Akshdeep Bawa

Orthopod/ Dreamer/ Insatiably curious/BOA council member (SAS rep)

[Akshdeep Bawa @AkshdeepBawa]

FRCS part 1 MCQs- Taming the monster, a 🧵
a) Time- 4 months at least(but be fully immersed)
b) Sources-
1. Orthobullets(Find your PEAK)
Benefits of Peak-time yourself, reflect on mistakes, set targets, e.g 70% by exam date
2.UKITE(closest to actual exam)
contd....

[Akshdeep Bawa @AkshdeepBawa]

@readswithravi At home by Bill Bryson

[Akshdeep Bawa @AkshdeepBawa]

@HeathrowAirport You need to have provision for online payment for parking. None of the machines at Terminal 2 have contactless working.

[Akshdeep Bawa @AkshdeepBawa]

@siddharthb_ @puch_ai Well done and all the very best

[The TREAT Study @TreatStudy]

Nearly 20 sites have registered since we began accepting applications <2 weeks ago. Two weeks prospective data collection (7-20 July) and five collaborators allowed. How soon will you join us? @bota_uk @OSCollaborative @Notts_ortho @merseyortho @YorkshireOrtho @CornetResearch

[Akshdeep Bawa @AkshdeepBawa]

@bryan_johnson Very nice. I have two questions
1. Did you ever fracture your left wrist?
2. Have you tested for any reversal of joint degeneration with Blueprint?

[Akshdeep Bawa @AkshdeepBawa]

@elonmusk If I've recently followed someone new after finding them on social media elsewhere, the algorithm should direct me to people that those people follow.

[Akshdeep Bawa @AkshdeepBawa]

@TrungTPhan Ha ha ha, love it!

[Akshdeep Bawa @AkshdeepBawa]

@narendramodi Excellent initiative

[BOA @BritOrthopaedic]

It’s #SASWeek2024! Mark your calendar for this very helpful SAS webinar on ‘Trauma & Ortho Portfolio Pathway (TOPP): Collecting Evidence’ at 7pm on 29th October for those considering the portfolio pathway or have already started work on it. Register at: https://t.co/tCOwM8Zamd

[Akshdeep Bawa @AkshdeepBawa]

@DrNeenaJha Appalling! Sorry you had to go through this.

[BOA @BritOrthopaedic]

Just ONE week left to vote for the BOA Presidential election! It will close on 20th June. If eligible to vote, you will have received an email with instructions from Mi Voice. If you haven’t received, it make sure to check your junk folder. https://t.co/TXApBBO5Nm #orthopaedics

[BOA @BritOrthopaedic]

Attention T&O SAS and LEDs! If you haven’t already, please join our network – STONe for career and educational support specific to your situation. Register your interest here: https://t.co/MPtGrJwgPR #orthotwitter

[Akshdeep Bawa @AkshdeepBawa]

@MartinSLewis Dint see it, don't want to know. Like everyone else here, sending you the very best. You are doing great work!

[Akshdeep Bawa @AkshdeepBawa]

@elonmusk We need many many more in the UK, it's by far the best charging network. Both for speed and convenience.

[BOA @BritOrthopaedic]

A new Speciality Standards (SpecS) on Peri-prosthetic Joint Infection has been published by the BOA, BESS, BHS, BOFAS, BASK and BSSH.

[Akshdeep Bawa @AkshdeepBawa]

@RobJimFleming @RCoANews @drjread @LucyW67 @adrian_kwa @2011prem @bumblebeenush @hipple_laura Hi Rob, we need someone to do a similar talk and take audience questions for the SAS/LED session in British Orthopaedic Association annual conference in September. Please let me know if you'd be available.

[AOFAS_Journals @AOFAS_Journals]

The authors describe a novel flexible fixation method of syndesmosis injury called the "embrace" technique. The tibia embraced the fibula to form the tibiofibular syndesmosis. The rate of postoperative malreduction was low-2.99%. 

Read in FAI: https://t.co/5MMcwLxVh0

[BOA @BritOrthopaedic]

Applications are open for three Associate Surgical Specialty Leads for Orthopaedic Surgery as part of Royal College of Surgeons of England Surgical Trials Initiative! Deadline to apply is 29th February. Open to trainees with a National Training Number. https://t.co/4SbL4BU5pN.

[Akshdeep Bawa @AkshdeepBawa]

Had the pleasure and honour of appearing in Medics money podcast run by @MedicsMoney. Shared my journey and (hopefully) some useful tips for IMGs.
As a regular listener,can't recommend them enough!
@BritOrthopaedic @theSAScollect @eoeortho @DrTommyPerkins

[Farrukh @implausibleblog]

Monthly net salary

2005
DR - £2,168
MP - £2,293

2023
DR - £2,108
MP - £4,939

This is why I support the #DoctorsStrike And last year over 7,000 doctors left the UK for better paid jobs overseas. If you want to save the NHS, you too should support the strike.