Interview Experience for a Medical Job in an NGO

It was sunday morning, when i got a msg from my friend that some NGO is taking interviews today for the post of Medical Officer in one of their projects working in flood affected areas. He told me the time and place, only one hour was left. I hurried, and reached on time ..... we were three friends, and including us there were total 10 candidates (8 males and 2 females).

They wrote our Name, Qualification, Mobile Number ... serial wise on a paper .. then called accordingly for interview. I was on 3rd number .... when they called me .... i went in .. i said:

Me: Asalamo Alaikum (there were 2 people, i shaked hand with both of them)

Interviewers: Wa alaikum salam, Have a seat.
Me: Thank You.
Interviewer: I am Dr. XYZ and he is Mr. ABC, we are employees of VVV NGO, which is working in Pakistan since long ..... currently we have our projects in progress in all flood affected areas. Along with other things we work for Health Care also, and for that we need Medical Officers, who can work in our medical camp field areas. ok so Dr, tell us about your self shortly...

Me: I am Dr. M.H.S, belong to Matiari district , but born and bought up in Hyderabad, i did my MBBS in december 2010, doing my house job, which will be finished in one month etc

Interviewer: Any future plan for postgraduation?

Me: yes, i will do PG ship in Pediatrics.

Interviewer: have you bought your CV?

Me: Yes (and given)

(After all this introductory Gup Shup, he started asking questions about Medicine)

Q. What are the common diseases in flood affected areas?

Q. what is the treatment of Diarrhea?
Q. what is AFP?

Q. what is Polio?

Q. how many cases of Polio have been reported in Pakistan this year?

Q. how will you proceed in a patient with urinary retention?

Q. what is the method of passing NG tube?

Q. what is the treatment of Hyperthyroidism?

Q. what is the treatment of Hypothyroidism?

Q. what are the second line of drugs for TB?

Q. what will you give to a patient who has some allergic reaction which is not resolved after the administration of Dexa+Avil?

Q. what is the treatment of Typhoid?

(then the interviewer switched to another topic)

Q. how did you heard about this job and interview?

Q. what do you know about our NGO?

Q. why should we hire you?

Q. what salary are you expecting from us?

Q. will you able to stay away from home in our office which is near by our field ares?

Q. Do have any field experience before?

(then he said: Dr, give us a copy of your identity card, if you will be selected, we will call you in 2 days ...... duty timings will be 8am to 2 pm ... you have to see atleast 60 patients daily, and you have to fill our survery forms also, and have to give report weekly ... there will be a team with you, one lady dr, dispensor, driver etc ... thank you and best of luck)

........................ they have not called me yet :) but it was a nice experience ...

Study Books with Patients .... you will learn this way

"To study the phenomena of disease without books is to sail an uncharted sea, while to study books without patients is not to go to sea at all." - Sir William Osler

I am hearing about the procedure "Exchange Transfusion" since final year MBBS ...... i have read this in books for so many times ........ still after reading in detail i had not idea how it all goes in real. Yesterday, i not only saw this practically but i also assisted my senior Doctor in Exchange Transfusion of a 5 year old baby boy, whose bilirubin was 33 mg/dl.

My senior says, stand at bedside, open your books and then examine the patient. I have seen my seniors ... opening his/her books while managing the patient of DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis) ..... There is no harm in opening a book in front of patients ..... you will learn this way.

I'll share few more things and my experience about Exchange Transfusion in my coming posts .... see you .... tata

What is SGPT and Why my SGPT levels are high?

Yesterday, i recieved a msg on facebook from someone (not Friend) ........ he wanted to know that what is SGPT and why his SGPT blood levels are bit high ...... his LFT report was attached with the msg ..... showing disturbance in SGPT levels .... that was 51 U/L (normal: upto 41).

I dont know whether he was worried over his raised SGPT or not, but this was clear from his report that some thing is surely wrong with his body .... lets see whats could be the possible reason for his high SGPTWhat is SGPT? its an Enzyme, mainly contained in Liver Cells ..... when the liver is injured, liver cells release SGPT (Serum glutamic-pyruvic transaminase) or ALT (Alanine Transaminase) in blood (circulation), and raising its level in blood ...... and signals that something is wrong with YOUR LIVER, thus its an indicator of your Liver's Status.

