| Individual Placement Description | |
|---|---|
| Placement | Acute Internal Medicine |
| Year | F1 |
| Region | West |
| Hospital(s) | University Hospital Crosshouse, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire |
| Main Duties of Placement | Care of adults within the acute medical setting. This placement is an attachment within the acute medical team with cover in the admissions and combined assessment unit. |
| Typical Work Pattern | Full shift, including late and night shifts, with cover provided for emergency medical admissions. Involvement in the Hospital at Night team. |
| Learning Opportunities | Consultants are keen to teach on receiving ward rounds. Numerous opportunities within the medical division including the assessment and management admissions. Also the opportunity to participate in audit and clinical governance projects. Within sub-specialties there are governance meetings and CPD meetings. |
| Teaching | Mandatory weekly FY1 teaching, bleep free. Weekly General Medicine Teaching, Radiology teaching and Medical directorate CPD sessions. Each Sub-specialty has additional CPD/governance meetings. |
| Unique Selling Points | Excellent exposure to wide range of clinical conditions. Opportunity for procedural experience. Young and dynamic consultant team with a strong emphasis on teaching and training. |
| It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change. | |
