Vulval intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) is a condition which is increasingly prevalent, particularly in young women, [1] but is a topic rarely touched upon in medical school. The following article reviews …
The conception of dizygotic twins is a complex trait. It is thought to be influenced by a variety of environmental and genetic factors and displays significant regional variation in prevalence …
Medical students, prevocational doctors and general practitioners (GPs) may have little knowledge of the Prevocational General Practice Placements Program (PGPPP). This article seeks to explore the value of such placements …
The innovation of the cardiopulmonary bypass machine in 1951 had now allowed surgeons the ability to operate on the heart without any time constraints. It was not soon after that …
I am writing in response to the review article by Wong (AMSJ Volume 2, Issue 2). [1] Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with an increased risk of miscarriage, occurring …
In a previous issue of this journal, Nguyen [1] succinctly identified a high incidence of mental health conditions in Australian medical students. The increased rates of depression and suicidal ideations …
The recent article by Nguyen in AMSJ Vol 2, Issue 1 [1] raises several interesting points for discussion regarding the mental health of medical students. In recent years, the mental …
The recent suggestions of a national curriculum and a national examination have created important discussions about Australian medical education and its future. [1-2] The debate surrounding their merits and disadvantages …
The Royal Australasian College of Physicians’ (RACP) Clinical Examination takes a full day and for medical registrars is the barrier between basic and advanced training, including subspecialty training. My experience …
Healthcare provision and access to effective healthcare for young people (aged fifteen to 24 years) has long been a debated issue. [1,2] The law is clear regarding the conditions under …
