Secret Doctor: Great minds and bad manners are part of life as a trainee doctor

Professors play an important role in a junior doctor's training, yet many seem to forget basic etiquette in their pursuit of excellence. 

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Working in hospital medicine demands an unwavering commitment to continued professional development. As eager interns and junior doctors, we are encouraged to contribute to the collective knowledge pool by delivering weekly presentations on various medical topics. It's a valuable opportunity to showcase our growth and learn from experienced clinicians. However, there was one consultant who stood out among the rest—an enigma named Professor Dickie Bow.

Professor Dickie Bow, with an impressive dossier of achievements and a string of published papers, was an advocate for research and accumulating experience, no matter how seemingly inconsequential, to bolster our curriculum vitae and propel our careers forward. He spoke passionately about "research pearls" and gingerly urged everyone from interns to senior registrars to dive into the realm of academia.