| Individual Placement Description | |
|---|---|
| Placement | Chemical Pathology (Biochemistry) |
| Year | F2 |
| Region | West |
| Hospital(s) | Glasgow Royal Infirmary |
| Main Duties of Placement | Introduction to laboratory activities. Outpatient clinic including Lipid, Diabetic (type 2), general endocrinology and mineral metabolism. Taking part in the acute medical receiving rota. |
| Typical Work Pattern | Monday to Frida, 9 am to 5pm when on main base. Shift as per rota when on acute receiving. |
| Learning Opportunities | Laboratory-based teaching. Departmental meetings weekly. One-to-one tutorials. Hospital grand rounds and opportunities to attend other specialities' meetings. Ward-based teaching while receiving. At least one clinical audit has to be completed. |
| Teaching | Mandatory FY2 teaching one full day per 4 months block. |
| Unique Selling Points | Exposure to laboratory medicine and metabolic medicine with a full range of metabolic clinics. Work with combined medical and scientist staff. Alternative medical career. |
| It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change. | |
