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Tag: Osteosarcoma

  • Imposter syndrome

    Imposter syndrome

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    The human brain is an incredibly cruel and capricious thing, especially to its owner. Here’s an example: the best things that happen to you are only remembered poorly, with a vague, warm feeling that a nice time was had, although the specifics are hard to grasp. Bad news, as well as uncomfortable or embarrassing moments,…

  • Life is unfair

    Life is unfair

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    I’m not a religious man, and I try not to be judgemental of those who are; in many ways, I’m in awe of their certainty. I’m the sort of person who, when push comes to shove, is not absolutely sure whether his favourite movie is Jaws or The Big Lebowski. To be absolutely confident about…

  • A defence of generalism

    A defence of generalism

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    Ahh, veterinary medicine. Look at it, stretching out over the horizon – so pretty. Look at all those referral centres. Of course, I remember back when it was all fields. Back in my day, you could be a proper mixed vet, expressing anal glands with the lingering scent of cowpat on your fingers, and an…

  • Behind the scenes at Fitzpatrick Referrals

    Behind the scenes at Fitzpatrick Referrals

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    Two years ago, I received an email to confirm an EMS placement at a certain well-known veterinary practice in the south of England. In my head, the placement remained far off until – three days after one set of exams ended and four weeks before another set – it seemed to sneak up on me…