What are Enzymes? their Functions? Enzymes are nothing but Protiens, present throughout the body, each having their Unique function. They help to accelerate the necessary chemical reactions in our body.

I dont know, who adviced him this Investigation and why ...... so lets discuss generally, that what are the symptoms in which you should go for this Investigation (but on your Doctor's Request). It is ordered when you have liver disorder symptoms like abdominal swelling .. with or without pain, jaundice (yellow discolouration), itching (pruritis), nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, weakness, fatigue, dark urine or light coloured stool. It may also be ordered, if the person have known history of Hepatits, or any possible exposure to Hepatitis Virus, if the person is a Drinker, having positive family history of liver diseases, obesity, diabetes or Drug that can cause harm to the Liver. So, the causes of Raised SGPT include: Viral Hepatitis, Alcoholism, Fatty Liver, Obesity, and use of antibiotics.

His further lab reports show that his Anti HCV and HBsAg is Negative, so Viral Hepatits is excluded. He is not a Drinker, and he has not taken any antibiotics recently, so Medication and Alcoholism excluded. Yes, he eats junk food, he is obese, and there must be lack of exercise, so the possible cause of raised SGPT in his case is Fatty Liver.

Medical Advice in his case should be: Loose weight, have low fat diet, do some exercise ... thts it, no need of Liver Tonics and other Medications.

Aamir Khan blessed with a Baby Boy

On Dec 1, Aamir Khan and his 2nd wife Kiran Rao got blessed with a baby boy. The couple named their son Azad Roa Khan after scholar and freedom fighter Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Aamir's "great grand uncle".

Fauji's Duffers hain Duffers - says Asma Jehangir

watch (n Listen) this Video ..... and think

Bal Thackeray's Grand Daughter Neha Marries a Muslim

Bal Thackeray's (chief of Hindu Extremist Party Shiv Sena) grand daughter Neha Gupta married a Gujrati Muslim Doctor on December 4. Neha is the daughter of Late Bindumadhav, who is the eldest son of Bal Thackeray. Neha married Dr. Nabi Muhammad in Hotel Taj Lands End Mumbai.

SEHWAG - Smashes 219 to become a New World Record Holder

It was 1997, in chennai, when Pakistan's Saeed Anwar smashed 194 runs in an one-day international against India, to make a record of highest runs by an individual in one-day internationals. In 2009, venue Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's Coventry also smashed 194 (against Bangladesh), but was superior to Anwar's record, because it was a not out innings. In 2010, India's Tendulkar climbed the mount 200, a not out innings against south africa in Gwalior. Remember the words of Brian Lara, which he used to say, when his record was stealed, that, "Records are made to be broken" .... yup ... very true .... On 9th December, 2011 ... Virendar Sehwag (India), steals the record of Tendulkar (200), by smashing 219 in 149 balls against West Indies in Indore. Great ..... Indians are Rocking International Cricket ..... Congratulations to Sehwag, India and Cricket Fans ....

The Dirty Picture Released in Pakistan

The Dirty Picture, which was released on 2nd December all over the world, was banned in Pakistan. Pakistan Censor Board thought that the film is too bold to be screened in Pakistan, but now it will be releasing on dec 9 in pakistan and has been censored by the board, only 4 Adults.

Aishwarya Rai with Her Baby Girl (Pics)

Copied this picture from some blog, it looks fake, but Awaien Enjoy :)

Winning Record of Pakistans Cricket Team in the year 2011

Just saw the Geo Sports report on Winning Record of Pakistan's Cricket Team. In the year 2011, pakistan has played 32 one day internationals, out of which they have won 24 matches ...... Greattt .... today we won the 3rd and last match of the series against Bangladesh to clean sweep them, this was the 6th consecutive win of our TEAM ..... wow Geo to Aisay ...

