Why did I do this in the first place? Everyone has their own motivation for choosing the medical profession.  Most did it because they...

The festive season for a South African doctor 🎅🏽 When we were children we all looked forward to this time of year... the presents, the...

I’m sure all of you have been told at some point that having an MBChB opens doors, but what doors are those exactly? The image of someone...

What to do while waiting in line In medicine, as in life, you often have to wait your turn.  If you’ve ever been to Home Affairs or the...

Staying afloat in the system Post community service the security of government imposed servitude is ripped away.  Although, we often...

The physician of the future In the past doctors had well defined roles. You knew that if you studied a certain textbook and did your time...

In today's competitive job market, a standout curriculum vitae (CV) is the key to catching the eye of potential employers. For doctors,...

In the 'good ole days', being a medical doctor was seen as a unique profession, a calling even. As a valued member of a community, it was...

What is your ideal workplace and what do you need to be fulfilled at work? We all dream of working in an environment that brings out the...

Picture this: It’s early on a Friday morning and you’re lying in bed. You hear that unmistakable ping,  indicating that your bank balance...

Ah, the freshly cut, proverbial green grass of the other side! The idea of living abroad appeals to many of us doctors, as we dream of...