If an FY1 based in Older Adults Medicine, you are still based in general medicine but will rotate into older adults wards.  During your time in these wards you will perform independent ward rounds, with senior support, as well as carrying out ward jobs.  You will participate in an out-of-hours rota: covering general medical and older adult wards and medical receiving and being a valued member of the Hospital at Night Team. 

Access to a very wide and varied educational programme, both from a clinical and research background.  As an FY1 in older adult’s medicine, in addition to ward tasks, but will have the opportunity to do independent ward rounds in a supported environment.  Some national and international experts work in GRI who you will have the opportunity to work and learn from.  Also experts in clinical and non-clinical areas. There are regular multidisciplinary and mortality meetings and wide access to the internet and therefore e-learning. There are weekly departmental meetings with opportunities to present. A demanding post with many opportunities to learn during clinical care. 

Glasgow Royal Infirmary has a rich and famous history.  For example it was in GRI that Joseph Lister pioneered antiseptic surgery.  This strong link to academia continues to this day with strong links to University and research work.  In 2020 Glasgow Royal Infirmary was named as one of the top 20 hospitals in the UK and the top in Scotland.  It is a large and busy hospital where you will see varied pathologies.  Sadly, it is in one of the most deprived areas in Europe, however, this will allow you to learn about the social determinants of health.  Despite being a large and busy hospital, feedback, particularly within older adult’s medicine, is that it is one of the friendliest departments that trainees have ever worked in with consultants always being approachable and supportive.