The Dirty Picture: a biopic on Silk Smitha's life

On Dec 2-2011, a Hindi movie, titled The Dirty Picture, was released in India. This was produced by Ekta Kapoor and Directed by Milan Luthria. The stars in main lead were, Vidya Balan, Naseerudin Shah, Emraan Hashmi and Tusshar Kapoor. This film was based on the life of Silk Smitha, an indian artist, which was known for her erotic roles in late 70's and 80's. Vidya played the role of Silk, and she really did well. First read her short Biography on Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silk_Smitha), then see her video clips (movie scenes) on You Tube (click here) and then finally watch the movie The Dirty Picture, to get entertained.

Vidya Balan (as Silk Smitha in The Dirty Picture)

Silk Smitha (Vijayalakshmi)

Gamm Pe Ek Shair ....

kabhii taqdiir kaa maatam kabhii duniyaaa kaa gilaa

manzil-e-ishq me.n har gaam pe ronaa aayaa [Shakeel Badayuni]

Veena Malik goes Nude for FHM Magazine

and i am Speech Less ....

for more photo's (uncensored ;)), click the following links:

http://awesomefacebooklikes.blogspot.com/2011/12/veena-malik-on-fhm-cover.html#more

http://awesomefacebooklikes.blogspot.com/2011/12/veena-maliks-photoshoot-in-india.html#more

http://awesomefacebooklikes.blogspot.com/2011/12/veena-maliks-photoshoot-in-india_03.html#more

and if you have and interest, then do search this hot issue on You Tube .... u will be surely Entertained ......

Pediatric Resources

While searching for some Paediatric Courses, I came accross four excellent websites based on Paediatrics. Here are the links:

1. Pediatric Education (http://www.pediatriceducation.org/)

* its a Digital Library, where you can find references, case studies, differential diagnosis etc.

2. Searching Pediatrics (http://www.searchingpediatrics.com/)

* its a Pediatric Search Engine, which searchs your word from all the reputed pediatric sources available online.

3. Pediatric Commons (http://www.pediatriccommons.org/)

* its a Pediatric Community, where members share, teach and learn Pediatrics, with the help of Lectures, Videos, Photos and Text.

4. General Pediatrics (http://www.generalpediatrics.com/)
* its a Pediatric Directory, which contains, links to the Pediatric Text books, Journals, Websites, News Sites and other Resources.

**i am sure, you will love these sites **

How to Write CV (Doctor's CV Example)

Now that i have completed MBBS, and my house job is in progress, i have felt need of my cv, to apply for a part time job in some private hospital. I googled about the CV Examples, but didnt get any example which can be effective in our part of world, all i found was the examples of International CV's.

Here is the simple, short and effective example of CV of a Medical Graduate in PDF:

Download Links:

http://www.mediafire.com/file/qv8e79v447xx3j4/Doctors_CV_Example.pdf

or

http://www.mediafire.com/?qv8e79v447xx3j4

While searching i found a website of a Pakistani ENT Specialist, who has shared his detailed CV on his site. Here is the link of that Detailed CV (for Pakistani Doctors):

http://www.drshahid.com.pk/cv.htm

Hope you will find this useful for you .... thanks for coming .... tata ;)

Doctors Videos - a bloG on Medical Videos

...... a very useful BLOG on Medical Videos ... includes videos on General Medical Topics, Surgeries, Lectures, Medical TV Shows like House and Greys Anatomy and lot of other videos on almost all Medical Subjects. Almost 24,000 people like this blog on facebook and almost 900 people follow this blog ..... these figures reflects the popularity of this blog. Visit DOCTORS VIDEOS ..... http://doctorsvideos.blogspot.com/ .

Paeds Nursery: Drawing Blood Sample of a Neonate

Male Nurse drawing out Blood Sample from the dorsum of right hand of Neonate in Paeds Nursery, Paediatrics Unit 1, Civil Hospital Hyderabad.

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Paeds Nursery: Neonates, Infant Warmer and Phototherapy Machine

On the left: 2 neonates placed on infant radiant warmer. On the right: 2 neonates placed on warmer under phototherapy machine. Warmer is used to prevent hypothermia and phototherapy machine is used to treat jaundice.

