Example taster programmes

08:00 – 12:30

– Meet with DR A @ 09:30 discuss week of specialty
– Plan for week
– Introduction to department
– Tour of theatres/ITU
– Meet resident doctors and consultants

13:30 – 17:30

– Theatre with Dr B
– In-patient list
– Ward visit for pre-assessment
– Preparing the theatre with ODP
– Communication skills

08:00 – 12:30

– Day surgery with Dr C
– Suitability for day surgery

13:30 – 17:30

– Chronic pain clinic with Dr D

08:00 – 12:30

– Acute pain wad with Dr E
– Prescribing for acute pain

13:30 – 17:30

– Intensive Care Unit with Dr F
– Outreach programmes
– Care of the acutely ill patent

Notes

– Department teaching for resident doctors at lunchtime

08:00 – 12:30

– Obstetric theatre with Dr A
– Explore future developments in specialty

13:30 – 17:30

– On call with Dr F until 21:00
– Emergency theatre

Notes

– Long day shift – end at 21:00 after handover to night shift

08:00 – 12:30

– Theatre with Dr C
– Airway management
– Visit recovery room

13:30 – 17:30

– Attend simulator session with resident doctors
– Review meeting with Dr A
– Discuss the week and career planning for anaesthesia and critical care

Notes

– Complete evaluation and hand in
– Reflective entry in portfolio

08:00 – 12:30

– Meet Dr A @ 09:30 discuss work of specialty
– Plan for week
– Introduction to department
– Tour of ward/catheter lab
– Meet resident doctors and consultants

13:30 – 17:30

– Catheter Lab with Dr B
– Ward visit for pre-assessment
– Preparing the environment
– Practical skills
– Communication skills

08:00 – 12:30

– Outpatients with Dr C
– Long term follow up
– Links with general practice

13:30 – 17:30

– Cardiac rehab clinic with nurse consultant

08:00 – 12:30

– Ward round with Dr C
– Prescribing for cardiology patients
– Management of admissions

13:30 – 17:30

– Coronary Care Unit with Dr A
– Care of the acutely ill patient

Notes

– Department teaching for resident doctors at lunchtime

08:00 12:30

– Outpatients clinic with Dr A

13:30 – 17:30

– On call with Dr F until 21:00
– Emergency admissions

Notes

– Long day shift – end at 21:00 after handover to night shift

08:00 – 12:30

– Research with Dr B
– Role of academic medicine
– Explore future developments in specialty

13:30 – 17:30

– Attend simulator session with resident doctors
– Review meeting with Dr A
– Discuss the week and career planning for cardiology

Notes

– Complete evaluation and hand in
– Reflective entry in portfolio

08:00 – 12:30

– Meet with Dr A @ 09:30 discuss work of specialty
– Plan for week
– Introduction to practice and locality
– Tour of surgery
– Meet resident doctors, partners and practice staff

13:30 – 17:30

– Afternoon visits and surgery with Dr B
– Practice skills
– Communication skills

08:00 – 12:30

– Surgery with Dr C
– Long term follow up
– Links with hospitals

13:30 – 17:30

– Diabetes clinic with practice nurse

Notes

– Attend practice meeting at lunchtime

08:00 – 12:30

– Minor ops session with Dr C
– Developing a special interest

13:30 – 17:30

– Afternoon visits and surgery with Dr B
– Management of admissions

Notes

– Practice teaching for resident doctors at lunchtime

08:00 – 12:30

– Surgery with Dr A
– Explore GP contract

13:30 – 17:30

– Attend half day release for GP SpR

Notes

– Evening shift with out of hours service – finish at 21:00

08:00 – 12:30

– Morning with practice manager

13:30 – 17:30

– Review meeting with Dr A
– Discuss the week and career planning for general practice

Notes

– Complete evaluation and hand in
– Reflective entry in portfolio