| Individual Placement Description | |
|---|---|
| Placement | Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus |
| Year | F2 |
| Region | West |
| Hospital(s) | University Hospital Monklands, Airdrie |
| Main Duties of Placement | Care of patients with diabetes and complications due to diabetes. Care of patients with other endocrine diseases (less commonly). Ward rounds and clinics. Dynamic endocrine tests. 3 week placement in the Acute Receiving Unit. |
| Typical Work Pattern | 15 week rolling rota. Usually on base ward. Occasionally required to cross cover another specialty. |
| Learning Opportunities | Ward-based teaching. MDT meetings. Audit. |
| Teaching | Protected Tuesday lunchtime teaching. Wednesday lunchtime hospital meeting. F2 days away teaching. F2 clinical skills week. Monthly academic half day. |
| Unique Selling Points | Opportunity to become proficient at managing diabetes and its complications. Teaching ward rounds. Good consultant supervision. Clinics. |
| It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change. | |
