Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh - General Internal Medicine (2024)
Individual placement description |
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| 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. | |
This page was last updated on: 13.03.2025 at 15.06
Post Descriptors for F2
South-East region post descriptors for F2.