h ow t o b ecome a n i ntern andre joshi princess alexandra hospital
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HOW TO BECOME AN INTERN
Andre JoshiPrincess Alexandra Hospital
MY INTERNSHIP
Urology
HPB
Peri-op Med
ED
Palliative Care
WHAT TO DO THIS YEAR
Pass and try and remember a few things
Shadow an intern/resident
Basic skills
RMO CAMPAIGN
http://www.health.qld.gov.au/rmo/
HOW TO BALLOT
QLD Hospitals ranked in order of preference
Put number 1 where you want to go…..it really doesn’t matter after that to be honest
Rollbacks and getting back
Interstate….is it possible?
BIG VS SMALL
Big
Exposure Cool Pathology Research Sub specialized care
?Lost in the crowd ?Hands on ?Secretary
Small
Exposure Not lost in a crowd Hands on General care
?Research ?Pathology ?Secretary
INTERN SKILLS 101
Cannulas ABG IDC ECG Simple imaging Fluid Management and electrolyte replacement Heparin Infusions Sugars ABCDE/ALS Managing and identifying stock standard things Making a referral Doses of everyday drugs Discharge summaries
MOST IMPORTANT THINGS ABOUT BEING AN INTERN
Never be ashamed to ask for help Practice within your limits Own up to your mistakes Ask questions Learn Work/Life balance Get involved Be keen Have fun
QUESTIONS?