December 17, 2011
Eczema treatment
I seem to have developed (in November 2011) a kind of eczema on my ankles. This could be an allergic response that’ happening all over my body (including eyes).
TRIED THE FOLLOWING
- Apply moisturiser
- Apply aloe vera gel from fresh leaves
- Consume more turmeric (or apply turmeric paste)
- Apply vicks vaporub
- Apply Noxcema (original)
- Flaxseed oil might help
THE ONLY REMEDYTHAT WORKED
Vicks vaporub
November 3, 2011
Medical specialities, specialists, qualifications, degrees, fellowships and diplomas (abbreviations)
MEDICAL SPECIALITIES
1. Allergy and Immunology
The medical specialty of Allergy and Immunology focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of allergies.
2. Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology is the medical specialty focusing on administering pain-killing drugs during surgery in the operating room. Anesthesiology also includes the field of Pain Management, a sub-specialty which helps manage chronic (ongoing) pain in patients with prescription medication, injections, or other therapeutic methods.
3. Dermatology
The field of dermatology focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the skin.
4. Emergency Medicine
Emergency Medicine is the field which focuses on emergent, or acute medical care of patients who need immediate medical attention due to trauma, accident, or a major medical event.
5. Family Medicine
Family medicine is a primary care field overseeing the basic healthcare needs of patients of all ages, from infant to geriatric.
6. Internal Medicine
Internal medicine is similar to family medicine in that it includes primary care and basic healthcare management of all areas of a patient’s health. However, internal medicine typically does not include pediatrics or obstetrics, whereas family medicine often does. Additionally, internal medicine includes more in-depth training and patient care in a hospital setting and acute care. Finally, internal medicine includes many more sub-specialties such as:
7. Neurology
Neurology is the medical specialty focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the brain and nervous system. Patients who have suffered a stroke, or who battle ailments such as epilepsy, Alzheimer’s, or Parkinson’s are a few examples of some of the patients who are treated by neurologists.
8. Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery is a surgical specialty of medicine devoted solely to surgery of the brain.
9. OB/GYN (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
Obstetrics is healthcare for pregnant women, including labor and childbirth and providing a safe delivery of the baby. Gynecology entails the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the female reproductive system.
10. Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology is the medical specialty focusing on treatment of the eyes, and retina. Not to be confused with an optometrist, ophthalmologists can also do eye surgery and prescribe medication unlike optometrists, who typically focus on eyesight correction and enhancement and prescription lenses.
11. Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic surgery entails surgery of the joints, bones, and muscles. Patients with sports injuries, or injuries from an accident may be treated by orthopaedic surgeons, as are patients with some types of arthritis in the joints which may be surgically repaired.
Otolaryngology is the medical specialty commonly known as “E.N.T.”, which stands for ear, nose, and throat. Otolaryngology includes office-based care, and surgical procedures both in the hospital and in the office. Therefore, a variety of practice environments and employers are available in this field.
13. Pediatrics
Pediatrics is a primary care field of medicine focusing on the healthcare of children, from newborn to age 18. Most pediatric jobs are office-based, where routine physicals, immunizations, coughs and colds, and “lumps and bumps” are handled frequently. However, there are also numerous pediatric jobs available at children’s hospitals, particularly in pediatric subspecialties such as pediatric surgery.
14. Psychiatry
Psychiatry entails the treatment of patients’ mental health and well-being. Psychiatry may be practiced in an office, providing psychotherapy and medication for more common psychiatric care, or in a psychiatric hospital for more serious, acute psychiatric issues such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other issues requiring hospitalization. Psychiatry also involves treatment of patients with addictions such as drugs or alcohol.
15. Radiology
Radiology is the medical field which entails the use of medical imaging to diagnose a variety of problems across all specialties and body systems. Radiology is a very high-tech field offering a great deal of job growth, because it is utilized in conjunction with so many other medical specialties including cardiology, surgery, oncology, gastroenterology, to name a few.
16. Surgery
General surgeons perform a variety of abdominal and laparoscopic surgeries. Surgeons may also subspecialize to focus on trauma surgery, vascular surgery, plastic surgery, or cardiac surgery. Surgical careers involve surgeon, surgical tech, or OR nurse.
17. Urology
Urology is the medical specialty involving diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the urinary tract as well as the male reproductive system. Urology includes office-based care and surgical treatment.
