# \#tips **URL:** https://hub.sadocs.co.za/tag/tips/32.md [Latest](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/latest.md) · [Categories](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/categories.md) · [Tags](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/tags.md) --- ## [Paediatric Registrar interview tips](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/paediatric-registrar-interview-tips/4423)
**Author:** [@SAdocs](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/u/SAdocs)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2024, 6:05pm UTC](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/paediatric-registrar-interview-tips/4423 "2024-04-01T18:05:58Z")
:left\_speech\_bubble: Feel free to contribute to the conversation by asking questions or answering questions where you might know the answer. Let’s help each other and build towards a stronger healthcare system in SA, to… --- ## [Paediatrics MO interview tips](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/paediatrics-mo-interview-tips/518)
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Have any tips for younger doctors going for an interview? :left\_speech\_bubble: Feel free to contribute to the conversation by asking questions or answering questions where you might know the answer. Let’s help each oth… --- ## [Additional comments](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/additional-comments/33)
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Start thinking of doing your ACLS, AMLS, ATLS, and APLS/PALS short courses. Most of them expire after 2-3 years and will need to be renewed. They will definitely help you feel more confident in running a resus (though… --- ## [How to apply for a post](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/how-to-apply-for-a-post/319)
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How to apply for a post You will likely be faced with one of two scenarios: Scenario one You have been made aware of a post vacancy and wish to apply for it. In this case, you can complete a Z83 form and hand it to … --- ## [What to take with you to work](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/what-to-take-with-you-to-work/30)
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Stethoscope. Stationery (see below). Water bottle. Lunch. Jimmy book (optional). Some departments have a specific book they want you to use. Some people use loose pages for the day or week. Maybe check out the departm… --- ## [ICU MO interview tips](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/icu-mo-interview-tips/4424)
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:left\_speech\_bubble: Feel free to contribute to the conversation by asking questions or answering questions where you might know the answer. Let’s help each other and build towards a stronger healthcare system in SA, to… --- ## [Virology registrar interview tips](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/virology-registrar-interview-tips/526)
**Author:** [@SAdocs](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/u/SAdocs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2024, 12:39pm UTC](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/virology-registrar-interview-tips/526 "2024-03-19T12:39:39Z")
:left\_speech\_bubble: Feel free to contribute to the conversation by asking questions or answering questions where you might know the answer. Let’s help each other and build towards a stronger healthcare system in SA, to… --- ## [Forensic Pathology MO interview tips](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/forensic-pathology-mo-interview-tips/520)
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:left\_speech\_bubble: Feel free to contribute to the conversation by asking questions or answering questions where you might know the answer. Let’s help each other and build towards a stronger healthcare system in SA, to… --- ## [Emergency medicine MO interview tips](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/emergency-medicine-mo-interview-tips/521)
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Welcome! :left\_speech\_bubble: Feel free to contribute to the conversation by asking questions or answering questions where you might know the answer. Let’s help each other and build towards a stronger healthcare system … --- ## [Research job interview tips](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/research-job-interview-tips/522)
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Welcome! :left\_speech\_bubble: Feel free to contribute to the conversation by asking questions or answering questions where you might know the answer. Let’s help each other and build towards a stronger healthcare system … --- ## [Internal Medicine MO Interview tips](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/internal-medicine-mo-interview-tips/517)
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:left\_speech\_bubble: Feel free to contribute to the conversation by asking questions or answering questions where you might know the answer. Let’s help each other and build towards a stronger healthcare system in SA, to… --- ## [O&G MO Interview tips](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/o-g-mo-interview-tips/516)
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:left\_speech\_bubble: Feel free to contribute to the conversation by asking questions or answering questions where you might know the answer. Let’s help each other and build towards a stronger healthcare system in SA, tog… --- ## [Anaesthetics MO interview tips](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/anaesthetics-mo-interview-tips/487)
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:left\_speech\_bubble: Feel free to contribute to the conversation by asking questions or answering questions where you might know the answer. Let’s help one another navigate our careers in the SA healthcare system togeth… --- ## [Interview Tips: General](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/interview-tips-general/321)
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Interview tips (As per the heads of department of a district-level hospital in the Western Cape) General interviews Tips on questions or topics often discussed at interviews: Describe yourself, and/or how would oth… --- ## [Surviving calls 101](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/surviving-calls-101/32)
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Things to always keep on you: Scissors, stapler, stethoscope, stamp. At least 2 pens. Blood gas syringe (where possible). Strapping tape and Opsite (or whatever your hospital uses to secure drips). High-energy snacks … --- ## [What to keep on you during ward rounds](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/what-to-keep-on-you-during-ward-rounds/31)
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Stethoscope. At least 2 black pens. Your stamp. Mini stapler. Small pair of scissors. Cell phone! Patient list (can be compiled as the round progresses). Extra progress pages (for writing daily notes). Might differ pe…