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In this video I read and explain the Coronavirus myth busters using the World Health Organisation website.
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In this video I update you on the latest recommendations from New Zealand ministry of Health. I will explain top tips to avoid coronavirus in New Zealand (NZ)
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This is why the outbreak may not end as soon as we thought: Forecasting coronavirus (The lancet)
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LIVE Q+A NZ Doctor Jae: premed/med/beyond med school/ COVID-19 SARS Cov 2 virus
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Summary of 70000 coronavirus patients: Who could die from Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
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How to survive the junior doctor night shift and what it does to you: NZ Junior Doctor explains Insight into the effects of doing multiple night shifts in a row as a junior doctor.
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How to stay physically fit during COVID-19 Outbreak if you are in quarantine or self-isolation In this video we explore top 5 work out videos you can do at home and stay fit!
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We talk about travelling in New Zealand. Today we cover the new travel restrictions to New Zealand announced on the 14th of March 2020 following the coronavirus outbreak.
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Ardern says travellers returning to New Zealand must self‑isolate amid COVID-19 fears | ABC News
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Coronavirus: Major changes for Australia and New Zealand
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According to a recent report Christchurch has the worst drivers in New Zealand. Can anyone comment on this?
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Part One of the New Zealand Railway Journey from Greymouth to Auckland; travelling on the scenic Intercity trains TranzAlpine, Coastal Pacific and Northern Explorer via Otira Tunnel
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January 2020. Special Lion Encounter, popular, is a tour you can do at Orana Wildlife, which is pretty much the Zoo for Christchurch.
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January 2020. Special Lion Encounter, popular, is a tour you can do at Orana Wildlife, which is pretty much the Zoo for Christchurch.
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January 2020. Special Lion Encounter, popular, is a tour you can do at Orana Wildlife, which is pretty much the Zoo for Christchurch.
This New Zealand Doctor starts youtube to tell the truth about medicine (and food)
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What they don't tell you about medical school in Auckland New Zealand
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People don't know about medical school. Even the people who are IN medical school. And it doesn't make sense if you apply for something, and yet you don't know much about it. ESPECIALLY if it is going to shape a large part of your life.
I explain different phases of medical school in New Zealand.
After biomed and health science first year (premed), then you enter medical school proper as a 2nd year university student. (MBChB II), in MBChB II and III, you are a pre-clinical student. You are trying to cover the basic sciences required for practising medicine. This includes things like physiology (how the body works), pathology (how diseases develop), and anatomy (structure of the human body). You will also have some clinical contact with the hospital environment.
From MBChB IV (4th year university) then you start clinical runs (placements) and your time is spent mainly at the hospital. This requires a shift in your learning habits and requires you to be more independent and self-directed.
Core placements include: General medicine, psychiatry, Family medicine, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, emergency medicine, general surgery, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, ENT. You will get opporunity to choose different runs throughout medical schools outside this core list.
During the final year (6th year university), which is called the TI (Trainee Intern) year, you are expected to help look after about one-third of the patient workload under supervision of doctors.
The elective is an 8 week placement that you can spend overseas as long as you are accepted view all
People don't know about medical school. Even the people who are IN medical school. And it doesn't make sense if you apply for something, and yet you don't know much about it. ESPECIALLY if it is going to shape a large part of your life.
I explain different phases of medical school in New Zealand.
After biomed and health science first year (premed), then you enter medical school proper as a 2nd year university student. (MBChB II), in MBChB II and III, you are a pre-clinical student. You are trying to cover the basic sciences required for practising medicine. This includes things like physiology (how the body works), pathology (how diseases develop), and anatomy (structure of the human body). You will also have some clinical contact with the hospital environment.
From MBChB IV (4th year university) then you start clinical runs (placements) and your time is spent mainly at the hospital. This requires a shift in your learning habits and requires you to be more independent and self-directed.
Core placements include: General medicine, psychiatry, Family medicine, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, emergency medicine, general surgery, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, ENT. You will get opporunity to choose different runs throughout medical schools outside this core list.
