Alice Bird

Kia ora! My name is Alice Bird and I am a Trainee Intern at the University of Auckland. I am currently at Taranaki Base hospital in New Plymouth. I am originally from Hunterville, a small rural town in the Rangitikei district. Coming from a small community has taught me about hard working and resourcefulness. I am a post-graduate entrance student, and completed a Bachelor of Science at the University of Otago. I studied Neuroscience, and this area of medicine continues to interest me. However, I understand that I am at the beginning of my career and first need to build a strong base of general medicine and surgery before considering specialization.

People see me as an approachable and non-judgemental, and this allowed for open and honest communication. I am very reliable and always attend the hospital and leave when all my jobs are completed. I enjoy helping others, particularly providing patients with education so they are able to effectively able to manage their health in the community. I am looking forward to the transition into PGY1, and taking on more responsibility. I understand that it will be challenging and stressful at the beginning of the year, but I have a strong support system around me to help.

Outside of medicine, I enjoy the outdoors and from a young age was brought up with an agriculture background. I grew up in a small town (population of 1000) and spend most of my time reading books and running around the neighbouring farms. Running has been a significant part of my life, competing through primary/secondary education and representing New Zealand in the Australasian champs in Australia. I don’’ participate competitively any longer, but it continues to be an integral part of my life. have completed three marathons in the last three years, and hope to continue this steady pace into the future to maintain my fitness and mental health. Apart from running, I also like to read books, particularly non-fiction and classics. My favourite book will always be Frankenstein, because it highlights the complexities of inner thought and importance of empathy and forgiveness.

2022

General medicine, specialty medicine (renal and respiratory), geriatrics, orthopedics, anesthesiology, general surgery and general practice.

2023 

gynecology psychiatry, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, specialty surgery (Otorhinolaryngology, Ophthalmology, and Urology)

Selective of Aviation Medicine in the  Royal New Zealand Air Force

2024 

General medicine, General surgery, Emergency medicine, General Practice.

Elective in Neurosurgery at the University of Valencia, Spain