The higher the standard of education in a profession, the less marked will be the charlatanism – Sir William Osler
In 2009, I embarked on a journey to Australia and the opportunities have been overwhelming—both personally and professionally.
I am a Medicine degree-holder, achieved from the oldest university in the Philippines. Although I am Filipino, I consider Jeddah, Saudi Arabia as my hometown, where I was raised.
Education is an endless reality of life. It was my desire to continue a world-leading program of study—an international master's degree—prior to pursuing clinical practice.
I chose to study Masters of Health and International Development because I want to be skilled at primary health care plus learn international development issues. The experience learning within the domains of public health at Flinders is incredible.
I was used to memorizing chunks of information, which I would eventually forget after exams. At the Health Sciences, I found my topics and the methods of teaching enriching as it offered me a great deal of understanding of public health theories and principles.
I am employed at the Blood Service as a Medical Education Officer. My role involves education for stakeholders of blood, in order to further improve blood safety and transfusion practice.
The same theories and principles of public health can be applied to my role of implementing and evaluating programs, policies and practices in the organisation. I consider it side-by-side learning and application.
As Sir Osler quotes, a high standard of education decreases one's pretence or ignorance in practising a good profession.