During the final year (6th year university), which is called the TI (Trainee Intern) year, you are expected to help look after about one-third of the patient workload under supervision of doctors.
The elective is an 8 week placement that you can spend overseas as long as you are accepted
In this video I explain how to get into biomed and healthscience program at the University of Auckland in New Zealand I explain how the points are calculated at the University of Auckland.
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In this video I explain how to get into biomed and healthscience program at the University of Auckland in New Zealand I explain how the points are calculated at the University of Auckland.
The university of Auckland has a strict point system whereas the University of Otago may accept students based on other criteria that are not clearly defined.
One of my students who was not doing really well in high school, still got a conditional offer for premed at Otago university.
For calculating points at UoA, you need to look at the undergraduate prospectus. It outlines NCEA/Cambridge/IB point systems.
Remember that getting into premed is only the beginning. If you barely make it into premed, then in order to achieve the eventual goal of getting into medicine, you need to review your entire study system because in first year university, the amount of content is 15 times that of high school. view all
In this video I explain how to get into biomed and healthscience program at the University of Auckland in New Zealand I explain how the points are calculated at the University of Auckland.
The university of Auckland has a strict point system whereas the University of Otago may accept students based on other criteria that are not clearly defined.
One of my students who was not doing really well in high school, still got a conditional offer for premed at Otago university.
For calculating points at UoA, you need to look at the undergraduate prospectus. It outlines NCEA/Cambridge/IB point systems.
Remember that getting into premed is only the beginning. If you barely make it into premed, then in order to achieve the eventual goal of getting into medicine, you need to review your entire study system because in first year university, the amount of content is 15 times that of high school.
WATCH THIS before you start medical school - 3 Things I wish I knew before I graduated
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WATCH THIS before you start medical school - 3 Things I wish I knew before I graduated
Doctor explains "how much does medical school cost in NZ?" Can he pay it off?
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A lot of students might think medical school is too hard to get into and part of this might be the cost of medical school itself.
In New Zealand, students are lucky to have interest-free student loans which are payable once you start earning money after graduating. This takes a lot of pressure off. The whole loan may be bigger than 80,000 dollars but you can focus on your career because you will eventually pay it off and there is no huge rush to pay it off because it is interest-free.
BUT! There are also other costs like transport and food - If you are like me, most students have a side job to support themselves. Also, student allowance funds us for 200 weeks. This lasts until the end of 5th year. Super wealthy families might be alright but if you live out flatting in Auckland, it might be a struggle.
As a final year medical student - you receive a grant which is about 27000 dollars. This helps with daily living costs and well as the elective placement, where most people choose to go overseas for this, which does cost a lot.
Super snippet insight into financial cost of medical school in NZ. There are multiple factors determining affordability. This video dissects the costs of medical school only.
The cost is not exact view all
A lot of students might think medical school is too hard to get into and part of this might be the cost of medical school itself.
In New Zealand, students are lucky to have interest-free student loans which are payable once you start earning money after graduating. This takes a lot of pressure off. The whole loan may be bigger than 80,000 dollars but you can focus on your career because you will eventually pay it off and there is no huge rush to pay it off because it is interest-free.
BUT! There are also other costs like transport and food - If you are like me, most students have a side job to support themselves. Also, student allowance funds us for 200 weeks. This lasts until the end of 5th year. Super wealthy families might be alright but if you live out flatting in Auckland, it might be a struggle.
As a final year medical student - you receive a grant which is about 27000 dollars. This helps with daily living costs and well as the elective placement, where most people choose to go overseas for this, which does cost a lot.
Super snippet insight into financial cost of medical school in NZ. There are multiple factors determining affordability. This video dissects the costs of medical school only.
The cost is not exact
Is it worth it? What no one tells you about tutoring for biomed/healthsci - Watch THIS!
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Is it worth it? What no one tells you about tutoring for biomed/healthsci - Watch THIS!
