Telling you why I moved back from Australia (whilst I get ready)

Answering a very commonly asked question today...why did I move back from Australia?
⏰ Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
02:30 Recap of life so far
03:44 Personal reasons
10:01 Surgical training in Aus vs UK
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[@Medics_mind]

So glad to hear your honest perspectives. It's inspiring to see someone open to challenges!

[@lizrochester80]

Moving away from family is such a huge factor that I think people really underestimate. I spent seven years away from home and wasn’t able to go back during foundation training both because of Covid and leave. The loneliness was crazy sometimes. Yes, you have other people there but there’s nothing quite like a hug from a family member. I’ve been home over a year now (and away from the NHS) and sometimes it still doesn’t feel real to not have that much stress on me. You do what’s best for you and I’m glad you’ve done just that! Hope training is treating you and your partner well!

[@DenAllen-px2tw]

Such an honest and true feedback about the Australian Specialty Training match. Real story: a few years back I was working as an SHO on the Cardiovascular ward, I see my Med School classmate on the ward, telling me he is already Cardiovascular Reg in the Specialty training program. Little did I know the head of the department is his father. In reality it is almost unheard of to get into the program as a JHO. Father can make magic work. Not what you know but who you know.

[@SomethingNick]

I did the opposite Aus -> UK, been almost four years! I do miss my family and old friends but I feel like theres still so much of Europe to see and every big city in Australia feels the same to me now, maybe in a few years I'll start feeling the pull of home but taking it week by week! I'm jealous you had a clear deciding factor, indifference in the worst for such big choices

[@thedistracteddoctor]

Good on you. As someone who came here and ended up staying for 15 years before moving back I think you have chosen to move back at the right time. Despite my best efforts to remain connected with friends & family back home, it hasn’t been enough to keep me connected when I moved back and I’m now coming back to Australia.

[@cat-tc2kk]

Thank you for this video! I found it very insightful as a med student in the UK considering the move to AUS. Hypothetically, if all your close family moved to AUS, do you think you would have stayed? Or do the other unfortunate aspects of nepotism, training pathway, etc outweigh that?

[@banksiasong]

You must've missed her video where a a British Indian colleague in Australia OFFERED her a placement on a training program pending her application. Nepotism is everywhere, seen the House of Lords recently?

[@garys7828]

Wishing you and your partner well on this next stage of your career and life. You will always have your memories of Australia

[@anamika2502]

As a medical student, always love to hear perspective because I will be part of a workforce soon, and also with the lipstick comment, try lining your lips first with a lip pencil colour close to your skin tone and then use a lipstick shade you like so it isn’t so harsh. I used to love lipstick, then i went to lip gloss and i cant say goodbye lol

[@leah.ludovici]

I love the music in the background 😊❤ it’s so cozy

[@lawlietkeito]

Loved this video vibe, do you how many years someone would take to do ophto in australia for example ?

[@donya_zidan]

Could please tell us more about the steps to how to apply for surgical training in UK?

[@Elanko.K]

Good luck with your surgical training. May I ask if you know any GPs who work in Auz?

[@annsriya9677]

Hi Doctor, I am asking this for my fiancé. Can you please help us with the pathway for MS graduates to Australia. He is currently doing his MS in Orthopedics, in India. We are looking for the fellowship pathway. We spoke to several people, but they are not sure how to take on the fellowship pathway. Can you please help ?

[@gzchannel814]

I moved UK to NZ for 9 years moved bk to UK in 2019 stayed for 4.5 years moved back to NZ in Dec 2023 lol

[@linnsoltwedel]

I find it strange how people can have so many opinions and suggestions on how others should live their life. I think people should do what they want and live their life like they want! :) So you do you! :)

[@ziadsamir6961]

hi,I am a third year medical student from egypt and I was enquiring about the desirable criteria or more specifically how did you get a pgy3 postion in surgery in australia?

[@colephelps7816]

The competent authority pathway (I'm a British doctor moving to Australia in a few months). www.medicalboard.gov.au/registration/international-medical-graduates/competent-authority-pathway.aspx

[@loveableweirdo9335]

Speaking as an Aussie, I think the sheer scale of our country and how difficult it is to travel around makes the isolation worse. It's simply not possible for me to fly over and spend a weekend with my parents in a different state, for example, because our airlines are beyond shit and it's $$$. We live less than 800km apart!! Over a third of all flights are canceled or moved at the moment, so your chances of even getting there aren't great.

[@Rs90sR]

Hello 👋 I work in the United States of America as an anesthesiologist’s assistant, where we do 99% of the work of an anesthesiologist’s assistant, and our degree is a bachelor’s degree. We bring the patient and stay at the anesthesia cart, and after treatment we monitor the intensive care equipment (ICU). Can I work in Australia 🇦🇺? Do you have information about working in this field? I hope you have a great day.

[@benjaminnhlam2867]

that honestly sounds quite niche. I am a little familiar with the Aus system having gone to school there. AFAIK, anaesthetic assistants hold at least a Master's degree in Australia. So it's difficult to know if your education + work experience would be considered equivalent. Best to reach out to the regulatory body there and ask.

[@maurya03]

Which Is harder to get surgical speciality for imgs , uk or Australia ? And which is easier & better country for imgs to live between these two ?

[@SELF__GROWTH]

Someone answer pls

[@TamaEnergy]

Eek I'm doing FY3 in SC and v nervous

[@philipc2208]

Family and friends is ultimately what life is about. It’s a huge distance and FaceTime etc can never replace daily/weekly contact. UK is lucky to have you back!

[@ola171]

You mentioned you worked in Queensland in Australia. May I know where you work in the UK?

[@drsurinataneja]

South West

[@ZekeM520]

Any plan to move to Zimbabwe? we need your service here.

[@nikhilmishra2425]

Watch in 2x plzzzz

[@zaidkhalaf6102]

The Q is Who told u tp get back? 😅

[@tinachristine4573]

Tell that to your nan when she's lying on a trolley in A&E for 8 hours, getting pressure sores, because there simply isn't enough staff to look after her. Are you thick or you just knocked your head about on the lash?

[@barrywest9456]

Why do you feel the need to do your hair and skin routine in the video?

[@lawun6996]

Cus she wants to? Duh

[@pr0fess0rbadass]

It's an annoying trend

[@onfire7797]

Really so irritating

[@raushanayk2377]

I like it because it is so relaxing and creates an informal atmosphere

[@leah.ludovici]

Ok boomer

[@g-mannG]

11:53 😂 No thanks 🙏 US is the best!

[@pushakarparihar8288]

Pin me up:) ❤

[@vasadomba9246]

Is it a medical or make up video??

[@drsurinataneja]

Both

[@tinachristine4573]

​@@drsurinatanejathe sexism on this video has blown my mind. I used to think that it's only black girls that get this level of pettiness. Jesus H Christ!!!! So few comments not easily 45% are snarky. What the hell?!?!? Thank you so much for all the videos you've done on this topic and I'm wiser now (especially on the nepotism thing. That would put me right off, I hate schmoozing to get opportunities, it gives me the hives). Awesome to have you back, and I'm in the West Country too. P.S. your make up is perfect, so natural and soft 😊.