One Month at the Gen: A Survival Story I can’t believe it’s already been a whole month at The Gen! Time has flown, and somehow, I’ve survived—contrary to the many horror stories I heard before starting at Wits. Before making the move, I was perpetually warned
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Jeremy I began my journey as a medical officer at Steve Biko Academic Hospital in July 2021. On the Sunday before my start date, I received a call from one of the interns regarding a theatre 6 - day call list, allocated by Dr. Maakamedi. Unfortunately, the temperatures were too
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As we look back on this incredible year, we can’t help but feel inspired by all the hard work, dedication, and growth we’ve witnessed. Each person has contributed in their own unique way, pushing boundaries and lifting each other up to achieve new heights. It's been
Feature Friday: A Festive Transformation – A Big Thank You to Our Nursing Staff As the holiday season approaches, the halls of our hospital have been transformed into a winter wonderland, bringing joy and warmth to patients, visitors, and staff alike. This remarkable festive makeover is thanks to the incredible efforts
Ask That Dumb Question As we approach 2025, I’ve been attempting a little journey of self-improvement, and one of my personal projects has been journaling bits of advice to myself. Today’s gem is: Ask that dumb question. The power of questions is incredibly underrated, yet it’s one
The Grass Is Greener Where You Water It Lately, I’ve been battling a swirl of nerves and a deep sense of longing as I prepare for a big move to a new place. It’s a feeling many of us can relate to—the pull of the familiar, the
Monday “Class reps can be really proud of themselves, they organized a wonderful event” - Dr Petri aka the switchboard Welcome back, everyone! We hope you all had a restful weekend. On Saturday, we hosted our end-of-year event, and what a spectacular night it was! It was so wonderful to
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Steve Biko Anaesthesia Department Weekly Newsletter Week 2/12 to 07/12 don’t forget today (Sunday the 1st) is the last day to rsvp and pay for the end of year !! (I got a sneak peak at the menu and it’s looking incredible😍) contact Dr Viera for more
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This week we celebrate a birthday on the 28th of December! Dr Danielle Ingham (Moulton) From the newsletter team to the On behalf of the entire newsletter and Anaesthesia team, we want to wish you a fantastic birthday filled with joy and celebration! Your hard work, positive attitude, and dedication
11 November to 15 November I am pretty sure you all miss Dr Wongs updates, but dont despair he will be back next week 🤣🎉 Monday: Fresh Start After the lovely rain this weekend, doesn’t everything just feel a bit brighter? The air is crisp, and there’s that beautiful
Happy November, Team! 🎉 This weekend was the start of the dreaded fourth on call 🥲😭, please continue to daily log your theatre delays !! Can you believe it’s already November? With Christmas just around the corner, decorations are starting to pop up everywhere – has anyone spotted them yet? It’s also
Hello, Team! We’re thrilled to announce that we’re back up and running! We hope you missed us terribly during the two-week hiatus—trust us, we missed you more! We know you’ve been lost without our updates, but don’t worry because we’re here, ready, and excited