Ranking the league tables
University league tables are becoming something of an obsession. Their appeal is testament to the ‘at a glance’ approach used to convey a university’s standing, either nationally or internationally. League …
University league tables are becoming something of an obsession. Their appeal is testament to the ‘at a glance’ approach used to convey a university’s standing, either nationally or internationally. League …
Welcome to Volume 3, Issue 1 of the Australian Medical Student Journal. As always, we hope this issue offers excellent food for thought for budding doctors and researchers. From our …
From the moment that a medical student receives their university offer until the moment they take the Hippocratic Oath in front of proud family and friends, they will tread a …
Introduction In the eyes of the general public, a hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) is synonymous with overcrowding and tedious waiting. Keen to change this, last year, at the meeting of …
From treating acute blood loss in children to palliative care barriers for the elderly, this issue truly showcases the enormous potential and diverse interests of Australian medical students. Our authors …
The internet has woven itself into the fabric of society, by offering a plethora of services which have evolved from luxuries to necessities. Telemedicine – the use of the internet …
Since 1999, the number of Australian medical schools has doubled. While this has brought about diversity, it has arguably also created a worrying lack of standardisation in the skills of …
It is a pleasure to welcome you to this issue of the Australian Medical Student Journal (AMSJ). After the very successful launch of the AMSJ’s inaugural issue in 2010, it …
The progression from university to the workforce in medicine is not comparable to any other discipline or profession. An internship is essentially an extension of a medical degree, and the …