| Individual Placement Description | |
|---|---|
| Placement | Geriatric Medicine |
| Year | F2 |
| Region | West |
| Hospital(s) | University Hospital Ayr |
| Main Duties of Placement | Medical management of patients undergoing rehabilitation at the Biggart Hospital. Assessment and management of patients admitted to the acute stroke ward at Ayr hospital, Hospital at night duties. |
| Typical Work Pattern | Full shift, including night shifts, with medical receiving duties 2100-0100 at Ayr and off-site on-call duty for the Biggart hospital 0100-0900. Day shifts at Biggart and Ayr hospitals. |
| Learning Opportunities | Opportunistic ward-based teaching mostly at Ayr hospital. |
| Teaching | Mandatory Wednesday morning teaching sessions with 1 presentation each given by a consultants and FY2. |
| Unique Selling Points | This placement will give a foundation in medical management of elderly patients. Medical receiving work through hospital at night is varied and a highlight and together with work on Ayr stroke ward offers good learning opportunities. |
| It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change. | |
