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?