| Individual Placement Description | |
|---|---|
| Placement | Respiratory Medicine |
| Year | F1 |
| Region | South-East |
| Hospital(s) | Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh |
| Main Duties of Placement | Accompanying senior members of the team on ward rounds. Ward work. Discharge summaries. |
| Typical Work Pattern | Monday to Friday 9am-5pm with late shifts 2.15-9.15pm Weekend cover on ward 204 is provided approximately once a month, working 8.45am to 9.15pm Friday to Sunday. There are also blocks of Hospital at Night. |
| Learning Opportunities | Weekly radiology meeting. Weekly case presentations on a Wednesday. Registrars are always available for discussion. |
| Teaching | Hospital F1 teaching programme 1 hour per week. |
| Unique Selling Points | Very well supported Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm. Registrars available for support out of hours. |
| It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change. | |
