Oli Sims
olisims.bsky.social
Oli Sims
@olisims.bsky.social
Doctor. Anaesthetics Trainee. Ambitions: Anaesthetics, ICM & PHEM. Reality: coffee dependence, impostor syndrome and not enough time to play golf.
I am counting myself extremely lucky to have got a job this Feb. If I had had to apply again in August, between the absolute clusterfuck that is the MSRA and both the volume and quality of other applicants, I’m 100% certain I wouldn’t stand a chance.
January 29, 2025 at 11:25 AM
I don’t really know. But it is the most NHS of all the NHS paychecks.
December 17, 2024 at 5:31 PM
When I did a POCUS course recently, the facilitator described ultrasound as Osler’s 5th pillar of examination.

I like this.
November 29, 2024 at 7:21 AM
Nothing provokes extremes of blood pressure like “recommend avoiding extremes of blood pressure”.
November 12, 2024 at 5:14 AM
I think he’s enjoyed the challenge but will be glad when it is over!

Definitely underlines the difference doing things regularly makes.
November 12, 2024 at 5:08 AM
I post in English about all things Medicine, Golf, Football (Arsenal FC), Football (Buffalo Bills) and occasional politics.

I lurk, like, interact and sometimes laugh at posts in French, German, Hebrew, Yiddish and Dutch.
November 10, 2024 at 9:04 PM
It’s just diet dexmed.
November 10, 2024 at 11:19 AM
Cat Stevens/Yusuf Father and Son.

Every single time.
September 24, 2024 at 3:32 PM
If one sucks the air out, would that be Neep?
September 17, 2024 at 6:22 PM