfood substances, including, but not limited to, clay, dirt, sand, stones, pebbles, hair, feces, lead, laundry starch, vinyl gloves, plastic, pencil erasers, ice, fingernails, paper, paint chips, coal, chalk, wood, plaster, light bulbs, needles, string, cigarette butts, wire, and burnt matches. Although pica is observed most frequently in children, it is the most common eating...

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Gold Standard - Step One (55 cds) for usmle step 1 review

i cant add download links here but you will find download links in this arabic topic Gold Standard - Step One (55 cds) for usmle step 1 review - .: enjoy ...

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Top 10 Most Controversial Health Stories of 2011

If there's one thing you can say about 2011 from a health point of view, it's that it wasn't boring! From killer vitamins to scientists flip-flopping on the dangers of cell phones and salt, our heads are spinning as we sort through the headlines. Here are our picks for the year's most buzz-worthy stories. 1. Are Mammograms and Breast Self-Exams Worth It? In 2009, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said most women don’t need mammograms until age 50. But a pair of studies released in April supported the idea that women in their 40s, especially minority women, should get annual mammograms. The tables turned again in July, when it was revealed that mammograms analyzed with a technology called computer-aided detection aren’t helpful in detecting cancers—only in producing...

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anti-aging foods

HE suddenly saw himself in the mirror and start crying after he discovered his first gray hair (gasp!) THIS IS some anti-aging foods : Berries: All black and blue berries such as blackberries, blueberries, blackcurrants and black grapes contain phytochemicals known as flavonoids-powerful antioxidants which help to protect the body against damage caused by free radicals and aging. Ginger: This spicy root can boost the digestive and circulatory systems, which can be useful for older people. Ginger may also help to alleviate rheumatic aches and pains Nuts: Most varieties of nuts are good sources of minerals, particularly walnuts and brazi nuts. Walnuts, although high in calories, are rich in potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper and selenium. Adding nuts to your diet (sprinkle...

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Food to calm your nerves

Are you feeling stressed ? Don't worry, here is some helpful food for you to calm your nerves. Try eating carbohydrates. The effect that carbohydrates have is their ability to produce serotonin. Serotonin gives you a calm and relaxed feeling. It is also important to have vitamin B6 as it ensures the production of serotonin. When the blood sugar runs dry ,it depends upon glycogen in the liver. Therefore it is very important for the liver to function well in order to ensure a good functioning of the nerves. The following foods have been found to be beneficial for the nerves. Carbohydrate rich food like pop corn, oatmeal, dry cereal without milk, berries which help in fighting cortisol which is a stress hormone in the body. Vitamin B rich foods like potatoes, raisins , bananas ,avocados...

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Lets Distinguish Between Low and High Cholesterol Foods

Although cholesterol has gotten a bad rap, it isn't quite the culprit it's made out to be. Your body actually needs cholesterol, and your liver makes about 1,000 mg of the stuff every day. In addition to cholesterol produced by the body, we also get cholesterol from animal products. For example, dairy products, meat, fish and egg yolks contain cholesterol. Foods derived entirely from plants, such as vegetables, fruits and grains, do not contain cholesterol. It is recommended that less than 300 mg of cholesterol should be consumed per day. According to the American Heart Association, men typically ingest about 337 mg of cholesterol daily, and women ingest about 217 mg. Reading Food Labels Physicians most often recommend cholesterol-restricted diets for patients with significantly...

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10 Tips to Reduce Stomach Fat

1. Short of surgery, there is no simple process to quickly remove the fat. Reducing it requires time, patience and work. 2. When you exercise, make sure your movements are smooth and controlled. 3. Do your best to not arch your back during your abdominal workout. Arching your back can strain the muscles in your lower back and increase the length of time it will take to lose the fat. 4. Lots of people think that, in order for exercise to be effective, exercise must be done until the person feels out of breath and physically tapped. This couldn't be farther from the truth. Exercise until it feels uncomfortable and then cool down. As time goes on, you'll find that the time it takes to feel winded or uncomfortable gets longer and longer. 5. Sit ups, when not paired with...

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Managment Of Cardiac Hypertrophy Flow chart

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Assessing Pain in Loved Ones with Dementia

Persistent pain is common among older persons, who are more likely to suffer from problems such as arthritis and other chronic conditions. The person with dementia often has trouble communicating his or her feelings or thoughts—and this can mean the inability to tell you if a physical problem, such as pain, exists. If your loved one has dementia, determining if he or she is experiencing pain may be up to you. Careful observation can reveal important clues to let you know that he or she is experiencing pain. These clues can include: Facial expressions: frowning, looking frightened, grimacing, wrinkling his or her brow, keeping eyes closed tightly, blinking rapidly, or exhibiting any distorted expression....