3 insights for the post-interview period - WATCH BEFORE you get the results
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How much do doctors in NZ earn? NOT what you think - English Subs [Korean Audio]
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3 options after biomed/healthsci if you were unsuccessful (Insights from a doctor)
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What happens after med school
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Question - Are my high school grades good enough for med?
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Question - Are my high school grades good enough for med?
Question - Are my high school grades good enough for med?
[Comedy] 99% of people can't decipher this doctor's handwriting
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How to write like a doctor part I
To enter competition:
1.Comment below
2. Email me at [email protected]
with your answers to win the prize
Prize will be edible
Prize will be announced 1st of Jan 2020 view all
How to write like a doctor part I
To enter competition:
1.Comment below
2. Email me at [email protected]
with your answers to win the prize
Prize will be edible
Prize will be announced 1st of Jan 2020
Auckland and Otago final year medical students get paid - is it fair? NZ Doctor explains
NZ Doctor Jae wrote the post • 0 comments • 417 views • 2020-01-30 03:47
The final year of medical school (MBChB) in New Zealand - students are given a stipend of about 26700 NZ Dollars. This seems like a large amount of money, if received in one bulk sum.
Reality is, for students living in Auckland New Zealand, it may not be enough to fund their weekly living, transport and food costs if they are living out alone. Not to mention an elective placement overseas.
In the final year of Auckland medical school in New Zealand, the elective placement is an 8 week clinical placement (13 weeks in Otago). This can be done in any specialty of the student's choosing and anywhere in the world, as long as it is not unsafe and also the receiving hospital accepts.
The reports of the elective experience can be insightful for first year biomed and health science (premed) students as well as junior medical students. These are accessible via Auckland university library database online if you have university login.
I spent some time in South Korea (Seoul), Neurology (nerves) department at the Severance Yonsei University hospital. This experience was enlightening when I got to observe the differences between the two countries. The experience is enriching for all students - doctors bring back an aspect of their clinical or personal experience and this shapes their future medical practice.
However, it does require some funding - flights, food, transport, accommodation are not cheap. For students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (doctors are not all from wealthy backgrounds) struggle to have this experience overseas even with the help of the TI grant. Sometimes there are things out of their control. If they have family to feed/support, it's a challenge. The student allowance also runs out (200 weeks max) after 5th year. Meanwhile the student loan is also building up 15K pe
First year biomed and health science students and medical students should take note of this before they start - this knowledge may be useful for MMI (Interviews) - every student should know what they are getting themselves into! view all
The final year of medical school (MBChB) in New Zealand - students are given a stipend of about 26700 NZ Dollars. This seems like a large amount of money, if received in one bulk sum.
Reality is, for students living in Auckland New Zealand, it may not be enough to fund their weekly living, transport and food costs if they are living out alone. Not to mention an elective placement overseas.
In the final year of Auckland medical school in New Zealand, the elective placement is an 8 week clinical placement (13 weeks in Otago). This can be done in any specialty of the student's choosing and anywhere in the world, as long as it is not unsafe and also the receiving hospital accepts.
The reports of the elective experience can be insightful for first year biomed and health science (premed) students as well as junior medical students. These are accessible via Auckland university library database online if you have university login.
I spent some time in South Korea (Seoul), Neurology (nerves) department at the Severance Yonsei University hospital. This experience was enlightening when I got to observe the differences between the two countries. The experience is enriching for all students - doctors bring back an aspect of their clinical or personal experience and this shapes their future medical practice.
However, it does require some funding - flights, food, transport, accommodation are not cheap. For students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (doctors are not all from wealthy backgrounds) struggle to have this experience overseas even with the help of the TI grant. Sometimes there are things out of their control. If they have family to feed/support, it's a challenge. The student allowance also runs out (200 weeks max) after 5th year. Meanwhile the student loan is also building up 15K pe
First year biomed and health science students and medical students should take note of this before they start - this knowledge may be useful for MMI (Interviews) - every student should know what they are getting themselves into!