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Time Pass

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Some Biology Blogs

Here are some Biology Blogs, which i found on Google ....... they contain: Bio Related Lecture Notes, Exam Papers, News, Researches, Animations, Other Web Resources and lot more ..... Useful for Biology Instructors and Students .... :D

http://www.biology-blog.com/

http://thebioblog.com/

http://missbakersbiologyclass.com/blog/

http://sciencefictionbiology.blogspot.com/

http://o-level-biology.blogspot.com/

http://humanbiologyblog.blogspot.com/

more to come ..............................................

Animated Biology

While searching for some science blogs ... i came accross a blog which was dedicated to Biology Animations ... i watched few animations ... i really liked it and found it very useful for Biology Students (Like Me .. :D) ..... so here i am sharing its URL with you, have a look at this blog ..

http://bio-animations.blogspot.com/

Ramadan Calender 2011 for Karachi , Lahore & Islamabad

Source: http://www.smilaxsolutions.com/

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Intercollegiate MRCS Revision Notes [Download Book]

Download Intercollegiate MRCS Revision Notes in PDF form

Download Link : http://www.4shared.com/document/0v7h3LfB/Intercollegiate_MRCS_Revision_.html

Source: http://www.surgical-tutor.org.uk/default-home.htm

Essential Revision Notes for MRCP by Kalra [Download Book]

Essential Revision Notes for MRCP by Philip A. Kalra

2nd Edition

Download Links:

1. http://www.filesonic.pk/file/689658971/Essential_Revision_Notes_for_MRCP_2nd_Edition.pdf

Source: http://downloadmedicalbooks.blogspot.com/

2. part-1: http://rapidshare.com/files/230563227/Kalra_Essential_Revision_Notes_for_the_MRCP.part1.rar

part-2 http://rapidshare.com/files/230563280/Kalra_Essential_Revision_Notes_for_the_MRCP.part2.rar

part-3 http://rapidshare.com/files/230563262/Kalra_Essential_Revision_Notes_for_the_MRCP.part3.rar

Source: http://avaxhome.ws/ebooks/Essential_Revision_Notes_for_MRCP_karla.html

Medical Forums for Under and Post Graduates

There are hundreds of Medical Forums on Internet ....... but here i am sharing few .... which according to me are best for Pakistani Medical Students .......

1. http://www.rxpgonline.com/

The Best Ever Medical Forum for Students i have ever seen ........ Contents : lots of Articles, Download Materials, Discussion (Forums) on every subject (Medical), info regarding all Medical Exams worldwide ....... Revision Tools, Mnemonics ......... having problem regarding medical studies, house job, residency, or job .... just register (free) yourself on Rxpgonline ... i am sure your problem will be solved :)

2. http://www.aippg.com/

All India Pre PG

Best for preparation of PG entrance exams in India .............. forums for MRCP, USMLE, PLAB, AMC, IELTS ........... Download section contains lots of past papers of various exams (solved) ........

......................................................::::::::: More To Come :::::::::................................................................

A Cute Little Baby Snake Found In My New Home

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Video Demonstration of an IV Injection

Video Demonstrating an Intra Muscular Injection

Video Demonstration of an Intra Muscular Injection ......

Tips for Residency Interview

1. Look interested

2. SIt up straight

3. Always have some ‘safe’ questions like ‘what do you like best about your hospital’ or ‘what unique opportunities are there here’or “How is the teaching’

4. Never tell a faculty member or interviewer if you are applying in two specialties and the program is a ‘safety’ for you. They cannot handle the ambivalence. I hear it from attendings ‘he has no direction’ . this is AMAZINGLY unfair,but unfortunately, do NOT tell them

5. come early. Leave late. Ask to come for a ‘second look’

6. Smile and make eye contact

7. NEVER NEVER NEVER criticize ANYTHING.

So, each year I get comments like ‘so you are telling applicants to LIE!!!” actually..,,, yes, withold your real feelings. Do NOT be completely honest about things you see as negatives.
If you don’t understand, you are an idiot.

-- Faisal Siddiqui.
فیصل صدیقی

Extra-Ordinary Footage of Uncontacted Tribes - Video Released

Extraordinary aerial footage of uncontacted Amazon tribe released

This unique film shows uncontacted Indians on the Brazil-Peru border in never-seen-before detail. It is the first-ever aerial footage of an uncontacted community. The footage was filmed by the BBC in collaboration with the Brazilian government, for the new BBC 1 ‘Human Planet’ series.

