Tag: lifelong learning

Negotiation: A Vital Skill for Doctors

Post author By Dr Erwin Kwun
Post date June 4, 2024
Categories In Career

Imagine consulting Mr. Smith, who complains of chest pain. You’re concerned about a possible heart attack and recommend he visit the Emergency Department. However, Mr. Smith hesitates because he has guests coming over this evening. This scenario highlights a common challenge in clinical practice: convincing patients to follow urgent medical advice. Without prompt treatment, Mr. […]

How to pass SCA?

Post author By Dr Erwin Kwun
Post date June 7, 2023
Categories In Career

Preparing for the MRCGP Simulated Consultation Assessment can be challenging for a lot of GP trainees. Finding the time to revise, staying motivated and practicing for SCA can feel overwhelming. If you haven’t been taught the essentials of remote consulting, it can be dauting to navigate phone or video consultations. Every GPST needs to develop […]

My Story: From Shy to Confident Speaker

Post author By Dr Erwin Kwun
Post date January 27, 2023
Categories In Career

As a child, I was a timid soul. The mere thought of speaking in front of others sent shivers down my spine. My heart would race as I worried about what others might think. The Shiest student of the year Growing up, my shyness was so pronounced that in my sixth-form year, I was voted […]

Sympathy Vs Empathy

Post author By Dr Erwin Kwun
Post date December 13, 2022
Categories In Mindset

People often think sympathy and empathy are the same thing without realising they are very different concepts. Sympathy is an expression of care or concern for someone. In contrast, empathy is the ability to understand and feel the emotion of the other person. When you empathise, you understand the other person’s perspectives, predicament and share […]

5 Benefits of writing

Writing has been life-changing for me. It has helped me to sharpen my mind, learn more about myself and connect with some of you who enjoy my work. Today, I’d like to show you 5 benefits of writing. 1. Boost your happiness Our mind is often focused on negatives. We get caught up by things that […]

Lifelong Learning

Post author By Dr Erwin Kwun
Post date September 17, 2020
Categories In Career

Schooling is an important process that imparts knowledge and develops skills. Most people associate learning with formal education. While education typically ends after one graduates university, learning doesn’t stop after formal education. Learning is not confined to the four walls of a classroom but takes place throughout life in different environments. Lifelong learning in the medical […]