Are nurses allowed to date patients? NZ Doctor interviews Auckland GP Nurse job experience/journey
NZ Doctor Jae wrote the post • 0 comments • 391 views • 2020-01-30 03:45
As a future doctor or aspiring health professional it is important to understand the role of other health professionals that you will work with. But as a high school or university students in New Zealand, it is impossible to get information or insight let alone have time to talk to a nurse properly.
I interview this GP Charge nurse who is also my wife. I think if you are a first year biomed or health science student at the University of Auckland, then this will be valuable and entertaining for you. The MMI interview - requires you to be conscious about the role of other health professionals more than just a superficial level.
She explains how to become a nurse in Auckland New Zealand, and then briefly the roles and work of nurses, including the specific tasks involved in the day to day wokload of a primary care charge nurse.
I ask 5 questions including
1. Can nurses date patients?
2. How much do nurses earn in a GP practice and hospital in Auckland New Zealand?
3. What was the worst patient experience as a GP charge nurse?
4. Who deals with PPVs? (Pee/Poo/Vomit Bodily fluids) Doctors or nurses?
5. What is the best thing about being a nurse?
Insight into how to become a charge nurse (GP practice) and the experience of being a charge nurse in New Zealand view all
As a future doctor or aspiring health professional it is important to understand the role of other health professionals that you will work with. But as a high school or university students in New Zealand, it is impossible to get information or insight let alone have time to talk to a nurse properly.
I interview this GP Charge nurse who is also my wife. I think if you are a first year biomed or health science student at the University of Auckland, then this will be valuable and entertaining for you. The MMI interview - requires you to be conscious about the role of other health professionals more than just a superficial level.
She explains how to become a nurse in Auckland New Zealand, and then briefly the roles and work of nurses, including the specific tasks involved in the day to day wokload of a primary care charge nurse.
I ask 5 questions including
1. Can nurses date patients?
2. How much do nurses earn in a GP practice and hospital in Auckland New Zealand?
3. What was the worst patient experience as a GP charge nurse?
4. Who deals with PPVs? (Pee/Poo/Vomit Bodily fluids) Doctors or nurses?
5. What is the best thing about being a nurse?
Insight into how to become a charge nurse (GP practice) and the experience of being a charge nurse in New Zealand
Study tips First year auckland biomed and health science [premed] University of Auckland NZ
NZ Doctor Jae wrote the post • 0 comments • 618 views • 2020-01-30 03:44
First year biomed or health science (premed) program is the pathway in order to study medicine at the University of Auckland in New Zealand.
To become a doctor in New Zealand, you must go to medical school either at University of Auckland or University of Otago, to attain the MBChB degree (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)
Medical school itself lasts 5 years, and entry into medical school requires either doing the premed program competitively or completing a bachelor's degree and entering as a post-graduate.
In this video I explain everything about how to get into and survive premed (biomed/health science) program at the University of Auckland.
In this video I explain:
1. How to become a doctor in New Zealand
2. How to enter premed at University of Auckland
3. How to calculate points for premed
4. Common myths and preconceptions about biomed and healthsci
5. How score for medical school entry is calculated
6. The correct mindset before entering premed
7. Structure of a semester
8. What is study efficiency
9. Why study efficiency is critical
10. How much is the biomed/healthsci workload compared to high school?
11. Core paper overview
12. Typical week of university schedule
13. Long term retention study methods
14. Why confusion is healthy for learning
15. UCAT
16. MMI Interview view all
First year biomed or health science (premed) program is the pathway in order to study medicine at the University of Auckland in New Zealand.
To become a doctor in New Zealand, you must go to medical school either at University of Auckland or University of Otago, to attain the MBChB degree (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)
Medical school itself lasts 5 years, and entry into medical school requires either doing the premed program competitively or completing a bachelor's degree and entering as a post-graduate.
In this video I explain everything about how to get into and survive premed (biomed/health science) program at the University of Auckland.