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Pain in the Elderly: When Someone You Love Is in Pain

While arthritis is the most common cause of pain for people over age 65, circulatory problems, shingles, certain bowel diseases and cancer are other common reasons for pain in older people. Nerve damage can also cause severe and constant pain. Some people think that pain is natural with old age or that when older people are not clear in explaining the cause of their pain they are just complaining. Both of these views are wrong. There is almost always a real problem behind the aches and pains. Pain can lead to other problems. People with pain may lose the ability to move around and do everyday activities. They may have trouble sleeping, experience bad moods and have a poor self-image. People with pain also often have anxiety or depression. They may be at greater risk for falls,...

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Sinusitis: Acute or Chronic?

What is Sinusitis? If you've never given your sinuses much thought, a bout of sinusitis can make you think about nothing else. Sinusitis is used to describe any condition where the sinuses become inflamed. Sinuses are the four pairs of air-filled pockets located around the nose and eyes. They are designed to strengthen your skull, filter the air that comes through your nose, add resonance to your voice and help remove mucus from the body. If they become blocked, mucus can't drain properly and air pressure can build up in the sinuses, resulting in the familiar headache and congestion. Although "sinusitis" and "sinus infection" are often used interchangeably, an infection is only one of many possible causes. The sinuses can also become inflamed by allergens or other environmental...

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Sickle Cell Anemia

Sickle cell anemia is a painful, inherited condition in which the red blood cells become abnormally shaped. It may lead to pain or a number of other serious complications including stroke, life–threatening infection or end-organ damage.Red blood cells transport vital oxygen to the limbs and organs. These cells are normally disc–shaped. In people with sickle cell anemia, a large number of these red blood cells become sickle- or crescent–shaped. Hemoglobin, a protein molecule present in all red blood cells, is responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to the tissues around the body. However, in people with sickle cell anemia, a sickle–shaped red blood cell develops as a result of the presence of an abnormal hemoglobin called hemoglobin...

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Scoliosis

Scoliosis is an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine that is usually painless, but can result in chronic back pain if left untreated. Severe cases in young children can cause deformities, impair development and be life-threatening.Scoliosis is most often found in patients between 10 and 14 years old, though the condition can also affect infants. In infancy, boys are at higher risk for scoliosis than girls, but girls are at much higher risk for developing scoliosis after age 3. Regular checkups by the primary care physician are necessary to notice this problem at an early phase, with early treatment intervention. In most people, the spine appears straight when viewed from behind. However, patients with scoliosis have one or more side–to–side...

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iPhone AppStore Secrets - Pinch Media

iPhone AppStore Secrets - Pinch MediaAppStore
Secrets’
 (What
We’ve
Learned
From
30,000,000
Downloads)

 Greg
Yardley
 Co‐Founder
&
CEO
 greg@pinchmedia.com
 646‐330‐8540
 30,000,000
Downloads?!
 (Actually,
it’s
a
fair
bit
more
than
that
by
now.)
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AppStore
launch,
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Media
has
provided
 developers
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an
analyUcs
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to
monitor
app
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 –
unique
users,
sessions,
usage
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etc.

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AppStore
launch
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also
been
collecUng
every
 bit
of
detail
possible
from
the
AppStore
–
rankings,
price
 changes,
you
name
it
–
and
tying
it
back
to
our
analyUcs.
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stuff’s
in
a
few
hundred
applicaUons
right
now
–
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 been
in
the
#1
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and
paid
applicaUon
several
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 each,
and
has
been
in
at
least
ten
of
the
top
100
free
...

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Firefox 4: fast, powerful and empowering

 Firefox 4: fast, powerful and empoweringFirefox 4 1 Wait - what happened to Firefox 3.7? • Firefox 3.7 primarily motivated by out of process plugins • UX team suggested longer “bake time” for theme update • Jetpack reboot removed dependency pressures • New engineering capabilities allowed for back-porting • We turned Firefox 3.7 into Firefox 3.6.4 2 Wait - what happened to Firefox 3.7? 3.6 3.6.1 3.6.3 3.6.4 Firefox 3.6 OOPP The primary goal for Firefox 3.7 was out of process plugins, which ...

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