Sharp Scratch episode 96: How good is a good enough doctor?

In this episode of Sharp Scratch we talk about what makes a good enough doctor. We consider the tension between being a good enough medical student and the hope of being the best possible doctor. In this episode we were joined by panellists Judy and Anisha and expert guest, Abi Rimmer.A bit of backgroundWhen we think of being a good enough medical student our thoughts might go straight to exams. Are we passing everything? What about merits or distinctions? It is easy to understand why we place so much value on exams; after all, exam time is when we get clear, concrete feedback on how good we supposedly are, or a numerical representation of our status.But can exam results capture everything, or is something missing from conversations about being a good enough medical student or doctor? Can written exams or even practical ones such as the objective structured clinical examination…
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