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University Hospital Ayr - General (Internal) Medicine

Individual placement description
Placement:

General Internal Medicine
Year:

F1
Region:

West
Hospital(s):

University Hospital Ayr
Main duties of placement:

Care of patients on general medical ward; day-to-day and emergency.
Typical work pattern:
  • Full shift, including seven nights per every four months and moderate amount of evening/weekend cover.
  • Includes receiving unit cover.
  • FY1s are ward-based.
Learning opportunities:
  • Continuous learning from seniors during ward rounds, and in particular when on-call.
  • Audit opportunities.
Teaching:
  • Compulsory FY1 teaching.
  • Tuesday lunchtime radiology meetings.
  • Friday lunchtime divisional meetings with opportunities to present cases.
Unique selling points:
  • Very well supported post.
  • Middle grade doctors are around and willing to guide you.
  • A small and very friendly hospital overall.
It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change.

This page was last updated on: 06.03.2025 at 16.23