| Individual Placement Description | |
|---|---|
| Placement | Geriatric Medicine |
| Year | F1 |
| Region | South-East |
| Hospital(s) | Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh |
| Main Duties of Placement | Ward rounds (both independent and with senior members of the team). The F1 covers their own ward base with support provided from senior team members. |
| Typical Work Pattern | Monday to Friday 9am-5pm plus Hospital at Night duties. |
| Learning Opportunities | Departmental meeting Monday lunchtimes. X-ray meeting Tuesday lunchtimes. Hospital Grand Round Wednesday lunchtimes. Morbidity Review Meeting - Last Thursday of each month (13:15 – 14:00) Weekly Tuesday Lunchtime Teaching Seminar (13:15 – 14:00) |
| Teaching | Hospital F1 teaching programme 1 hour per week (Tuesday). |
| Unique Selling Points | Good general medical experience. Enjoyable multi-disciplinary team approach. |
| It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change. | |
