Monday, 27 October 2014

17 Words That Mean Something Different To Medical Students

“I’m on nights.”


"Drugs"



What it usually means: Medicine you take when you're ill.


What it means when you're a medical student: A never ending list of names and dosages that need to be learnt.


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"Diarrhea and vomiting"


"Diarrhea and vomiting"


What it usually means: Symptoms of the gastrointestinal system.


What it means when you're a medical student: The only way to get out of of Firms for three days, thanks to infection control.


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"Nights"


"Nights"


What it usually means: Time spent sleeping.


What it means when you're a medical student: Time spent running around the hospital following people who actually get paid.


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"Calling in sick"



What it usually means: Taking a day off work due to illness.


What it means when you're a medical student: Choosing from a list of recently learnt medical conditions to find a good excuse.




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