Wednesday, October 27, 2004

The (half) truth 

What I won't say for my med interview.

>Q: why do you want to be a doctor?
A: The white coat, baby. Oh and because I suck at law and my ego and/or sense of entitlement won't accept anything less than the other holy grail.

>Q: why not nursing/physio/teaching?
A: Sif, did my parents pay for a Very Very Expensive Education for me to become a nurse or teacher? And though the getting nekkid part of physio is appealing, I don't want have a series of old people's legs flashing before my eyes on my deathbed.

>Q: if you have a problem or make a mistake, how do you resolve them?
A: I just complain alot. Usually on my blog.

>Q: how do you deal with stress?
A: Screaming usually helps.

>Q: what qualities should a doctor have?
A: Ability to avoid litigation is paramount.

>Q: give an example of when you cared for someone.
A: Um...usually I just run and hide.

>Q: how do you go about making a difficult decision?
A: I find out what my parents want me to do, and do the opposite.

>Q: where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Drunk and destitute.

>Q: what contact with the health professions have you had?
A: I went to the doctor when I was 8 years old?

# posted at 11:29 am

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