Peru’s President Garcia has publicly suggested uncontacted tribes have been ‘invented’ by ‘environmentalists’ opposed to oil exploration in the Amazon, while another spokesperson compared them to the Loch Ness monster. In fact, there are more than one hundred uncontacted tribes around the world.

Source: http://www.uncontactedtribes.org/evidence

A Good Short Book on Urology (Lecture Notes Type)

Download a short but very useful book on Urology, by Dr. M. A. S. Jewett.

Click Here to Download the Book

Chapters:

1. History and Physical


2. Kidney and Ureter


3. Bladder


4. Prostate


5. Scrotum and Contents


6. Penis and Urethra


7. Hematuria


8. Infertility


9. Pediatric Urology
   

A Short Book on General Surgery (Lecture Notes Type)

Download a short but very useful book on General Surgery by Dr. S. Gallinger.

Click Here to Download the Book

Chapters:

1. Pre Op Preparation


2. Surgical Complications


3. Acute Abdomen


4. Esophagus


5. Stomach and Duodenum


6. Bowel Obstruction


7. Small Intestine


8. Appendix


9. IBD


10. Large Intestine


11. Anorectum


12. Hernia


13. Liver


14. Biliary Tract


15. Pancreas


16. Spleen


17. Fistula


18. Breast


19. Thyroid


20. Vascular Arterial Diseases


21. Vascular Venous Diseases


22. HIV and General Surgery


23. Cancer Genetics
    

A Good Short Book on Radiology (Lecture Notes Type)

Download a short but very useful book on Radiology, named as, "Diagnostic Medical Imaging" by Dr. G. Olyscamp, Dr. D. Rappaport and Dr. D. Salonen.

Click Here to Download the Book

Radiology in 34 Pages

Chapters:

1. Imaging Modalities


2. Chest Imaging


3. Musculoskeletal System


4. Gastrointestinal System


5. Genitourinary System


6. Neuroradiology


7. Nuclear Medicine


8. Vascular Interventional Radiology


9. Approach to Common Presentations
   

Alternative Career Zone for Medical (MBBS) Students

I have personally seen Many Doctors, who have left this field after MBBS, some did this in Frustration and some were in hurry for a Good Job and Good Money. In Pakistan, many MBBS doctors take the exam of CSS (Competitive Exam - Civil Superior Services) after completing MBBS, and join Civil Services. Its a Federal Government Job of BPS Grade 17, Early promotion chances are good in this job and pay scale usually starts form 25 to 30,000. After MBBS u can do MBA also to join Pharmaceutical Companies, if you are smart enough you can join these Drug Companies without doing MBA. The Pay Scale in these companies start from 20 to 30,000 and goes up with the experience. There are many MBBS doctors who dont want to interact with the patients, but they want to work in hospitals, they can do MBA in Hospital Administration, and can join Hospitals with Great Pay. Another option is Certification/Diploma in Clinical Research after MBBS, and join Clinical Research Institutes. You can join Army as a Captain after clearing their Exams. Other than CSS, there are other competitive exams also like PCS, Commission Exam for Lecturer Ship. Biotechnology and Bio-Informatics are two other options after MBBS. There must be lot other options also, but i am not familiar with them yet ......

Summarizing:

• CSS


• MBA (Pharmaceuticals)


• MBA (Hospital Administration)


• CLINICAL RESEARCH
  


• ARMY


• PCS


• LECTURER SHIP


• BIO-TECHNOLOGY


• BIO-INFORMATICS
  

Lectures of All Medical Subjects in Power Point Presentations

Being a Medical Student, it was my duty to search the net for Medical Stuff, beside searching for Entertainment all the time. While searching for Lectures of All Medical Subjects, i came across a blog, run by Dr. Aslam, an Indian, i.e., http://medicalppt.blogspot.com/. It contains lectures in power point presentations, you can download them FREE ..... Believe me .. it is one of the best place on Internet for Medical Stuff ... :)