I-Deologue

    I was one of the presenter for yesterday’s junior case competiton event, conducted by biosoc society, and judged by esteemed panels; prof Hill, prof Mcelvaney and Dr. Grogan. After dreading it for almost a week, at last the day came for me to stand in front of the lecture theatre and spill my guts out. It was really like a fear factor thing, to be able to present a case in front of a crowd, i was never good at presenting before, not even in my OSCE or with my consultant, let alone in a competition where a bunch of expectant crowd staring down. But i did it. And it felt good.
    It all started with me blank-minded-ly submitted a short summary of a very interesting case of Graves disease (hyperthyroidism). My case was selected among with other 8 cases. I was terrified then, being my first time of experience and I just can’t imagine how am I going to present it. But the support I received, I was so touched and they get me through it. First the patient herself, Mrs DV, who was so helpful and kindly, consented for her picture to be used in the slides, and she becomes my new friend. There’s so many hikmah lies here, as she’s a revert and she’s looking for someone to help her through and I gladly extend my hand of friendship to help her with any way I can. Then my team’s registrar Dr. Tom King, who initially gave me this case for me and then, helped me out with the presentation. For the concern and time, I just can’t thank him enough. And then to all my dear friends, Fairuz who edited the slides and always giving me a helpful  hand, Huda and Farah who went to support my presentation and always there for me, Wawa who helped me out to choose whether I should wear my pink or black jacket;), Mahirah who helped  my rehearsal and others and to my family who never cease to give me encouragement and motivation, thank you so much.
    When you know that people cares about you, it’s when you feel happy most ☺

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