Microbiology (RIE) – 8 weeks

• Working as part of a team to provide Infection consult advice for inpatients with complex infection needs, assisting in Microbiology critical care rounds, contributing to Microbiology duties at WGH (2 weeks). Taking part in an audit

Infectious Diseases (WGH) – 8 weeks

• Ward work, ward rounds, admitting emergency cases with established or possible infection.

Micro: 9am-5pm plus HAN shifts (9pm-9am).

ID: 1 in 5 evenings and weekends, plus HAN at Western General Hospital (usually 2 sets of 4 nights over 4 months). Shifts 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm, 9am-9pm, HAN shifts

Micro: Excellent introduction to a pathology-based discipline with close liaison with clinical teams. Trainees will also develop confidence in using antimicrobials appropriately which is a useful skill in any speciality with a high infection load.

ID: Consultant-led with easily accessible consultants and consultant rounds daily.

Small, supportive friendly unit.

Opportunity to see HIV, imported and complex community-acquired infection.