Editor
Dr Andrew Coggins – Emergency Physician
FRCP (UK) FACEM
#FOAMed Nerd
Graduated from The University of Edinburgh in 2005. Interests include trauma, crisis resource management, in-situ simulation and innovation in medical education
Fears include Sharks and Jenga
Associate Editor
Dr David (Toby) Thomas – Emergency Physician
FACEM
Ultrasound and ECG Nutter
Born 1880
Graduated from The University of Hard Knocks in 1903
Fears – Cars and Central Lines
Website and Informatics Support
Kyi Thant – Medical Student
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Dear Andrew
Some of our well meaning colleagues have questioned our Method of education back home as a possible reason for our high failure rate.
If the method of our education was so different to Medical education in Australia then how come Drs from same education system are so successful in other specialtiy exams For Example ICU, Anaesthetics, orthopaedics,plastic surgery Physicians, gynaecology etc etc.
These are the specialities which are much sought after compared to ED.
All of my colleagues who started with me in other specialties from same education system are now consultants for at least last 4-5 years.
I am yet to meet someone from my country who has not passed their speciality exam apart from ED.
I will wait to hear your thoughts.
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