| Individual Placement Description | |
|---|---|
| Placement | Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
| Year | F2 |
| Region | West |
| Hospital(s) | Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary |
| Main Duties of Placement | Responsible for the day to day care of O&G inpatients. Participation at outpatient clinics. Assisting in theatre. On call for O&G receiving. |
| Typical Work Pattern | Full shift. 1 in 5 weekends on call. Floating week. Overnight cross cover of paediatric services shared with paediatric trainees. |
| Learning Opportunities | Hospital and department induction. Dedicated, protected weekly foundation teaching. Twice weekly departmental teaching. Excellent computer access for e-learning and online modules. On-site library. Weekly journal club, grand rounds and lunchtime meetings as part of hospital CME programme. Ample opportunity to undertake audit with presentation at audit and research evenings. |
| Teaching | Bleep free weekly FY2 teaching (Thursday lunchtime) and opportunity to attend general teaching on a Friday morning. Weekly half day protected teaching. Monthly Mortality and Morbidity meetings. |
| Unique Selling Points | Very well supervised and supported post. Excellent experience and training opportunity. Opportunity to undertake audit with subsequent presentations and publications. Excellent preparation for any medical career. |
| It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change. | |
