N G Patil, Pamela P W Lee, Christine S Lo

Article due in June 2005 issue

Student humour: the hidden message

Medical students are generally bright and studious individuals who work hard to digest a heavy educational meal of basic and clinical science, clinical competence and communication skills, as well as learning to develop a compassionate and caring attitude, followed by a 'dessert' of numerous assessments and examinations. In spite of all these mental, physical and emotional pressures they maintain their social and spiritual well-being by taking part in the lighter side of student life. This is well demonstrated at their formal entertainment nights, where teaching staff may be present, and informally at their own social gatherings.

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