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How to Recognise Burnout as a Junior Doctor Burnout is a growing concern among junior doctors, it often creeps up on you due to long hours, high workloads, and emotional stress of the role. Recognizing the early signs of burnout is crucial to prevent long-term physical and mental health consequences. While medicine demands resilience, ignoring burnout can lead to exhaustion, poor job performance, and even a loss of passion for your career. Recognizing the Signs Doctors experiencing burnout may...

How to Get Adequate Exercise as a Busy Junior Doctor – Preventing Burnout As a junior doctor, long hours, unpredictable shifts, and constant mental strain can make it difficult to prioritize exercise. Regular physical activity is crucial for maintaining energy levels, reducing stress, and preventing burnout. While finding time to work out may seem impossible, incorporating movement as much as possible into your routine can greatly improve both your physical and mental well-being. One of the...

In an exciting development for the medical community, the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) has recently recognized Japan and South Korea as countries with health systems comparable to Aotearoa New Zealand. This recognition opens up new opportunities for doctors from these countries to gain provisional general registration and work as doctors in New Zealand without the need for additional exams. What This Means for Japanese and Korean Doctors Doctors from Japan and South Korea can now...