MEDICAL QUALIFICATIONS
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Abbreviation
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Qualification or full description
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BCh
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Bachelor of Surgery
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BChir
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Bachelor of Surgery
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BM
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Bachelor of Medicine
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BMedSci
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Bachelor of Medical Sciences
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BPharm
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Bachelor of Pharmacy
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BS
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Bachelor of Surgery
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BSc
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Bachelor of Science
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ChB
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Bachelor of Surgery
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CPH
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Certificate in Public Health
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DA
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Diploma in Anaesthetics
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DCh
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Doctor of Surgery
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DCH
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Diploma in Child Health
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DCP
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Diploma in Clinical Pathology
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DCPath
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Diploma College of Pathologists
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DDS
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Doctor of Dental Surgery
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DFM
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Diploma in Forensic Medicine
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DGM
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Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
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DGO
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Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics
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Dip GU Med
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Diploma in Genitourinary Medicine
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DMR
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Diploma in Medical Radiology
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DO
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Diploma in Ophthalmology
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DObst
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Diploma in Obstetrics
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DPath
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Diploma in Pathology
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DPhil
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Doctor of Philosophy
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DPhysMed
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Diploma in Physical Medicine
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DPH
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Diploma in Public Health
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DPM
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Diploma in Psychological Medicine
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DR
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Diploma in Radiology
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DRCOG
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Diploma Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
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DRCPath
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Diploma Royal College of Pathologists
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DS
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Doctor of Surgery
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FFA
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Fellow Faculty of Anaesthetists
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FFCM
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Fellow Faculty of Community Medicine
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FFFP
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Fellow of the Faculty of Family Planning
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FFPath
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Fellow Faculty of Pathology
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FFPHM
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Fellow Faculty of Public Health Medicine
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FFR
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Fellow Faculty of Radiologists
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FRCA
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Fellow Royal College of Anaesthetists
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FRCGP
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Fellow Royal College of General Practitioners
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FRCOG
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Fellow Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
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FRCOphth
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Fellow College of Ophthalmology
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FRCPath
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Fellow Royal College of Pathologists
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FRCPS
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Fellow Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons
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FRCPsych
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Fellow Royal College of Psychiatrists
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FRCR
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Fellow Royal College of Radiologists
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FRCS
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Fellow Royal College of Surgeons
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FRCSI
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Fellow Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland
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FRS
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Fellow of the Royal Society
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FRSH
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Fellow Royal Society of Health
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GP
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General Practitioner
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LMS
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Licentiate of Medicine & Surgery
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LRCP
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Licentiate Royal College of Physicians
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LRCPI
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Licentiate Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
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LRCPS
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Licentiate Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons
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LRCS
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Licentiate Royal College of Surgeons
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LRCSI
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Licentiate Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland
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MA
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Master of Arts
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MBAcA
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Member British Acupuncture Association
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MBBCh
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Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
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MBBS
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Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
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MBChB
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Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
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MCh, MChir
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Master of Surgery
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MChOrth
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Master of Orthopaedic Surgery
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MClinPscychol
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Master of Clinical Psychology
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MD
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Doctor of Medicine
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MFFP
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Member Faculty of Family Planning
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MFOM
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Member Faculty of Occupational Medicine
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MFPHM
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Member Faculty of Public Health Medicine
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MMed
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Master of Medicine
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MMedSc
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Master of Medical Science
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MPhil
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Master of Philosophy
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MRCGP
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Member Royal College of General Practitioners
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MRCOG
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Member Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
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MRCP
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Member Royal College of Physicians
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MRCPath
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Member Royal College of Pathologists
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MRCPI
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Member Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
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MRCPsych
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Member Royal College of Psychiatrists
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MRCS
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Member Royal College of Surgeons
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MS
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Master of Surgery
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MSc
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Master of Science
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PRHO
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Pre-Registration House Officer (now replaced by Foundation Year 1)
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PhD
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Doctor of Philosophy
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SHO
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Senior House Officer
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SpR
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Specialist Registrar
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Australian Fellowship qualifications
November 1, 2011
Decent wines
Snobs creek (perhaps the best I've had)
Parson's paddock shiraz 2008 – very good.
2008 Vina Decana (ALDI)
November 1, 2011
Health milestone
In mid-October 2011, managed to swim 10 freestyle laps in the 25 m pool. Might sound trivial, but from the level of fitness with which I started, this is a very positive achievement.
Also, managed to virtually eliminate the severe elbow soreness permitting me to try tennis again after a gap of one year.
October 24, 2011
Good medical specialists in Melbourne
Myotherapist: Peter Prskalo
Dentist: Dr Shiva Shamin (Blue Spa Dental- Cartas)