In this video I explain:
1. How to become a doctor in New Zealand
2. How to enter premed at University of Auckland
3. How to calculate points for premed
4. Common myths and preconceptions about biomed and healthsci
5. How score for medical school entry is calculated
6. The correct mindset before entering premed
7. Structure of a semester
8. What is study efficiency
9. Why study efficiency is critical
10. How much is the biomed/healthsci workload compared to high school?
11. Core paper overview
12. Typical week of university schedule
13. Long term retention study methods
14. Why confusion is healthy for learning
15. UCAT
16. MMI Interview
Everytime, I give the same long answer so to save me some energy and effort, I have compiled my answer in 3 very easy insights using some critical thinking.
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Everytime, I give the same long answer so to save me some energy and effort, I have compiled my answer in 3 very easy insights using some critical thinking.
Do you need to do volunteer work?
This is a very common question that is asked of me.
Everytime, I give the same long answer so to save me some energy and effort, I have compiled my answer in 3 very easy insights using some critical thinking.
In this video I explain
Why volunteer work may be detrimental or not matter
How you tell the medical school interviewer about your volunteer experience
The correct attitude you should have towards volunteer work
How you can incorporate personal significance into medical school interview answers.
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Everytime, I give the same long answer so to save me some energy and effort, I have compiled my answer in 3 very easy insights using some critical thinking.
Do you need to do volunteer work?
This is a very common question that is asked of me.
Everytime, I give the same long answer so to save me some energy and effort, I have compiled my answer in 3 very easy insights using some critical thinking.
In this video I explain
Why volunteer work may be detrimental or not matter
How you tell the medical school interviewer about your volunteer experience
The correct attitude you should have towards volunteer work
How you can incorporate personal significance into medical school interview answers.
In this video I explain my situation as a 3rd year house officer (junior doctor) and my future direction for 2020.
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In this video I explain my situation as a 3rd year house officer (junior doctor) and my future direction for 2020.
My plan for 2020
1. Locum until March 2020
2. Start regular job at Middlemore Hospital in March – Surgical relief and Emergency medicine
3. Pass my GSSE exam in June
4. Step up as a ENT registrar in December
5. Bring you guys good content.
Content plan for 2020
Section 1: PREMED
*How to study core papers (BIOSCI107/POPLHLTH111/CHEM110/MEDSCI142)
*UCAT
*MMI (Multi mini interviews)
*MBChB med school LIFE
Section 2: DOCTOR LIFE
*Hospital life
*Outside the hospital
*Interview with occupation
Section 3: STUDYING OUT LOUD!
*LIVE SESSIONS – I will be thinking out loud so you can OBSERVE HOW I STUDY and comment and ask questions
How you can HELP:
1. Subscribe, get your friends and family to subscribe: a click for you, but for me it means a lot. It justifies for me to take some time out here and there to deliver you high value videos
2. Like all the videos
3. Comment in every video about what was good and what you want to see more of
One of my biggest goals is passing the GSSE – a prerequisite for applying for surgical training positions.
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In this video I explain my situation as a 3rd year house officer (junior doctor) and my future direction for 2020.
My plan for 2020
1. Locum until March 2020
2. Start regular job at Middlemore Hospital in March – Surgical relief and Emergency medicine
3. Pass my GSSE exam in June
4. Step up as a ENT registrar in December
5. Bring you guys good content.
Content plan for 2020
Section 1: PREMED
*How to study core papers (BIOSCI107/POPLHLTH111/CHEM110/MEDSCI142)
*UCAT
*MMI (Multi mini interviews)
*MBChB med school LIFE
Section 2: DOCTOR LIFE
*Hospital life
*Outside the hospital
*Interview with occupation
Section 3: STUDYING OUT LOUD!
*LIVE SESSIONS – I will be thinking out loud so you can OBSERVE HOW I STUDY and comment and ask questions
How you can HELP:
1. Subscribe, get your friends and family to subscribe: a click for you, but for me it means a lot. It justifies for me to take some time out here and there to deliver you high value videos
2. Like all the videos
3. Comment in every video about what was good and what you want to see more of
One of my biggest goals is passing the GSSE – a prerequisite for applying for surgical training positions.