The groin (medical term: inguinal region) is the fold on each side of the body where the lower abdomen meets the top of the thigh. 👁 What Does “Groin” Mean? The groin refers to the fold where the lower abdomen meets the upper thigh. The word comes from Middle English and Old French roots (groyne, […]
Many IMGs consider New Zealand for its natural environment, safety, and education system—especially those planning for their family’s long-term future. To practise medicine in New Zealand, you must be registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) and hold a valid practising certificate. Below is a clear, updated overview of the main pathways IMGs […]
In the UK, there is a short-term clinical training program for overseas doctors known as the Medical Training Initiative (MTI). Normally, international doctors seeking clinical practice in the UK must first pass qualification examinations required for GMC registration, such as PLAB or MRCP, followed by a competitive job application process. However, physicians who already hold […]
The umbilicus is the medical term for the belly button, or navel: the scar in the center of the abdomen where the umbilical cord was attached. 👁 What Does “Umbilicus” Mean? The word umbilicus literally means the center point of the abdomen, commonly known as the belly button. It comes from the Latin word umbilicus, […]
The loin is the area of the lower back on each side of the spine, between the ribs and the hips, lying over the kidneys. 👁 What Does “Loin” Mean? Loin refers to the area of the lower back on either side of the spine, between the ribs and the hips, usually overlying the kidneys. […]
Among IMGs who want to work in the UK, many are ultimately aiming for a consultant position. If you completed medical school outside the UK and want to practise medicine there, your first major step is registration with the GMC. The GMC is the public body that regulates doctors and maintains the medical register in […]
The anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) is the bony point at the front of the hip bone that you can feel just below the waistline. 👁 What Does “Anterior Superior Iliac Spine” Mean? Anterior superior iliac spine refers to the prominent bony projection at the front of the pelvis, on the upper edge of the […]
Recently, I’ve had more opportunities to teach IELTS alongside OET, and through that experience I’ve deepened my understanding of the key differences in reading question styles and optimal test-taking strategies. Key Differences at a Glance OET OET places strong emphasis on accurate information processing under tight time pressure. This is particularly clear in Part A, […]
The abdomen, or belly, is the part of the body between the chest and the pelvis that contains the stomach, intestines, liver and other organs. 👁 What Does “Abdomen” Mean? The word abdomen refers to the part of the body between the chest and the pelvis that contains many major organs. The term comes from […]
The flank is the side of the body between the lower ribs and the hip, where flank pain often points to the kidney. 👁 What Does “Flank” Mean? Flank refers to the side of the body between the lower ribs and the hip. The term comes from modern English, originally describing the side or edge […]