| Individual Placement Description | |
|---|---|
| Placement | General (Internal) Medicine |
| Year | F2 |
| Region | South-East |
| Hospital(s) | Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh |
| Main Duties of Placement | Ward rounds and ward work; there is a daily consultant presence as well as frequent consultant review ward rounds. There is also a designated Specialty Doctor. |
| Typical Work Pattern | 12 days of varying long and short shifts followed by approximately a fortnight off, during which |
| Learning Opportunities | The specialty doctor offers frequent ward-based teaching. There is a daily "business" MDT. |
| Teaching | Hospital F2 teaching programme 1 hour per week (Thursday). CAA teaching programme 1 hour per week (Friday). |
| Unique Selling Points | This is a busy post which involves the assessment of a wide variety of medical presentations. It is well supported at consultant level and there is also a ward-based specialty doctor. Anyone undertaking this role will experience a wide range of clinical, communication and time management skills. This post lends itself well to those considering a career in General Practice, Acute or Emergency Medicine, General Internal Medicine or Medicine of the Elderly. |
| It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change. | |
