| Individual Placement Description | |
|---|---|
| Placement | Ophthalmology |
| Year | F2 |
| Region | North |
| Hospital(s) | Aberdeen Royal Infirmary |
| Main Duties of Placement | The department is keen to maximise continuity of consultant teams and ward attachment, as well as patient care. Posts usually involve exposure to several specialities. |
| Typical Work Pattern | All attachments retain an equal commitment to acute medical receiving on a 1 in 8 basis; all trainees receive largely with their own team. The current rota is a partial shift and includes 2-3 weeks night duty. |
| Learning Opportunities | A protected weekly lunchtime teaching programme is provided for FY1s and attendance is also encouraged at the hospital X-ray meeting (Wednesday lunchtime) and clinical grand round (Friday lunchtime). All staff are encouraged to participate in the monthly audit programme. |
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| Unique Selling Points | |
| It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change. | |
